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Switching the projector on/off

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Basic Operation

Switching the projector on/off

Power cord

Use the power cord included to prevent removal of the power cord and make sure it is fully inserted into

the projector.

Make sure the <MAIN POWER> switch is on the <OFF> side before connecting the power cord.

Use the power cord included and ensure that it is fully inserted.

For power cord handling details, see “Read this first!”. (

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13)

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Connecting

Fully insert until the tabs on the left

and right make a click sound.

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Disconnecting

Pull out while pushing on the tabs on

the sides.

Power indicator

The power indicator indicates the power status.

Check the status of the power indicator <ON (G) / STANDBY (R)>

before operating the projector.

Indicator status

Status

No illumination or flashing

Main power is switched off.

Red

Lit

Power is switched off. (Standby mode.)

Press the power < / | > button to start projection.

* Does not operate when the lamp indicator or temperature indicator is flashing.

Flashing

Power is switched off (standby mode) and the [POWER ON LINK] is set to

[YES] in the VIERA Link settings.

For details about [POWER ON LINK], see [POWER ON LINK] (

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page 82).

Green

Flashing

The projector is preparing to project.

Projection starts after a brief pause.

Lit

Projecting.

Orange

Lit

Preparing to switch off the power.

The power is switched off after a while. (Changes to the standby mode.)

Flashing

The power < / | > button is switched on again in the power off preparation

mode.

Preparing to project. Projection starts after a brief pause.

Attention

The internal fan operates and cools the projector while it is preparing to power off (when the power indicator is illuminated

orange). Do not switch the main power off or remove the power cord.

Note

When the power < / | > button is pressed while the projector is in the power off preparation mode, it may take some time

to enter projection mode.

The projector consumes approx. 0.08 W of electrical power even when the power is off (when the power indicator is

illuminated red).

Power consumption when the power indicator flashes red is almost the same as when the lamp is illuminated red.

Power indicator

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Summary of Contents for PT-AE8000U

Page 1: ...ad the instructions Basic Guide Functional Manual carefully and save this manual for future use Before using your projector be sure to read Read this first pages 6 to 13 Operating Instructions Functional Manual ENGLISH TQBJ0466 Model No PT AE8000U Downloaded From projector manual com Panasonic Manuals ...

Page 2: ...tured and sold by Ricoh Company Ltd RealD 3D is a trademark of RealD Inc Other names company names or product names used in these operating instructions are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Please note that the operating instructions do not include the and TM symbols Illustrations in these operating instructions Note that illustrations of the projector may differ...

Page 3: ...nitoring function for simplifying the adjustment of lateral parallax during the input of 3D image signals and the new gamma adjustment function for enabling finer gamma adjustment Real Live 3D Experience Upgraded brightness and contrast Further enhanced adjustment function Quick Steps Quick Steps See the relevant page for details 1 Set up your projector page 21 2 Connect the projector to other dev...

Page 4: ...8 Power cord 28 Power indicator 28 Switching on the projector 29 Switching off the power 30 Projecting an image 31 Selecting the input signal 31 Adjusting the image 31 Remote control operation 32 Managing the lens control settings 32 Selecting the picture mode 32 Adjusting the picture 32 Loading a saved setting 33 Displaying the VIERA LINK menu 33 Displaying the waveform monitor 33 Resetting to th...

Page 5: ...N menu 77 ON SCREEN DISPLAY 77 BACK COLOR 77 STARTUP LOGO 78 AUTO SEARCH 78 HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL 78 FRAME RESPONSE 78 PROJECTION METHOD 78 TRIGGER 1 2 SETTING 79 SLEEP 80 HIGH ALTITUDE MODE 80 LAMP POWER 81 FUNCTION BUTTON 81 VIERA LINK SETTINGS 81 OTHER FUNCTIONS 83 TEST PATTERN 83 LAMP RUNTIME 83 INITIALIZE ALL 84 Maintenance TEMP and LAMP Indicators 85 Managing the indicated problems 85 Care and r...

Page 6: ... exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product CAUTION This equipment is equipped with a three pin grounding type power plug Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug This plug will only fit a grounding type power outlet This is a safety ...

Page 7: ...t off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures z z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna z z Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver z z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected z z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help...

Page 8: ...pull it place heavy objects on top of it or wrap it into a bundle Ask an Authorized Service Center to carry out any repairs to the power cord that might be necessary Completely insert the power plug into the wall outlet and the power connector into the projector terminal If the plug is not inserted correctly electric shocks or overheating may occur and fire will result z z Do not use plugs which a...

Page 9: ...e or damage to the projector Do not look and place your skin into the lights emitted from the lens while the projector is being used Doing so can cause burns or loss of sight z z Strong light is emitted from the projector s lens Do not look or place your hands directly into this light z z Be especially careful not to let young children look into the lens In addition turn off the main power when yo...

Page 10: ...ly z z Battery fluid coming in contact with your eyes could result in loss of sight In this case do not rub your eyes Rinse with clean water and seek medical advice immediately Do not disassemble the lamp unit If the lamp breaks it could cause injury Lamp replacement The lamp has high internal pressure If improperly handled an explosion and severe injury or accidents will result z z The lamp can e...

Page 11: ...sult z z Be especially careful not to let young children stand or sit on the projector Do not place the projector in extremely hot locations Doing so will cause the outer casing or internal components to deteriorate or result in fire z z Take particular care in locations exposed to direct sunlight or near stoves Always disconnect all cables before moving the projector Moving the projector with cab...

Page 12: ... of 3 times or more of the height of the video section Use of 3D Eyewear optional Do not move about while wearing the 3D Eyewear This may cause the surroundings to darken and may lead to injuries suffered from falling over etc Do not use the 3D Eyewear other than for the indicated purpose Do not use 3D Eyewear that is broken This could lead to injury or eye fatigue Do not place objects that break ...

