IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE.2 Precautions with regard to safety...6 Accessories.10 Before use..11 Location and function of each part..13

Getting started

Setting-up..18 Projection methods, Projector position, Projection distances, Setting up range using the lens shift function Connections.22 Connecting to video equipment, Connecting to equipment compatible with HDMI, Connecting to computer Preparation for the remote control unit..25

Care and maintenance

When the TEMP indicator and the LAMP indicator are illuminated.54 Cleaning and replacing the air filter..56 Replacing the lamp unit.57 Before calling for service..60 Cleaning and maintenance.61

Basic operation

Turning on the power.26 Turning off the power.28

Useful functions

Setting the aspect ratio.30 Selecting the picture mode.33 Turning on the button lights..33 Retrieving the saved picture settings.34 Turning off the picture momentarily.34 Displaying the PICTURE menu..35 Displaying the ADVANCED MENU.35 Using the Cinema Color Management function.36

Others

Specifications..62 Appendix.64 List of compatible signals, General arrangement of the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu, Using the SERIAL connector, Projection dimensions calculation methods Dimensions..69 Trademark acknowledgements.70

Adjustments and settings

On-screen menus..40 Menu screens, Menu operation guide, Returning a setting to the factory default Adjusting the picture..44 PICTURE MODE, CONTRAST,

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WARNING: Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.

Contents

BRIGHT, COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS, COLOR TEMP., DYNAMIC IRIS, Noise Reduction(NR), CINEMA REALITY, TV-SYSTEM, ADVANCED MENU, MEMORY SAVE, MEMORY LOAD, SIGNAL MODE, Projecting sRGBcompatible pictures Adjusting the position..48 Horizontal position, Vertical position, DOT CLOCK, CLOCK PHASE, ASPECT, WSS, OVER SCAN, KEYSTONE, AUTO SETUP Changing the display language.50 Option settings.51 OSD, OSD DESIGN, OSD POSITION, AUTO SEARCH, BACK COLOR, STARTUP LOGO, DESK/CEILING, FRONT/REAR, OFF TIMER, FAN CONTROL, LAMP POWER, LAMP RUNTIME

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Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used. B Strong light is emitted from the projectors lens. If you look directly into this light, it can hurt and damage your eyes. B Be especially careful not to let young children look into the lens. In addition, turn off the power and disconnect the power cord plug when you are away from the projector. Do not place your skin into the light beam while the projector is being used. B Strong light is emitted from the projectors lens. If you place directly into this light, it can hurt or damage your skin. Do not place your hands or other objects close to the air outlet port. B Heated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not place your hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat close to this port [allow at least 10cm (4) of space], otherwise burns or damage could result. Replacement of the lamp should only be carried out by a qualified technician. B The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly handled, explosion might result. B The lamp can easily become damaged if struck against hard objects or dropped, and injury or malfunctions may result. When replacing the lamp, allow it to cool for at least one hour before handling it. B The lamp cover gets very hot, and touching it can cause burns. Before replacing the lamp, be sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet. B Electric shocks or explosions can result if this is not done. Do not allow infants or pets to touch the remote control unit. B The accessory remote control unit can be used to operate not only the projector but also other appliances such as air conditioners and electrical device by programming them using the learning function. If the remote control unit operated inappropriately, fire or injury may result. B Keep the remote control unit out of the reach of infants and pets after using it.

Caution

Do not cover the air inlet port or the air outlet port. B Doing so may cause the projector to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the projector. B Do not place the projector in narrow, badly ventilated places such as closets or bookshelves. Do not set up the projector in humid or dusty places or in places where the projector may come into contact with smoke or steam. B Using the projector under such conditions may result in fire or electric shocks.
When disconnecting the power cord, hold the plug, not the cord. B If the power cord itself is pulled, the cord will become damaged, and fire, short-circuits or serious electric shocks may result. Always disconnect all cables before moving the projector. B Moving the projector with cables still attached can damage the cables, which could cause fire or electric shocks to occur. Do not place any heavy objects on top of the projector. B Failure to observe this may cause the projector to become unbalanced and fall, which could result in damage or injury. Do not short-circuit, heat or disassemble the batteries or place them into water or fire. B Failure to observe this may cause the batteries to overheat, leak, explode or catch fire, and burns or other injury may result. When inserting the batteries, make sure the polarities (+ and -) are correct. B If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result. Use only the specified batteries. B If incorrect batteries are used, they may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result. Do not mix old and new batteries. B If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result. Do not put your weight on this projector. B You could fall or the projector could break, and injury may result. B Be especially careful not to let young children stand or sit on the projector. Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning. B Electric shocks can result if this is not done. Ask an Authorized Service Center to clean inside the projector at least once a year. B If dust is left to build up inside the projector without being cleaned out, it can result in fire or problems with operation. B It is a good idea to clean the inside of the projector before the season for humid weather arrives. Ask your nearest Authorized Service Center to clean the projector when required. Please discuss with the Authorized Service Center regarding cleaning costs. We are constantly making efforts to preserve and maintain a clean environment. Please take non repairable units back to your dealer or a recycling company.

Projector <Top, right and front> # $ % &

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# Projector control panel (page 16) $ Zoom ring (page 27) % Focus ring (page 27) & Projection lens ' Air inlet port Do not cover this port. ( Air filter (page 56) ) Shift lever (page 27) This lever adjusts the lens direction. * Front adjustable legs (L/R) (page 27) + Lens cover , Remote control signal receptor (page 25) - Air outlet port Do not cover this port.
Do not place your hands or other objects close to the air outlet port. B Heated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not place your hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat close to this port [allow at least 10cm (4) of space], otherwise burns or damage could result.

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Notes on use

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# Connector panel (page 15) $ Air inlet port Do not cover this port. % Power input socket (AC IN) (page 26) The accessory power cord is connected here. Do not use any power cord other than the accessory power cord. & Security lock This can be used to connect a commercially-available theft-prevention cable (manufactured by Kensington). This security lock is compatible with the Microsaver Security System from Kensington. ' Lamp unit cover (page 57) ( MAIN POWER switch (pages 26 and 28)
# SERIAL connector (pages 22, 23, 24 and 66) This connector is used to connect a personal computer to the projector in order to control the projector externally. (RS-232C compatible) $ HDMI IN connector (page 23) This connector is used to input HDMI signals. % PC IN (RGB input) connector (page 24) This connector is used to input RGB signals from a PC. & COMPONENT 1 IN [YPBPR(CBCR) input] connectors (page 22) These connectors are used to input YPBPR signals from compatible equipment such as a DVD player. ' S-VIDEO IN connector (page 22) This connector is used to input signals from an S-VIDEO-compatible equipment such as a video deck. ( VIDEO IN connector (page 22) This connector is used to input video signals from a video equipment such as a video deck. ) COMPONENT 2 IN [YPBPR(CBCR) input] connectors (page 22) These connectors are used to input YPBPR signals from compatible equipment such as a DVD player.

