Panasonic Projector Pt Ae900u Operating Instructions

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Picture from
computer does
not appear.Problem Possible cause
BThe cable may be too long.
BThe external video output for the laptop computer
may not be set correctly.
(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, so refer to the
documentation provided with your computer for
further details.)
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Before carrying out cleaning and maintenance, be
sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the
wall outlet.Wipe the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth.
If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in water with a small amount
of neutral detergent in it, squeeze the cloth very well, and then wipe the
cabinet. After cleaning, wipe the cabinet dry with a dry cloth. If using a
chemically-treated cloth, read the instructions supplied with the cloth before
use.
Do not wipe the lens with a cloth that is dusty or which produces lint.
If any dust or lint gets onto the lens, such dust or lint will be magnified and
projected onto the screen. Use a blower to clean any dust and lint from the
lens surface, or use a soft cloth to wipe off any dust or lint.Cleaning and maintenance
Before calling for serviceBefore calling for service, check the following points.
Problem Possible cause
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Power does not
turn on.
No picture
appears.
The picture is
fuzzy.The color is pale
or grayish.The remote
control unit
does not
operate.The picture does
not display
correctly.
BThe power cord may not be connected.
BThe MAIN POWER switch is turned off.
BThe main power supply is not being supplied to the
wall outlet.
BTEMP indicator is illuminated or flashing. 
BLAMP indicator is illuminated or flashing. 
BThe lamp unit cover has not been securely
installed.
BThe video signal input source may not be
connected properly.
BThe input selection setting may not be correct. 
BThe “BRIGHT” adjustment setting may be at the
minimum possible setting.
BThe “SHUTTER” function may be in use.
BThe lens cover may still be attached to the lens.
BThe lens focus may not have been set correctly. 
BThe projector may not be at the correct distance
from the screen.
BThe lens may be dirty.
BThe projector may be tilted too much. 
B“COLOR” or “TINT” adjustment may be incorrect. 
BThe input source which is connected to the
projector may not be adjusted correctly.
BThe batteries may be weak.
BThe batteries may not be inserted correctly.
BThe remote control signal receptor on the projector
may be obstructed.
BThe remote control unit may be out of the
operation range.
BThe signal format (“TV-SYSTEM”) may not be set
correctly.
BThere may be a problem with the video tape or
other signal source.
BA signal which is not compatible with the projector
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SpecificationsPower supply: 100 V - 240 V ~, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption: 180 W [During standby (when fan is
stopped): Approx. 0.08 W]
Amps: 2.2 A - 1.0 ALCD panel:
Panel size (diagonal): 0.7 type (17.78 mm)
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Display method: 3 transparent LCD panels (RGB)
Drive method: Active matrix method
Pixels: 921 600 (1 280 x 720) x 3 panelsLens: Manual zoom (2x) / Manual focus 
F 1.9 - 3.1, f 21.7 mm - 43.1 mmLamp: UHM lamp (130 W)Luminosity: 1 100 lmScanning frequency(for RGB signals):
Horizontal scanning frequency:
30 kHz - 70 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency: 50 Hz - 87 Hz
Dot clock frequency: Less than 108 MHz
YP
BPRsignals: 525i (480i), 525p (480p), 625i (576i), 
625p (576p), 1 125 (1 080)/60i, 
1 125 (1 080)/50i, 1 125 (1 080)/24p, 
750 (720)/60p, 750 (720)/50p
Color system: 7 (NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/
PAL60/SECAM)Projection size: 1 016 mm - 5 080 mm (40˝ - 200˝)Throw distance: 1.2 m - 12.4 m (3´11˝ - 40´8˝)Screen aspect ratio: 16:9Installation: Front/Rear/Ceiling/Desk (Menu selection
method)Connectors
S-VIDEO IN: Single-line, Mini DIN 4-pin
Y: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Ω
VIDEO IN: Single-line, RCA pin jack
1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω
PC IN:
RGB: Single-line, D-sub HD 15-pin (female)
R.G.B.: 0.7 V [p-p], 75 Ω
G.SYNC: 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω
HD/SYNC: TTL high impedance, automatic
positive/negative polarity compatible
VD: TTL high impedance, automatic
positive/negative polarity compatibleCOMPONENT IN:
Y, P
B/CB, P
R/CR
Dual-line, RCA pin jack x 3
Y: 1.0 V [p-p] (Including sync), 75 Ω
P
B,PR(C
B,CR): 0.7 V [p-p], 75 Ω
HDMI IN:Single-line, 19-pin HDMI connector
SERIAL: DIN 8-pin RS-232C compatible
Cabinet: Moulded plastic (ABS/PC)
Dimensions:
Width: 335 mm (13-3/16˝) 
Height: 104 mm (4-3/32˝)
Length: 270 mm (10-5/8˝) (Not including lens)Weight: 3.6 kg(7.9 lbs.)
Operating environment:
Temperature: 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F)
[When the “FAN CONTROL” is set to “HIGH”
(page 53): 0 °C - 35 °C (32 °F - 95 °F)]
Humidity: 20% - 80% (no condensation)
Certifications: UL60950, C-UL
FCC Class B