Page 13: ...bateria pode irritar a garganta danificar o lacre do invólucro ou o vazamento provocar calor ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo devido ao curto circuito dos terminais Não incinere nem aqueça as baterias elas não podem ficar expostas a temperaturas superiores a 100 C 212 F O gás liberado pela bateria pode irritar a garganta danificar o lacre do invólucro ou o vazamento provocar calor ruptura da b...

Page 14: ...Near high voltage power lines or near motors Doing so may interfere with the operation of the projector About lens focus The focus of high brightness projection lenses may not be stable immediately after turning power on due to the effects of heat from light coming from light sources Adjust lens focus 30 minutes after starting to project a video Make sure to set HIGH ALTITUDE MODE to ON when using...

Page 15: ...he projector so that cold air or hot air from air conditioners does not come in to direct contact with the air intake port or air exhaust port 100 mm 4 or more Air intake port Air intake port Air exhaust port 100 mm 4 or more 100 mm 4 or more z z Do not install the projector in an enclosed space If the projector needs to be installed in an enclosure provide a separate air conditioning unit or vent...

Page 16: ...ds of time may lead to afterimages on LCD panels Please be aware that in some cases these afterimages may not disappear completely About optical components If using in an environment with a high temperature or where dust or tobacco smoke is present the replacement cycle of optical components such as LCD panels and polarizing plates may shorten even after less than one year of use For more details ...

Page 17: ...t prior notification z z Store small parts out of reach of infants z z Store the lens cover properly The lens cover protects the projection lens from dust and dirt Attach the lens cover when not using the device Optional accessories Optional accessories product names Model No Ceiling mount bracket ET PKA110H for high ceilings ET PKA110S for low ceilings 3D IR Transmitter ET TRM110 Replacement lamp...

Page 18: ...s z z When pointed directly at the receiver on the front of the projector the remote control can be used up to a distance of approximately 7 m 23 It may also be used at a vertical horizontal angle of up to 30 degrees z z The remote control may not operate correctly if there is an obstacle between it and the receiver on the projector Signals from the remote control can be reflected off a screen whe...

Page 19: ... from dust and dirt Attach the lens cover when not using the device When the lens shift cover is closed Opening the lens shift cover Press the cover and slide Air exhaust port Remote control signal receiver Projection lens Top and front view 3D Eyewear transmitter Transmits a signal for 3D Eyewear optional accessory while viewing 3D video May appear as a red dot when seen in a dark area Attention ...

Page 20: ...ctor using a computer HDMI IN Connect HDMI signal cables COMPUTER IN Terminal for RGB signal or YCBCR YPBPR signal input from a computer COMPONENT IN Connect a color component signal cable YCBCR YPBPR ヤヰヮヱヶヵユンチチリワヴユンリモロヴノヷリュユヰチリワヵンリヨヨユンチバピュチヴラヶヵヵユンチヰヶヵリワチヒリワチビリワチピヒビヤヰヮヱヰワユワヵリワヷリュユヰチリワ TRIGGER 3D SHUTTER OUT Dual purpose trigger terminal for connecting and controlling the projector and ...

Page 21: ...ethod PROJECTION METHOD FRONT CEILING Mounting on the ceiling and projecting from rear with a translucent screen Menu Method PROJECTION METHOD REAR CEILING Parts for ceiling mount optional You can install the projector on the ceiling using the optional ceiling mount bracket model no ET PKA110H for high ceilings and ET PKA110S for low ceilings z z Use only the ceiling mount brackets specified for t...

Page 22: ... 50 to 1 50 m 2 29 m 90 2 67 m 8 9 5 39 m 17 8 0 56 to 1 68 m 2 54 m 100 2 98 m 9 9 6 00 m 19 8 0 63 to 1 88 m 3 05 m 120 3 58 m 11 9 7 20 m 23 7 0 75 to 2 24 m 3 81 m 150 4 49 m 14 9 9 02 m 29 7 0 94 to 2 81 m 5 08 m 200 6 00 m 19 8 12 04 m 39 6 1 25 to 3 74 m 6 35 m 250 1 7 51 m 24 8 15 06 m 49 5 1 56 to 4 67 m 7 62 m 300 1 9 02 m 29 7 18 08 m 59 4 1 87 to 5 61 m Projection screen size 2 35 1 si...

Page 23: ...SD m using the formula below All units are meters Values obtained using the formula below contain a slight error If the projection screen size is assumed to be SD 16 9 size 2 35 1 size Projection screen height SH SD m 0 490 SD m 0 392 Projection screen width SW SD m 0 872 SD m 0 920 Minimum distance LW SD m 1 189 0 04 SD m 1 256 0 04 Maximum distance LT SD m 2 378 0 05 SD m 2 512 0 05 Front adjust...

Page 24: ...izontally according to the installation position of the screen and projector Up to approximately 26 of the projection screen Up to approximately 26 of the projection screen Move the lens shift lever in direction A Screen Move the lens shift lever in direction B Vertical shift Adjust by moving the lens shift lever vertically according to the installation position of the screen and projector Up to a...

Page 25: ... z Position the projector directly in front of the screen and move the lens shift lever to the center to obtain the optimum projection image quality z z When the lens shift lever is at the horizontal limit of the shift range you cannot move the lever to the vertical limit Likewise when the lens shift lever is at the vertical limit of the shift range you cannot move the lever to the horizontal limi...

Page 26: ...nalog RGB with TTL sync level and digital signal z z Some computer models are not compatible with the projector z z See List of compatible signals for the types of video signals that can be used with this projector page 100 z z Audio cables must be connected from each external device directly to the audio reproduction system Caution When connecting to a computer or other equipment use the power co...

