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Panasonic PT-AH1000E Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Functional Manual
LCD Projector
PT-AH1000E
Model No.
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
■ Before operating this product, please read the instructions (Basic Guide / Functional Manual) carefully and
save this manual for future use.
■ Please ensure you read the "Read this first!" (
pages 6 to 12) carefully prior to use.
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TQBJ0405
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  • Page 1 LCD Projector PT-AH1000E Model No. Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. ■ Before operating this product, please read the instructions (Basic Guide / Functional Manual) carefully and save this manual for future use. ■ Please ensure you read the “Read this first!” ( ...
  • Page 2 WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 3 Features of the Projector Features of the Projector Quick Steps Quick Steps Harmonization with See the relevant page for details. projection environment 1. Set up your projector This projector is equipped with  technology to automatically adjust page 20) the image according to the lighting of the projection environment (brightness, color).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Be sure to read “Read this first!”. (  pages 6 to 12) Illuminating button lights ..........31 Important Information Selecting the picture mode ...........31 Read this first! .............6 Adjusting the picture .............31 Precautions for use ......... 13 Loading a saved setting ..........32 Cautions when transporting..........13 Displaying the [VIERA LINK MENU] menu ....32 Cautions when installing ..........13...
  • Page 5 Contents [AUTO SETUP] .............58 Appendix [SCREEN AREA MEMORY] ........59 Using VIERA Link ..........82 [OPTION] menu ..........63 Summary of VIERA Link features ........82 [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] ..........63 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ........83 [BACK COLOUR] ............63 Technical information ........86 [STARTUP LOGO] ............64 List of compatible signals ..........86 [AUTO SEARCH] ............64 Serial terminal ...............87...

  • Page 6: Read This First

    Read this first! Read this first! WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Machine Noise Information Ordinance 3. GSGV, January 18, 1991: The sound pressure level at the operator position is equal or less than 70 dB (A) according to ISO 7779.
  • Page 7 Read this first! IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG (U.K. only) FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
  • Page 8 Read this first! WARNING: POWER „ The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible when problems occur. If the following problems occur, cut off the power supply immediately. Continued use of the projector in these conditions will result in fire or electric shock. If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, cut off the power supply.
  • Page 9 If liquid enters inside of the projector, consult your dealer. Particular attention must be paid to children. Use the ceiling mount bracket specified by Panasonic. Defects in the ceiling mount bracket will result in falling accidents. Attach the supplied safety cable to the ceiling mount bracket to prevent the projector from falling down.
  • Page 10 Read this first! WARNING: ACCESSORIES „ Do not use or handle the batteries improperly, and refer to the following. Failure to observe this will cause burns, batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. Do not use unspecified batteries. Do not disassemble dry cell batteries. Do not heat the batteries or place them into water or fire.
  • Page 11 Read this first! CAUTION: POWER „ When disconnecting the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and power connector. If the power cord itself is pulled, the lead will become damaged, and fire, short-circuits or serious electric shocks will result. When not using the projector for an extended period of time, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet and remove the batteries from the remote control.
  • Page 12 Read this first! end of Read this first To remove the battery Remote Control Battery 1. Press the guide and lift the cover. 2. Remove the batteries. Trademarks • VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • SVGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association.

  • Page 13: Precautions For Use

    Precautions for use Precautions for use ■ Be sure to use the projector after removing the packaging material, such as the fastening tapes and protective sheet. Take proper care when disposing of the removed packaging material. Cautions when transporting Ensure that the supplied lens cover is attached when transporting. Hold the bottom of the projector when transporting.
  • Page 14 Precautions for use ■ Installation precautions Do not stack projectors. Do not cover the projector’s air intake port or air exhaust port. Install the 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.

  • Page 15: Cautions On Use

    Precautions for use Cautions on use ■ In order to view clear video images Clear, high contrast video can be viewed when curtains are closed and lights near the screen are extinguished in order to stop light from reaching the screen. In some rare cases, depending on the usage environment a “flickering”...

  • Page 16: Accessories

    Precautions for use Accessories Please confirm that the items displayed below are included. Wireless remote control Lens cover: 1 Power cord: 1 Power cord: 1 unit: 1 (TEEC5524) (TXFSX01RXQZ) (TXFSX01RXRZ) (N2QAYB000681) (Attached to the projector by default.) AA/R6 battery: 2 CD-ROM: 1 (TXFQB02RWEZ) (For remote control unit)

  • Page 17: About Your Projector

    About your projector About your projector Remote control ■ Remote control signal transmitter Send remote control signal. Point at the remote control receiver part on the projector when using. ■ Front Switch the remote control button lights off or on. With the
    ...