Power supply: 3 V DC (AA battery x2)
Operating range: Approx. 7 m (23´) (when operated directly
in front of signal receptor)
Weight: 170 g(6.0 ozs.) (including batteries)
Dimensions:
Width: 52 mm (2-1/32˝)
Length: 200 mm (7-27/32˝)
Height: 28.5 mm (1-3/32˝) (Not including the
projection parts)
Ceiling bracket ET-PKE700
Ceiling bracket ET-PKE300
(for low ceilings)
Projection screen ET-SRW90CT
Serial adapter ET-ADSER
(DIN 8-pin/D-sub 9-pin) 
						

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Appendix*1 The “i” appearing after the resolution indicates an interlaced signal.
*2 The following symbols are used to indicate picture quality.
AA Maximum picture quality can be obtained.
A Signals are converted by the image processing circuit before picture 
is projected.List of compatible signals
720 x 480i 15.7 59.9 A Video/S-Video720 x 576i 15.6 50.0 A Video/S-Video720 x 480i 15.7 59.9 13.5 A YP
BPR
720 x 576i 15.6 50.0 13.5 A YP
BPR
720 x 483 31.5 59.9 27.0 A YP
BPR/HDMI
720 x 576 31.3 50.0 27.0 A YP
BPR/HDMI
1 920 x 1 080i 33.8 60.0 74.3 AA
YPBPR/PC/HDMI
1 920 x 1 080i 28.1 50.0 74.3 AA
YPBPR/PC/HDMI
1 920 x 1 080 27.0 24.0 74.3 AA YP
BPR/HDMI
1 280 x 720 45.0 60.0 74.3 AA YP
BPR/HDMI
1 280 x 720 45.0 50.0 74.3 AA YP
BPR/HDMI
640 x 480 31.5 59.9 25.2 A PC/HDMI640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 A PC640 x 480 43.3 85.0 36.0 A PC640 x 480 72.1 138.0 62.3 A PC856 x 480 30.1 60.1 31.5 A PC800 x 600 35.2 56.3 36.0 A PC800 x 600 37.9 60.3 40.0 A PC800 x 600 48.1 72.2 50.0 A PC800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 A PC800 x 600 53.7 85.1 56.3 A PC1 072 x 600 37.3 59.9 51.4 A PC1 280 x 720 45.1 60.1 76.5 AA PC1 024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 A PC1 024 x 768 56.5 70.1 75.0 A PC1 024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 A PC1 024 x 768 68.7 85.0 94.5 A PC1 024 x 768 72.1 89.0 99.2 A PC1 280 x 768 45.3 56.5 76.2 A PC1 152 x 864 64.0 71.2 94.2 A PC1 152 x 864 67.5 74.9 108.0 A PC1 280 x 1 024 64.0 60.0 108.0 A PC
1 360 x 768 48.8 59.8 73.8 A PCDisplay
resolution
(dots)*
1
Scanning
frequency
H
(kHz)V 
(Hz)
Dot clock
frequency
(MHz)
Picture
quality*
2
NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL60
PAL/PAL-N/SECAM
525i (480i)625i (576i)525p (480p)625p (576p)1 125 (1 080)/60i1 125 (1 080)/50i1 125 (1 080)/24p750 (720)/60p750 (720)/50p
VGA480WIDE480
SVGAWIDE600WIDE720
XGAWIDE768
MXGASXGA
WIDE768-2
Format Mode
General arrangement of the “COLOR MANAGEMENT” menu
ENTER buttonMENU or RETURN button
Screen
Screen
Press the C.C.M button.
“CANCEL”
“CANCEL”
“CURSOR” “COLOR MANAGEMENT”
“CHANGE”“DELETE”
“LOG”
“PROFILE SAVE” “PROFILE”
If “OK” is selected, the screen 
display will return to “COLOR 
MANAGEMENT”.
If “OK” is selected, the 
screen display will return to 
“LOG” when any “POINT” 
is remaining. When all of 
the “POINT” items are 
deleted, the screen display 
will return to “COLOR 
MANAGEMENT”.
Adjusting Saving
Readjusting and deleting 
Select “COLOR MANAGEMENT” 
from the “ADVANCED MENU”. 
						

