LCD Panels Driven at 480Hz and Original Overdrive
Technology for Bright 3D Image
The PT-AE8000 features 480Hz-driven LCD panels, which lengthen the
time that the shutter is open about 1.5 times the duration of a 240-Hz
drive system. Together with Panasonic’s original high-precision over-
drive technology, this improves the brightness of the images viewed
through 3D Eyewear, while at the same time minimizing crosstalk, or
double image seen as a result of the left image entering the right eye
and vice versa.
3D Motion Remaster Delivers Correct, Natural 3D Movement
This new technology solves the prob-
lem caused by a phenomenon called
the Mach-Dvorak effect, which
occurs in many systems during 3D
viewing. The active shutter 3D sys-
tem displays left-eye and right-eye
images alternately. This means that
left-eye and right-eye images that
were captured at the same instant
are shown with a time lag. During
this time lag, especially when watch-
ing a scene in which an object
moves quickly and horizontally
across the screen, the viewer’s brain
automatically speculates and forms
a image at a position that differs
from the actual shown image. This
results in incorrect depth perception
and makes the horizontal movement
appear unnatural. 3D Motion Remas-
ter technology achieves smoothly
moving 3D images by creating prop-
erly positioned images to compen-
sate for the time lag.
Dual Core Processing Engine
High-quality 2D image processing, including Frame Creation and Detail
Clarity Processor, can be enjoyed in 3D as well, with the incorporation
of the high-performance dual core processing engine.
Frame Creation 2 for Motion Blur Reduction in 3D/2D Viewing
A double-speed frame interpolation display for both 2D and 3D view-
ing, even during 2D-3D conversion, greatly improves the clarity of
motion images, reproducing sharp and clear images for fast moving
scenes in sports and action movies. For 24p signal input, four frames
are calculated and interpolated for each existing frame, to enable 5x
speed (120-Hz) display.
2D-3D Conversion
2D to 3D image conversion is possible, with five 3D effect modes to
select from.
A Whole New Level of 3D Viewing
Customization and Installation Flexibility
Lens Memory for 2D/3D Viewing
Up to six settings, in 2D or 3D viewing,
can be stored in the Lens Memory,
including zoom and focus positions for
projecting in the normal 16:9 or 4:3
image ratio, and wide cinema projec-
tion settings. These memories can be
recalled manually for 2D or 3D, or can
be set for automatic switching in 2D.
The projector is able to detect 2.35:1
and 16:9 sources and retrieve the
stored setting automatically. The Lens
Memory function lets you easily enjoy
images with different image ratios on a
wide 2.35:1 screen for an immersive
theater-like experience.
2x Optical Power Zoom/Focus and Wide Lens Shift Range
A 2x optical power zoom/focus lens and a lens shift function together
make it possible to project a 120-inch picture from as close as
3.6 meters (11 feet 10 inches) to the screen or as far as 7.2 meters
(23 feet 7 inches) away. In addition, the image can be shifted ±100%
vertically, and ±26% horizontally. This gives you outstanding setup flex-
ibility. If you choose to ceiling-mount the projector, you can zoom and
focus by remote control.
Waveform Monitor for Precise Calibration
With the PT-AE8000 you can view the waveforms on the screen and
adjust the settings both automatically and manually as you prefer.
Advanced Gamma Adjustment Function
The gamma curve can be flexibly controlled, allowing precise calibra-
tion according to the signal source and environment. Brightness (Y), R,
G and B can each be adjusted at any fifteen points. Adjustment point
positions can be shifted both horizontally and vertically to bring out
the desired gradation level. Adjustment is easy because the small
menu screen does not block the image.
Split Adjust Mode for Easy Picture Adjustment
You can freeze any scene you wish, and then make adjustments while
easily comparing the original image and the adjusted image side
by side.
Cinema Color Management Premium Enables Flexible Color
Control
This color correction system enables free color control in two different
modes. The Point Color Correction mode lets you pick a point in the
image and adjust that color without affecting the neighboring colors.
The Six Color Correction mode enables independent adjustment of red,
green, blue, cyan, magenta and yellow. Adjustment is possible for
either 2D or 3D viewing.
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sion without image degradation. The HDMI input terminals also sup-
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