“Pure Color Filter Pro” for Professional-
Level Color Reproduction
We equipped the
PT-AE1000U with a spe-
cially developed optical
filter that optimizes the
light from the UHM pro-
jector lamp, helping to
achieve deeper blacks
while improving purity
levels in the three prima-
ry colors (red, green and
blue) that compose the
image. It combines with
our multilayered vacuum
plating technology to cre-
ate what we call the
Pure Color Filter Pro.
This advanced filter system improves color purity
to such an extent that the color gamut is
expanded nearly to the level specified in the
Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI)*
4
. To viewers at
home, this means you see the kind of bright,
vibrant colors and deep, rich blacks that make
for great entertainment.
“Smooth Screen” Technology for Deep, Film-
Like Images
Smooth Screen is a Panasonic technology that
uses crystal double refraction to arrange pixels
on a screen without gaps between them. This
reduces the black-line “chicken wire effect”
between pixels that mars picture quality, giving
you the kind of smooth images you see in a
movie theatre. It also protects colors from the
chicken wire effect, so the image appears deep-
er and more three-dimensional.
“Cinema Works Pro”—The Heart of Image
Processing
The PT-AE1000U introduces Panasonic’s power-
ful new digital image processing engine. Called
Cinema Works Pro, this system unleashes all
the beauty from full-HD sources. It helps provide
outstanding image quality from other sources
as well.
• 14-Bit Digital Processing Circuit
: The
PT-AE1000U handles up to 14-bit digital image
processing. Providing 16,384 gradations, this cir-
cuit helps faithfully reproduce even subtle hues
and brightness variations, making it possible to
see even very fine textures in an image. The
PT-AE1000U especially stands out in reproducing
dark scenes, achieving the high realism
demanded by movie-industry professionals.
• New Scaling LSI
: The PT-AE1000U converts
pixels (a process called scaling) according to the
characteristics of the on-screen image and adja-
cent pixels. This not only improves image sharp-
ness and reduces noise, it also helps create
beautifully enlarged images from 480p sources,
so you enjoy superb picture quality when viewing
DVDs from your home collection.
• MPEG Noise Reduction
: This system detects
the amount of change in the input signal from
one scene to the next and calculates the amount
of noise to remove accordingly, minimizing both
block noise and mosquito noise.
• Progressive Cinema Scan (3/2 Pulldown)
and HD IP
: It automatically detects when the
input signal is derived from filmed material. HD
IP enables the PT-AE1000U to convert signals
recorded at a higher quality than was possible
with conventional models.
• Dynamic Sharpness Control
: Conventional pro-
jectors emphasize sharpness without regard for
brightness differences. This can cause a halo or
ring effect around object edges, reducing their
three-dimensionality. Dynamic Sharpness Control
sharpens only the pixels in the image areas
where there is a small change in brightness
level. This greatly reduces noise amplification
and delivers clear, natural-looking images.
Seven Preset Picture Modes
The PT-AE1000U has seven preset picture
modes, making it easy for you to enjoy optimal
viewing quality from a variety of image sources.
Choose whichever mode provides the picture
characteristics best suited to the source material.
Cinema 1
A soft, smooth picture ideal for movies. Created under the
supervision of David Bernstein, a leading Hollywood colorist.
Cinema 2
Emphasizes deeper, richer colors. Suitable for older film
classics.
Color 1
A setting that supports the 6,500K*
5
color temperature rec-
ommended in the HDTV standard (ITU-R BT.709)
Color 2
A setting that supports the 6,300K*
5
color temperature rec-
ommended in the Digital Cinema Distribution Master (DCDM)
standard.
Cinema 3
Designed for clear, sharp reproduction of dynamic scenes.
Suitable for action films, cartoons and animation.
Normal
A general setting suitable for use with most image sources.
Dynamic
Specially designed for when you're viewing in a brightly lit
room.
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DCI
“Pure Color Filter Pro” Delivers Vivid Colors and Rich Blacks
“Cinema Works Pro” Helps Bring Out the Best in HD
*
4 A consortium formed by seven major Hollywood studios to establish a standard architecture for digital cinema systems.
*
5 Applies when all settings are in their initial positions.
14-bit processing
10-bit processing
Cinema Works Pro circuitry
Wide Color Gamut
Conventional “chicken
wire” effect
PT-AE1000U: Smooth,
theater-like images
(PCF)
(PCF)
(PCF)
(PCF)
(PCF)
: With Pure Color Filter Pro on.