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Projector control panel

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# Power indicator (pages 26, 28 and 29) This indicator illuminates red when the main power is switched on (standby mode), and it illuminates green when a picture starts to be projected. $ LAMP indicator (page 55) This indicator illuminates when it is time to replace the lamp unit. It flashes if a circuit abnormality is detected. % TEMP indicator (page 54) 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 flash.

Projector set up range (center of the lens)
Screen Center of the screen (vertical) Horizontal Vertical (V) shift range (H) About 63%
About 0% About 8% About 25%

Center of the lens

Shift lever operation range When the lens has been shifted fully up or down. When the center of the lens is placed at the same height as the upper or lower edge of the screen. When the lens is shifted only to the right or left.
BHorizontal lens shift About 25% of the screen (maximum) About 25% of the screen (maximum)

About 50% About 0%

* The values in the table are for the width and the height of the screen. Screen
When shift lever is moved to the left (full)
When shift lever is moved to the right (full)
NOTE: B Turn the shift lever right to secure the shift lever. B When the lens has been shifted fully to the right or left, you will not be able to shift the lens up or down. When the lens has been shifted fully up or down, you will not be able to shift the lens to the right or left. B Generally, the maximum picture quality is obtained when the lens is moved to the center (horizontally and vertically). B When the projector is tilted vertically and keystone correction needs to be carried out, place the projector so that the center of the lens and the center of the screen (vertical) are matched.

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Connections

Notes on connections
B Read the instruction manual for each peripheral device carefully before connecting it. B Turn off the power supply for all peripheral devices before making any connections. B If the cables necessary for connection are not included with the peripheral device or available as an option, you may need to prepare a proper cable for the device concerned. B Refer to the list on page 64 for details on compatible signals which can be input to the projector. B An audio system circuit is not provided with this projector. Connect the audio output of the connected equipment to a separate audio system.
Connecting to equipment compatible with HDMI

Computer for control use

Connecting to video equipment
Computer for control use DVD player DVD player
Serial adapter (ET-ADSER : sold separately) DIN 8-pin (male)
To S-Video output Serial adapter (ET-ADSER : sold separately) DIN 8-pin (male)

To YPBPR output

Selecting the picture mode (PIC. MODE)
You can select the appropriate picture mode for the type of projected image. Press the PIC. MODE button. B Pressing the PIC. MODE button will change the picture mode.
NORMAL.When watching various image sources. DYNAMIC.When the projector is used in a bright room. CINEMA1.When watching movies. The projected image will be refined. This mode was well tuned to the look of Hollywood movie.
CINEMA3.When watching movies which have vivid colors such as action movies and animations. The projected images will be clearer and brighter. VIDEO..When watching sports and music programs. NATURAL.To reproduce the color of the image faithfully from the image source. NOTE: B The picture mode can also be selected from PICTURE MODE in the PICTURE menu. B When the PICTURE MODE menu is selected, the settings will switch automatically to the last PROFILE settings (page 36) that were used for the selected picture mode.
Turning on the button lights (LIGHT)
Press the LIGHT button. B The buttons on the remote control unit will be illuminated. B Press the LIGHT button again to turn off the button lights. The button lights will be turned off automatically when no buttons on the remote control unit are pressed for 10 seconds.

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CINEMA2.When watching movies. The projected images will be deep and rich.
Retrieving the saved picture settings (MEM. LOAD)
If you have saved the adjusted picture settings using the MEMORY SAVE menu, you can retrieve the saved picture settings. Press the MEM. LOAD button.
Displaying the PICTURE menu (MAIN)

Press the MAIN button.

BThe MEMORY LOAD menu will be displayed. BPress the F or G button to select the setting you want to retrieve, then press the ENTER button. NOTE: B Only the settings saved in the MEMORY SAVE menu will be displayed in the MEMORY LOAD menu. (Refer to page 47.)
Turning off the picture momentarily (SHUTTER)
The SHUTTER function can be used to momentarily turn off the picture when the projector is not being used for short periods of time. The projector uses less power in SHUTTER mode than it does in normal projection mode. Press the SHUTTER button. B The picture will be turned off. B To return to normal operating mode, press any button on either the projector or remote control unit except the LIGHT button and the buttons to operate the selected device on the remote control unit. (Refer to page 17 for details.)

Displaying the ADVANCED MENU (ADVANCED)
Press the ADVANCED button.
BThe individual adjustment screen will be displayed as shown above. Press the F or G button to switch the item. BPress the I or H button to adjust the value. BYou can adjust ADVANCED MENU items with the bar scale only. BThe screen display will be cleared when the MENU button or the RETURN button is pressed, or when no operation is carried out for 3 seconds. BRefer to page 46 for details on the ADVANCED MENU.

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BThe individual adjustment screen will be displayed as shown above. Press the F or G button to switch the item. BPress the I or H button to adjust the value or change the setting. BYou can adjust PICTURE menu items using selective settings or the bar scale only. BThe screen display will be cleared when the MENU button or the RETURN button is pressed, or when no operation is carried out for 3 seconds. BRefer to page 44 for details on the PICTURE menu.
Using the Cinema Color Management function(C.C.M)
You can adjust, save, and retrieve the settings for the selected colors of the projected image based on the selected picture mode to suit your preference. Press the F or G button to select an item, press the I or H button to change the settings, and press the ENTER button for confirmation. Press the C.C.M button.

