Panasonic Projector Pt Ae900u Operating Instructions

							On-screen menusMenu screensThe various settings and adjustments for this projector can be carried out by
selecting the operations from on-screen menus.
The general arrangement of these menus is shown below.
Menu screenPICTURE menu (page 44)
When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal
is being input
When a YP
BPR/PC/HDMI signal
is being input
LANGUAGE menu (page 50)
OPTION menu (page 51)
BPress the MENU button to display the menu screen.
Refer to page 42 for details on how to operate the on-screen
menus.
POSITION menu (page 48)When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal
is being input
When a PC signal is being inputWhen a YP
BPRsignal is being input
When a HDMI signal is being input
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&Press the F F
or G G
button to select an
item, and then press the I I
or H H
button to adjust the value or change
the setting.
For items with selective setting or a bar
scale, the individual adjustment screen
will be displayed as shown below. Press
the For Gbutton to switch the item.
The value and setting indicator will turn
green when any adjustment changes
from the factory set value. For items
without any selective setting or bar
scale, press the ENTER button. The
next screen for the item will then be
displayed. #Press the MENU button.
$Press the F F
or G G
button to select an item
from the main menu on the left side.
%Press the ENTER button.
Projector control panelMenu operation guideNOTE:
BPress the MENU
button or the
RETURN button on
the remote control
unit to return to the
previous screen.
Unavailable on-
screen menu itemsThis projector has
unadjustable items and
unusable functions
depending on the signal
being input.
When an item cannot be
adjusted or a function cannot
be used, the corresponding
on-screen menu display
does not appear, and the
item or function will not work
even if the ENTER button is
pressed.
Returning a setting to the factory defaultIf you press the NORMAL button on the remote control unit, you can return
settings to the factory default settings. However, the operation of this function
varies depending on which screen is being displayed.
B B
When a menu screen is being displayed
All the items on the sub-menu which is being displayed will be returned to
their factory default settings, and the value and setting indicator will
appear white.
B B
When an individual adjustment screen is being displayed
Only the item displayed will be returned to the factory default setting, and
the value and setting indicator will appear white.NOTE:
BA triangle symbol below a bar scale
indicates the factory default setting.
Items which do not have this triangle
symbol cannot be returned to the factory
default setting. The positions of the
triangle symbols vary depending on the
type of signal being input. The menu screen will be displayed.
The selected item will be displayed in
orange.
The sub-menu for the selected item will
be displayed on the right side.
You can select an item from the sub-menu.Indicates the current
adjustment value
Indicates the standard
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Adjusting the picture#Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.
$Select the “PICTURE” menu from the main menu, and then press the
ENTER button.
%Press the For Gbutton to select an item.
&Press the Ior Hbutton to adjust the value or change the setting. For
items with selective setting or a bar scale, the individual adjustment
screen will be displayed. Press the For Gbutton to switch the item.
For items without any selective setting or bar scale, press the ENTER
button. The next screen for the item will then be displayed.
When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal
is being inputWhen a YP
BPR/PC/HDMI signal is
being input
PICTURE MODEThe picture mode can be selected.
Refer to page 33 for details.CONTRASTThis adjusts the contrast of the
picture. (Adjust the “BRIGHT”
setting first if required before
adjusting the “CONTRAST” setting.)
The picture is bright: Ibutton
The picture is dark: HbuttonBRIGHTThis adjusts the darker areas (black
areas) in the picture.
Black areas are too light: Ibutton
Dark areas are too solid: HbuttonCOLOR(S-VIDEO/VIDEO/YP
BPR/PC/HDMI
only)
The color is too deep: Ibutton
The color is too pale: Hbutton
TINT(NTSC/NTSC 4.43/YP
BPR/PC/HDMI
only)
This adjusts the flesh tones in the
picture.
The flesh tones are greenish
: I
button
The flesh tones are reddish
: H
button
SHARPNESSTo soften the picture details: 
Ibutton
To sharpen the picture details: 
HbuttonCOLOR TEMP.White areas are bluish: Ibutton
White areas are reddish: HbuttonDYNAMIC IRISON
The amount of light is controlled to
project the images with high
contrast.
OFF
“DYNAMIC IRIS” is disabled.
Noise Reduction (NR)If the signal is of such poor quality
that picture interference appears,
set “NR” to “ON”. To turn off the
“NR” feature, set to “OFF”.CINEMA REALITY[S-VIDEO/VIDEO/525i(480i) and
625i(576i) signals for YP
BPR
signals/1 125(1 080)/60i and 1
125(1 080)/50i signals for YP
BPR,
HDMI and PC signals only]
ON
Set to “ON” when you would like 24
frames per second pictures (such as
movies) to project the source
faithfully.