  • Page 18: Projector Body

    About your projector Projector body ■ Top and front view Temperature indicator Focus ring Adjusts the focus. Lamp indicator Zoom ring Adjusts the zoom. Power indicator Air exhaust port Air intake port / Air filter cover Color sensor window Remote control signal receiver Control panel Projection lens Lens shift lever...
  • Page 19 About your projector ■ Back and bottom view Security slot The security slot is compatible with the Kensington MicroSaver Security System. Air intake port Connecting terminals AC IN Connect the power cord included. Main power Front adjustable Switch the projector on/off. feet Screw up/down to adjust the projection...

  • Page 20: Setting Up

    Setting up Setting up Projection method You can use any of the following 4 projection methods. Select a projection method suitable for the position of the projector. For projection method settings, see [PROJECTION METHOD] in the [OPTION] menu. (  page ■...

  • Page 21: Projection Related

    Setting up Projection related Install the projector with reference to the figure below and the projection distance. You can adjust the display size and display position according to the screen size and screen position. Projection screen Screen Screen L (LW - LT) Projection distance (m) Screen height (m) Screen width (m)

  • Page 22: Front Adjustable Feet And Throwing Angle

    Setting up You can calculate projection dimensions other than those in the above table from the projection screen size 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)

  • Page 23: Lens Shift And Positioning

    Setting up Lens shift and positioning If the projector is not positioned right in front of the center of the screen, you can adjust the projected image position by moving the lens shift dials within the shift range of the lens. ■...
  • Page 24 Setting up ■ Projector location range The setting position can be adjusted within the following range.  See “Projection related” regarding adjustment of the projection screen height (SH) and width (SW). ( page 21) ● Projector setting range when the screen position is fixed Projector Projector setting range (center of lens)

  • Page 25: Connections

    Connections Connections Before connecting to the projector Read and follow the operating and connecting instructions of each peripheral device. The peripheral devices must be turned off. If not provided or sold separately with each peripheral device, obtain the connection cables required for system connection in accordance with the device to be connected.

  • Page 26: Connecting Example: Hdmi In/Computer In

    Connections Connecting example: HDMI IN/COMPUTER IN Computer cable HDMI cable (commercially available) (commercially available) To RGB output To HDMI output Computer Blu-ray player Note Use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to HDMI standards. If a cable that does not meet HDMI standards is used, video may be interrupted or may not be displayed.

  • Page 27: Switching The Projector On/Off

    Switching the projector on/off 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
    switch is on the side before connecting the power cord. Use the power cord included and ensure that it is fully inserted.

  • Page 28: Switching On The Projector

    Switching the projector on/off 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 <...

  • Page 29: Switching Off The Power

    Switching the projector on/off Switching off the power Carefully check the status of the power indicator before operating. Power indicator 1) - 3) Press the power < / | > button. Press the side of the
    switch to turn off the power. The confirmation message is displayed.

  • Page 30: Projecting An Image

    For details, see “Opening the lens shift cover”.  page 18) Note Panasonic recommends that focus adjustment be made after 30 minutes or more have elapsed since picture display. As the projection size changes if the focus ring is turned, turn the zoom ring to fine tune the projection size again.

  • Page 31: Remote Control Operation

    Remote control operation Remote control operation 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] [GAME] [SPORTS] [VIVID CINEMA] [CINEMA1] [REC709] Note You can also switch the picture mode settings using the on-screen menu.

  • Page 32: Loading A Saved Setting

    Remote control operation Loading a saved setting Checks that the waveform for each of the [FULL Y- (brightness), R- (red), G- (green), and SCAN] B- (blue) values for the whole image is Displays the [MEMORY LOAD] menu. within the recommended range. Press Checks that the waveform for each of the Y- (brightness), R- (red), G- (green), and...

  • Page 33: Submenu

    Remote control operation Submenu Attention Input a signal noted in the “List of compatible signals”.  page 86) When the VIERA Link control is enabled, the function menus of external devices can be displayed. Note  page Furthermore, points for a gamma adjustment can be See “Connecting terminals”...

  • Page 34: Settings

    Menu navigation Menu navigation Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the Navigating through the menu submenu item you wish to alter, then press the to switch settings/adjust. ■ Operating procedure For items where the setting is switched or that have a bar scale, the menu screen disappears and only the selected item (individual adjustment screen) is Press...