CURSOR

You can select a color in the projected image, and adjust the color settings. Press the ENTER button to display the cursor (B). # Select the color you want to adjust with the cursor. B Press the F, G, I and H buttons to move the cursor, and then press the ENTER button. B The selected color (C) and the CURSOR menu (A) will be displayed. $ Adjust the items in the CURSOR menu. B The color adjusted in the CURSOR menu (D) will be displayed. COLOR Adjusts the deepness of the color. TINT Adjusts the hue of the color. BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness of the color. % Press the ENTER button to apply the adjusted color. B The letters PROCESSING and the progress status bar will be displayed while the adjusted color is applied. B The adjusted color settings will be saved in the LOG menu. If you would like to continue to adjust another color after adjusting a color, press the MENU button or the RETURN button on the remote control unit, and then repeat the steps from step #.
B The COLOR MANAGEMENT menu will be displayed.

PROFILE

B Retrieves the saved profile (color settings which have been adjusted).

NORMAL

When projecting images according to the setting of PICTURE MODE (page 33). This setting is the factory default setting. USER1/2/3 These items are displayed only when PROFILE SAVE has been carried out. Refer to page 39 for details. NOTE: B Refer to page 65 for the general arrangement of the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu. B You can enter the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu from the ADVANCED MENU in the PICTURE menu (page 46). B When the PICTURE MODE menu is selected, the settings will switch automatically to the last PROFILE settings that were used for the selected picture mode. B When retrieving a profile, CURSOR and PROFILE SAVE will not be displayed if the picture mode being selected does not match the picture mode which had been selected when that profile was saved. (You can only check the color setting in the LOG menu.) B LOG and PROFILE SAVE are displayed only when the colors have been adjusted in CURSOR menu.

COLOR MANAGEMENT

This item is for adjusting the selected colors of the projected image to suit your preference, and saving the settings. Refer to page 36 for details.

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CONTRAST R/G/B

Adjusting the position
# Press the MENU button to display the menu screen. $ Select the POSITION menu from the main menu, and then press the ENTER button. % Press the F or G button to select an item. & Press the I or H button to adjust the value or change the setting. For items with selective setting or a bar scale, the individual adjustment screen will be displayed. Press the F or G button to switch the item. When the input signal is from a PC, first select AUTO SETUP and then press the ENTER button to initiate automatic positioning. If the optimum setting is not obtained when AUTO SETUP is carried out, adjust the other items. When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal is being input NOTE: B If signals with a dot clock frequency of 108 MHz or higher are being input, interference may not be completely eliminated when the DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE adjustments are carried out. B When YPBPR signals are being input, CLOCK PHASE can be adjusted only when (1 080)/60i, (1 080)/50i, (1 080)/24p, 750 (720)/60p or 750 (720)/50p signals are being input. Set to OFF when some letters or parts of a projected image not visible around the edges of the image.

KEYSTONE

When either the projector or the screen is tilted, the keystone distortion will affect the image. If the projected image contains keystone distortion, follow the procedures in the table to correct any keystone distortion. (Vertical keystone distortion correction only.) Picture condition Operation Press the H button. Press the I button. NOTE: B Vertical keystone distortion can be corrected to 30 of the angle of tilt. However, the greater the correction amount, the more the picture quality will deteriorate, and the harder it will become to achieve a good level of focus. To obtain the best picture quality, set up the projector and screen in such a way that the amount of keystone correction required is as minimal as possible. B The picture size will also change when correction of keystone distortion is carried out. B The ratio of length and width of an image may become incorrect depending on the amount of the keystone correction.
Horizontal position (H-POSITION)
To move the picture to the left: I button To move the picture to the right: H button
Vertical position (V-POSITION)
To move the picture down: I button To move the picture up: H button

ASPECT

The aspect ratio can be selected. Refer to page 30 for details.
When a YPBPR signal is being input
(PC only) Periodic striped pattern interference (noise) may occur when a striped pattern such as the one below is projected. If this happens, press the I or H button to adjust so that any such noise is minimised.

' Install the air filter. NOTE: B Be sure to install the air filter before using the projector. If the projector is used without the air filter installed, dust and other foreign particles will be drawn into the projector, and malfunctions will result. B If 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.
% Remove the air filter. Put your fingernails under the air filter and pull the air filter out of the projector.

Air filter

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NOTE: B Place the projector on top of a soft cloth so that it will not become scratched.

On-screen display

LAMP indicator
Displayed for 30 seconds. Pressing any More than hours* button will clear the display. More than hours* Remains displayed until any button is pressed.
Illuminates red during image projection and standby mode.
* These periods of time may become shorter according to the settings of the projector.
Lamp unit replacement procedure
NOTE: B If the lamp usage time has passed hours (when LAMP POWER has been set to HIGH and when DYNAMIC IRIS has been set to ON), the projector will switch to standby mode after approximately 10 minutes of operation. The steps ) to - on the next page should thus be completed within 10 minutes. # Turn off the MAIN POWER switch according to the procedure given in Turning off the power on page 28, and then disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet and check that the area around the lamp unit has cooled down. $ Use a Phillips screwdriver to turn the lamp unit cover fixing screws at the bottom of the projector, and then remove the lamp unit cover. Lamp unit cover % Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two lamp unit fixing screws until the screws turn freely. Then hold the handle of the lamp unit and gently pull it out from the projector. Lamp unit fixing screws
' Install the lamp unit cover, and then use a Phillips screwdriver to securely tighten the lamp unit cover fixing screws. ( Insert the power cord plug into the wall outlet and then press the MAIN POWER switch. ) Press the POWER button so that a picture is projected onto the screen. * Press the MENU button to display the menu screen, and then press the F or G button to select the OPTION menu.
, Press and hold the ENTER button for approximately 3 seconds.
Lamp unit cover fixing screws

Handle & Insert the new lamp unit while making sure that the direction of insertion is correct, and then use a Phillips screwdriver to securely tighten the lamp unit fixing screws. When inserting the new lamp unit, be sure to push it in at the point A and B.

