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HD Compatible Lens System and
New Optical Engine
The lens system plays a key role in getting the
best images possible from full-HD video sources.
To assure outstanding quality in the new PT-
AE1000U, Panasonic developed a full-HD-com-
patible lens unit comprising 16 lens elements in
12 groups, including two large-diameter aspheri-
cal lenses and two high-performance ED (extra-
low dispersion) lenses. We also developed a
“Clear Prism” to process the three primary col-
ors (red, green and blue) that create the image.
By controlling the diffused reflection within the
projector, the Clear Prism reduces the chromatic
aberrations that can
cause color deviation.
The result is a sharp,
high-contrast image
all the way to the
edges. This sophisti-
cated new lens sys-
tem contributes to the
PT-AE1000U’s
remarkable 11,000:1
contrast ratio.
Next-Generation Full-HD LCD Panels
The PT-AE1000U is equipped with next-genera-
tion full-HD LCD panels*
2
. With their native 1,920
x 1,080 resolution, these panels are ideal for
reproducing beautiful full-HD images. The panels
use inorganic, vertically aligned liquid crystal
molecules. When no voltage is applied, the mol-
ecules are aligned per-
pendicular to the glass
substrate, so there is no
light leakage and the
substrate remains black
(called normally black
operation).
Dynamic Iris
The Dynamic Iris helps provide the deeper, rich-
er blacks you need for true-to-life images. This
system works by analyzing histograms to deter-
mine the brightness level of each image, then
adjusting the lamp power, iris and gamma
curve*
3
accordingly to create the ideal image.
The adjustments are made 60 times every sec-
ond. In the PT-AE1000U we used a new algo-
rithm that further improves response and stabili-
ty. It helps the projector achieve a wide dynamic
range, with beautiful display of both dark and
bright scenes.
New Optical System Helps Deliver
11,000:1 Contrast — Best in its Class
*
1
Newly developed full HD lens
Clear Prism
PT-AE1000U
Dark scene with iris closed
Bright scene with iris opened
Without the Dynamic Iris
PT-AE1000U
Without the Dynamic Iris
*
2 C2FINE™ 1920 x 1080 panels.
*
3 Parameters for adjusting the output brightness gradation level
according to the input signal.
Full high definition LCD panel
High definition LCD panel
720
1,080
1,280
1,920
Large-diameter
aspherical glass lens