Operating Instructions
Model No. PT-AE2000E
LCD Projector
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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Important Safety Notice
Dear Panasonic Customer:
This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that you might require. We hope it will help
you to get the most out of your new product, and that you will be pleased with your Panasonic LCD projector. The
serial number of your product may be found on its bottom. You should note it in the space provided below and retain
this booklet in case service is required.
Model number:
PT-AE2000E
Serial number:
WARNING:
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
WARNING:
To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance
to rain or moisture.
Machine Noise Information Ordinance 3. GSGV, January 18, 1991: The sound pressure level at the operator
position is equal or less than 70 dB (A) according to ISO 7779.
WARNING:
1. Remove the plug from the mains socket when this unit is not in use for a prolonged period of time.
2. To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
3. Do not remove the earthing pin on the mains plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three prong earthing-
type mains plug. This plug will only fit an earthing-type mains socket. This is a safety feature. If you are unable
to insert the plug into the mains socket, contact an electrician. Do not defeat the purpose of the earthing plug.
CAUTION:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions, which includes using
the provided power cord and shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral
device. If you use serial port to connect PC for external control of projector, you must use optional
RS-232C serial interface cable with ferrite core. Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment will void the user’s authority to operate.
Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)
Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and
electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection
points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may
be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential
negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate
waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further
information.
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.
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IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG (U.K. only)
FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
Important Safety Notice
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This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark a or the BSI mark ` on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is
replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is
obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from an Authorised Service Centre.
If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for the mains socket in your home, then the fuse
should be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safely. There is a danger of severe
electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.
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If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below.
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.
WARNING:
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green - and - Yellow: Earth
Blue:
Brown:
Neutral
Live
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.
The wire which is coloured GREEN - AND - YELLOW must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol W or
coloured GREEN or GREEN - AND - YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which
is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and
replace the fuse.
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BS1363/A
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Contents
Quick steps
1. Set up your projector
See “Setting up” on page 14.
2. Connect with other devices
See “Connections” on page 18.
3. Prepare the remote control
See “Remote control” on page 11.
4. Start projecting
See “Switching the projector on/off” on
page 19.
5. Adjust the image
See “Menu Navigation” on page 28.
Important Information
Important Safety Notice........................................ 2
Precautions with regard to safety ....................... 6
WARNINGS.................................................................6
CAUTIONS..................................................................8
Cautions when transporting.........................................9
Cautions when installing..............................................9
Cautions on use ........................................................10
Accessories ...............................................................10
Preparation
About Your Projector.......................................... 11
Remote control ..........................................................11
Projector body ...........................................................12
Getting Started
Setting up............................................................. 14
Screen size and throw distance.................................14
Projection method......................................................15
Front leg adjusters and throwing angle .....................15
Lens shift and positioning..........................................16
Connections ........................................................ 18
Before connecting to the projector.............................18
Connecting to COMPONENT IN/VIDEO IN/S-VIDEO IN ....18
Connecting to COMPUTER IN/HDMI IN ...................18
Basic Operation
Switching the projector on/off ........................... 19
Mains lead .................................................................19
POWER indicator ......................................................19
Switching on the projector .........................................20
Switching off the projector .........................................20
Projecting an image ............................................ 21
Selecting the input signal...........................................21
Positioning the image ................................................21
Remote control operation .................................. 22
Operating range ........................................................22
Turning on the button backlight .................................22
Resetting to the factory default settings ....................22
Capturing an image ...................................................22
Switching the input signal..........................................23
Switching the aspect ratio..........................................23
Loading a saved setting ............................................23
Adjusting the signal condition with a waveform.........24
Adjusting the focus and zoom ...................................25
Switching the picture mode .......................................25
Adjusting the image...................................................25
Switching off the projector automatically ...................25
Setting your own colour profile ..................................26
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Settings
Maintenance
Contents
TEMP and LAMP Indicators ............................... 42
Managing the indicated problems............................. 42
Care and Replacement ....................................... 43
Cleaning the projector............................................... 43
Replacing the lamp unit ............................................ 44
Troubleshooting.................................................. 46
Appendix
Technical Information......................................... 47
List of compatible signals.......................................... 47
Serial terminal........................................................... 48