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+ Press the ENTER button, and then press the F or G button to select LAMP RUNTIME.
The LAMP RUNTIME will change to TIME RESET [POWER OFF]. B If the MENU button or the RETURN button on the remote control unit is pressed, the lamp time resetting screen will be cancelled. - Turn off the power. This will reset the cumulative usage time for the lamp unit to zero. Refer to page 28 for details on how to turn off the power. 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.
Before calling for service
Before calling for service, check the following points. Problem Possible cause Power does not B The power cord may not be connected. turn on. 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. B LAMP indicator is illuminated or flashing. B The lamp unit cover has not been securely installed. No picture B The video signal input source may not be appears. connected properly. B The input selection setting may not be correct. B The BRIGHT adjustment setting may be at the minimum possible setting. B The SHUTTER function may be in use. The picture is B The lens cover may still be attached to the lens. fuzzy. B The lens focus may not have been set correctly. B The projector may not be at the correct distance from the screen. B The lens may be dirty. B The projector may be tilted too much. The color is pale B COLOR or TINT adjustment may be incorrect. or grayish. B The input source which is connected to the projector may not be adjusted correctly. The remote B The batteries may be weak. control unit B The batteries may not be inserted correctly. does not B The remote control signal receptor on the projector operate. may be obstructed. B The remote control unit may be out of the operation range. The picture does B The signal format (TV-SYSTEM) may not be set not display correctly. correctly. B There may be a problem with the video tape or other signal source. B A signal which is not compatible with the projector may be being input. Page 44, 45 64 Page Problem Possible cause Picture from B The cable may be too long. computer does B The external video output for the laptop computer not appear. may not be set correctly. (You may be able to change the external output settings by pressing the [Fn]+[F3] or [Fn]+[F10] keys simultaneously. The actual method varies depending on the type of computer, so refer to the documentation provided with your computer for further details.)

Cleaning and maintenance

Before carrying out cleaning and maintenance, be sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.
Wipe the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth. If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in water with a small amount of neutral detergent in it, squeeze the cloth very well, and then wipe the cabinet. After cleaning, wipe the cabinet dry with a dry cloth. If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the instructions supplied with the cloth before use. Do not wipe the lens with a cloth that is dusty or which produces lint. If any dust or lint gets onto the lens, such dust or lint will be magnified and projected onto the screen. Use a blower to clean any dust and lint from the lens surface, or use a soft cloth to wipe off any dust or lint.

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Specifications

Power supply: Power consumption: Amps: LCD panel: Panel size (diagonal): Aspect ratio: Display method: Drive method: Pixels: Lens: 100 V - 240 V ~, 50 Hz/60 Hz 180 W [During standby (when fan is stopped): Approx. 0.08 W] 2.2 A - 1.0 A COMPONENT IN: Y, PB/CB, PR/CR Y: PB,PR (CB,CR): HDMI IN: SERIAL: Cabinet: Dimensions: Width: Height: Length: Weight: Operating environment: Temperature: Humidity: Certifications: <Remote control unit> Power supply: Operating range: Weight: Dimensions: Width: Length: Height: <Options> Ceiling bracket Ceiling bracket (for low ceilings) Projection screen Serial adapter (DIN 8-pin/D-sub 9-pin) Dual-line, RCA pin jack x 3 1.0 V [p-p] (Including sync), 75 0.7 V [p-p], 75 Single-line, 19-pin HDMI connector DIN 8-pin RS-232C compatible Moulded plastic (ABS/PC) 335 mm (13-3/16) 104 mm (4-3/32) 270 mm (10-5/8) (Not including lens) 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs.) 0 C - 40 C (32 F - 104 F) [When the FAN CONTROL is set to HIGH (page 53): 0 C - 35 C (32 F - 95 F)] 20% - 80% (no condensation) UL60950, C-UL FCC Class B 3 V DC (AA battery x2) Approx. 7 m (23) (when operated directly in front of signal receptor) 170 g (6.0 ozs.) (including batteries) 52 mm (2-1/32) 200 mm (7-27/32) 28.5 mm (1-3/32) (Not including the projection parts) ET-PKE700 ET-PKE300 ET-SRW90CT ET-ADSER
0.7 type (17.78 mm) 16:transparent LCD panels (RGB) Active matrix method (x 720) x 3 panels Manual zoom (2x) / Manual focus F 1.9 - 3.1, f 21.7 mm - 43.1 mm Lamp: UHM lamp (130 W) Luminosity: lm Scanning frequency(for RGB signals): Horizontal scanning frequency: 30 kHz - 70 kHz Vertical scanning frequency: 50 Hz - 87 Hz Dot clock frequency: Less than 108 MHz YPBPR signals: 525i (480i), 525p (480p), 625i (576i), 625p (576p), (1 080)/60i, (1 080)/50i, (1 080)/24p, 750 (720)/60p, 750 (720)/50p Color system: 7 (NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/ PAL60/SECAM) Projection size: mm - mm (40 - 200) Throw distance: 1.2 m - 12.4 m (311 - 408) Screen aspect ratio: 16:9 Installation: Front/Rear/Ceiling/Desk (Menu selection method) Connectors S-VIDEO IN: Single-line, Mini DIN 4-pin Y: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.286 V [p-p], 75 VIDEO IN: Single-line, RCA pin jack 1.0 V [p-p], 75 PC IN: RGB: Single-line, D-sub HD 15-pin (female) R.G.B.: 0.7 V [p-p], 75 G.SYNC: 1.0 V [p-p], 75 HD/SYNC: TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity compatible VD: TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity compatible

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Appendix

List of compatible signals
NTSC/NTSC4.43/ PAL-M/PAL60 PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 525i (480i) 625i (576i) 525p (480p) 625p (576p) (1 080)/60i (1 080)/50i (1 080)/24p 750 (720)/60p 750 (720)/50p VGA480
General arrangement of the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu
Dot clock Picture frequency quality*2 (MHz)
A 13.5 13.5 27.0 27.0 74.3 74.3 74.3 74.3 74.3 25.2 31.5 36.0 62.3 31.5 36.0 40.0 50.0 49.5 56.3 51.4 76.5 65.0 75.0 78.8 94.5 99.2 76.2 94.2 108.0 108.0 73.8 A A A A A AA AA AA AA AA A A A A A A A A A A A AA A A A A A A A A A A
Display resolution (dots)*1
720 x 480i 720 x 576i 720 x 480i 720 x 576i 720 x x 920 x 1 080i x 1 080i x x 280 x x x x x x x x x x x 072 x 280 x 024 x 024 x 024 x 024 x 024 x 280 x 152 x 152 x 280 x x 768
Scanning frequency H V (kHz) (Hz)
15.7 15.6 15.7 15.6 31.5 31.3 33.8 28.1 27.0 45.0 45.0 31.5 37.5 43.3 72.1 30.1 35.2 37.9 48.1 46.9 53.7 37.3 45.1 48.4 56.5 60.0 68.7 72.1 45.3 64.0 67.5 64.0 48.8 59.9 50.0 59.9 50.0 59.9 50.0 60.0 50.0 24.0 60.0 50.0 59.9 75.0 85.0 138.0 60.1 56.3 60.3 72.2 75.0 85.1 59.9 60.1 60.0 70.1 75.0 85.0 89.0 56.5 71.2 74.9 60.0 59.8

Format

Video/S-Video Video/S-Video YPBPR YPBPR YPBPR/HDMI YPBPR/HDMI YPBPR/PC/HDMI YPBPR/PC/HDMI YPBPR/HDMI YPBPR/HDMI YPBPR/HDMI PC/HDMI PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC
Select COLOR MANAGEMENT from the ADVANCED MENU. COLOR MANAGEMENT

Press the C.C.M button.

