LCD Projector POWER LIGHT INPUT VI D E O CMPNT PC COMPONENT KEYSTONE MENU ENTER NORMAL ASPECT FREEZE MODE MEMORY PICTURE USER Operating Instructions VOLUME MUTE SD SD MENU TIME LCD PROJECTOR Model No. PT-AE300E PT-AE200E Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG (U.K. only) This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that you might require. We hope it will help you to get the most performance 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 back. You should note it in the space provided below and retain this booklet in case service is required. FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
Preparation IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE..........2 Precautions with regard to safety ....5 Accessories........................................9 Precautions on handling .................10 Location and function of each part...12 Using the remote control unit.........17 Inserting the batteries .....................17 Operating range..............................17 Connections .....................................18 Notes on connections .....................18 Example of connecting to video equipment...
6-ENGLISH B Heated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not bring your hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat close to this port, otherwise burns or damage could result. Replacement of the lamp unit should only be carried out by a qualified technician. B The lamp unit has high internal pressure. It 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.
8-ENGLISH Accessories Check that all of the accessories shown below have been included with your projector. Remote control unit (N2QAFA000002 x1) Video/Audio cable [3.0 m (9´10˝), K2KA2FA00001 x1] AAA batteries for remote control unit (x2) Mains lead for Continental (K2CM3FR00001 x1) Mains lead for U.K.
Cautions when moving the projector Be sure to attach the lens cover before moving the projector. The projection lens is extremely susceptible to vibration and shocks. When moving the projector, use the accessory carrying bag. When placing the projector inside the carrying bag, position it so that the lens is facing upward. Cautions regarding setting-up Observe the following at all times when setting up the projector. Avoid setting up in places which are subject to vibration or shocks.
Projector &%$ # 0 Preparation Location and function of each part Projector /. $ # ' ' % & ' , + ( ) * # Speaker $ Zoom ring (page 23) % Focus ring (page 23) & Projection lens ' Air inlet ports Do not cover this port. ( Front adjustable legs(L/R) (page 22) ) Lens cover * Leg adjuster buttons(L/R) (page 22) This button is used to unlock the front adjustable legs. Press to adjust the angle of tilt of the projector.
' ( ) / POWER & LIGHT INPUT VID E O ' ( ) , . # $ CMPNT PC COMPONENT KEYSTONE MENU NORMAL ASPECT FREEZE MODE MEMORY PICTURE USER VOLUME MUTE SD & * + + ENTER SD % * MENU 0 1 2 3 TIME LCD PROJECTOR 456 B The remote control unit and the projector itself have the same control buttons available. # TEMP indicator (page 51) This indicator illuminates if an abnormally high temperature is detected inside the projector.
Using the remote control unit Inserting the batteries # % & ' ( Preparation # Open the cover. $ ) $ Insert the batteries so that the polarities are correct, and then close the cover. # $ % ' + 〇 ( − 〇 − 〇 + 〇 AAA batteries (two) ) # AUDIO L-R input jacks (page 18) $ VIDEO input jack (page 18) This jack is used to input video signals from a video equipment such as a video deck.
Example of connecting to equipment compatible with YPBPR(CBCR) signals Connections B Read the instruction manual for each system component carefully before connecting it. B Turn off the power supply for all components before making any connections. B If the cables necessary for connecting a component to the system are not included with the component or available as an option, you may need to fashion a cable to suit the component concerned.
Example of connecting to computer Computer Projection methods The projector can be set up so that any one of the following four projection methods can be used. Select whichever projection method matches the setting-up method. (The projection method can be set from the OPTION menu. Refer to page 40 for details.
Starting to use ) Turn the focus/zoom ring to adjust the projected image focus and size. Turning on the power Zoom Focus Please ensure that all preparations have been completed before turning on the power. (Refer to pages 18 – 21.) # Remove the lens cover. $ Connect the accessory mains lead. % Press the MAIN POWER switch to the “|” side to turn on the power. The power indicator on the projector will illuminate red. & Press the POWER button. The power indicator on the projector will flash green.
