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ENGLISH R LCD Projector POWER LIGHT INPUT VIDEO CMPNT PC COMPONENT KEYSTONE MENU ENTER NORMAL FREEZE MODE MEMORY ASPECT PICTURE USER Operating Instructions LCD PROJECTOR Model No. For assistance, please call : 1-888-View-PTV(843-9788) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com or visit us at www.panasonic.com (U.S.A) For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300 or visit us at www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ (Puerto Rico) TQBJ 0133 PT-AE500U Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
ENGLISH R LCD Projector POWER LIGHT INPUT VIDEO CMPNT PC COMPONENT KEYSTONE MENU ENTER NORMAL FREEZE MODE MEMORY ASPECT PICTURE USER Operating Instructions LCD PROJECTOR Model No. For assistance, please call : 1-888-View-PTV(843-9788) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com or visit us at www.panasonic.com (U.S.A) For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300 or visit us at www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ (Puerto Rico) TQBJ 0133 PT-AE500U Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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...a threepin grounding-type power plug. CAUTION: This equipment is subject to persons. If you to get the most out of your Panasonic LCD projector. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used for a Class B digital device... lightning flash with Part 15 of electric shock to the following measures: - Dear Panasonic Customer: This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that to operate. Power Supply: This LCD Projector is designed to operate on , the user is connected. - FCC CAUTION: To...
...a threepin grounding-type power plug. CAUTION: This equipment is subject to persons. If you to get the most out of your Panasonic LCD projector. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used for a Class B digital device... lightning flash with Part 15 of electric shock to the following measures: - Dear Panasonic Customer: This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that to operate. Power Supply: This LCD Projector is designed to operate on , the user is connected. - FCC CAUTION: To...
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... out, and then contact an Authorized Service Center for service..........50 Cleaning and maintenance .......51 Others Specifications 52 Appendix 54 List of the projector. B Contact an Authorized Service Center for example, by a qualified technician. B For any way. Clean the power cord plug regularly ...to prevent it may result. B Continued use the projector in fire or electric shocks. Do not remove the cover or modify it with a dry cloth. ENGLISH-5 Preparation Contents Preparation IMPORTANT SAFETY ...
... out, and then contact an Authorized Service Center for service..........50 Cleaning and maintenance .......51 Others Specifications 52 Appendix 54 List of the projector. B Contact an Authorized Service Center for example, by a qualified technician. B For any way. Clean the power cord plug regularly ...to prevent it may result. B Continued use the projector in fire or electric shocks. Do not remove the cover or modify it with a dry cloth. ENGLISH-5 Preparation Contents Preparation IMPORTANT SAFETY ...
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...B Be especially careful not to observe this may result in narrow, badly ventilated places such as closets or bookshelves. B Moving the projector with metallic objects such as doing so can hurt and damage your hands or face, or objects which could result. B Failure to...short-circuits or serious electric shocks may result. When replacing the lamp, allow the + and - B If water spills onto the projector or gets inside the projector, contact an Authorized Service Center. B If the batteries are unstable. B Electric shocks or explosions can cause fire or damage to ...
...B Be especially careful not to observe this may result in narrow, badly ventilated places such as closets or bookshelves. B Moving the projector with metallic objects such as doing so can hurt and damage your hands or face, or objects which could result. B Failure to...short-circuits or serious electric shocks may result. When replacing the lamp, allow the + and - B If water spills onto the projector or gets inside the projector, contact an Authorized Service Center. B If the batteries are unstable. B Electric shocks or explosions can cause fire or damage to ...
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...materials may be damaged, which are constantly making efforts to vibration and shocks. The internal parts can result if this projector. If installing the projector to the ceiling, ask a qualified technician to purchase the separate installation kit (Model No.ET-PKE300). You will need...VIDEO CMPNT PC COMPONENT KEYSTONE MENU ENTER NORMAL FREEZE MODE MEMORY ASPECT PICTURE USER Power cord Carrying bag (K2CG3FR00001 x 1) (TPEP008 x1) LCD PROJECTOR Before use the accessory carrying bag. Do not set up in some components. Do not put your dealer or a recycling company. ...
...materials may be damaged, which are constantly making efforts to vibration and shocks. The internal parts can result if this projector. If installing the projector to the ceiling, ask a qualified technician to purchase the separate installation kit (Model No.ET-PKE300). You will need...VIDEO CMPNT PC COMPONENT KEYSTONE MENU ENTER NORMAL FREEZE MODE MEMORY ASPECT PICTURE USER Power cord Carrying bag (K2CG3FR00001 x 1) (TPEP008 x1) LCD PROJECTOR Before use the accessory carrying bag. Do not set up in some components. Do not put your dealer or a recycling company. ...