  • Page 35: Menu List

    Menu navigation ■ POSITION] Menu list ● S-VIDEO IN/VIDEO IN The on-screen menu is used for settings and adjustments on this projector. Default Submenu items Page See “Navigating through the menu” for details of on- setting screen menu operation. ( ...
  • Page 36 Menu navigation ■ LANGUAGE] ■ OPTION] Language Default Submenu items Page setting [DEUTSCH] [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] — [FRANÇAIS] [BACK COLOUR] [BLUE] [ESPAÑOL] [STARTUP LOGO] [ON] [ITALIANO] [AUTO SEARCH] [ON] [PORTUGUÊS] [HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL] [NORMAL] [SVENSKA] [FRAME RESPONSE] [NORMAL] [NORSK] [FRONT/ [DANSK] [PROJECTION METHOD] DESK] [POLSKI]...

  • Page 37: [Picture] Menu

    [PICTURE] menu [PICTURE] menu [CONTRAST] Select [PICTURE] from the main menu of “Navigating through the menu” (  page You can adjust the contrast of the colors. and choose an item from the submenu. After selecting an item, adjust the image with the buttons.

  • Page 38: [Colour Temperature]

    [PICTURE] menu Select item with the ▲▼ buttons, and [COLOUR TEMPERATURE] adjust with the buttons. Pressing the ▲▼ buttons on the screen during You can adjust the color temperature if the white adjustment switches to the [H-SHARPNESS] or areas of the projected image are bluish or reddish. [V-SHARPNESS] adjustment screen.

  • Page 39: [Waveform Monitor]

    [PICTURE] menu ■ AUTO ADJUST] [WAVEFORM MONITOR] The luminance level of the output signal from a connected external device is automatically adjusted by setting the By using a commercial test disk etc. and setting the automatic waveform adjustment items. luminance level of the output (brightness) signal from a connected external device to a value within this Press the ...

  • Page 40: Position

    [PICTURE] menu ■ Adjust the waveform Adjust [FULL SCAN(Y)] / [SINGLE LINE SCAN(Y)]. Project the brightness adjustment signal of a commercial Set on [PICTURE] and use the buttons to test disk (0% [0 IRE or 7.5 IRE] - 100% [100 IRE] ) and adjust [BRIGHTNESS] and then [CONTRAST].

  • Page 41: [Split Adjust]

    [PICTURE] menu Adjust [FULL SCAN(B)] / [SINGLE LINE Press the button. SCAN(B)]. Split screen display begins. Set on [ADVANCED MENU] and use the buttons to adjust [BRIGHTNESS B] and then [CONTRAST B]. Adjust the bottom line of the waveform to 0 % [BRIGHTNESS B] (0 or 7.5 IRE) Setting range:...

  • Page 42: [Advanced Menu]

    [PICTURE] menu Press the button. [ADVANCED MENU] SPLIT ADJUST You can perform more detailed image adjustment SAVE CHANGES? manually. CANCEL Press the button. : SAVE AND QUIT ENTER The [ADVANCED MENU] menu is displayed. SELECT : QUIT WITHOUT SAVING CANCEL : ADJUST AGAIN RETURN ■...
  • Page 43 [PICTURE] menu Press the ▲▼ buttons to select [Y ADJUST] Adjust the tone with the ▲▼ buttons, and then press the button. button, button, or The [Y ADJUST] menu is displayed and a button. maximum of 9 points are adjustable. a.
  • Page 44 [PICTURE] menu b. Adjusting the input level c. Adjusting the output level To adjust the input level from the present setting, To adjust the output level from the present setting, press continuously until it reaches your press ▲ ▼ continuously until it reaches to your desired level.
  • Page 45 [PICTURE] menu ● Initialize the gamma adjustment results d. Changing the adjustment by different color types The settings change as follows each time the button is pressed. GAMMA ADJUSTMENT PICTURE ADJUSTMENT MODE ADVANCED Y ADJUST R ADJUST GAMMA HIGH POSITION GAMMA MID GAMMA LOW...