Ceiling mount bracket safeguards ............................ 51
Specifications............................................................ 52
Dimensions ............................................................... 54
Trademark acknowledgements................................. 55
Index..................................................................... 56
Menu Navigation ..................................................28
Main menu and sub-menu ........................................ 28
Navigating through the MENU .................................. 30
PICTURE menu.....................................................31
PICTURE MODE....................................................... 31
CONTRAST .............................................................. 31
BRIGHTNESS........................................................... 31
COLOUR................................................................... 31
TINT .......................................................................... 31
SHARPNESS ............................................................ 31
COLOUR TEMPERATURE....................................... 32
DYNAMIC IRIS.......................................................... 32
WAVEFORM MONITOR ........................................... 32
SPLIT ADJUST ......................................................... 32
ADVANCED MENU................................................... 33
MEMORY SAVE ....................................................... 34
MEMORY LOAD ....................................................... 34
MEMORY EDIT......................................................... 35
SIGNAL MODE ......................................................... 35
POSITION menu ...................................................36
H-POSITION ............................................................. 36
V-POSITION ............................................................. 36
DOT CLOCK ............................................................. 36
CLOCK PHASE......................................................... 36
ASPECT.................................................................... 36
WSS .......................................................................... 38
OVER SCAN ............................................................. 38
KEYSTONE............................................................... 38
AUTO SETUP ........................................................... 38
LENS CONTROL...................................................39
ZOOM/FOCUS.......................................................... 39
FUNCTION BUTTON.............................................39
BUTTON1/2/3 ........................................................... 39
OPTION menu.......................................................40
INPUT GUIDE ........................................................... 40
OSD DESIGN............................................................ 40
OSD POSITION ........................................................ 40
BACK COLOUR ........................................................ 40
STARTUP LOGO ...................................................... 40
AUTO SEARCH ........................................................ 40
HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL............................................... 40
FRAME RESPONSE................................................. 40
INSTALLATION......................................................... 41
SLEEP....................................................................... 41
ALTITUDE................................................................. 41
LAMP POWER.......................................................... 41
LAMP RUNTIME ....................................................... 41
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Precautions with regard to safety
WARNINGS
If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming
from the projector, disconnect the mains plug from
the mains socket.
Do not continue to use the projector in such cases,
Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which
are unstable.
If the projector is placed on top of a surface which is
sloped or unstable, it may fall down or tip over, and
injury or damage could result.
Do not place the projector into water or let it become
wet.
Failure to observe this may result in fire or electric
shocks.
Do not do anything that might damage the mains
lead or the mains plug.
Do not damage the mains lead, make any
modifications to it, place it near any hot objects, bend
it excessively, twist it, pull it, place heavy objects on
top of it or wrap it into a bundle.
If the mains lead is used while damaged, electric
shocks, short-circuits or fire may result.
Ask an Authorised Service Centre to carry out any
repairs to the mains lead that might be necessary.
Do not place the projector on soft materials such as
carpets or sponge mats.
Doing so may cause the projector to overheat, which
can cause burns, fire or damage to the projector.
Do not place liquid containers on top of the
projector.
If water spills onto the projector or gets inside it, fire
or electric shocks could result.
If any water gets inside the projector, contact an
Authorised Service Centre.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the projector.
Do not insert any metal objects or flammable objects
into the projector or drop them onto the projector, as
doing so can result in fire or electric shocks.
Do not allow the + and - terminals of the batteries to
come into contact with metallic objects such as
necklaces or hairpins.
Failure to observe this may cause the batteries to
leak, overheat, explode or catch fire.
Store the batteries in a plastic bag and keep them
away from metallic objects.
Do not touch the leaked liquid from the batteries.
If you touch the leaked liquid, it may hurt your skin.
Immediately wash away the liquid with water and
seek medical advice.
If you get the leaked liquid in your eye, it may cause
blindness or damage. Never rub your eye, and
immediately wash away the liquid with water and
seek medical advice.
During a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector or
the cable.
Electric shocks can result.
otherwise fire or electric shocks could result.
Check that no more smoke is coming out, and then
contact an Authorised Service Centre for repairs.
Do not attempt to repair the projector yourself, as this
can be dangerous.
Do not install this projector in a place which is not
strong enough to take the full weight of the
projector.
If the installation location is not strong enough, it may
fall down or tip over, and severe injury or damage
could result.
Installation work (such as ceiling suspension)
should only be carried out by a qualified technician.
If installation is not carried out correctly, there is the
danger that injury or electric shocks may occur.
Do not use other than an authorised ceiling mount
bracket.
If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, or
if the projector is dropped or the cabinet is broken,
disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Continued use of the projector in this condition may
result in fire or electric shocks.
Contact an Authorised Service Centre for repairs.
Do not overload the mains socket.
If the power supply is overloaded (for example, by
using too many adapters), overheating may occur
and fire may result.
Never attempt to modify or disassemble the
projector.
High voltages can cause fire or electric shocks.
For any inspection, adjustment and repair work,
please contact an Authorised Service Centre.
Clean the mains plug regularly to prevent it from
becoming covered in dust.
If dust builds up on the mains plug, the resulting
humidity can damage the insulation, which could
result in fire. Pull the mains plug out from the mains
socket and wipe it with a dry cloth.
