Panasonic PTAE4000 Operating Instructions

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  • Panasonic PTAE4000 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    IIIIIIII Functional Instructions LCD Projector Model No. PT-AE4000U Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. For your own safety, please read "Precautions with regard to safety" of the operating instructions carefully before operating your projector. TQBJ0313 ENGLISH
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    up" on page 4. 22 Connect with other devices See "Connections" on page 8. 33 Prepare the remote control See "Remote control" of the operating instructions. 44 Start projecting See "Switching the projector on/off" on page 9. 55 Adjust the image See "Menu Navigation" on page 16. Getting Started
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    POSITION 37 LEFT MASKING AREA 37 RIGHT MASKING AREA 37 UPPER MASKING AREA 37 LOWER MASKING AREA 37 FUNCTION BUTTON 38 OPTION menu 39 INPUT GUIDE 39 OSD DESIGN 39 OSD POSITION 39 BACK COLOR 39 STARTUP LOGO 39 AUTO SEARCH 39 HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL 39 FRAME RESPONSE 39 INSTALLATION 39
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    Getting Started SSeettitntgiunpg up Screen size and throw distance You can adjust the projection size with 2 × zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows. SH SD Projected image SW Screen All measurements and the calculation results below are approximate and may differ from
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    , the optional ceiling mount bracket (ET-PKE2000, ET-PKE1000S) is required. •• See "Ceiling mount bracket safeguards" in "Technical Information" of the operating instructions. Front leg adjusters and throwing angle You can screw up/down the front leg adjusters to control the angle of the projector
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    Setting up 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. JJ Adjusting the lens shift dials QQ Horizontal shift You can place the
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    Setting up JJ Projector location range You can determine where to locate the screen and the projector by considering the lens shift possibilities. QQ When the screen position is fixed Projector V Vertical center of screen H Placement SH Center of lens Screen SW QQ When the projector position
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    compatible signals" in "Technical Information" of the operating instructions. Audio cables must be connected from each peripheral device adapter, but some equipment may not project the image properly or other problems could be encountered. •• Please tighten securely, fixing the screws on the
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    the side of the power cord secure lock with the side guide rail of the AC IN terminal of the projector and slide it in. Rail guide Latch 333 Slide the power cord secure lock up along the side guide rail. Rail guide 333 Place the latch to the latch catcher and press until
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    the lamp and recovering to projection mode. Recovery may take a while. NOTE: •• See "TEMP indicator" in "TEMP and LAMP Indicators" of the operating instructions. •• While the projector is cooling the lamp, do not switch MAIN POWER off or unplug the power cord. •• The electric consumption in standby
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    Switching on the projector Power indicator (2) Switching the projector on/off (3) (1) 111 Remove the lens cover from the lens. 222 Switch MAIN POWER on. The power indicator lights up in red. 333 Press the power button. The power indicator lights up in green after flashing for a while. The
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    PProrjoecjteingcatninimgagae n image Selecting the input signal 111 Switch on the connected devices. Press the play button of the required device. 222 Press the INPUT SELECT button to select the required input method if needed. See "Switching the input signal" on page 15. The image will be
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    Remote control operation Remote control operation Operating range You can operate the projector with the remote control within the remote range of 7 m (22'11"). QQ Facing to the projector Ensure the remote control emitter is facing the remote control signal receptor on the front of the projector
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    control some functions of the connected equipment with this projector remote control. See the operating instructions for more details. Adjusting the signal condition with a waveform You can display the image to reset by pressing the DEFAULT button. Adjust each menu item manually. 14 - ENGLISH
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    signal You can switch the input method manually by pressing the INPUT SELECT button. Press input method which is highlighted in yellow. See "INPUT GUIDE" on page 39. COMPONENT IN S-VIDEO IN COMPUTER IN in "Technical Information" of the operating instructions. •• See "Connections" on page 8.
