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NGLISH

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Before asking for service

Before asking for service, check the following points.

Problem

Possible cause

Power does not
turn on.

No picture appears.

The picture is
fuzzy.

COLOR is too light or
TINT is poor

No sound can be
heard.

B

The power cord may not be connected.

B

The MAIN POWER switch is turned off.

B

The main power supply is not being supplied to the
wall outlet.

B

TEMP indicator is illuminated or flashing. (Refer to
page 39.)

B

LAMP indicator is illuminated or flashing. (Refer to
page 40.)

B

The lamp unit cover has not been securely
installed.

B

The video signal input source may not be
connected properly.

B

The input selection setting may not be correct.
(Refer to page 22.)

B

The BRIGHT adjustment setting may be at the
minimum possible setting. (Refer to page 34.)

B

The shutter function may be in use. (Refer to page
33.)

B

The lens cover may still be attached to the lens.

B

The lens focus may not have been set correctly.
(Refer to page 23.)

B

The projector may not be at the correct distance
from the screen. (Refer to page 21.)

B

The lens may be dirty.

B

The projector may be tilted too much. (Refer to
page 23.)

B

COLOR or TINT adjustment may be incorrect.
(Refer to page 34.)

B

The input source which is connected to the
projector may not be adjusted correctly.

B

The audio signal source may not be connected
properly.

B

The volume adjustment may be at the lowest
possible setting. (Refer to page 14.)

B

Make sure that the MUTE function is not activated.

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Press the ENTER button to
display the OPTION screen,
and then use the 

F

and 

G

buttons to select LAMP
RUNTIME.

,

Press and hold the ENTER
button for approximately 3
seconds.

The “LAMP RUNTIME” will
change to “TIME RESET
[POWER OFF]”.

NOTE:

B

If the MENU button is pressed,
the lamp time resetting screen
will be cancelled.

-

Hold down the POWER button
for at least 0.5 seconds or
press the POWER button twice
to turn off the power.

This will reset the cumulative
usage time for the lamp unit to
zero.

      M E N U

K E Y S T O N E

P I C T U R E

P O S I T I O N

S H U T T E R

L A N G U A G E

O P T I O N

S E L C T     E N T E R

                O P T I O N

O S D                           O N

P C   P R I O R I T Y       N O R M A L

B A C K   C O L O R         B L A C K

4 : 3   H - P O S           C E N T E R

F R O N T / R E A R         F R O N T

D E S K / C E I L I N G       D E S K

L A M P   P O W E R           H I G H

L A M P   R U N T I M E     1 8 2 0 H

F U N C T I O N             I N D E X

    S E L C T                     E S C

                O P T I O N

O S D                           O N

P C   P R I O R I T Y       N O R M A L

B A C K   C O L O R         B L A C K

4 : 3   H - P O S           C E N T E R

F R O N T / R E A R         F R O N T

D E S K / C E I L I N G       D E S K

L A M P   P O W E R           H I G H

T I M E   R E S E T   [ P O W E R   O F F ]

F U N C T I O N             I N D E X

    S E L C T                     E S C

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Install the lamp unit cover, and
then use a Phillips screwdriver
to securely tighten the lamp
unit cover fixing screws.

NOTE:

B

Be sure to install the lamp unit
and the lamp unit cover securely.
If they are not securely installed,
it may cause the protection circuit
to operate so that the power
cannot be turned on.

(

Insert the power cord plug into
the wall outlet and then press
the MAIN POWER switch.

NOTE:

B

If the POWER button on the
projector does not illuminate red
when the MAIN POWER switch is
turned on, turn the MAIN POWER
switch off again and check that
the lamp unit and the lamp unit
cover are securely installed. Then
turn the MAIN POWER switch
back on.

)

Press the POWER button so
that a picture is projected onto
the screen.

*

Press the MENU button to
display the MAIN MENU
screen, and then press the 

F

and 

G

buttons to move the

cursor to select “OPTION”.

Summary of Contents for PT-AE100E

Page 1: ...ojector Operating Instructions Model No PT AE100E R DIGITALZOOM ENTER MENU NORMAL F MUTE INPUT ASPECT VOLUME PROJECTOR R Before operating this product please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use ...

Page 2: ...arth symbol 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 A...