Page 27: ...ch problems could be encountered z z When connecting to a serial terminal see Serial terminal page 102 z z If you use a computer that has a resume function last memory you may have to reset the function so that it operates 3D IR Transmitter optional accessory connection ヴユンリモロヴノヷリュユヰチリワヵンリヨヨユンチバピュチヴラヶヵヵユンチヰヶヵリワチヒリワチビリワチピヒビヤヰヮヱヰワユワヵリワヷリュユヰチリワヴユンリモロヴノヷリュユヰチリワリワチヒリワチビリワチピヤヰヮヱヰワユワヵユ ...

Page 28: ...ower is switched off standby mode and the POWER ON LINK is set to YES in the VIERA Link settings For details about POWER ON LINK see POWER ON LINK page 82 Green Flashing The projector is preparing to project Projection starts after a brief pause Lit Projecting Orange Lit Preparing to switch off the power The power is switched off after a while Changes to the standby mode Flashing The power button ...

Page 29: ...on z z Using the projector while the lens cover is attached causes the device to heat up and can result in a fire Note z z When starting up the projector a small rattling sound may be heard or when the luminous lamp is lit a tinkling sound may be heard but this is not a malfunction z z During video projection the cooling fan operates and makes a sound This fan sound may change with ambient tempera...

Page 30: ... halts z z The cooling fan continues to operate and the power indicator illuminates orange Wait for the power indicator to turn red or start flashing red 4 Press the OFF side of the MAIN POWER switch to turn off the power z z Never switch off the main power or remove the power cord when the cooling fan is operating Note z z Select CANCEL or press the MENU or RETURN button to close the power off co...

Page 31: ...the projector parallel to the screen and then install it on a flat surface so that the screen becomes rectangle z z If the screen is tilted lower than the screen extend the adjustable feet to make a rectangle screen z z For details see Front adjustable feet and throwing angle page 23 2 Remove the lens shift cover z z For details see Opening the lens shift cover page 19 3 Rotate the lens shift leve...

Page 32: ...FOCUS in the LENS CONTROL menu page 73 Selecting the picture mode You can switch to your desired picture mode settings Press The settings change as follows each time the button is pressed NORMAL DYNAMIC REC709 GAME CINEMA2 CINEMA1 D CINEMA Note z z You can also switch the picture mode settings using the on screen menu For details see PICTURE MODE in the PICTURE menu page 40 Adjusting the picture S...

Page 33: ...creen to the bottom is within the recommended range z z Enables more detailed confirmation than FULL SCAN z z Line position can be changed with the buttons z z The display position of the WAVEFORM MONITOR changes depending on the line position Note z z Signals lower than 0 in the waveform monitor will be displayed as same as 0 on the projected image z z SINGLE LINE SCAN can display horizontal line...

Page 34: ...d in yellow Press the button several times or press to cycle through the input methods It may take time for the video to change after switching input Attention z z Input a signal noted in the List of compatible signals page 100 Note z z See Connecting terminals regarding input ports page 20 z z If no operations are performed for approximately 3 seconds the input guidance display automatically disa...

Page 35: ...ear also see the operating instructions of the 3D Eyewear z z When viewing 3D videos be sure to set 3D IR TRANSMITTER to one of STRONG MEDIUM or WEAK If an external 3D IR Transmitter optional accessory is connected set the corresponding TRIGGER 1 2 SETTING to 3D SHUTTER OUT page 79 z z When 3D Eyewear is used indoors with fluorescent lights on the light may appear to flicker In such a case turn of...

Page 36: ... 3D Eyewear is lost either recharge or replace the battery of the 3D Eyewear page 94 Cautions when using 3D Eyewear z z Do not use devices that generate strong electromagnetic radiation such as cell phones handheld radios etc close to the 3D Eyewear This may cause the 3D Eyewear to malfunction z z Do not expose the 3D Eyewear to direct sunlight fluorescent light or other strong light as 3D video m...

Page 37: ...ems that are only names pressing the ENTER button displays the next screen and advanced settings can be performed Note z z Pressing the RETURN or MENU button when the menu screen is displayed returns to the previous screen z z Depending on the signal input some items may not be adjustable and some functions may not be usable z z Some items can be adjusted even if a signal is not input z z See page...

Page 38: ...ERATURE 0 41 SHARPNESS SIMPLE 41 DYNAMIC IRIS ON 41 WAVEFORM MONITOR 41 SPLIT ADJUST 44 ADVANCED MENU 45 PICTURE MEMORY 58 SIGNAL MODE 59 POSITION S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Submenu items Default setting Page H POSITION 0 60 V POSITION 0 60 ASPECT AUTO 61 WSS 1 ON 63 OVER SCAN 7 63 KEYSTONE 0 63 1 PAL signal input only COMPONENT IN COMPUTER IN Submenu items Default setting Page H POSITION 0 60 V POSITION...

Page 39: ... 74 AUTO SWITCHING 75 H AREA POSITION 0 76 V AREA POSITION 0 76 LEFT MASKING AREA 0 76 RIGHT MASKING AREA 0 76 UPPER MASKING AREA 0 76 LOWER MASKING AREA 0 76 PROCESSING MESSAGE ON 76 OPTION Submenu items Default setting Page ON SCREEN DISPLAY 77 BACK COLOR BLUE 77 STARTUP LOGO ON 78 AUTO SEARCH ON 78 HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL 1 NORMAL 78 FRAME RESPONSE NORMAL 78 PROJECTION METHOD FRONT DESK 78 TRIGGER 1 ...

Page 40: ...ity CINEMA2 For viewing action films and anime etc with vivid color and sharp quality GAME For use with games Note z z It may take a few seconds for the picture to stabilize after a picture mode change CONTRAST You can adjust the contrast of the colors Lower Higher z z Setting range 64 to 64 Attention z z Adjust the BRIGHTNESS in advance if necessary BRIGHTNESS You can adjust the dark black part o...