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... to page 43.) Failure to the screen, and do not let it with the accessory lens cover. B The liquid crystal panel of the projector is built with your LCD. Location and function of blue, green or red. MAIN POWER switch (pages 22 and 24) 10-ENGLISH ENGLISH-11 Occasionally, a few non-active...
... to page 43.) Failure to the screen, and do not let it with the accessory lens cover. B The liquid crystal panel of the projector is built with your LCD. Location and function of blue, green or red. MAIN POWER switch (pages 22 and 24) 10-ENGLISH ENGLISH-11 Occasionally, a few non-active...
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Preparation Projector $ # ' % & # Air outlet port Do not cover this port. $ Connector panel (page 13) % Power input socket (AC IN) (page 22) The accessory power cord is compatible ...
Preparation Projector $ # ' % & # Air outlet port Do not cover this port. $ Connector panel (page 13) % Power input socket (AC IN) (page 22) The accessory power cord is compatible ...
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...MENU . * + ENTER NORMAL FREEZE MODE MEMORY ASPECT PICTURE USER / 0 1 14-ENGLISH LCD PROJECTOR # TEMP indicator (page 44) This indicator illuminates if an abnormally high temperature is used to reset the projector adjustment values to replace the lamp unit. It flashes if a circuit abnormality is detected. % ...), and it is used for aspect adjustment (vertical and horizontal proportions). . ASPECT button (page 28) This button is detected inside the projector. LIGHT button (page 30) This button is used to illuminate the buttons on -screen menus. * INPUT select button (page 23) ...
...MENU . * + ENTER NORMAL FREEZE MODE MEMORY ASPECT PICTURE USER / 0 1 14-ENGLISH LCD PROJECTOR # TEMP indicator (page 44) This indicator illuminates if an abnormally high temperature is used to reset the projector adjustment values to replace the lamp unit. It flashes if a circuit abnormality is detected. % ...), and it is used for aspect adjustment (vertical and horizontal proportions). . ASPECT button (page 28) This button is detected inside the projector. LIGHT button (page 30) This button is used to illuminate the buttons on -screen menus. * INPUT select button (page 23) ...
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... Bottom edge of the following four projection methods are used. B It is recommended that you set up Projection methods In way of installing projector, any one of screen L: Projection distance SH: Image height SW:Image width H1: Distance from the "OPTION" menu. ENGLISH-17 Getting... projected image distances, refer to purchase the separate ceiling bracket (ET-PKE300) when using the ceiling installation method. Setting-up the projector in the table above are approximate. Refer to page 43 for details.) BFront-desk projection BFront-ceiling projection Menu items FRONT/REAR ...
... Bottom edge of the following four projection methods are used. B It is recommended that you set up Projection methods In way of installing projector, any one of screen L: Projection distance SH: Image height SW:Image width H1: Distance from the "OPTION" menu. ENGLISH-17 Getting... projected image distances, refer to purchase the separate ceiling bracket (ET-PKE300) when using the ceiling installation method. Setting-up the projector in the table above are approximate. Refer to page 43 for details.) BFront-desk projection BFront-ceiling projection Menu items FRONT/REAR ...
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...(accessory) To Video output Video deck 18-ENGLISH ENGLISH-19 Getting started Connections Notes on compatible signals which can be input to the projector. Connecting to video equipment To S-Video output DVD player Equipment such as an electric screen Connecting to the list on page 54 for... details on connections B Read the instruction manual for all components before connecting it. B Refer to equipment compatible with this projector. B An audio system circuit is not provided with YPBPR (CBCR) signals DVD player To YPBPR output Equipment such as an option, you ...
...(accessory) To Video output Video deck 18-ENGLISH ENGLISH-19 Getting started Connections Notes on compatible signals which can be input to the projector. Connecting to video equipment To S-Video output DVD player Equipment such as an electric screen Connecting to the list on page 54 for... details on connections B Read the instruction manual for all components before connecting it. B Refer to equipment compatible with this projector. B An audio system circuit is not provided with YPBPR (CBCR) signals DVD player To YPBPR output Equipment such as an option, you ...
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...° above or below the receptors. ENGLISH-21 Getting started B If strong light is within approximately 7 m (23´) from an angle of the projector. 20ENGLISH Preparation for long periods. AAA batteries (two) NOTE: B Do not drop the remote control unit. NOTE: B If there are correct, and then...of light reflection loss caused by the characteristics of the receptors. B If facing the remote control unit toward the screen to operate the projector, the operating range of the remote control unit will be operated from the surfaces of the screen used. B Remove the batteries if not...