MENU or RETURN button ENTER button

Adjusting

Readjusting and deleting

Saving

WIDE480 SVGA

CANCEL

WIDE600 WIDE720 XGA
WIDE768 MXGA SXGA WIDE768-2

CHANGE CANCEL

DELETE
If OK is selected, the screen display will return to COLOR MANAGEMENT.
*1 The i appearing after the resolution indicates an interlaced signal. *2 The following symbols are used to indicate picture quality. AA Maximum picture quality can be obtained. A Signals are converted by the image processing circuit before picture is projected.
Screen If OK is selected, the screen display will return to LOG when any POINT is remaining. When all of the POINT items are deleted, the screen display will return to COLOR MANAGEMENT.

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Using the SERIAL connector
The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector.

Control commands

Command Control contents Remarks In standby mode, all commands other than the PON command are ignored. B The PON command is ignored during lamp ON control. B If a PON command is received while the cooling fan is operating after the lamp has switched off, the lamp is not turned back on again straight away, in order to protect the lamp. Parameter VID=VIDEO SVD=S-VIDEO RG1=PC YUV=YPBPR1 HDM=HDMI CP1=YPBPR1 CP2=YPBPR2 Use this command to momentarily turn off the picture. Operation will be switched between ON and OFF each time the command is sent. Do not switch operation ON and OFF after only short periods of time. The picture being projected will be paused. Parameter 0=OFF 1=ON The menu screen will be displayed. Use this command to accept and to activate items selected in the on-screen menus. Use this command to return to a previous menu screen or to clear the menu screen. OCU= F OCD= G OCL= I OCR= H button button button button

Connection

SERIAL(female) Computer

Communications settings

Signal level Sync. method Baud rate Parity Character length Stop bit X parameter S parameter RS-232C Asynchronous bps None 8 bits 1 bit None None PON Power ON
DIN 8-pin (male) Serial adapter (ET-ADSER : sold separately)

Power OFF

NOTE: B You must use only RS-232C Serial Interface Cable with ferrite core, type ET-ADSER.

Basic format

The data sent from the computer to the projector is transmitted in the format shown below. STX Command : Parameter ETX

Input signal selection

Pin assignments and signal names
Start byte 1 byte End byte (02h) 3 bytes 1 byte-4 bytes (03h)

Shutter function

DIN 8-pin Appearance Pin Signal Contents No. name % RXD Received data & GND Earth ' TXD Transmitted data # $ Connected internally ( ) NC NC *
NOTE: B The projector can not receive the command for 10 seconds after the lamp is switched on. Wait 10 seconds before sending the command. B If sending multiple commands, check that a response has been received from the projector for one command before sending the next command. B When a command which does not require parameters is sent, the colon (:) is not required. B If an incorrect command is sent from the personal computer, the ER401 command will be sent from the projector to the personal computer.
OFZ OMN OEN OBK OCU OCD OCL OCR OVM VS1
Freeze function Menu screen ENTER RETURN F, G, I and H buttons MAIN Aspect ratio selection

Use this command to display an item in the PICTURE menu. (page 35) The aspect ratio will be switched each time the command is sent. (page 30) (Continued on next page.)

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Projection dimensions calculation methods
(Continued from previous page.) Command Control contents Remarks Parameter NAT=NATURAL NOR=NORMAL DYN=DYNAMIC CN1=CINEMA1 CN2=CINEMA2 CN3=CINEMA3 VID=VIDEO (Refer to page 33 for details.) Use this command to return the setting to the factory default. (page 43) Dimensions such as projection distances can be calculated from the screen diagonal length. (Units for calculations: m) 16:9

Picture mode selection

Returning to the default setting

Inquiry commands

Command Inquiry contents QPW QIN Power condition Input signal 000=OFF VID=VIDEO RG1=PC HDM=HDMI CP2=YPBPR2 Parameter 001=ON SVD=S-VIDEO YUV=YPBPR1 CP1=YPBPR1
LW/LT SW Screen Width: SW=SDx0.872 Screen Height: SH=SDx0.490 Minimum Projection Distance: LW=1.2244xSD-0.056 Maximum Projection Distance: LT=2.4449xSD-0.056 *The values obtained from the formulas above are approximate.

Dimensions

<Units: mm (inch)>

Picture mode

QSH QFZ
Shutter function Freeze function

0=OFF 0=OFF

1=ON 1=ON

Cable specifications

(When connected to a personal computer) At the projector
At the computer (DTE specifications)

104 (4-3/32)

54 (2-1/8)

84 (3-9/32)

270 (10-5/8)

255 (10-1/32)

NAT=NATURAL NOR=NORMAL DYN=DYNAMIC CN1=CINEMA1 CN2=CINEMA2 CN3=CINEMA3 VID=VIDEO (Refer to page 33 for details.)