OFF
Set to “OFF” when the projected
pictures have problems with
captions or subtitles when the
setting is “ON”.
NOTE:
BWhen PC signals are being
input, adjustment can be made
only when 1 125 (1 080)/60i
and 1 125 (1 080)/50i signals
are being input.
NOTE:
BWhen PC signals are being
input, adjustment can be made
only when 1 125 (1 080)/60i
and 1 125 (1 080)/50i signals
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TV-SYSTEM(S-VIDEO/VIDEO only)
This should normally be set to
“AUTO”. If the signal is of such poor
quality that the correct format
cannot be automatically
distinguished, change the setting
manually to the required TV system.
ADVANCED MENUPicture settings can be adjusted in
more detail.
Press the ENTER button to display
the “ADVANCED MENU”GAMMA HIGH/MID/LOWThese items are for adjusting the
gradation of the bright, medium and
dark scenes in the projected image
respectively.CONTRAST R/G/BThese items are for adjusting the
color temperature of the white areas
of the projected image by changing
each level.BRIGHT R/G/BThese items are for adjusting the
color temperature of the black areas
of the projected image by changing
each level.COLOR MANAGEMENTThis item is for adjusting the
selected colors of the projected
image to suit your preference, and
saving the settings. Refer to page
36 for details.
MEMORY SAVEPress the ENTER button to display
the “MEMORY SAVE” menu.
The settings adjusted in “PICTURE”
menu can be saved. Press the For
Gbutton to select the number
(“MEMORY 1/2/3”) in which you
want to save the setting, and then
press the ENTER button.
The confirmation screen will then be
displayed. Press the Ior Hbutton
to select “OK” and then press the
ENTER button.
The current picture setting will be
saved.
MEMORY LOADPress the ENTER button to display
the “MEMORY LOAD” menu.
(If any setting is not saved in the
“MEMORY SAVE” menu, the
“MEMORY LOAD” menu will not be
displayed.)
Refer to page 34 on how to retrieve
the saved settings.SIGNAL MODE(PC/YP
BPR/HDMI only)
This displays the type of signal
which is currently being projected.
Refer to the list on page 64 for
details on each type of signal.
Projecting sRGB-
compatible pictures
sRGB is an international color
reproduction standard (IEC61966-2-
1) established by the International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
If you would like the colors in sRGB-
compatible pictures to be
reproduced more faithfully, make
the following settings.
#Select “PICTURE MODE” and
set it to “NATURAL”.
$Press the MENU button or
RETURN button on the remote
control unit to display the sub-
menu for the “PICTURE” menu,
and then press the NORMAL
button on the remote control
unit.
%Select “LAMP POWER” in the
“OPTION” menu and set it to
“HIGH”.
NOTE:
BWhen set to “AUTO”, the
projector automatically
distinguishes between
NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL/PAL60/
PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM signals.
NOTE:
BYou can save up to 3 settings
for each of the 2 signal groups
described below (up to 6
settings can be saved).S-VIDEO, VIDEO, YP
BPR,
HDMI (except for VGA480
signals) and 1 125 (1 080)/60i
and 1 125 (1 080)/50i signals
from PCs
VGA480 HDMI signals and PC
[except for 1 125 (1 080)/60i
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Adjusting the position#Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.
$Select the “POSITION” menu from the main menu, and then press the
ENTER button.
%Press the For Gbutton to select an item.
&
Press the Ior Hbutton to adjust the value or change the setting. For
items with selective setting or a bar scale, the individual adjustment screen
will be displayed. Press the For Gbutton to switch the item. When the
input signal is from a PC, first select “AUTO SETUP” and then press the
ENTER button to initiate automatic positioning. If the optimum setting is
not obtained when “AUTO SETUP” is carried out, adjust the other items.
When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal
is being inputWhen a YP
BPRsignal is being input
Horizontal position
(H-POSITION)To move the picture to the left:IbuttonTo move the picture to the right:HbuttonVertical position
(V-POSITION)To move the picture down:Ibutton
To move the picture up:HbuttonDOT CLOCK(PC only)
Periodic striped pattern interference
(noise) may occur when a striped
pattern such as the one below is
projected. If this happens, press the
Ior Hbutton to adjust so that any
such noise is minimised.CLOCK PHASE(PC/YP
BPRonly)
Adjust the “DOT CLOCK” setting first
before carrying out this adjustment.
Press the Ior Hbutton to adjust
so that the noise level is least
noticeable.