Page 3: ... covered in dust BIf dust builds up on the power cord plug the resulting humidity can damage the insulation which could result in fire Pull the power cord out from the wall outlet and wipe it with a dry cloth BIf not using the projector for an extended period of time pull the power cord plug out from the wall outlet 4 ENGLISH Contents Preparation IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE 2 Precautions with regard t...

Page 4: ...atch fire and burns or other injury may result Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power cord plug BDo not damage the power cord 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 BIf the power cord is used while damaged electric shocks short circuits or fire may result BAs...

Page 5: ... an Authorised Service Centre to clean inside the projector at least once a year BIf dust is left to build up inside the projector without being cleaned out it can result in fire or problems with operation BIt is a good idea to clean the inside of the projector before the season for humid weather arrives Ask your nearest Authorised Service Centre to clean the projector when required Please discuss...

Page 6: ... up in locations with strong vibration such as near a motor or if it is installed inside a vehicle or on board a ship the projector may be subjected to vibration or shocks which can damage the internal parts and cause malfunctions or accidents Accordingly set up the projector in a place which is free from such vibrations and shocks Do not set up the projector near high voltage power lines or near ...

Page 7: ...P POWER to LOW the operating sound of the fan can be reduced Refer to page 38 Projector Back and bottom Location and function of each part 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 23 Lens cover Leg adjuster buttons L R page 23 This button is used to unlock the front adjustable legs Press to adjust the angle o...

Page 8: ...EMP indicator page 39 This indicator illuminates if an abnormally high temperature is detected inside the projector If the temperature rises above a certain level the power supply will be turned off automatically and the indicator will illuminate or flash LAMP indicator page 40 This indicator illuminates when it is time to replace the lamp unit It flashes if a circuit abnormality is detected Power...

Page 9: ...orrect remote control operation may not be possible Place the projector as far away from light sources as possible BIf facing the remote control unit toward the screen to operate the projector the operating range of the remote control unit will be limited by the amount of light reflection loss caused by the characteristics of the screen used Push the tab Pull out 16 ENGLISH Connector panel L AUDIO...

Page 10: ...own the computer before turning off the MAIN POWER switch of the projector BRefer to the list of compatible signals on page 49 for the types of RGB signals which can be input to the projector by connecting a computer Example of connecting to computer Connections Notes on connections BRead the instruction manual for each system component carefully before connecting it BTurn off the power supply for...

Page 11: ...he projection range of this projector is 1 2 m 7 4 m The lower edge of the projected image falls about 0 1 m from the centre of the lens For details about projected image distances refer to page 51 DESK CEILING DESK CEILING Example of connecting to equipment compatible with YPBPR CBCR signals L AUDIO R AUDIO VIDEO IN PC IN VIDEO S2 VIDEO L AUDIO R Y PB CB PR CR COMPONENT IN NOTE BRefer to page 49 ...

Page 12: ...in standby mode the power indicator on the projector is illuminated red the projector will still draw a maximum 0 7 W of power even when the cooling fan has stopped BIf the MAIN POWER switch is accidentally turned off while the projector is being used the lamp unit may not turn on straight away after the power is turned back on In such cases the lamp unit will turn back on automatically after a sh...

Page 13: ...P O S I 0 D O T C L K 0 C L K P H A S E 0 A S P E C T 4 3 A U T O S E T U P S E L C T E N T E R E S C POSITION menu page 36 When an S VIDEO VIDEO YPBPR signal is being input On screen menus 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 MAIN MENU OPTION me...

Page 14: ...E menu M E N U K E Y S T O N E P I C T U R E P O S I T I O N S H U T T E R L A N G U A G E O P T I O N S E L C T E N T E R M E N U K E Y S T O N E P I C T U R E P O S I T I O N S H U T T E R L A N G U A G E O P T I O N S E L C T E N T E R P I C T U R E P I C T U R E M O D E N O R M A L C O L O R 0 T I N T 0 B R I G H T 0 C O N T R A S T 0 S H A R P N E S S 0 C O L O R T E M P N O R M A L T V S Y S...

Page 15: ...sing the DIGITAL ZOOM function This function lets you enlarge a single section of the picture Furthermore the spot display mode which is used to select the section which is to be enlarged can also be used when making presentations Press a DIGITAL ZOOM button The projector will change to spot display mode Use the F F G G I I and H H buttons to move the spot to the section which you would like to en...