82.9 (3-1/4)

335 (13-3/16)

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Trademark acknowledgements
B VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. B S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. B HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. B The font used in the on-screen displays is a Ricoh bitmap font, which is manufactured and sold by Ricoh Company, Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of the various trademark owners. Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

PT-AE900E
High Definition Home Cinema Projector
Experience the Ultimate in Professional Quality

Made by Panasonic,

At one point during the development process, the PT-AE900 was sent to
HIGH DEFINITION HOME CINEMA PROJECTOR
Hollywood. At the Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory, fine tuning was done to enhance the picture quality. Over several months, we worked with a team of specialists from the motion picture industry, making a series of minute adjustments to the projector's image reproduction system. We wanted to bring the excitement of the cinema to the home and reproduce faithfully the picture quality intended by the moviemakers. These were ideals we could only achieve with the collaboration of professionals having experience in actual movie production. Several cinematographers, the people responsible for making sure the images in a film look exactly as the director intended, as well as David Bernstein, who has worked as a postproduction colourist on telecine video transfers of many outstanding films, played an important role in bringing a new level of visual expressiveness to the PT-AE900.
Applying the latest technologies to get closer to the artistic sense of a top Hollywood colourist
In the movie world, each creator has a personal definition of the perfect image. During development of the PT-AE900, to realize an image on screens at home true to the intentions of the creator, Panasonic worked with David Bernstein, a leading Hollywood colourist. Panasonic developed and equipped the PT-AE900 with new, unique integrated cinema quality circuitry and core image optimisers to meet the strict demands of colourists. We incorporated into the PT-AE900 the artistic creativity of David Bernstein, who has an unrivalled sense of picture-quality colour coordination. Thereby was born the PTAE900, an LCD projector with excellent picture reproduction that is truly worthy to be called "Hollywood picture quality".
David Bernstein is a top Hollywood colourist whose expertise is evident in the telecine* process for numerous successful films. * Telecine: The process of transferring a film to video.

Tuned by Hollywood

One key to enhancing picture quality is black reproduction. Panasonic
developed the new Dynamic Iris, with an expanded iris range, and a new optical block to give the PT-AE900 deeper, richer blacks than earlier home cinema projectors provided. By substantially expanding the dynamic range available for expressing images, we achieved a contrast ratio of 5500:1 along with the brightness of 1,100 lumen. What's more, new Smooth Screen technology combined with a new LCD panel allows the projector to reproduce smoother, more natural looking images. All this hard work has paid off. Today the PT-AE900 is recognized as a cinema projector suitable for professional video reproduction. It is even used as a reference monitor on some movie sets.
Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory (PHL)the home of Hollywood picture quality
Located in Hollywood, California, PHL has been performing research on digital conversion of film stock, DVD video compression, and digital cinema for a decade. Recent work has focused on the development of standards for the next generation of optical media employing the Blu-ray Disc and projection technology based on high-definition image compression. The close relations between PHL and many leading Hollywood professionals (movie studio technicians, directors, cinematographers, and colourists) and our ongoing research played a key role in the development of the PT-AE900.
New advanced technologies deliver the true
New Dynamic Iris realizes world's first* 5500:1 contrast ratio with a brightness of 1,100 lumens for deeper, richer blacks
Rendering deep, rich blacks is essential to faithful video reproduction. With this in mind, Panasonic added further refinements to the highly regarded Dynamic Iris with scenetracking capability. Using data obtained from frame-by-frame histogram analysis of brightness, digital image processing technology controls the lamp power, iris, and gamma curve every 1/60 second, the industrys fastest. Now the iris range of the new scenes with deeper, richer blacks. Histogram analysis can detect as many as 3,000,000,000 scene types. At the same time, Dynamic Gamma boosts the brightness of picture details that would otherwise be swallowed up in the dark portions. The contrast ratio has been further increased by an optical system upgrade that includes a new coating for the prism. The result of all these improvements is the high contrast ratio of 5500:1 along

with the range, and of Dynamic Iris has been new Dynamic Iris, with an expanded iris high brightness a 1,100 lumens. Enjoy the deep, crisp developed the extended by about 60% compared to blacks you've previously only experienced at the cinema. conventional models. This, combined with histogram analysis employing algorithms for both brightness and darkness, enables
new optical block to give the PT-AE900 deeper,* For an LCD projector producingthan or more, as of September 2005. richer blacks 1,100 lumens
the PT-AE900 home cinemascenes more brightly and dark substantially expanding earlier to render bright projectors provided. By
Dark Scene Iris "Close" available for expressing images, we achieved a PT-AE900 the dynamic range
Conventional the brightness of 1,100 lumen. contrast ratio of 5500:1 along with Product
What's more, new Smooth Screen technology combined with a new LCD panel allows the projector to reproduce smoother, more natural looking images. All this hard work paid off. Today the PT-AE900 is recognized as a cinema projector suitable for professional video reproduction. It is even Bright Scene reference monitor on some movie sets. used as a Iris "Open"
Conventional Product PT-AE900
Cinema Colour Management technology
The colour correction system, Cinema Colour Management (CCM), was developed to enable free control of colours and has a proven track record. Previously, it had been difficult to reflect the colourists intentions, because correcting one colour affected certain others. With CCM technology, individual correction of approximately 1,070,000,000 colours without affecting other colours became possible. Colour control usually includes control of contrast, but CCM technology goes even further and controls brightness too. Incorporating CCM moves colour correction closer to the process used for motion pictures.
New Smooth Screen technology
Other LCD home cinema projectors can suffer from the chicken wire effectblack lines between pixels that mar the smoothness of the images. New Smooth Screen technology, developed exclusively by Panasonic, virtually eliminates this problem by providing the high contrast ratio and other improvements that complement the new LCD panel of the PTAE900. Also, blurriness and flickering have been removed during vertical panning, giving the PT-AE900 a sharp and detailed highdefinition picture that is remarkably smooth and realistic.

PT-AE900: Smoothly textured images, as in a movie theatre Conventional: chicken wire effect
picture Hollywood demands
New Dynamic Sharpness Control
Conventional projectors emphasize sharpness without regard for differences in brightness. This can cause a halo or ringing effect around the edges of objects, reducing their perceived threedimensionality. Dynamic Sharpness Control automatically detects the brightness around the target pixels as scenes change. It prevents the application of unnecessary sharpness to pixels with large changes in the brightness level. Sharpness is only added to pixels with small changes in brightness level. The application of
sharpness is adjusted for diagonally adjoining pixels as well as vertically and horizontally adjacent pixels. This largely eliminates noise amplification and delivers clearer, more natural looking images. The PT-AE900 also features a newly redesigned sharpness filter that further enhances the reproduction of fine detail along the edges of objects.
Seven picture modes and user equalising function
Seven preset picture modes let you select at the touch of a button the picture characteristics to best match the source material. Picture mode Cinema 1 was supervised by David Bernstein, a leading Hollywood colourist. Incorporating CCM technology, the PT-AE900 has a user equalising function that lets you decide precisely how images look on your screen. In each of the seven preset picture modes, the high, mid, and low gamma levels are adjustable, resulting in a total of 34,391 possible picture quality setting combinations. The PT-AE900 features a broader adjustment range than earlier models and control screens that are more legible and easy to use. This makes customizing the picture fun and provides professional results. You can even store up to three sets of adjustment settings in memory for use any time. Now it is easy to select the best picture settings for any source material, whether movies, live music, or sports events.
Cinema 3 Video Natural Normal Dynamic Cinema 1 Cinema 2
Colour before adjustment Adjusted colour Cursor
A calm, gentle image setting for watching movies. An image setting emphasizing deep, rich colour reproduction. Suitable for older film classics. An image setting designed for clear reproduction of dynamic scenes. Suitable for action films and animated cartoons. Suitable for video sources with a lot of movement, such as music or sports programs. An image setting designed to faithfully reproduce the colours of the image source. A general image setting suitable for a variety of image sources. An image setting designed for use in a brightly lit room.