ASPECTThe aspect ratio can be selected.
Refer to page 30 for details.WSSONWhen WSS (Wide Screen
Signalling) is detected from PAL or
625i(576i) 
YP
BPRsignals, the
aspect ratio will also be switched
automatically.
OFF
WSS will not be detected from PAL
or 625i(576i) YP
BPRsignals.
OVER SCAN[525p (480p), 625p (576p), 
1 125 (1 080)/60i, 1 125 (1 080)/50i,
1 125 (1 080)/24p, 750 (720)/60p
and 750 (720)/50p signals for
YP
BPRand HDMI signals only]Set to “OFF” when some letters or
parts of a projected image not visible
around the edges of the image.
KEYSTONEWhen either the projector or the
screen is tilted, the keystone
distortion will affect the image. If the
projected image contains keystone
distortion, follow the procedures in
the table to correct any keystone
distortion. (Vertical keystone
distortion correction only.)
When a HDMI signal is being inputWhen a PC signal is being input
NOTE:
B
If signals with a dot clock
frequency of 108 MHz or higher
are being input, interference
may not be completely
eliminated when the “DOT
CLOCK” and “CLOCK PHASE”
adjustments are carried out.
B
When YP
BPRsignals are being
input, “CLOCK PHASE” can be
adjusted only when 1 125 
(1 080)/60i, 1 125 (1 080)/50i, 
1 125 (1 080)/24p, 750
(720)/60p or 750 (720)/50p
signals are being input.
NOTE:
B
Vertical keystone distortion can
be corrected to ±30° of the angle
of tilt. However, the greater the
correction amount, the more the
picture quality will deteriorate,
and the harder it will become to
achieve a good level of focus. To
obtain the best picture quality,
set up the projector and screen
in such a way that the amount of
keystone correction required is
as minimal as possible.
BThe picture size will also change
when correction of keystone
distortion is carried out.
BThe ratio of length and width of
an image may become incorrect
depending on the amount of the
keystone correction.
Picture
conditionOperation
Press the H
button.
Press the I
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AUTO SETUP(PC only)
“H-POSITION”, “V-POSITION”,
“DOT CLOCK” and “CLOCK
PHASE” are automatically adjusted
according to the input signal.
Changing the display language#Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.
$Select the “LANGUAGE” menu from the main menu, and then press
the ENTER button.
%Press the F F
or G G
button to select a language, and then press the
ENTER button.
Option settingsOSDON
The signal name is displayed in the
top-right corner of the screen when
the input signal is changed.
OFF
Use this setting when you do not
want the signal name to be
displayed. #Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.
$Select the “OPTION” menu from the main menu, and then press the
ENTER button.
%Press the For Gbutton to select an item.
&Press the Ior Hbutton to change the setting.
OSD DESIGNYou can select the background for
the OSD from 3 types.
TYPE1
Transparent black
TYPE2
Solid blue
TYPE3
Transparent navy blueOSD POSITIONYou can select the position where
the OSD is displayed.
NOTE:
BThe setting for “TV-SYSTEM”
will also be displayed when an
S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal is being
input.
BKeystone distortion of the on-
screen display will not be
corrected.
BKeystone distortion may remain
depending on the lens shift
adjustment.
Indicates the language which
is currently set
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AUTO SEARCHThis should normally be set to “ON”.
ON
When the power is turned on, the
projector detects which signal is
being input, and uses that signal for
projection.
OFF
Use this setting when you do not
want the signal source to be
changed automatically when the
power is turned on.BACK COLORThis sets the color which is
projected onto the screen when no
signal is being input to the projector.STARTUP LOGOON
The “Panasonic” logo will be
displayed when the power is turned
on.
OFF
The “Panasonic” logo will not be
displayed when the power is turned
on.
DESK/CEILINGThis setting should be changed in
accordance with the projector
setting-up method. 
(Refer to page 18.)
DESK
When the projector is placed on a
desk or similar.
CEILING
When the projector is suspended
from a ceiling using the ceiling
bracket (sold separately).FRONT/REARThis setting should be changed in
accordance with the projector
setting-up method. 
(Refer to page 18.)
FRONT
When the projector is placed in front
of a screen.
REAR
When using a translucent screen.
OFF TIMERThe projector will return to standby
mode after the duration of the
period you set has passed. The
period can be set from 60 minutes
to 240 minutes in 30 minute
intervals. The remaining time will be
displayed 3 minutes before the
projector returns to standby mode.
The setting will be cancelled if set to
“OFF” before reaching the duration
of the period you set.FAN CONTROLSet “FAN CONTROL” to “HIGH”,
when using this projector at high
elevations (above 1 400 m) only.