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Using the SERIAL connectorThe serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector
conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the projector can be
controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector.Connection
Pin assignments and signal
namesBasic format
The data sent from the computer to
the projector is transmitted in the
format shown below.
Pin
No.Communications settings
Signal
nameContents
1
2
6
85
3
%
RXD Received data
&
GND Earth
'
TXD Transmitted data
#
$
Connected internally
(
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*DIN 8-pin 
AppearanceSignal level RS-232C
Asynchronous Sync. method
Baud rate
Parity9 600 bps
None
Character length 8 bits
Stop bit 1 bit
X parameter None
S parameter None
STX Command:
Parameter ETXStart byte
(02h)
3 bytes1 byte
1 byte-4 bytesEnd byte
(03h)
DIN 8-pin (male)
Serial adapter
(ET-ADSER : sold
separately)SERIAL(female)Computer
NOTE:
BThe projector can not receive
the command for 10 seconds
after the lamp is switched on.
Wait 10 seconds before sending
the command.
BIf sending multiple commands,
check that a response has been
received from the projector for
one command before sending
the next command.
BWhen a command which does
not require parameters is sent,
the colon (:) is not required.
BIf an incorrect command is sent
from the personal computer, the
“ER401” command will be sent
from the projector to the
personal computer. NC
NC
Control commandsCommand Control contents Remarks
In standby mode, all commands other than
the PON command are ignored.
BThe PON command is ignored during
lamp ON control.
BIf a PON command is received while the
cooling fan is operating after the lamp
has switched off, the lamp is not turned
back on again straight away, in order to
protect the lamp. Power ON PON
Power OFF POF
Input signal
selection IISParameter
VID=VIDEO SVD=S-VIDEO
RG1=PC YUV=YP
BPR1
HDM=HDMI CP1=YP
BPR1
CP2=YP
BPR2
Shutter function OSHUse this command to momentarily turn off
the picture.
Operation will be switched between ON and
OFF each time the command is sent. Do
not switch operation ON and OFF after only
short periods of time.
Freeze function OFZThe picture being projected will be paused.
Parameter
0=OFF 1=ON
F, G, Iand H
buttons OCU
OCD
OCL
OCROCU= F button
OCD= G button
OCL= I button
OCR= H button Menu screen OMN The menu screen will be displayed.
ENTER OENUse this command to accept and to activate
items selected in the on-screen menus.
RETURN OBKUse this command to return to a previous
menu screen or to clear the menu screen.
MAIN OVMUse this command to display an item in the
“PICTURE” menu. (page 35)
Aspect ratio
selection VS1The aspect ratio will be switched each time
the command is sent. (page 30)
NOTE:
BYou must use only RS-232C
Serial Interface Cable with
ferrite core, type ET-ADSER.
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Dimensions

Projection dimensions calculation methodsDimensions such as projection distances can be calculated from the screen
diagonal length. (Units for calculations: m)
SDSW 16:9
LW/LT
SHScreen Width: SW=SDx0.872
Screen Height: SH=SDx0.490
Minimum Projection Distance: LW=1.2244xSD-0.056
Maximum Projection Distance: LT=2.4449xSD-0.056
*The values obtained from the formulas above are approximate.
Cable specifications(When connected to a personal computer)
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At the projectorAt the computer
(DTE specifications)
Command Inquiry contents Parameter
000=OFF 001=ON
VID=VIDEO SVD=S-VIDEO
RG1=PC YUV=YP
BPR1
HDM=HDMI CP1=YP
BPR1
CP2=YP
BPR2 Power condition QPW
Input signal  QIN
Picture mode QPMNAT=NATURAL NOR=NORMAL
DYN=DYNAMIC CN1=CINEMA1
CN2=CINEMA2 CN3=CINEMA3
VID=VIDEO
(Refer to page 33 for details.)
Shutter function QSH 0=OFF 1=ON
Freeze function QFZ 0=OFF 1=ON
Inquiry commands
54 (2-1/8˝)
335 (13-3/16˝) 82.9 (3-1/4˝)
84 (3-9/32˝) 104 (4-3/32˝)
95
255 (10-1/32˝) 270 (10-5/8˝)
Returning to the
default setting OSTUse this command to return the setting to
the factory default. (page 43)
(Continued from previous page.)
Command Control contents Remarks
Picture mode
selection VPMParameter
NAT=NATURAL NOR=NORMAL
DYN=DYNAMIC CN1=CINEMA1
CN2=CINEMA2 CN3=CINEMA3
VID=VIDEO
(Refer to page 33 for details.) 
						

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These Operating Instructions are printed on recycled paper.
Trademark acknowledgementsBVGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
BS-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards
Association.
BHDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
BThe font used in the on-screen displays is a Ricoh bitmap font, which is
manufactured and sold by Ricoh Company, Ltd.
All other trademarks are the property of the various trademark owners.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European
Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.