Page 16: ...ion note that if the aspect ratio 16 9 selection function is used to change the aspect ratio of the screen picture you may be infringing the rights of the original copyright owner for that programme under copyright protection laws BIf a normal 4 3 picture which was not originally intended for wide screen viewing is projected onto a wide screen distortion may occur around the edges of the picture s...

Page 17: ...e 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 The projector uses less power in shutter mode than it does in normal projection mode Select SHUTTER from the MAIN MENU screen and then press the ENTER button Press any button on either the projector or remote control unit to return...

Page 18: ...IDEO signal is being input P I C T U R E P I C T U R E M O D E N O R M A L C O L O R 0 T I N T 0 B R I G H T 0 C O N T R A S T 0 S H A R P N E S S 0 C O L O R T E M P N O R M A L T V S Y S T E M A U T O 1 S E L C T A D J E S C When a YPBPR signal is being input P I C T U R E P I C T U R E M O D E N O R M A L C O L O R 0 T I N T 0 B R I G H T 0 C O N T R A S T 0 S H A R P N E S S 0 C O L O R T E M ...

Page 19: ...n PC signal is being input HORIZONTAL POSITION Press the I button to move the picture to the left and press the H button to move the picture to the right VERTICAL POSITION Press the I button to move the picture down and press the H button to move the picture up P O S I T I O N H P O S I 0 V P O S I 0 A S P E C T 1 6 9 S E L C T E N T E R E S C DOT CLOCK PC only Periodic striped pattern interferenc...

Page 20: ...r FRONT REAR This setting should be changed in accordance with the projector setting up method Set to FRONT when using a normal reflective screen with the projector positioned in front of the screen and set to REAR when using a translucent screen with the projector positioned behind the screen DESK CEILING This setting should be changed in accordance with the projector setting up method Set to DES...

Page 21: ...he projector and malfunctions will result BIf the dust cannot be removed by cleaning it is time to replace the air filter Please consult your dealer Furthermore if the lamp unit is being replaced replace the air filter at this time also Air filter Remedy Problem Indicator display Flashing red It is nearly time to replace the lamp unit Illuminated red An abnormality has been detected in the lamp ci...

Page 22: ...mp to burst Dispose of the lamp with the same care that would be taken with a fluorescent light BA Phillips screwdriver is necessary for removing the lamp unit Make sure that your hands are not slippery when using the screwdriver NOTE BThe projector is not supplied with a replacement lamp unit Please ask your dealer for details Lamp unit product no ET LAE100 CAUTION BDo not use any lamp unit other...

Page 23: ... LAMP RUNTIME will change to TIME RESET POWER OFF NOTE BIf the MENU button is pressed the lamp time resetting screen will be cancelled Hold down the POWER button for at least 0 5 seconds or press the POWER button twice to turn off the power This will reset the cumulative usage time for the lamp unit to zero M E N U K E Y S T O N E P I C T U R E P O S I T I O N S H U T T E R L A N G U A G E O P T I...

Page 24: ... 5 V rms RCA pin jack x 2 L R PC IN RGB Single line D SUB HD 15 pin female R G B 0 7 V p p 75 Ω G SYNC 1 0 V p p 75 Ω HD SYNC TTL high impedance automatic plus minus polarity compatible VD TTL high impedance automatic plus minus polarity compatible AUDIO Single line 0 5 V rms M3 jack Stereo MINI Remote control unit does not operate The picture does not display correctly Picture from computer does ...

Page 25: ...74 550 57 283 A PC 1 072 x 600 37 287 59 947 51 382 A PC 1 280 x 720 45 106 60 141 76 500 A PC 1 024 x 768 48 363 60 004 65 000 A PC 1 024 x 768 56 476 70 069 75 000 A PC 1 024 x 768 60 023 75 029 78 750 A PC 1 024 x 768 68 678 84 997 94 500 A PC 1 024 x 768i 35 520 86 952 44 897 A PC 1 280 x 768 45 327 56 518 76 150 A PC 1 152 x 864 63 995 71 184 94 200 A PC 1 152 x 864 67 500 74 917 108 000 B PC...

Page 26: ... and signal names for the S2 VIDEO input connector are shown below 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 SD SW LW LT H1 SH Screen Width SW SDx0 872 Screen Height SH SDx0 490 Minimum Projection Distance LW 1 42xSW 0 02 Maximum Projection Distan...

Page 27: ...marks of International Business Machines Corporation BMacintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc BS VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association BWindows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are the property of the various trademark owners ...

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