LAMP POWERThis setting changes the lamp
brightness. When set to “LOW”, the
luminance of the lamp is reduced,
but the projector uses less power,
and the operating noise is also
reduced. 
The “LOW” setting is recommended
for narrow rooms where a high
picture luminance is not essential or
for watching movies.LAMP RUNTIMEThis setting displays the usage time
for the lamp unit which is currently
being used. When replacing the
lamp unit, follow the instructions on
page 58, and reset “LAMP
RUNTIME” to “0”.NOTE:
BThe lamp’s operating life varies
depending on the usage
conditions (such as the “LAMP
POWER” setting and the
number of times the power is
turned on and off).NOTE:
B“LAMP POWER” cannot be set
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RemedyProblem Indicator
display
Flashing (red)
It is nearly time to
replace the lamp
unit.Illuminated (red)
An abnormality has been detected in the lamp
circuit.
BDoes “REPLACE
LAMP” appear on
the screen after
the projector is
turned on?
BThis occurs when
the operation time
for the lamp unit is
nearing 2 700
hours (when
“LAMP POWER”
has been set to
“HIGH” and when
“DYNAMIC IRIS”
has been set to
“ON”). Ask your
dealer or an
Authorized
Service Center to
replace the lamp
unit.
Possible
cause
BThe power may
have been turned
on straight away
after it was turned
off.
BWait for a while
until the lamp unit
cools down before
turning the power
back on again.BThere may be an
abnormality in the
lamp circuit.
BTurn off the MAIN
POWER switch by
following the
procedure given
on page 28, and
then contact an
Authorized
Service Center. LAMP indicator
NOTE:
BBe sure to turn off the MAIN POWER switch by following the procedure
given in “Turning off the power” on page 28 before carrying out any of
the procedures in the “Remedy” column.
BIf the TEMP indicator is illuminated and the power turns off after the
procedures in the “Remedy” column have been carried out, it means an
abnormality has occurred. Please contact an Authorized Service Center
so that the necessary repairs can be made.
When the TEMP indicator and the
LAMP indicator are illuminatedThere are two indicators on the control panel of the projector which give
information about the operating condition of the projector. These indicators
illuminate or flash to warn you about problems that have occurred inside the
projector, so if you notice that one of the indicators is on, turn off the power
and check the table below for the cause of the problem.Problem Indicator
display
The surrounding temperature or
the temperature inside the
projector has become unusually
high.Illuminated (red)
(Lamp unit on)
BThe ventilation holes may be covered.
BThe ambient temperature in the place of use may be too high.
BThe air filter may be blocked.
BUncover the ventilation holes.
BSet up the projector in a place where the temperature is
between 0 °C (32 °F) and 40 °C (104 °F) and the humidity is
between 20% and 80% (with no condensation). [If you set the
“FAN CONTROL” to “HIGH” (page 53), set up the projector in a
place where the temperature is between 0 °C (32 °F) and 35 °C
(95 °F) and the humidity is between 20% and 80% (with no
condensation).]
BTurn off the MAIN POWER switch by following the procedure
on page 28, and then clean the air filter (refer to page 56).
Possible
causeRemedyThe surrounding temperature or
the temperature inside the
projector has become
dangerously high, causing the
lamp unit to automatically shut
off.Flashing (red)
(Lamp unit off) TEMP indicator
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Cleaning and replacing the air filterIf the air filter becomes clogged with dust, the internal temperature of the
projector will rise, the TEMP indicator will illuminate and the projector’s
power will turn off (the TEMP indicator will flash after the power is turned off).
The air filter should be cleaned every 100 hours of use.NOTE:
BPlace the projector on top of a
soft cloth so that it will not
become scratched.
NOTE:
BBe sure to install the air filter
before using the projector. If
the projector is used without
the air filter installed, dust and
other foreign particles will be
drawn into the projector, and
malfunctions will result.
BIf the dust cannot be removed
by cleaning, it is time to
replace the air filter. Please
consult your dealer.
Furthermore, if the lamp unit is
being replaced, replace the air
filter at this time also. #Turn off the MAIN POWER
switch and disconnect the
power code plug from the wall
outlet.
Turn off the MAIN POWER switch
according to the procedure given
in “Turning off the power” on page
28 before disconnecting the
power code plug from the wall
outlet.
$Gently turn the projector
upside down.&Clean the air filter.
Use a vacuum cleaner to clean
off any accumulated dust.
'Install the air filter.
Air filter %Remove the air filter.
Put your fingernails under the air
filter and pull the air filter out of
the projector.
