Panasonic PT-AE3000E manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist, contact your dealer.

Problem

Cause

Reference

page

 

 

 

 

 

 

The mains lead may not be connected.

19

 

The MAIN POWER switch is turned off.

21

Power does not turn on.

No electric supply is at the mains socket.

19

TEMP indicator is lit or flashes.

45

 

LAMP indicator is lit or flashes.

45

 

The lamp unit cover has not been securely installed.

47

 

The circuit breakers have tripped.

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The video signal input source may not be connected to a terminal

18

 

properly.

 

No picture appears.

The input selection setting may not be correct.

28

The BRIGHTNESS adjustment setting may be at the minimum setting.

32

 

 

The SHUTTER function may be in use.

42

 

The lens cover may still be attached to the lens.

12

 

The lens focus may not have been set correctly.

22

The picture is fuzzy.

The projector may not be at the correct distance from the screen.

14

The lens may be dirty.

46

 

 

The projector may be tilted too much.

16

 

 

 

The colour is pale or

COLOUR or TINT adjustment may be incorrect.

32

The equipment which is connected to the projector may not be

-

greyish.

adjusted correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The batteries may be weak.

-

The Remote control does

The batteries may not have been inserted correctly.

11

The remote control signal receptor on the projector may be

23

not operate.

obstructed.

 

 

 

 

The remote control unit may be out of the operation range.

23

 

 

 

The picture does not

The signal format (TV-SYSTEM) may not have been set correctly.

35

There may be a problem with the VCR or other signal source.

-

display correctly.

A signal which is not compatible with the projector is being input.

50

 

 

 

 

 

The cable may be longer than the optional cable.

-

Picture from a computer

The external video output from a laptop computer may not be correct.

-

(You may be able to change the external output settings by pressing

 

does not appear.

the [Fn] + [F3] or [Fn] + [F10] keys simultaneously. The actual method

 

 

varies depending on the type of computer; refer to the documentation

 

 

provided with your computer for further details.)

 

 

 

 

Maintenance

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Contents Operating Instructions For business users in the European Union Important Safety NoticeThis Apparatus Must be Earthed To rain or moistureImportant the Moulded Plug U.K. only Important Safety NoticeContents Menu Navigation ContentsPicture menu Lens ControlPrecautions with regard to safety Do not set up the projector outdoors Precautions with regard to safetyDo not look into the lens while the projector is being used Do not put your weight on this projector Remove the used batteries from the remote control promptlyUse only the specified batteries Do not mix old and new batteriesOrder to get the best picture quality Projector may be subject to electromagnetic interferenceDo not touch the surfaces of the lens with your bare hands Liquid crystal panelRemote control for Safety cable Lens cover AccessoriesPT-AE3000E TTRA0141 Mains lead for UKAbout Your Projector Remote controlAbout Your Projector Projector bodyTop and front view Computer About Your Projector Back and bottom viewHdmi ComponentCalculation methods for screen dimensions Setting upScreen size and throw distance Setting up Front leg adjusters and throwing angleProjection method Mounting on the ceiling and projecting from frontLens shift and positioning Adjusting the lens shift dialsHorizontal shift Vertical shiftWhen the screen position is fixed Setting up Projector location rangeWhen the projector position is fixed 100% 40%Connecting example Component IN/S-VIDEO Before connecting to the projectorConnecting example Hdmi IN/COMPUTER ConnectionsConnecting Switching the projector on/offMains lead Connect the mains lead to a mains socketSwitching the projector on/off Power indicatorPower indicator informs you the status of the power Switching off the projector Switching on the projectorPress I to select OK and press the power or Enter button Switch on the connected devices Selecting the input signalAdjust the focus and the projected image size Projecting an imageManaging the lens control settings Remote control operationSwitching the picture mode Adjusting the imageSwitching the aspect ratio Loading a saved settingAdjusting the signal condition with a waveform Remote control operationAdjusting with luminance options Adjustment exampleAdjusting with RGB options Contrast G/CONTRAST BAdjusting the selected colour Setting your own colour profileCreate a new profile Managing stored logsDeleting the saved profiles Saving a log setting as a profileChanging the profile names Loading saved profilesSwitching the input signal Resetting to the factory default settingsUsing the assigned function as shortcut Capturing an imageMenu Navigation Adjusting with the bar scale itemsNavigating through the Menu Displaying the main menuMenu Navigation Main menu and sub-menuLanguage Lens Control Picture menu Split Adjust Colour TemperatureDynamic Iris Waveform MonitorNR Noise Reduction Adjusting the image in a split windowColour Memory Save Signal ModeMemory Load Memory EditPosition menu Clock PhasePosition DOT ClockPosition menu Aspect ratio options and projection example Component signalsZoom FITWSS Auto SetupOver Scan KeystoneZOOM/FOCUS Adjust ZOOM/FOCUS, H-AREA PositionLens Memory Load Lens Memory SaveRename the lens memory setting You can edit named lens memory settingsLens Memory Edit Button Underlined item is factory default settingBlank function Assignable functionsOption menu High Altitude Mode InstallationLamp Power SleepManaging the indicated problems Temp and Lamp IndicatorsLamp indicator Temp indicatorCleaning the projector Care and ReplacementWhen to replace the lamp unit Care and ReplacementReplacing the lamp unit Before replacing the lamp unitResetting the Lamp Runtime Care and Replacement Removing and replacing the lamp unitAttaching the top cover Troubleshooting Technical Information List of compatible signalsQuality *2 Dots *1 MHz KHzSerial terminal Control commands Technical Information Communication settingsInquiry commands Specifications Computer VideoComponent HdmiInstalling the safety cable Ceiling mount bracket safeguardsLoop twice Loop once Trademark acknowledgements DimensionsUnit mm Index Index Indicator status Remote control buttonMain menu Control panel button