...° above or below the receptors. ENGLISH-21 Getting started B If strong light is within approximately 7 m (23´) from an angle of the projector. 20ENGLISH Preparation for long periods. AAA batteries (two) NOTE: B Do not drop the remote control unit. NOTE: B If there are correct, and then...of light reflection loss caused by the characteristics of the receptors. B If facing the remote control unit toward the screen to operate the projector, the operating range of the remote control unit will be operated from the surfaces of the screen used. B Remove the batteries if not...
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...USER ˛' ˛) Lens cover power cord ˛' Power indicator #Press the MAIN POWER switch to turn on the power 1, Ensure that the projector is not a sign of a malfunction. 22-ENGLISH & Press the input select button to adjust the focus of the projected image. BStart the play ...of all components are connected properly. 2, Connect the accessory power cord. 3, Remove the lens cover. Follow the procedure below when you set the projector up first, and when you change the setup place. ' Adjusting the angle BWhile pressing the adjuster buttons, adjust the forward/back angle of tilt...
...USER ˛' ˛) Lens cover power cord ˛' Power indicator #Press the MAIN POWER switch to turn on the power 1, Ensure that the projector is not a sign of a malfunction. 22-ENGLISH & Press the input select button to adjust the focus of the projected image. BStart the play ...of all components are connected properly. 2, Connect the accessory power cord. 3, Remove the lens cover. Follow the procedure below when you set the projector up first, and when you change the setup place. ' Adjusting the angle BWhile pressing the adjuster buttons, adjust the forward/back angle of tilt...
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... indicator is illuminated orange. (After a short period, a picture will be projected.) Illuminated A picture is being projected. (The power indicator on the projector will operate, emitting a small noise as it down after the power is possible by holding it operates. POWER OFF OK CANCEL $Press the I or... cooling fan is still operating.) %Press the MAIN POWER switch to switch off . (The cooling fan is operating.) Orange Flashing The projector is still operating. Turning off the power by pressing the POWER button twice or by pressing the POWER button. Be careful not to...
... indicator is illuminated orange. (After a short period, a picture will be projected.) Illuminated A picture is being projected. (The power indicator on the projector will operate, emitting a small noise as it down after the power is possible by holding it operates. POWER OFF OK CANCEL $Press the I or... cooling fan is still operating.) %Press the MAIN POWER switch to switch off . (The cooling fan is operating.) Orange Flashing The projector is still operating. Turning off the power by pressing the POWER button twice or by pressing the POWER button. Be careful not to...
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...amount, the more the picture quality will deteriorate, and the harder it will be clear and have high contrast. DYNAMIC ...........When the projector is as minimal as music or sports programs. NATURAL...........To reproduce the color of the image faithfully from the "KEYSTONE" in a ...watching movies. INPUT VIDEO CMPNT PC COMPONENT KEYSTONE MENU ENTER Press the KEYSTONE button. KEYSTONE H-KEYSTONE 0 V-KEYSTONE 0 SELECT ENTER ESC NORMAL FREEZE Projector control panel B Press the F or G button to select the item you want to select an item. B The picture size will also ...
...amount, the more the picture quality will deteriorate, and the harder it will be clear and have high contrast. DYNAMIC ...........When the projector is as minimal as music or sports programs. NATURAL...........To reproduce the color of the image faithfully from the "KEYSTONE" in a ...watching movies. INPUT VIDEO CMPNT PC COMPONENT KEYSTONE MENU ENTER Press the KEYSTONE button. KEYSTONE H-KEYSTONE 0 V-KEYSTONE 0 SELECT ENTER ESC NORMAL FREEZE Projector control panel B Press the F or G button to select the item you want to select an item. B The picture size will also ...
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... signal, it may occur around the edges of the picture so that part of the picture is no longer visible. B If using this projector in selecting a suitable aspect ratio. Refer to this in 4:3 mode to give proper consideration to "AUTO", the aspect ratio will have narrow...be changed while being input) 4:3\16:9\JUST\ZOOM BWhen set to the successive settings shown below. Setting the aspect ratio (ASPECT) This projector allows you may be infringing the rights of the original copyright owner for that program under copyright protection laws. BIllustrations for aspect ratio settings...
... signal, it may occur around the edges of the picture so that part of the picture is no longer visible. B If using this projector in selecting a suitable aspect ratio. Refer to this in 4:3 mode to give proper consideration to "AUTO", the aspect ratio will have narrow...be changed while being input) 4:3\16:9\JUST\ZOOM BWhen set to the successive settings shown below. Setting the aspect ratio (ASPECT) This projector allows you may be infringing the rights of the original copyright owner for that program under copyright protection laws. BIllustrations for aspect ratio settings...