Page 41: ...ttons and adjust with the buttons z z Pressing the buttons on the screen during adjustment switches to the H SHARPNESS or V SHARPNESS adjustment screen H SHARPNESS V SHARPNESS 0 0 z z The setting range varies according to the selected picture mode and input signal DYNAMIC IRIS You can switch automatic adjustment of the lamp and the lens iris on off This augments the video to create a video express...

Page 42: ... RGB ADJUST WHITE is ON the display signal R Red G Green and B Blue value s white level are all automatically adjusted to the 100 position z z AUTO ADJUST cannot be executed if the WAVEFORM MONITOR is OFF z z Project the luminance adjustment signal of a commercial test disk etc and perform automatic adjustment However even with an adjustment disk correct adjustment may not be possible if noise is ...

Page 43: ... z z Setting range 32 to 32 3 Adjust FULL SCAN G SINGLE LINE SCAN G z z Set on ADVANCED MENU and use the buttons to adjust BRIGHTNESS G and then CONTRAST G BRIGHTNESS G Adjust the bottom line of the waveform to 0 0 or 7 5 IRE z z Setting range 16 to 16 CONTRAST G Adjust the top line of the waveform to 100 100 IRE z z Setting range 32 to 32 4 Adjust FULL SCAN B SINGLE LINE SCAN B z z Set on ADVANCE...

Page 44: ...ring split screen display can be reversed and adjusted 5 Press the MENU button and make adjustments with the PICTURE menu z z The menu screen is displayed You can adjust the image for optimal display PICTURE MODE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT COLOR TEMPERATURE SHARPNESS DYNAMIC IRIS WAVEFORM MONITOR SPLITADJUST ADVANCED MENU PICTURE MEMORY SIMPLE 0 0 0 0 0 PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE 3D SETTINGS LE...

Page 45: ...N GAMMA ADJUSTMENT You can make detailed adjustments to the light intensity of each input signal level by using the ADVANCED1 ADVANCED8 mode or adjust at 3 levels high mid low by using the SIMPLE mode Note z z You can only carry out the GAMMA ADJUSTMENT through either the ADVANCED1 ADVANCED8 or SIMPLE mode Both modes cannot be used at the same time Adjusting the gamma when ADVANCED1 ADVANCED8 is s...

Page 46: ...buttons to change the preset gamma for each of R G and B z z The value can be adjusted in the range of 0 40 to 0 80 with the current gamma value as the reference GAMMA PRESET R G B 0 00 0 00 0 00 PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE 3D SETTINGS LENS CONTROL OPTION 0 POINT 8 INPUT OUTPUT 50 100 40 0 5 Press the buttons to select the Y R G or B row and then press the buttons to select any one of Y R G or B Fin...

Page 47: ...CTURE POSITION LANGUAGE 3D SETTINGS LENS CONTROL OPTION 0 POINT 8 INPUT OUTPUT 50 100 40 16 ADVANCED ADJUST GAMMA PRESET REFERENCE POINTS 0 40 ON Y R G B b Adjusting the input level only Y z z Press the SUB MENU button to set the OPERATION MODE to INPUT ADJUSTMENT See the operation guide to check if the current status is the CHANGE POINT mode or the INPUT ADJUSTMENT mode Operation Guide OPERATION ...

Page 48: ...PUT OUTPUT 50 100 40 0 z z If you display the adjustment screen when REFERENCE POINTS is set to ON the reference points are displayed on the screen ADVANCED ADJUST GAMMA PRESET REFERENCE POINTS 0 00 ON PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE 3D SETTINGS LENS CONTROL OPTION 0 POINT 8 Y R G B INPUT OUTPUT 50 100 40 16 Reference points gray z z After selecting any one of Y R G or B in the screen displayed in 5 you...

Page 49: ...ith the buttons using the reference points as the standard ADVANCED ADJUST GAMMA PRESET REFERENCE POINTS 0 0 ON PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE 3D SETTINGS LENS CONTROL OPTION 0 POINT 8 Y R G B INPUT OUTPUT 50 100 40 0 Note z z If you change the output level of the reference point from the preset value a confirmation screen is displayed when changing GAMMA PRESET GAMMA PRESET IF GAMMA PRESET IS USED ADJ...

Page 50: ...STMENT MODE is set to ADVANCED1 Note z z Initialization is not available in SIMPLE mode z z You cannot execute INITIALIZE when two screens are being adjusted Adjusting the gamma when SIMPLE is selected for ADJUSTMENT MODE 1 Press the buttons to select SIMPLE GAMMAADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT MODE GAMMA HIGH GAMMA MID GAMMA LOW STARTADJUSTMENT GAMMA NAME CHANGE INITIALIZE SIMPLE 0 0 0 PICTURE POSITION LAN...

Page 51: ... 3 MPEG NR You can eliminate the noise that occurs upon projection for videos that use MPEG compression Weaken Strengthen z z Setting range 0 to 3 Attention z z Use a strong setting when projecting an MPEG video z z COMPUTER RGB signal is not supported FRAME CREATION You can activate the rendering system for fast motion frames with fewer afterimage Switch settings Switch settings OFF MODE1 MODE3 M...

Page 52: ... with the buttons to the required place to select a color z z Align the center of the cross cursor on the point in the projected image to be adjusted 4 Press the ENTER button z z CURSOR menu B and the color selected C are displayed COLOR TINT BRIGHTNESS CURSOR 0 0 0 RETURN DEFAULT SELECT ENTER Screen Note z z In some cases you may be unable to adjust when the very edge point of the projection area...

Page 53: ...ange 30 to 30 TINT Adjust the color tone z z Setting range 30 to 30 BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the color z z Setting range 20 to 20 z z The default setting for each item is 0 After adjusting the post adjustment color D is displayed COLOR TINT BRIGHTNESS RED 0 0 0 RETURN DEFAULT SELECT ENTER Screen 5 Press the ENTER button z z PROCESSING message is displayed for a few seconds and the resul...