Other features

10-bit full digital processing 10-bit full digital processing is used for the processing of the video signal from the input to the output. This enables the PT-AE900 to display 1,070,000,000 colours (1,024 gradations), so subtle variations in brightness or hue are reproduced with beautiful accuracy. Furthermore, gamma correction is applied separately to the red, green, and blue signals, allowing for ultrafine adjustment of the picture quality with a high precision of 0.01%. Progressive Cinema Scan (3/2 Pulldown) and HD IP Progressive Cinema Scan (3/2 Pulldown) interlace/progressive conversion technology automatically detects when the input signal is derived from filmed material. HD IP enables the PTAE900 to convert signals recorded at a higher quality than was possible with conventional models. Wide, high-definition LCD panel for sharp, detailed images A wide 1,280x720-pixel, high-definition, LCD panel generates the sharp images of the PT-AE900. Its three-layer construction realizes 2.76 million pixels, providing a beautifully detailed picture of exceptional fidelityespecially from superior video sources such as high definition digital broadcasts. UMP Lamp delivers 1,100 lumens Developed by Panasonic expressly for superior colour reproduction, the UHM lamp delivers a brightness of 1,100 lumens. Enjoy beautiful pictures that are not affected by ambient lighting.

* Conceptual illustrations to show comparative image quality.

Made by Hollywood,

The PT-AE900 makes it easy to transform your room into a home cinema offering stunningly realistic image reproduction. The 2x optical zoom lens makes it possible to project a 100-inch screen image from a distance of 3 to 6 metres, so you can change any room into a cinema regardless of size. The vertical and horizontal lens shift function lets you adjust the image position by moving a joystick on the units front panel. Because the projector does not need to be situated directly in front of the screen, you can place it wherever is most convenient. Positioning the projector is simple, thanks to its lightweight and compact design.

Played by Panasonic

The supplied learning remote control can memorise the functions of other home cinema components. Using this single remote control, you can control multiple pieces of AV equipmentfor example, perform DVD playback or adjust the sound leveland even dim the lights if your room light can be remote controlled. Now youll never have to juggle an armful of remotes again! With its sharp, clear images and giant picture size, the PT-AE900 sets a new standard for home cinema projectors.
* Screen images used in this brochure are composite photo insets.
Unsurpassed ease of setup matched with unequalled
Easy to set up using 2x optical zoom lens and vertical and horizontal lens shift

2x optical zoom lens

You can use the projector in many different locations due to the wide range of throw distances provided by the 2x optical zoom lens. For example, to obtain a 100-inch picture you can place the projector anywhere from as close as 3 metres to as far as 6 metres away. Situate the projector on a table in front of viewers, suspend it from the ceiling above them, or place it on a bookshelf behind themit will still produce the same dynamic large-screen
Vertical and horizontal lens shift
Adjust the positioning of the picture using vertical and horizontal lens shift! A simple joystick operation moves the lens within the projector housing, moving the projected picture correspondingly. This means the projector can be positioned in many different locations. Unlike the electronic correction used in conventional projectors, the vertical and horizontal lens shift mechanism physically repositions the lens, so there is no deterioration in image quality. This advanced function allows the PT-AE900 to fit perfectly into your home.

picture. Expect stunning images from the 2x optical zoom lens at a wide range of projection distances and in rooms both small and large!
IMAGE SIZE / PROJECTION DISTANCE
Screen SH 82.9 mm (3-1/4) SW
Screen L: Projection distance SH: Image height SW: Image width
Screen size (16:9) Diagonal length
1.01 m (40) 1.27 m (50) 1.52 m (60) 1.77 m (70) 2.03 m (80) 2.28 m (90) 2.54 m (100) 3.05 m (120) 3.81 m (150) 5.08 m (200)
Projection distance (L) Width (SW)
0.89 m (211) 1.11 m (37) 1.33 m (44) 1.55 m (51) 1.77 m (59) 1.99 m (66) 2.21 m (73) 2.66 m (88) 3.32 m (1010) 4.43 m (146)

Projection range

Height (SH)
0.50 m (17) 0.62 m (2) 0.75 m (25) 0.87 m (210) 1.00 m (33) 1.12 m (38) 1.24 m (4) 1.49 m (410) 1.87 m (61) 2.49 m (82)

Wide (LW)

1.2 m (311) 1.5 m (411) 1.8 m (510) 2.1 m (610) 2.4 m (710) 2.7 m (810) 3.1 m (102) 3.7 m (121) 4.6 m (151) 6.2 m (204)

Telephoto (LT)

2.4 m (710) 3.1 m (102) 3.7 m (121) 4.3 m (141) 4.9 m (16) 5.5 m (18) 6.2 m (204) 7.4 m (243) 9.3 m (306) 12.4 m (408)

0.63 V

1.0 V Screen 0.63 V Projection range

2.26 V

0.25 H

convenience of operation

One remote control does it all!
The typical home cinema setup consists of several discrete components, such as a projector, a DVD player, a TV/tuner, and an amplifier. Combined into a single system, they work their magic. However, each video and audio component has its own remote control. Keeping track of which remote controls which component can be a headache. The PT-AE900 has an elegant solution to this problem. It comes with a learning remote control that can memorise the functions of multiple home cinema
components. This single remote enables you to control up to eight components, both Panasonic products and products from other manufacturers. It has five presets: DVD, TV/tuner, VCR, Amp, plus the Projector. Just input the appropriate codes to identify the manufacturers and models of your components and their settings are selected automatically. You can program settings for an additional three components directly into the remote using the learn function. An LCD panel on the remote makes it easy to monitor operations. Now you can control your entire home cinema system with a single remote!