If not using the projector for an extended period of
time, pull the mains plug out from the mains socket.
Do not handle the mains plug with wet hands.
Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks.
Insert the mains plug securely into the mains socket.
If the plug is not inserted correctly, electric shocks or
overheating could result.
Do not use plugs which are damaged or mains
sockets which are coming loose from the wall.
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Precautions with regard to safety
Do not use the projector in a bath or shower.
Fire or electric shocks can result.
Do not place your skin into the light beam while the
projector is being used.
Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you
place directly into this light, it can hurt or damage
your skin.
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Do not look into the lens while the projector is being
used.
Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you
look directly into this light, it can hurt and damage
your eyes.
Be especially careful not to let young children look
into the lens. In addition, turn off the power and
disconnect the mains plug when you are away from
the projector.
Do not place your hands or other objects close to the
air outlet port.
Heated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not
place your hands or face, or objects which cannot
withstand heat close to this port [allow at least
50 cm (20") of space], otherwise burns or damage
could result.
Replacement of the lamp is recommended to be
carried out by a qualified technician.
The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly
handled, explosion might result.
The lamp can easily become damaged if struck
against hard objects or dropped, and injury or
malfunctions may result.
When replacing the lamp, allow it to cool for at least
one hour before handling it.
The lamp cover gets very hot, and touching it can
cause burns.
Before replacing the lamp, be sure to disconnect the
mains plug from the mains socket.
Electric shocks or explosions can result if this is not
done.
Do not allow infants or pets to touch the remote
control unit.
The accessory remote control unit can be used to
operate not only the projector but also other
appliances such as air conditioners and electrical
device by programming them using the learning
function. If the remote control unit operated
inappropriately, fire or injury may result.
Keep the remote control unit out of the reach of
infants and pets after using it.
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Precautions with regard to safety
CAUTIONS
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n Do not cover the air inlet port or the air outlet port.
Doing so may cause the projector to overheat, which
can cause fire or damage to the projector.
Do not place the projector in narrow, badly ventilated
places such as closets or bookshelves.
Do not place the projector on cloth or papers, as
these materials could be drawn into the air inlet port.
Do not set up the projector in humid or dusty places
or in places where the projector may come into
contact with oily smoke or steam.
Using the projector under such conditions may result
in fire, electric shocks or plastic deterioration. The
plastic deterioration may cause the falling down of
the projector which is mounted in the ceiling.
Do not set up the projector in a high temperature
environment, such as near a heater or in direct
sunlight.
Failure to observe this may result in fire, malfunction
or plastic deterioration.
Do not set up the projector outdoors.
The projector is designed for indoor use only.
When disconnecting the mains lead, hold the plug,
not the lead.
If the mains lead itself is pulled, the lead will become
damaged, and fire, short-circuits or serious electric
shocks may result.
Always disconnect all cables before moving the
projector.
Moving the projector with cables still attached can
damage the cables, which could cause fire or electric
shocks to occur.
Do not place any heavy objects on top of the
projector.
Failure to observe this may cause the projector to
become unbalanced and fall, which could result in
damage or injury.
Do not short-circuit, heat or disassemble the
batteries or place them into water or fire.
Failure to observe this may cause the batteries to
overheat, leak, explode or catch fire, and burns or
other injury may result.
When inserting the batteries, make sure the
polarities (+ and -) are correct.
If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may
explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of
the battery compartment and surrounding area may
result.
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Use only the specified batteries.
If incorrect or different kind of batteries are used, they
may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination
of the battery compartment and surrounding area
may result.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may
explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of
the battery compartment and surrounding area may
result.
Remove the used batteries from the remote control
promptly.
If you leave used batteries in the remote control for
an extended period of time, it may cause liquid
leaking, abnormal internal temperature rising or
explosion.
If not using the projector for an extended period of
time, disconnect the mains plug from the mains
socket and remove the batteries from the remote
control.
If dust builds up on the mains plug, the resulting
humidity may damage the insulation, which could
result in fire.
Keeping or leaving the remote control with batteries
inside may cause insulation deterioration, electrical
leakage or explosion which could result in fire.
Do not put your weight on this projector.
You could fall or the projector could break, and injury
may result.
Be especially careful not to let young children stand
or sit on the projector.
Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket as
a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning.
Electric shocks can result if this is not done.
If the lamp has broken, ventilate the room
immediately. Do not touch or bring your face close
to the broken pieces.
Failure to observe this may cause the user to absorb
the gas which was released when the lamp broke and
which contains nearly the same amount of mercury
as fluorescent lamps, and the broken pieces may
cause injury.
If you believe that you have absorbed the gas or that
the gas has got into your eyes or mouth, seek
medical advice immediately.
Ask your dealer about the replacement of the lamp
unit and check the inside of the projector.