Page 54: ...et to NORMAL if all logs are deleted z z Managing the stored logs created through the RGBCMY mode LOG ADJUSTMENT MODE PICTURE MODE RED GREEN BLUE CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW ALL DELETE RGBCMY NORMAL COLOR TINT BRIGHTNESS 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Adjusted color Selected color The below display appears only when 720 60p Frame Packing and 720 50p Frame Packing 3D images are being...

Page 55: ...put z z You can enter up to 14 characters z z Select ALL DELETE and press the ENTER button to erase all input text If you press the DEFAULT button on the remote control you can erase the character currently selected by the cursor in the input box 6 Select OK with the buttons 7 Press the ENTER button Note z z Press the ENTER button without entering any text to keep the default name USER1 USER6 Dele...

Page 56: ...y the cursor in the input box 4 Press the buttons to select OK 5 Press the ENTER button Note z z Press the ENTER button without entering any text to keep the default name USER1 USER6 Loading saved profiles Select a saved profile color adjustment result The adjustment values set in the profile are applied to the PICTURE MODE menu and recorded 1 Press the buttons to select PROFILE 2 Use the buttons ...

Page 57: ...er white enabled OFF Super white disabled Note z z This function is disabled under the following conditions When SPLIT ADJUST is used for adjustment For other than HDMI1 HDMI2 and HDMI3 input When the HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL is set to EXPAND TV SYSTEM Only during VIDEO or S VIDEO signal input The projector automatically detects the input signal but if an unstable signal is input set the system manually ...

Page 58: ... LOAD MEMORY DELETE MEMORY NAME CHANGE PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE 3D SETTINGS LENS CONTROL OPTION MEMORY SAVE Values set adjustment values for videos can be saved as favorites MEMORY SAVE MEMORY1 MEMORY2 MEMORY3 MEMORY4 MEMORY5 MEMORY6 MEMORY7 MEMORY8 MEMORY9 MEMORY10 MEMORY11 MEMORY12 MEMORY13 PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE 3D SETTINGS LENS CONTROL OPTION 1 2 Memory with data already stored No data sto...

Page 59: ...ation message is displayed MEMORY DELETE DELETE THE MEMORY 1 DATA CANCEL OK 3 Select OK with the buttons 4 Press the ENTER button MEMORY NAME CHANGE You can edit the memory name settings MEMORY NAME CHANGE MEMORY1 MEMORY2 MEMORY3 MEMORY4 MEMORY5 MEMORY6 MEMORY7 MEMORY8 MEMORY9 MEMORY10 MEMORY11 MEMORY12 MEMORY13 1 2 PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE 3D SETTINGS LENS CONTROL OPTION 1 Press the buttons and ...

Page 60: ...d pattern shown below is projected periodic noise sometimes occurs In such cases use the buttons to adjust to the setting with the least noise Note z z Clock adjustment is feasible for COMPUTER RGB signal input other than 480i 576i 480p and 576p Attention z z DOT CLOCK needs to be adjusted before adjusting the CLOCK PHASE CLOCK PHASE Available with signals from COMPUTER IN COMPONENT IN only If fli...

Page 61: ...ratio the edges may not be visible or the shape of the image may change Please project videos intended by the author for 4 3 projection at that aspect ratio Note z z If an aspect ratio that differs from the one used in the input signal is selected the video will look different from the original z z If you project a copyrighted image enlarged or distorted by using ASPECT function in commercial use ...

Page 62: ...ged horizontally Input signal Projection screen Aspect Screen ZOOM Enlarges while preserving original ratio The projected video may be clipped in some cases but the video can be accurately reproduced Use the buttons to adjust vertically Not available with HDMI signal Input signal Projection screen H FIT Adjusts horizontally to fit 16 9 Enlarged horizontally Input signal Projection screen V FIT Adj...

Page 63: ...on 30 degrees from the vertical plane However if there is overcorrection the image quality may deteriorate and become blurry For a better quality image installing the projector with minimum distortion is recommended z z When adjustment with KEYSTONE carried out the vertical center of the screen and the lens need to be realigned z z The result of the keystone correction will affect the size of the ...

Page 64: ...o 2 35 1 IMAGE DETECTION set the size to 1 02 m 40 larger than the actual screen used for projection 3D INPUT FORMAT In the case that 3D video is not displayed in 3D correctly set the 3D format of the projector to the same one as the connected player When 3D video is not displayed correctly using AUTO set to SIDE BY SIDE or TOP AND BOTTOM in accordance with the 3D video format 1 Press the ENTER bu...

Page 65: ... conversion 3D INPUT FORMAT cannot be performed z z Depending on the device connected there are cases where it differs from the content described above z z A FRAME PACKING signal is a 3D signal for when a Blu ray 3D compatible disc is played back with a device such as a 3D compatible Blu ray player connected using HDMI z z The SIDE BY SIDE signal uses two videos arranged next to each other and con...

Page 66: ...he buttons and select the item for adjusting the right eye video z z The video for the left eye and for the right eye are shown on the left and the right The items that can be adjusted are contrast brightness color and tint 2 Use the buttons to change the value z z For details about contrast brightness color and tint see CONTRAST page 40 BRIGHTNESS page 40 COLOR page 40 and TINT page 40 Change the...

Page 67: ...MEMORY menu is displayed PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY MEMORY SAVE MEMORY LOAD MEMORY DELETE MEMORY NAME CHANGE PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE 3D SETTINGS LENS CONTROL OPTION PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY SAVE Balance values set for videos setting values can be saved as favorites 1 Press the buttons to select MEMORY SAVE and press the ENTER button z z The PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY SAVE screen is displayed PICTURE BALAN...