Menu screens The 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. Keystone correction (page 28) For PT-AE300E MAIN MENU MENU KEYSTONE PICTURE POSITION SHUTTER VOLUME LANGUAGE OPTION SD MENU SELECT ENTER KEYSTONE H-KEYSTONE 0 V-KEYSTONE 0 SELECT ENTER ESC For PT-AE200E KEYSTONE EXIT 0 * Only vertical keystone distortion is corrected by PT-AE200E.
# Press the MENU button. The MAIN MENU screen will be displayed. MENU KEYSTONE PICTURE POSITION SHUTTER VOLUME LANGUAGE OPTION SD MENU SELECT ENTER BRIGHT EXIT $ Press the F or G arrow buttons to select an item. Selected items will be displayed in blue. MENU KEYSTONE PICTURE POSITION SHUTTER VOLUME LANGUAGE OPTION SD MENU SELECT ENTER EXIT % Press the ENTER button to accept the selection. The selected menu screen or adjustment screen will then be displayed.
Correcting keystone distortion When either the projector or the screen is tilted, the keystone distortion will affect the image. You can correct the image proportions by the following procedure. For PT-AE300E For PT-AE200E Horizontal and vertical keystone distortion can be corrected by following procedures. # Press the KEYSTONE button to display KEYSTONE H-KEYSTONE 0 the KEYSTONE menu. Vertical keystone distortion can be corrected by following procedures.
This projector allows you to change the aspect ratio to match the type of input signal. Pressing the ASPECT button will change the aspect ratio according to the successive settings shown below. (You can also change the aspect ratio by selecting the POSITION item in the MAIN MENU and pressing ENTER.
Using the shutter function You can select the appropriate picture mode for the type of projected image by the following procedure. (The picture mode can be also selected in the PICTURE menu.) # Press the MODE PICTURE button to display the PICTURE MODE menu. The shutter function can be used to momentarily turn off the picture and sound from the projector when the projector is not being used for short periods of time, such as during breaks in meetings or when carrying out preparation.
Use the F and G buttons to select an item, and then use the I and H buttons to change the setting for that item. For items with bar scales, press the ENTER button or the I or H buttons to display the adjustment screen, and then use the I or H buttons to make the adjustment. For items without any selective arrow or bar-scale, press the ENTER button. The menu screen for the item will then be displayed.
WHITE BALANCE R/G/B (PC only) This is used to adjust the white areas of the picture if they appear colourised. Press the I button to make the selected colour lighter. Press the H button to make the selected colour stronger. SIGNAL MODE (PC/DVI/YPBPR/AV1 only) This displays the type of signal which is currently being projected. Refer to the table on page 61 for details on each type of signal. GAMMA ADJUST (PT-AE300E only) Press the ENTER button to display the GAMMA ADJUST menu.
Use the F and G buttons to select an item, and then use the I and H buttons to change the setting for that item. For items with bar scales, press the ENTER button or the I or H buttons to display the adjustment screen, and then use the I or H buttons to make the adjustment. When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AV1/ YPBPR/DVI signal is being input or SD CARD is selected.
elevations (above 1 400 m), set FAN CONTROL to “HIGH”. (4:3 aspect mode only) 4:3 H-POS CENTRE [ RIGHT [ What is the SD memory card (option)? LAMP POWER LAMP POWER HIGH LEFT This sets the horizontal positioning of the projected image when the 4:3 aspect ratio is selected. (Refer to page 31.) FRONT/REAR FRONT/REAR FRONT [ REAR This setting should be changed in accordance with the projector setting-up method.
Inserting and removing the SD memory card About the SD menu Inserting the SD memory card Removing the SD memory card The still image data and moving image data that is stored on SD memory cards can be played back using the SD menu. Insert the SD memory card so that it is facing the correct way. # Open the slot cover at the side of the projector. # Open the slot cover. $ Check that the access indicator at the upper-left corner of the card slot is not flashing (the SD memory card is not being accessed).
Playing back still images Slide playback of still images The PICTURE option lets you play back still image data. “SLIDE SHOW” lets you play back still images in a certain order using one of three available playback methods. Use the F and G buttons to select an item, and then press the ENTER button. Use the I and H buttons to change the setting for the selected item. % Use the F, G, I and H buttons to select the still image to be enlarged, and then press the ENTER button.