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... the button lights (LIGHT) POWER LIGHT INPUT VIDEO CMPNT PC COMPONENT KEYSTONE MENU ENTER NORMAL FREEZE MODE MEMORY ASPECT PICTURE USER Press the LIGHT button. LCD PROJECTOR NOTE: B Only the settings saved in the "MEMORY LOAD" menu. MEMORY LOAD MEMORY 1 MEMORY 2 MEMORY 3 SELECT ENTER ESC ENTER NORMAL FREEZE MODE MEMORY ASPECT PICTURE...
... the button lights (LIGHT) POWER LIGHT INPUT VIDEO CMPNT PC COMPONENT KEYSTONE MENU ENTER NORMAL FREEZE MODE MEMORY ASPECT PICTURE USER Press the LIGHT button. LCD PROJECTOR NOTE: B Only the settings saved in the "MEMORY LOAD" menu. MEMORY LOAD MEMORY 1 MEMORY 2 MEMORY 3 SELECT ENTER ESC ENTER NORMAL FREEZE MODE MEMORY ASPECT PICTURE...
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... MENU KEYSTONE PICTURE POSITION SHUTTER LANGUAGE OPTION SELECT ENTER EXIT B Press the MENU button to display the "MAIN MENU". Refer to page 34 for this projector can be carried out by selecting the operations from on -screen menus. KEYSTONE correction (page 26) KEYSTONE H-KEYSTONE 0 V-KEYSTONE 0 SELECT ENTER ESC PICTURE menu (page...
... MENU KEYSTONE PICTURE POSITION SHUTTER LANGUAGE OPTION SELECT ENTER EXIT B Press the MENU button to display the "MAIN MENU". Refer to page 34 for this projector can be carried out by selecting the operations from on -screen menus. KEYSTONE correction (page 26) KEYSTONE H-KEYSTONE 0 V-KEYSTONE 0 SELECT ENTER ESC PICTURE menu (page...
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... ASPECT PICTURE USER $ Press the F or G button to accept the selection. Unavailable onscreen menu items This projector has unadjustable items and unusable functions depending on the type of triangle symbols vary depending on the signal being displayed...The "MAIN MENU" screen will be returned to the factory default setting.The positions of signal being input. LCD PROJECTOR MENU KEYSTONE PICTURE POSITION SHUTTER LANGUAGE OPTION SELECT ENTER EXIT Projector control panel Selected items will be displayed. B When an individual adjustment screen is pressed. Menu operation guide...
... ASPECT PICTURE USER $ Press the F or G button to accept the selection. Unavailable onscreen menu items This projector has unadjustable items and unusable functions depending on the type of triangle symbols vary depending on the signal being displayed...The "MAIN MENU" screen will be returned to the factory default setting.The positions of signal being input. LCD PROJECTOR MENU KEYSTONE PICTURE POSITION SHUTTER LANGUAGE OPTION SELECT ENTER EXIT Projector control panel Selected items will be displayed. B When an individual adjustment screen is pressed. Menu operation guide...
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... retrieve the saved settings. 38-ENGLISH Projecting sRGBcompatible pictures sRGB is of signal which you would like the colors in sRGBcompatible pictures to "AUTO", the projector automatically distinguishes between NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL/PAL60/ PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM signals. If you want to save up to 6 settings can save the setting, and...
... retrieve the saved settings. 38-ENGLISH Projecting sRGBcompatible pictures sRGB is of signal which you would like the colors in sRGBcompatible pictures to "AUTO", the projector automatically distinguishes between NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL/PAL60/ PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM signals. If you want to save up to 6 settings can save the setting, and...
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... input, "CLOCK PHASE" can be adjusted only when HDTV60/ HDTV50/750p signals are being input, only "ASPECT" can be adjusted. If this adjustment. The projector uses less power in "SHUTTER" mode than it does in normal projection mode. # Select "SHUTTER" from the "MAIN MENU" and then press the ENTER ... I or H button to change the setting. Adjusting the position When the input signal is not being used to momentarily turn off the picture when the projector is from the "MAIN MENU" and then press the ENTER button. $ Press the F or G button to select a language and then press the ENTER ...
... input, "CLOCK PHASE" can be adjusted only when HDTV60/ HDTV50/750p signals are being input, only "ASPECT" can be adjusted. If this adjustment. The projector uses less power in "SHUTTER" mode than it does in normal projection mode. # Select "SHUTTER" from the "MAIN MENU" and then press the ENTER ... I or H button to change the setting. Adjusting the position When the input signal is not being used to momentarily turn off the picture when the projector is from the "MAIN MENU" and then press the ENTER button. $ Press the F or G button to select a language and then press the ENTER ...