Page 68: ...memory name to be called and press the ENTER button z z The video adjustments for the recalled memory name are switched to Note z z If there are no settings saved in PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY SAVE or if all memory entries have been deleted with PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY DELETE PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY LOAD is not displayed PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY DELETE You can delete the details saved using PICTURE BALANC...

Page 69: ...t name MEMORY1 3 2D TO 3D 2D video is quasi converted to 3D video and shown Select from MODE1 to MODE5 based on preference Switch settings Switch settings OFF MODE1 MODE2 MODE5 MODE4 MODE3 OFF 2D video is not converted to 3D video Can be enjoyed as 2D video MODE1 MODE5 2D video is converted to 3D video and shown Use this feature with your mode of preference Note z z When actions are performed on t...

Page 70: ... Select this when viewing 3D video MEDIUM This sets the IR output of the 3D IR Transmitter to middle Select this when the response of the remote control of the projector or the external device is poor WEAK This sets the IR output of the 3D IR Transmitter to low Select this when the response of the remote control is poor even when set to MEDIUM OFF This sets the IR output of the 3D IR Transmitter t...

Page 71: ...allax is colored Attention z z If the red line of the in front of screen parallax descends below the area demarcated by the reference line white dashed line and the lower maximum line white solid line or if the blue line of the into screen parallax ascends above the area demarcated by the reference line white dashed line and the upper maximum line white solid line then make sure to watch from a la...

Page 72: ...the parallax can be changed with the SUB MENU button Low level and high level can be switched by pressing the button each time The default setting is high level z z In the cases such as 3D video input has a very large parallax or in dark scenes the correct parallax may not be detected z z If the depth of field effects in front of and into the screen for the 3D video parallax are set stronger than ...

Page 73: ... first z z If the projector or the screen is angled the top and bottom edges of the image will become out of focus Align the focus to the center of the screen z z If keystone distortion occurs adjust KEYSTONE from the POSITION menu page 63 z z For details of how to control the lens with the remote control see Managing the lens control settings in Remote control operation page 32 LENS MEMORY LOAD Y...

Page 74: ...to erase all input text If you press the DEFAULT button on the remote control you can erase the character currently selected by the cursor in the input box 6 Press the buttons to select OK 7 Press the ENTER button Note z z Press the ENTER button without entering any text to keep the default name LENS MEMORY1 6 z z This lens memory function is not 100 guaranteed to reproduce adjustments z z If the ...

Page 75: ... SETTINGS LENS CONTROL OPTION 1 Press the buttons and select the item for automatic identification 2 Press the buttons to select your required lens memory for automatic identification z z The LENS MEMORY setting which has been selected for 2 35 1 IMAGE DETECTION is loaded after a given period of time once the input signal switches from 16 9 4 3 to 2 35 1 z z The LENS MEMORY setting which has been ...

Page 76: ...screen LEFT MASKING AREA You can place a blank mask area in the left side edge on the screen Less More z z Setting range 0 to 70 RIGHT MASKING AREA You can place a blank mask area in the right side edge on the screen Less More z z Setting range 0 to 70 UPPER MASKING AREA You can place a blank mask area in the upper side edge on the screen Less More z z Setting range 0 to 70 LOWER MASKING AREA You ...

Page 77: ...LE Display the name of input terminal only OSD DESIGN Set the color of the on screen menu Switch settings Switch settings TYPE1 Display using normal design TYPE2 Display using black and white design OSD POSITION You can change the displaying position of the on screen menu Switch settings Switch settings CENTER Display in the center of the projection screen LOWER LEFT Display in the bottom left of ...

Page 78: ... external devices and problems such as video not being displayed may occur FRAME RESPONSE Switch this setting when a progressive signal is input and you wish to reduce the time taken from the signal being input to the video being displayed on the screen Switch settings Switch settings NORMAL Prioritizes the image quality FAST Prioritizes the frame response Note z z NORMAL allows higher quality ima...

Page 79: ...T LENS MEMORY 4 SELECT LENS MEMORY 5 SELECT LENS MEMORY 6 BLANK DELAY TIME INPUT POWER ON OFF 3D SHUTTER OUT SELECT 4 3 ASPECT SELECT 16 9 ASPECT SELECT S16 9 ASPECT SELECT JUSTASPECT SELECT ZOOM ASPECT SELECT H FITASPECT SELECT V FITASPECT RS 232C COMMAND LINK 0 SEC BLANK PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE 3D SETTINGS LENS CONTROL OPTION 2 Press the buttons to select the input output function and press th...

Page 80: ...ng to project after the power has been switched on and while preparing to shutdown after projection Input trigger signals after projection starts or after entering standby mode z z 12 V cannot be output from the trigger terminal when the projector is in standby mode SLEEP Set the time for the power to be automatically turned off Switch settings Switch settings OFF Inactive 60MIN Turn power off aft...

Page 81: ...R button z z The FUNCTION BUTTON confirmation message is displayed FUNCTION BUTTON FUNCTION BUTTON IS DISABLED CANCEL OK 2 Select OK with the buttons 3 Press the ENTER button Note z z See Using the FUNCTION button in Remote control operation regarding allocating operations to the FUNCTION button page 34 VIERA LINK SETTINGS Configure VIERA Link Press the ENTER button z z The VIERA LINK SETTINGS con...

Page 82: ...their status currently recording etc ENERGY SAVING MODE Specify whether or not to switch the mode of external devices to the mode with minimum power consumption when the projector is set to standby Switch settings Switch settings QUICK START Do not switch SAVE Switch the mode of external devices to the mode with minimum power consumption Note z z This function works when POWER OFF LINK is set to Y...