AUTO MODE The still images are played back automatically in order according to the following setting. SETTING1 AUTO MODE SETTING2 MANUAL MODE USER SET NEW USER SET If adding settings for a new user, use the I and H buttons to select “NEW” and then press the ENTER button. The user setting edit screen will then be displayed.
EDIT SETTING ADD MOVE DELETE for automatic playback on page 46. B The setting screen can also be displayed by selecting a still image and then pressing and holding the ENTER button for one second or more. DELETE This describes how to delete images from the user settings. # Use the F, G, I and H buttons to select the still image to be deleted from the user settings, and then press the ENTER button. $ Select “DELETE” and then press the ENTER button.
Error displays Indicators Errors may be displayed while using an SD memory card. If an error occurs, check the following table for a description of the error. There are two indicators on the control panel of the projector which give information about the operating condition of the projector.
Cleaning and replacing the air filter Indicator display Illuminated (red) It is nearly time to Problem replace the lamp unit. Flashing (red) An abnormality has been detected in the lamp circuit. B There may be an B Does “REPLACE B The power may abnormality in the LAMP” appear on have been turned Possible lamp circuit. the screen after on straight away cause the projector is after it was turned turned on? off.
Replacing the lamp unit The 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. B The lamp cover gets very hot, and contact with it can cause burns. Notes on replacing the lamp unit B The 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.
MENU KEYSTONE PICTURE POSITION SHUTTER VOLUME LANGUAGE OPTION SD MENU SELECT ENTER 56-ENGLISH + Press the ENTER button to display the OPTION screen, and then use the F and G buttons to select LAMP RUNTIME. OPTION OSD ON NR ON PC PRIORITY NORMAL BACK COLOUR BLACK 4:3 H-POS CENTRE FRONT/REAR FRONT DESK/CEILING DESK FAN CONTROL NORMAL LAMP POWER HIGH LAMP RUNTIME 1820H SELECT ESC , Press and hold the ENTER button for approximately 3 seconds.
Specifications Power supply: Power consumption: Amps: LCD panel: Panel size (diagonal): Aspect ratio: Display method: Drive method: Pixels: PT-AE300E: PT-AE200E: Lens: Lamp: Luminosity: PT-AE300E: PT-AE200E: Scanning frequency: Horizontal scanning frequency: Vertical scanning frequency: Dot clock frequency: YPBPR signals: Colour system: Projection size: Throw distance: Optical axis shift: Screen aspect ratio: Installation: Speaker: Max.
AUDIO IN: SD memory card slot: Cabinet: Dimensions: Width: Height: Length: PT-AE300E PT-AE200E Weight: Operating environment: Temperature: Humidity: Certifications: Power supply: Operating range: Weight: Dimensions: Width: Height: Length: Ceiling bracket Projection Screen 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω 0.7 V [p-p], 75 Ω Single-line, DVI-D, 24-pin 21 pin terminal 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω 0.5 V [rms] R.G.B.: 0.7 V [p-p], 75Ω SYNC.: 0.3 V [p-p], 75Ω Single-line 0.
Connector pin wiring B The pin layout and signal names for the S-VIDEO input connector are shown below. # $ & % Pin No. # $ % & B The pin assignments on the DVI-D input connector are as follows (interface with TMDS connector on a personal computer) : Signal Earth (Luminance signal) Earth (Colour signal) Luminance signal Colour signal 3 + 2 * # View from mating side External view B The pin layout and signal names for the RGB input connector are shown below. - 1 ( , # ' External view Pin No.
This projector can only play back image files which comply with the DCF specification. The DCF specification imposes the following conditions. Image files or folders which do not conform to these conditions cannot be recognised by the projector. Projection dimensions calculation methods The following methods will allow you to calculate dimensions such as screen diagonal length and projection distances. Units in all calculations are metre.
Trademark acknowledgements B The SD logo is a trademark. B VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. B Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. B S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. All other trademarks are the property of the various trademark owners. These Operating Instructions are printed on recycled paper.
