Panasonic PTAE8000U, PT-AE8000U Switching the projector on/off

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 rst!”. ( pages 6 to 13)

■Connecting

Fully insert until the tabs on the left

and right make a click sound.

■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 ashing 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 ashing.

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] ( 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

zThe 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

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

to enter projection mode.

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

illuminated red).

zPower consumption when the power indicator ashes red is almost the same as when the lamp is illuminated red.

Power indicator

Contents

Main LCD Projector Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Operating Instructions Model No. PT-AE8000U Functional Manual 2 - ENGLISH ENGLISH - 3 Information Preparation Getting Started Basic Operation Settings Maintenance Appendix Important Contents Important Information Preparation About your projector ....................................... 18 Getting Started Important Index .................................................................109 PreparationGetting StartedBasic OperationSettingsMaintenanceAppendix Contents Read this rst! FCC NOTICE (USA) NOTIFICATION (Canada) Important POWER Important ON USE/INSTALLATION Important ACCESSORIES Important CAUTION: POWER ON USE/INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES CAUTION: Viewing 3D video Use of 3D Eyewear (optional) Brazil Only Brasil Apenas 1. Pressione a guia e levante a tampa. 2. Remova as baterias. Manuseio de baterias usadas BRASIL Precautions for use Cautions when transporting Cautions when installing When using an infrared communications device Installation precautions Cautions on use In order to view clear video images Do not touch the surface of the projection lens with bare hands. About LCD panels About optical components Accessories Optional accessories Remote control Top Front About your projector Projector body Control panel Top and front view Back and bottom view Connecting terminals Setting up Projection method Parts for ceiling mount (optional) Projection related Front adjustable feet and throwing angle Lens shift and positioning Adjusting the lens shift 1) Remove the lens shift cover. 4) Rotate the lens shift lever clockwise to x. 5) Attach the lens shift cover. Projector location range Connections Connections DVD player Video player DVD player Before connecting to the projector Caution Connections Connecting example: HDMI IN/COMPUTER IN 3D IR Transmitter Computer Blu-ray player Switching the projector on/off Power cord Connecting Fully insert until the tabs on the left and right make a click sound. Disconnecting Pull out while pushing on the tabs on the sides. Power indicator Switching on the projector Check external device connections before switching the projector on. Power indicator | 5) Press the power 4) Switching off the power Projecting an image Projecting an image Selecting the input signal 1) Switch on the external devices. 2) Switch the video input. Adjusting the image Remote control operation You can operate the projector with the remote control within a range of 7 m (23'). zOperating by pointing at the projector zFacing to the screen Managing the lens control settings Loading a saved setting Displaying the [VIERA LINK] menu Displaying the waveform monitor Resetting to the default settings Submenu Switching the input signal Using the <FUNCTION> button Allocating operations to the <FUNCTION> button 2) Hold the <FUNCTION> button on the remote control down for at least 3 seconds. Viewing 3D Images About viewing 3D images Viewing 3D images Using the projector menu controls, set so that 3D images are shown. 1) Wearing the 3D Eyewear Viewing 3D Images Communication range of a 3D IR Transmitter and 3D Eyewear 35 Screen 3D Eyewear Approx. 5 m (16'5") Approx. 4 m (13'1") Menu navigation Navigating through the menu Default setting Current setting Menu list [PICTURE] [POSITION] [LANGUAGE] [3D SETTINGS] [LENS CONTROL] [OPTION] [PICTURE] menu [PICTURE MODE] [CONTRAST] [BRIGHTNESS] [COLOR] [COLOR TEMPERATURE] [SHARPNESS] [DYNAMIC IRIS] [WAVEFORM MONITOR] [MONITOR POSITION] Switch settings Switch settings [AUTO ADJUST] 2) Press the buttons to select the required item. Automatic waveform adjustment items 1) Adjust [FULL SCAN(Y)] / [SINGLE LINE SCAN(Y)]. 2) Adjust [FULL SCAN(R)] / [SINGLE LINE SCAN(R)]. 3) Adjust [FULL SCAN(G)] / [SINGLE LINE SCAN(G)]. 