Page 83: ...EATER MUTE Mutes the theater OPERATE OTHER DEVICE Operates third party device z z For details see Using VIERA Link page 96 INPUT SELECT The input can be switched directly HDMI 1 2 3 IN HDMI signal from the device connected to HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 HDMI IN 3 COMPUTER IN RGB signal and COMPONENT signals YCBCR YPBPR from the device connected to COMPUTER IN COMPONENT IN COMPONENT signals YCBCR YPBPR fro...

Page 84: ...IZE ALL INITIALIZE ALL CANCEL OK 2 Press the buttons to select OK and press the ENTER button z z The Initializing screen is displayed followed by the Turn OFF computer confirmation screen 3 Press the ENTER button z z At this point all key operations other than the ENTER button and the power button are disabled 4 Wait until the power indicator of the projector ON G STANDBY R lights up red or flashe...

Page 85: ...f projection stops automatically Problem The temperature inside and or outside the projector is abnormally high Cause The air intake and exhaust ports may be obstructed The room temperature may be too high The air filter unit may be excessively dirty and ventilation may be poor The projector may be being used at high elevations 1 400 m 4 593 ft or more above sea level Solution Remove object s from...

Page 86: ...turned on The power may have been turned on immediately after being turned off Lamp circuit failure abnormal function or lamp unit is damaged Solution Replace the lamp unit page 91 Let the lamp unit cool down and turn on the power Press the OFF side of the MAIN POWER switch to turn off the power as described in the Switching off the power procedure page 30 and contact your dealer Note z z If the L...

Page 87: ...y cloth z z Do not use a fluffy rag or a greasy wet or dirty cloth z z Do not rub the lens harshly as this may damage the surface Attention z z The lens is made of glass It may break or crack if struck with a hard object or rubbed harshly Please be careful when handling the lamp Air filter unit If too much dust accumulates in the air filter the internal temperature of the projector cannot be maint...

Page 88: ...r frame UP until it clicks into place 5 Attach the air filter cover and firmly tighten the air filter cover fixing screw one with a Philips screwdriver Attention z z The air filter unit must always be installed in the projector Failure to do so will result in malfunctions due to foreign materials such as dust entering the projector z z Do not use water to wash the air filter unit as this decreases...

Page 89: ...t one hour or longer The lamp cover gets very hot and contact with it can cause burns Before replacing the lamp unit z z A Phillips screwdriver is necessary when carrying out replacement Hold the screwdriver firmly z z The light source lamp is a glass component If it is hit on a hard object or dropped breakage may occur Be careful when handling a light source lamp z z Do not disassemble or modify ...

Page 90: ...or Over 3 800 1 hours The message is displayed for 30 seconds If you press any button within the 30 seconds the message disappears Illuminates red including when in standby mode Over 4 000 1 hours The message is displayed until you press any button 1 This is the time value for when the lamp is used with LAMP POWER in the OPTION menu set to NORMAL page 81 Differs from the actual usage time displaye...

Page 91: ...orner of the top cover of the projector and push up to open When the projector is mounted on the ceiling stand at the lens side of the projector when opening closing the top cover Top cover Protrusion Attention z z Be careful not to open the top panel too far For what to do if the top panel comes off see Attaching the top cover page 93 4 Use a Philips screwdriver to unscrew the lamp cover fixing s...

Page 92: ...static filter white into the center of the case ensuring that its edges do not ride on top of the ribs and then insert the air filter black so that its four corners are within the case before attaching the air filter frame Take care so that the air filter does not get caught between the air filter frame and the case Align the catches and protrusions on the air filter case and air filter frame when...

Page 93: ...UNTIME RESET CANCEL OK 23 Select OK with the buttons and then press the ENTER button z z LAMP RUNTIME is reset to 0 and the projector powers off After a short while the projector enters standby mode Attaching the top cover Hold the top cover as shown in the diagram below align the hinge with the support and while pushing the arm in the direction of the arrow towards the inner side of the projector...

Page 94: ...e remote control signal receiver on the projector may be obstructed z z The remote control may be out of the range of operation z z Fluorescent lights may be interfering z z A 3D IR Transmitter may be interfering 18 18 18 70 The picture does not display correctly z z TV SYSTEM and RGB YCBCR or RGB YPBPR are not selected correctly z z There may be a problem with the VCR or other signal source z z A...

Page 95: ...cket which is not purchased from an authorized distributors or environmental conditions z z Unused ceiling mount brackets should be removed promptly by a qualified technician z z Be sure to use a torque driver Do not use an electrical screwdriver or an impact screwdriver z z See the installation instructions of the ceiling mount bracket for details z z The model number of accessories and optional ...

Page 96: ...ted device by projector remote control page 98 2 2 2 Speaker control 1 When POWER ON LINK page 82 is YES the input of this projector is automatically switched when playback on external devices such as a DIGA begins 2 Available with a device which has HDAVI Control 2 or later function 3 Available with a device which has HDAVI Control 4 or later function Note z z Do not use a cable other than an HDM...

Page 97: ...m even if the versions are the same z z VIERA Link HDAVI Control based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control is a unique function that we have developed and added As such its operation with other manufacturers equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed z z Please refer to individual manuals for other manufa...

Page 98: ...f the accessed device appears The input mode switches automatically 4 Use the menu of the device z z You can use the controls of the projector as well as the buttons on the remote control The functions that you can use depend on the connected device If you access a device other than a VIERA Link device VIERA LINK CONTROL RECORDER 1 The type of the connected device is displayed You can access the m...

Page 99: ...Panasonic standard current as of September 2012 for HDAVI Control compatible devices HOME THEATER MUTE You can mute theater speakers using the projector remote control z z If you cannot mute the speakers check the settings of the device 1 Select HOME THEATER MUTE with the buttons VIERA LINK CONTROL HOME THEATER VOLUME HOME THEATER MUTE OPERATE OTHER DEVICE RECORDER VIERA LINK RETURN SELECT ENTER 2...