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    Settings Menu Navigation Navigating through the MENU JJ Displaying the main menu Press the MENU button to display the main menu and the operating guidance. Main menu Sub-menu Current settings PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE LENS CONTROL FUNCTION BUTTON VIERA LINK OPTION ENTER SELECT RETURN
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    Menu Navigation Menu list The menu options are structured and categorized. You can navigate through the menu with buttons. NOTE: •• The underlined items are factory default settings. •• Some default settings vary by the selected input signal. •• Sub-menu items vary according to the selected input
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    Menu Navigation POSITION It is possible to adjust the image size and position. H-POSITION (Default: 0) page 32 V-POSITION (Default: 0) page 32 DOT CLOCK (Default: 0) page 32 CLOCK PHASE (Default: 0) page 32 ASPECT 4:3 16:9 ZOOM ZOOM1 AUTO H-FIT s16:9 ZOOM2 V-FIT page 32 14:9 JUST
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    OPTION It is possible to change the option settings. INPUT GUIDE DETAILED OFF SIMPLE page 39 OSD DESIGN TYPE1 TYPE3 TYPE2 page 39 OSD POSITION CENTER LOWER CENTER UPPER LEFT UPPER RIGHT page 39 LOWER LEFT
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    PICTURE menu Remote control Control panel CONTRAST You can adjust the contrast of the projected image. Adjust the BRIGHTNESS in advance if necessary. Lower Higher See "Navigating through the MENU" on page 16. See "Menu list" on page 17. Setting range: −64 to +64 PICTURE MODE Depending on the
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    PICTURE menu COLOR TEMPERATURE You can adjust the white balance of the projected image. Less bluish More bluish Setting range: −6 to +6 DYNAMIC IRIS You can switch automatic adjustment of the lamp and the lens iris on/off. ON: OFF: Automatic adjustment No adjustment WAVEFORM MONITOR You
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    PICTURE menu QQ Adjusting with luminance options 111 Press the ENTER button several times to display FULL SCAN(Y)/SINGLE LINE SCAN(Y). In SINGLE LINE SCAN mode, select the required adjusting point by pressing ▲ ▼. 222 Press the PICTURE ADJUSTMENT button and display the BRIGHTNESS by pressing ▲ ▼.
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    button to display the PICTURE menu on the right. PT-AE4000U PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE LENS CONTROL FUNCTION BUTTON VIERA LINK from the SPLIT ADJUST mode. ADVANCED MENU You can perform more detailed image adjustment manually. JJ GAMMA You can make detailed adjustments to the light intensity of each
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    PICTURE menu 333 Adjusting the linear intensity. 111 Changing the selected point. (Using the remote control) To select another point, press the SUB MENU button. Selected point will be moved each time the SUB MENU button is pressed. Ex. 5 6 ··· 9 1 ... Y ADJUST 0% 50% 100% 222 Adjusting the
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    OUTPUT 333 Adjusting the OUTPUT level. To adjust the OUTPUT level from the present setting, press ▲ ▼ continuously until it reaches to your desired level. It can move up and down but cannot be set beyond the adjacent points. Ex. Press ▲ in the Y ADJUST menu and move the selected point upward. Y
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    PICTURE menu 444 Initialize the GAMMA settings in the ADVANCED mode. 111 Press ▲ ▼ to select INITIALIZE in the GAMMA ADJUSTMENT menu, and press the ENTER button. GAMMA ADJUSTMENT ENTER SELECT RETURN ADJUSTMENT MODE GAMMA HIGH GAMMA MID GAMMA LOW POINT Y ADJUST R ADJUST G ADJUST B ADJUST
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    JJ COLOR MANAGEMENT You can adjust a selected color individually by using CURSOR or adjust the six color components (Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) by using RGBCMY. To open the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu, select from the ADVANCED MENU in the PICTURE menu, or press the FUNCTION button as a
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    of the sample box and shows the adjusted color. Both the sampled and adjusted color indicated in the RGBCMY mode are shown only as a guide. RED ENTER DEFAULT SELECT RETURN COLOR TINT BRIGHTNESS +10 - + +10 - + +10 - + Sampled color Adjusted color COLOR Adjust the vividness of the color
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    PICTURE menu Saving a log setting as a profile Return to the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu and save the stored log as a profile. Make sure that the PICTURE MODE is not switched. 111 Select the PROFILE SAVE menu and press the ENTER button. The PROFILE SAVE menu is displayed. You can save the profile as
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    is changed, the setting switches automatically. You can switch the setting manually to match the video data. Press ◄ ► to cycle through the input signal is not selected correctly with AUTO setting, select RGB or YPBPR manually. OK CANCEL 555 Repeat step 4 until you finish the text line. Move the
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    with signals from COMPUTER IN/ COMPONENT IN/HDMI IN only. NOTE: •• See "List of compatible signals" in "Technical Information" of the operating instructions. MEMORY EDIT You can edit the named memory settings. QQ Deleting a memory setting 111 Select MEMORY DELETE and press the ENTER button. 222
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    080)/50i, 1 125 (1 080)/60p, 1 125 (1 080)/50p, 1 125 (1 080)/24p, 750 (720)/60p, 750 (720)/50p. ASPECT You can switch the aspect ratio manually when needed. JJ Aspect ratio depend on signals Press ◄ ► to cycle through the aspect ratio options. The cycle pattern depends on the connected signals
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    not only by the input method but also by the input signals. See "List of compatible signals" in "Technical Information" of the operating instructions. •• 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
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    is input and that signal has an identification signal, and switch the aspect ratio to required setting automatically. You can switch the system off manually. (Available with VIDEO/S-VIDEO/ COMPONENT signals only) OVER SCAN If the 4 edges of an image is partly dropped, you can use this function to
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    LENS CONTROL Remote control Control panel See "Navigating through the MENU" on page 16. See "Menu list" on page 17. NOTE: •• The saved lens memory adjustment accuracy is not guaranteed. •• If the memorised ZOOM/FOCUS adjustment is not accurate enough, adjust the ZOOM/FOCUS menu again. •• If the
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    LENS CONTROL 666 Repeat step 5 until you finish the text line. You can enter up to 16 characters. Move the cursor to ALL DELETE and press the ENTER button to delete all the entered text line. Press the DEFAULT button to delete the last entered character or indicted with the cursor in the text box.