  • Page 46: Default

    [PICTURE] menu ■ [BRIGHTNESS] ●Adjusting the gamma (when [SIMPLE] is selected for [ADJUSTMENT MODE]) You can adjust color temperatures centring mainly on black. R (RED), G (GREEN), B (BLUE) Press the ◄► buttons to select [SIMPLE]. GAMMA ADJUSTMENT PICTURE ADJUSTMENT MODE SIMPLE GAMMA HIGH GAMMA MID...
  • Page 47 [PICTURE] menu ■ [MOTION EFFECT] Adjusting the selected color (when [CURSOR] is selected for [ADJUSTMENT Videos with a lot of movement can also be viewed sharply. MODE]) Select the desired color with a cursor and adjust. Switch settings Switch settings Press the ◄►...
  • Page 48 [PICTURE] menu Adjusting the selected color (when Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a menu item and the ◄► buttons to adjust each [RGBCMY] is selected for [ADJUSTMENT item level. MODE]) Select the color from 6 different color types ([RED], Adjust the vividness of the [GREEN], [BLUE], [CYAN], [MAGENTA], [YELLOW]) and color.
  • Page 49 [PICTURE] menu ● Editing/deleting logs Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a menu item and the ◄► buttons to adjust each You can edit or delete stored logs. item level. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select [LOG] and Adjust the vividness of the press the ...
  • Page 50 [PICTURE] menu ● Saving a log setting as a profile Managing the stored logs created through the [RGBCMY] mode Save a log setting as a profile. You can save up to 3 profiles. ADJUSTMENT MODE : RGBCMY Press the ▲▼ buttons to select [PROFILE PICTURE MODE : NORMAL SAVE] and press the ...
  • Page 51 [PICTURE] menu ● ● Deleting a profile Changing a profile name Press the ▲▼ buttons to select [PROFILE Press the ▲▼ buttons to select [PROFILE DELETE] and press the button. NAME CHANGE] and press the The [PROFILE DELETE] menu is displayed. button.
  • Page 52 [PICTURE] menu ■ [CINEMA REALITY] ● Loading saved profiles You can switch the automatic image synchronizer on/off for Select a saved profile (color adjustment result). The 24 frames a second images, such as movies. adjustment values set in the profile are applied to the [PICTURE MODE] menu and recorded.

  • Page 53: [Picture Memory]

    [PICTURE] menu ■ [RGB/YC [RGB/YP [PICTURE MEMORY] Set this to [AUTO] under normal conditions. If images are not displayed correctly when this is set to [AUTO], set Press the button. either [RGB] or [YC ], [YP ] in accordance with the The [PICTURE MEMORY] menu is displayed.

  • Page 54: Signal Mode

    [PICTURE] menu ■ [MEMORY NAME CHANGE] Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select [OK]. You can edit the memory name settings. Press the button. Note MEMORY NAME CHANGE PICTURE MEMORY1 Press the button without entering any text to MEMORY2 keep the default name ([MEMORY1-16]).

  • Page 55: [Position] Menu

    [POSITION] menu [POSITION] menu [DOT CLOCK] Select [POSITION] from the main menu in “Navigating through the menu” (  page 34) and This reduces noise that occurs when projecting choose an item from the submenu. striped patterns. After selecting an item, use the to adjust the screen position.

  • Page 56: [Aspect]

    [POSITION] menu ■ COMPONENT signal (YC [ASPECT] COMPUTER (RGB) signal You can switch the image aspect ratio manually when [1 080/60i, 1 080/50i, 1 080/60p, 1 080/50p, needed. 1 080/24p, 720/60p, 720/50p input] Aspect ratio depends on signals. [16:9] [S16:9] [H-FIT] Switch settings Switch settings...
  • Page 57 [POSITION] menu Aspect Screen Aspect Screen Input signal Input signal [ZOOM] Enlarges while preserving original ratio. The projected video may be clipped in [4:3] some cases, but Projects at 4:3. Projection screen Projection screen the video can be accurately reproduced. Use the ▲...

  • Page 58: [Wss]

    [POSITION] menu [WSS] Note You can correct the distortion ± 30 degrees from the vertical plane. However, if there is overcorrection, the In the European broadcasting system, if the input image quality may deteriorate and become blurry. For a signal contains an identification signal, WSS better quality image, installing the projector with minimum automatically switches the aspect ratio to the required distortion is recommended.

  • Page 59: [Screen Area Memory]

    [POSITION] menu ■ MEMORY SAVE] [SCREEN AREA MEMORY] This enables saving horizontal video position, vertical video position, adjustment for amount of Press the button to display the [SCREEN mask, and aspect settings. AREA MEMORY] menu. SCREEN AREA MEMORY SAVE SCREEN AREA MEMORY PICTURE MEMORY1...
  • Page 60 [POSITION] menu ■ MEMORY EDIT] [MEMORY NAME CHANGE] You can delete memory entries and edit the memory Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the name settings. memory name to be changed. SCREEN AREA MEMORY EDIT SCREEN AREA MEMORY NAME CHANGE PICTURE MEMORY DELETE PICTURE...
  • Page 61 [POSITION] menu ■ ■ [ AUTO SWITCHING H-AREA POSITION This function automatically identifies wide signal You can move the frame area horizontally, such as 16:9/4:3 and automatically recalls memory settings aligning the right or left frame edge to the screen that have been set for each screen size.
  • Page 62 [POSITION] menu ■ LEFT MASKING AREA You can place a blank (mask) area in the left side edge on the screen. Less More Setting range: 0 to 70 ■ RIGHT MASKING AREA You can place a blank (mask) area in the right side edge on the screen.