Page 100: ...6 0 SVGA SVGA56 800 600 35 2 56 3 36 0 SVGA60 800 600 37 9 60 3 40 0 SVGA72 800 600 48 1 72 2 50 0 SVGA75 800 600 46 9 75 0 49 5 SVGA85 800 600 53 7 85 1 56 3 XGA XGA60 1 024 768 48 4 60 0 65 0 XGA70 1 024 768 56 5 70 1 75 0 XGA75 1 024 768 60 0 75 0 78 8 XGA85 1 024 768 68 7 85 0 94 5 MXGA MXGA70 1 152 864 64 0 70 0 94 2 MXGA75 1 152 864 67 5 74 9 108 0 1 280 720 1 280 720 60 1 280 720 44 8 59 9 ...

Page 101: ...ble below Mode Format of 3D video signals FRAME PACKING SIDE BY SIDE TOP AND BOTTOM 750 720 60p 750 720 50p r 1 125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 24p 1 125 1 080 60p 1 125 1 080 50p r Indicates a 3D mandatory format signal that meets the HDMI standards r 3D display is possible when 3D INPUT FORMAT is set to SIDE BY SIDE Downloaded From projector manual com Panasonic Manuals ...

Page 102: ...ate 9 600 bps X parameter None Parity None S parameter None Basic format STX Command Parameter ETX Start byte 02h 1 byte End 03h 3 bytes 1 byte 4 bytes Data streaming from the computer will start with STX and proceed to command parameter and end with ETX Parameters can be added as necessary Attention z z The projector cannot receive any command for 10 seconds after the lamp is switched on Wait 10 ...

Page 103: ... FUNCTION button of the remote control OSH BLANK Turns off the projection temporarily Sends the command to switch between ON and OFF page 83 Do not rapidly switch between ON OFF While the BLANK function is ON it is switched OFF when any command is received OVM PICTURE Activates the PICTURE menu Send the command to switch menu items page 40 OMM MEMORY LOAD Displays the MEMORY LOAD menu OWM WAVEFORM...

Page 104: ...MORY 5 LMLI0 00005 LENS MEMORY 6 GAMMA ADJUSTMENT Sets Y ADJUST OUTPUT AGOS0 p1p2d1d2d3d4 p1p2 POINT 01 15 d1d2d3d4 OUTPUT 0000 0255 Sets R ADJUST OUTPUT AGOS1 p1p2d1d2d3d4 p1p2 POINT 01 15 d1d2d3d4 OUTPUT 0000 0255 Sets G ADJUST OUTPUT AGOS2 p1p2d1d2d3d4 p1p2 POINT 01 15 d1d2d3d4 OUTPUT 0000 0255 Sets B ADJUST OUTPUT AGOS3 p1p2d1d2d3d4 p1p2 POINT 01 15 d1d2d3d4 OUTPUT 0000 0255 Sets GAMMA ADJUSTM...

Page 105: ... 80 QWM WAVEFORM status Parameter 0 OFF 1 FULL SCAN Y 2 FULL SCAN R 3 FULL SCAN G 4 FULL SCAN B 5 SINGLE LINE SCAN Y 6 SINGLE LINE SCAN R 7 SINGLE LINE SCAN G 8 SINGLE LINE SCAN B QVX AGOS0 GAMMA ADJUSTMENT status AGOS0 p1p2d1d2d3d4 p1p2 POINT 01 15 d1d2d3d4 OUTPUT 0000 0255 QVX AGOS1 AGOS1 p1p2d1d2d3d4 p1p2 POINT 01 15 d1d2d3d4 OUTPUT 0000 0255 QVX AGOS2 AGOS2 p1p2d1d2d3d4 p1p2 POINT 01 15 d1d2d3...

Page 106: ... 15 kHz 74 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 24 Hz 85 Hz Dot clock frequency Less than 154 MHz COMPONENT YPBPR signals 525i 480i 625i 576i 525p 480p 625p 576p 750 720 60p 750 720 50p 1 125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 60p 1 125 1 080 50p 1 125 1 080 24p Color system 7 NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N PAL60 SECAM Projection size When displaying 3D images 1 02 m 5 08 m 40 200 When displaying 2D...

Page 107: ...ant SERIAL 1 set D sub 9 pin RS 232C compatible TRIGGER 3D SHUTTER OUT 2 sets monaural mini jack DC 12 V max 100 mA Selectable for input and output by menu operation Cabinet Moulded plastic PC ABS Dimensions Width 470 mm 18 1 2 Height 151 mm 5 15 16 Depth 364 mm 14 11 32 Weight Approx 8 7 kg 19 18 lbs 2 Certifications UL60950 1 2nd Ed C UL CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 2nd Ed Part 15 of the FCC Rules Remot...

Page 108: ...Specifications 108 ENGLISH Appendix Dimensions Unit mm 470 18 1 2 140 5 1 2 60 2 3 8 14 9 16 345 13 19 32 19 3 4 151 5 15 16 116 4 9 16 137 5 13 32 Downloaded From projector manual com Panasonic Manuals ...

Page 109: ...LENS MEMORY EDIT 74 LENS MEMORY LOAD 73 LENS MEMORY SAVE 74 Lens shift 24 LOWER MASKING AREA 76 M MEMORY DELETE 59 MEMORY LOAD 59 MEMORY NAME CHANGE 59 MEMORY SAVE 58 MENU 37 Menu list 38 Menu navigation 37 MPEG NR 51 N NR 51 O ON SCREEN DISPLAY 77 OPTION 39 Optional accessories 17 OSD DESIGN 77 OSD POSITION 77 OTHER FUNCTIONS 83 OVER SCAN 63 P Part replacement 87 PICTURE 38 PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY...

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