* Do not use the learning remote control to operate equipment other than home cinema components. * The learning remote control may not be compatible with some components.
Numerous connection options including HDMI input and serial terminal
The PT-AE900 supports a full range of input sources, including DVD and video players, PCs, and game machines. An HDMI input provides compatibility with high-definition digital sources, while the component video input terminals deliver full-quality, detailed images from high-definition analog sources and high-end progressive scan DVD players. The PC IN terminal can be connected to a personal computer. Other terminals include composite video and S-Video. The PT-AE900 even has a serial terminal for connecting a touch panel controller or similar device.
Quiet operation and front exhaust
To minimize distractions a quiet fan cuts noise to a mere whisper, while light leakage is reduced by using twin blades. Because the exhaust fan is at the front of the projector, the PT-AE900 is suitable for even a narrow location.
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Power supply: Power consumption: Optical system: LCD panel*1: 100240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 180 W (Approx. 0.08 W in standby mode with fan stopped) Dichroic mirror separation/prism synthesis system Panel size: 0.7 (diagonal) (16:9 aspect ratio) Display method: Transparent LCD panel (x 3, R/G/B) Drive method: Active matrix Pixels: 921,600 (1280 x 720) x 3, total of 2,764,800 pixels Pixel configuration: Stripe Manual zoom (1 - 2.0) / Manual focus F 1.9 - 3.1, f 21.7 mm - 43.1 mm 130 W UHM lamp 1,0167,620 mm (40300 inches) diagonally, 16:9 aspect ratio Full colour (1,070,000,000 colours) PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL 60, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC 4.43 16:9 (4:3 compatible) 1,100 lumens*3 85% 5,500:1*3 (full on/full off) RGB: 1280 x 720 pixels (1920 x 1080 pixels with compression) RGB: Horizontal: 3070 kHz, Vertical: 5087 Hz 480i (525i): fH 15.75 kHz; fV 60 Hz YPBPR: 576i (625i): fH 15.63 kHz; fV 50 Hz 480p (525p): fH 31.5 kHz; fV 60 Hz 576p (625p): fH 31.25 kHz; fV 50 Hz 720p (750p): fH 37.5k Hz; fV 50 Hz 720p (750p): fH 45 kHz; fV 60 Hz 1080i (1125i): fH 33.75 kHz; fV 60 Hz 1080i (1125i): fH 28.125 kHz; fV 50 Hz S-Video/Video: fH 15.625 kHz; fV 50 Hz (PAL, SECAM, PAL-N) fH 15.75 kHz; fV 60 Hz (NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M, PAL 60) Horizontal and Vertical Horizontal: approx. 30 Installation: Language: Terminals: Ceiling/desk, front/rear (menu selection) English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Portuguese, Thai HDMI IN: 19-pin x 1 PC (RGB) IN: D-sub HD 15-pin (female) x 1 R, G, B: 0.7 Vp-p (1.0 Vp-p for Sync on G), 75 HD/VD/SYNC: TTL, high impedance (positive/negative polarity) COMPONENT IN: RCA pin (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) x 1, Y: 1.0 p-p, 75 PB/PR (CB/CR): 0.7 Vp-p, 75 VIDEO IN: RCA pin x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 S-VIDEO IN: Mini DIN 4-pin x 1, Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 SCART IN: 21-pin x 1 SERIAL (out): Mini DIN 8-pin (female) x 1 (RS232C based) 3m ABS/PC 335 x 95 x 270 mm (13-3/16 x 3-23/32 x 10-5/8) 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs.) Temperature: 040C (32104F) Humidity: 20%80% (no condensation) Power supply: 3 V DC (UM-3 (AAA) battery x 2) Operation range: Approx. 7 m when operated from directly in front of the signal receptor Dimensions 52 x 200 x 28.5 mm (W x H x D): (2-1/20 x 7-27/32 x 1-1/8) Weight: 170 g (6 oz.) (including batteries) Power cord, Wireless remote control unit, Batteries for remote control (UM-3 x 2)

Lens: Lamp*2: Screen size: Colours: Colour system: Screen aspect ratio: Brightness: Centre-to-corner uniformity ratio: Contrast: Resolution: Scanning frequency:
Power cord length: Cabinet material: Dimensions*4 (W x H x D): Weight: Operating environment: Remote Control Unit:

Supplied accessories:

Optical axis shift: Keystone correction range:
*1: The projector uses a type of liquid crystal panel that typically consists of millions of pixels. This panel is built with very high-precision technology to provide the finest possible image. Occasionally, a few pixels may remain turned on (bright) or turned off (dark). Please note that this is an intrinsic characteristic of the manufacturing technology that affects all products using LCD technology. *2: The projector uses a high-voltage mercury lamp that contains high internal pressure. This lamp may break, emitting a large sound, or fail to illuminate, due to impact or extended use. The length of time that it takes for the lamp to break or fail to illuminate varies greatly depending on individual lamp characteristics and usage conditions. *3: In AI mode *4: Excluding protrusions

DIMENSIONS

OPTIONS

Ceiling mount bracket:

95 mm (3-23/32")
ET-PKE300/ET-PKE700 ET-ADSER ET-LAE900 ET-SRW90CT 90 (16:9), W x H: 2.0 x 1.8 m (6.6 x 5.9)
Serial conversion adaptor: Replacement lamp unit: Screen:

270 mm (10-5/8")

335 mm (13-3/16")

Ecology-Conscious Design

Panasonic works from every angle to minimize environmental impact in the product design, production and delivery processes, and in the performance of the product itself over its life cycle. The PT-AE900 Series reflects the following ecological considerations.
Lead-free solder is used to mount components on the printed circuit boards. No halogenated flame retardants are used in the cabinet. No polystyrene foam is used in the packing materials. Lead-free glass is used for the lens. The packing case and operating manual are made from recycled paper. Lamp power switching further reduces power consumption. Standby power consumption is a mere 0.08 watts in the standby mode.
Please contact Panasonic or your dealer for a demonstration.
Weights and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice. This product may be subject to export control regulations. UHM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Digital Light Processing, DLP, DLP logo and the DLP medallion are trademarks of Texas Instruments. VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective trademark owners. Projection images simulated. PT-AE900E1-05SEP70K Printed in Japan.