4) Adjust [FULL SCAN(B)] / [SINGLE LINE SCAN(B)]. [SPLIT ADJUST] 2) Press the buttons to select [AREA SELECT] and then press the <ENTER> 3) Use the buttons to select the area to be adjusted. [ADVANCED MENU] You can perform more detailed image adjustment manually. Press the <ENTER> button [GAMMA ADJUSTMENT] 3) Press the buttons to select [START ADJUSTMENT], and press the <ENTER> button. (A) [-0.40] [-0.35][+0.75] [+0.80] [R: 0.00 G: 0.00 B: 0.00] The information of the currently selected point (A) is displayed. Page Move above Reference points (gray) Page Initialize the gamma adjustment results Adjusting the gamma (when [SIMPLE] is selected for [ADJUSTMENT MODE]) [CONTRAST] [BRIGHTNESS] [NR] [MPEG NR] [FRAME CREATION] [COLOR MANAGEMENT] Create a new prole zAdjusting the selected color (when [CURSOR] is selected for [ADJUSTMENT MODE]) zAdjusting the selected color (when [RGBCMY] is selected for [ADJUSTMENT MODE]) Editing/deleting logs Page Saving a log setting as a prole Deleting a prole Changing a prole name Loading saved proles [x.v.Color] [DETAIL CLARITY] [CINEMA REALITY] [SUPER WHITE] [TV-SYSTEM] [RGB/YCBCR], [RGB/YPBPR] When using COMPUTER input [PICTURE MEMORY] [MEMORY SAVE] Values set (adjustment values) for videos can be saved as favorites. 1) Press the buttons to select the number to be saved and press the 2) Select [OK] with the SIGNAL MODE [POSITION] menu [H-POSITION] [V-POSITION] [DOT CLOCK] [CLOCK PHASE] [ASPECT] When a VIDEO/S-VIDEO signal is input When a COMPUTER (RGB) signal is input HDMI COMPONENT signal (YCBCR/YPBPR) / COMPUTER (RGB) signal Page [WSS] [OVER SCAN] [KEYSTONE] [AUTO SETUP] [3D SETTINGS] menu [SCREEN SIZE] [3D INPUT FORMAT] 2) Select the 3D format with the Page [LEFT/RIGHT SWAP] [3D PICTURE BALANCE] Adjustment method 1) Press the buttons and select the item for adjusting the right eye video. 2) Use the buttons to change the value. [3D WAVEFORM MONITOR] zThe [3D WAVEFORM MONITOR] menu is displayed. 2) Press the buttons to select the required item and press the <ENTER> 3) Select the [MOVE LINE]. [PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY] [PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY LOAD] [PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY DELETE] [PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY NAME CHANGE] [2D TO 3D] [3D EYEWEAR BRIGHTNESS] [3D IR TRANSMITTER] [3D VIEWING MONITOR] 1) Press the buttons to select [MODE1] - [MODE3], and press the <ENTER> 2) Press the buttons to select the optimum parallax. [3D MOTION REMASTER] [3D SAFETY PRECAUTIONS] [LENS CONTROL] menu [ZOOM/FOCUS] [ZOOM/FOCUS] test pattern 1 is displayed. Adjust so that the pattern size and focus are correct. Test pattern 1 1) Press the buttons to adjust the [ZOOM] and to adjust the [FOCUS]. [LENS MEMORY SAVE] 1) Press the buttons to select the memory to be saved. 6) Press the buttons to select [OK]. 7) Press the <ENTER> button. [LENS MEMORY EDIT] You can delete memory entries and edit the memory name settings. [AUTO SWITCHING] [H-AREA POSITION] [V-AREA POSITION] [LEFT MASKING AREA] [RIGHT MASKING AREA] [UPPER MASKING AREA] [OPTION] menu [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] [INPUT GUIDE] [OSD DESIGN] [OSD POSITION] [STARTUP LOGO] [AUTO SEARCH] [HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL] [FRAME RESPONSE] [PROJECTION METHOD] [TRIGGER 1/2 SETTING] [OUTPUT] [INPUT] 1) Use the buttons to select [TRIGGER 1 SETTING] or [TRIGGER 2 SETTING] and 2) Press the buttons to select the input/output function and press the [SLEEP] [HIGH ALTITUDE MODE] [LAMP POWER] [FUNCTION BUTTON] How to cancel function assignment 2) Select [OK] with the buttons. [VIERA LINK SETTINGS] [POWER ON LINK] [POWER OFF LINK] [ENERGY SAVING MODE] [UNUSED DEVICE ENERGY SAVE] [OTHER FUNCTIONS] [FREEZE] [BLANK] [VIERA LINK] INPUT SELECT [INITIALIZE ALL] TEMP and LAMP Indicators TEMP and LAMP Indicators Managing the indicated problems Temperature indicator <TEMP> TEMP and LAMP Indicators Lamp indicator <LAMP> Care and replacement Before cleaning the projector / replacing components Cleaning the projector Cleaning the outer surface of the projector Cleaning the lens surface Page Component replacement Air lter and electrostatic lter Lamp unit Before replacing the lamp unit When to replace the lamp unit Lamp unit replacement procedure Page Attaching the top cover Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The picture is fuzzy. No picture appears. The color is pale or grayish. The remote control does not work. Ceiling mount bracket safeguards Using VIERA Link Summary of VIERA Link features VIERA Link (HDMI connection only) VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment VIERA Link HDAVI Control Preparations Using [VIERA LINK] 4) Use the menu of the device. Page Technical information List of compatible signals Supported 3D video signal list Serial terminal Connection Pin assignments and signal names Communication settings Basic format Cable specications (When connected to a personal computer) Control commands Page <Inquiry commands> Specications Page Dimensions Unit: mm Index Index Numbers A B C