Replacing the lamp unitWarningThe lamp unit should only be
replaced by a qualified
technician.
When replacing the lamp, allow it
to cool for at least one hour
before handling it.
BThe lamp cover gets very hot,
and touching it can cause burns.Notes on replacing the lamp
unitBThe light generating lamp is
made of glass, so dropping it or
allowing it to hit hard objects may
cause it to burst. Be careful when
handling the lamp.
BDispose of the removed old lamp
with the same care that would be
taken with a fluorescent light.
BA Phillips screwdriver is
necessary for removing the lamp
unit.
Lamp unit replacement
periodThe lamp is a consumable product.
Even when the full life of the bulb has
not been exhausted, the brightness
of the light will gradually decline.
Therefore periodic replacement of
the lamp is necessary.
The intended lamp replacement
interval is 3 000 hours, but it is
possible that the lamp may need to
be replaced earlier due to variables
such as a particular lamp’s
characteristics, usage conditions and
the installation environment.
Early preparation for lamp
replacement is encouraged.
The lamp will automatically shut off
after approximately 10 minutes when
3 000 hours of use have been
reached because of a much greater
chance of it exploding after this time.
NOTE:
BThe projector is not supplied
with a replacement lamp unit.
Please ask your dealer for
details. Lamp unit product 
no.: ET-LAE900
CAUTION:
BDo not use any lamp unit other
than the one with the product
number indicated above.
NOTE:
BThe usage hours explained
above are for when “LAMP
POWER” in the “OPTION”
menu has been set to “HIGH”
and when “DYNAMIC IRIS” in
the “PICTURE” menu has
been set to “ON”. When
“LAMP POWER” has been set
to “HIGH” and “DYNAMIC
IRIS” has been set to “OFF”,
the usage hours will be 2 000
hours. If “LAMP POWER” is
set to “LOW”, the brightness of
the lamp will be less and life of
the lamp can be extended.
BWhile 3 000 hours is the
intended replacement interval,
it is not a period of time
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,Press and hold the ENTER
button for approximately 3
seconds.
The “LAMP RUNTIME” will
change to “TIME RESET
[POWER OFF]”.
BIf the MENU button or the
RETURN button on the remote
control unit is pressed, the lamp
time resetting screen will be
cancelled.-
Turn off the power.
This will reset the cumulative
usage time for the lamp unit to
zero.
Refer to page 28 for details on
how to turn off the power. 'Install the lamp unit cover, and
then use a Phillips screwdriver
to securely tighten the lamp
unit cover fixing screws.
(Insert the power cord plug into
the wall outlet and then press
the MAIN POWER switch.
)Press the POWER button so
that a picture is projected onto
the screen.
*Press the MENU button to
display the menu screen, and
then press the For Gbutton
to select the “OPTION” menu.
+Press the ENTER button, and
then press the For Gbutton
to select “LAMP RUNTIME”.NOTE:
BBe sure to install the lamp unit
and the lamp unit cover
securely. If they are not
securely installed, it may cause
the protection circuit to operate
so that the power cannot be
turned on.
Lamp unit replacement procedure#Turn off the MAIN POWER
switch according to the
procedure given in “Turning off
the power” on page 28, and
then disconnect the power
cord plug from the wall outlet
and check that the area around
the lamp unit has cooled down.
$Use a Phillips screwdriver to
turn the lamp unit cover fixing
screws at the bottom of the
projector, and then remove the
lamp unit cover.%Use a Phillips screwdriver to
loosen the two lamp unit fixing
screws until the screws turn
freely. Then hold the handle of
the lamp unit and gently pull it
out from the projector.
&Insert the new lamp unit while
making sure that the direction
of insertion is correct, and then
use a Phillips screwdriver to
securely tighten the lamp unit
fixing screws.
When inserting the new lamp
unit, be sure to push it in at the
point 
Aand B.
LAMP indicator On-screen display
Illuminates red during
image projection and
standby mode. Displayed for 30
seconds. Pressing any
button will clear the
display. More than 2 700 hours*
Remains displayed until
any button is pressed. More than 3 000 hours*
NOTE:
B
If the lamp usage time has passed 3 000 hours (when “LAMP POWER” has been
set to “HIGH” and when “DYNAMIC IRIS” has been set to “ON”), the projector will
switch to standby mode after approximately 10 minutes of operation. The steps)
to -
on the next page should thus be completed within 10 minutes.Lamp unit cover
Lamp unit cover fixing screws
Handle Lamp unit fixing screws
A
B
*These periods of time may become shorter according to the settings of the projector.