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    LENS CONTROL H-AREA POSITION You can move the frame area horizontally, such as aligning the right or left frame edge to the screen edge. Press ◄ ► to move the frame. UPPER MASKING AREA You can place a blank (mask) area in the upper side edge on the screen. Less More Setting range: −63 to +63 V-
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    FUNCTION BUTTON Remote control Control panel See "Navigating through the MENU" on page 16. See "Menu list" on page 17. FUNCTION BUTTON You can assign certain menu option to the FUNCTION button as a shortcut. Press to select the required menu options and press the ENTER button. QQ Assignable
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    MENU" on page 16. See "Menu list" on page 17. INPUT GUIDE When you change the input method, the guidance appears in the upper right up the projector. Press ◄ ► to select the required option. STARTUP LOGO "Panasonic" will be displayed for 15 seconds. ON: Active OFF: Deactive AUTO SEARCH When
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    equipment by receiving the trigger input signal. PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE LENS CONTROL FUNCTION BUTTON VIERA LINK OPTION ENTER SELECT RETURN INPUT GUIDE OSD DESIGN OSD POSITION BACK COLOR STARTUP LOGO AUTO SEARCH HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL FRAME RESPONSE INSTALLATION TRIGGER 1 SETTING TRIGGER 2 SETTING
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    and gray color. •• LAMP RUNTIME is a relevant matter for lamp unit replacement timing. See "Replacing the lamp unit" in "Care and Replacement" of the operating instructions. ENGLISH - 41
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    Appendix Technical Information Serial terminal The 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 connecter. JJ Connection D-sub 9 pin (
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    JJ Cable specifications (When connected to a personal computer) NC Projector NC NC Technical Information NC NC PC (DTE) NC NC NC JJ Control commands Command PON POF IIS OMN OEN OBK OCU/OCD/ OCL/OCR OLE OST OFZ FC1 OOT OSH OVM OWM VS1 VPM OMM DPA DCM OVL OSM Control contents POWER ON POWER OFF
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    Technical Information Command VXX ▲ Control contents Remarks LENS MEMORY LOAD Loads LENS MEMORY. LMLI0 = +00000 = LENS MEMORY 1 LMLI0 = +00002 = LENS MEMORY 3 LMLI0 = +00004 = LENS MEMORY 5 LMLI0 = +00001 = LENS MEMORY 2 LMLI0 = +00003 = LENS MEMORY 4 LMLI0 = +00005 = LENS MEMORY 6 Sets Y
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    of the home theater equipment using the projector remote control. This projector supports "HDAVI Control 4" function. But available features depends on the connected equipment's version of HDAVI Control. Please refer to the manual of the equipment to confirm the version. Summary of VIERA Link
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    HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers' equipment supporting Link function. About applicable Panasonic equipment, consult your local Panasonic dealer. JJ Preparations Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized
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    VIERA Link™ Connection Option menu Select VIERA LINK SETTINGS in the OPTION menu for the VIERA LINK settings. VIERA LINK SETTINGS SELECT RETURN VIERA LINK ON POWER ON LINK NO POWER OFF LINK YES STAND-BY POWER SAVE NO AUTO POWER STAND-BY NO VERSION : HDAVI Control 4 JJ Available
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    15 G GAMMA 23 H H-AREA POSITION 37 HDMI IN Connection 8 HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL 39 H-FIT 33 HIGH ALTITUDE MODE 41 H-POSITION 32 I INPUT GUIDE 39 INPUT SELECT Remote control operation 15 INSTALLATION OPTION menu 39 Projection method 5 J JUST 33 K KEYSTONE 34 L LAMP POWER 41 LAMP RUNTIME 41
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    Index O OPTION menu 39 OSD DESIGN 39 OSD POSITION 39 OVER SCAN 34 P PICTURE 20 Remote control operation 13 PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Remote control operation 13 PICTURE MODE 20 Remote control operation 13 POSITION menu 32 Power Indicator status 10 Power cord Connecting 9 Power cord secure lock
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    Trademark acknowledgements Trademark acknowledgements HDAVI Control™ and VIERA Link™ are trademarks. VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
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Functional Instructions
LCD Projector
PT-AE4000U
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NGLISH
Model No.
I I I I I I I I
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
For your own safety, please read “Precautions with regard to safety” of the operating instructions carefully before
operating your projector.
TQBJ0313