  • Page 63: [Option] Menu

    [OPTION] menu [OPTION] menu ■ [OSD DESIGN] Select [OPTION] from the main menu of Set the color of the on-screen menu. “Navigating through the menu” (  page 34), and choose an item from the submenu. Select item and use the ◄ ► buttons to switch the Switch settings Switch settings settings.

  • Page 64: [Startup Logo]

    [OPTION] menu [STARTUP LOGO] [FRAME RESPONSE] You can switch the Panasonic logo that is displayed Switch this setting when a progressive signal is when starting up the projector on/off. input and you wish to reduce the time taken from the signal being input to the video being displayed on the screen.

  • Page 65: [Trigger 1/2 Setting]

    [OPTION] menu Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select [TRIGGER 1/2 SETTING] the input/output function and press the button. You can set the function for each trigger terminal. Function settings Attention Unable to transmit the Make sure the
    switch of the projector trigger output signal.

  • Page 66: [High Altitude Mode]

    [OPTION] menu Input [HIGH ALTITUDE MODE] [POWER ON/OFF] [BLANK] Set to [ON] when using at locations between 1400 m and 2 700 m above sea level. • [POWER ON/OFF] If the trigger input signal from the external device is changed from 0 V to 12 V, the projector power will be switched on.

  • Page 67: [Eco Management]

    [OPTION] menu ■ AMBIENT LIGHT DETECTION] [ECO MANAGEMENT] You can adjust the lamp power in accordance with brightness of the installation location. You can reduce power consumption by optimizing the lamp power in accordance with the usage state. Press the button. Switch settings Switch settings The [ECO MANAGEMENT] menu is displayed.

  • Page 68: [Function Button]

    [OPTION] menu ■ [SLEEP] [VIERA LINK SETTINGS] Set the time for the power to be automatically turned off. Configure VIERA Link. Press the button. The [VIERA LINK SETTINGS] confirmation Switch settings Switch settings message is displayed. VIERA LINK SETTINGS [OFF] Inactive PICTURE...
  • Page 69 [OPTION] menu ■ POWER ON LINK] ■ STANDBY POWER SAVE] Specify whether or not to switch the power of the projector Specify whether or not to switch the mode of external on when it is in standby by operating external devices. devices to the mode with minimum power consumption when the projector is set to standby.

  • Page 70: [Other Functions]

    [OPTION] menu ■ VIERA LINK MENU] [OTHER FUNCTIONS] You can operate an HDMI-connected device. Press the button. Press the button. The [VIERA LINK MENU] menu is displayed. The [OTHER FUNCTIONS] menu is displayed. [VIERA LINK Selects the device to operate OTHER FUNCTIONS CONTROL] and switches input...

  • Page 71: Temp And Lamp Indicators

    TEMP and LAMP Indicators TEMP and LAMP Indicators Managing the indicated problems If a problem should occur with the projector, the lamp indicator and/or temperature indicator will illuminate or flash. Check the indicator status and deal with problems as follows. Attention When switching off power to deal with problems, ensure that you follow the procedure in “Switching off the power”.
  • Page 72 TEMP and LAMP Indicators ■ Lamp indicator Indicator Illuminated red Flashing red status Time to replace the lamp unit. Illuminates when the lamp unit has reached its maximum usage Lamp circuit failure, abnormal function or lamp unit Problem period of 1 800 hours (when [LAMP POWER] is damaged.

  • Page 73: Care And Replacement

    Care and replacement Care and replacement ■ Air filter unit Before cleaning the projector / If too much dust accumulates in the air filter the internal replacing components temperature of the projector cannot be maintained at the normal level. A confirmation message is displayed on the screen, and at the same time ...
  • Page 74 Care and replacement Attach the air filter unit to the projector. Attach the air filter unit to the projector using the reverse of the procedure in 2). * Insert the air filter unit into the projector in the direction of the arrow engraved into the air filter frame ( until it clicks into place.

  • Page 75: Component Replacement

    Care and replacement Component replacement ■ Air filter and electrostatic filter The air filter should be replaced when cleaning is ineffective. A replacement air filter / electrostatic filter is available separately (service component). Contact your dealer for the optional air filter and electrostatic filter. Also, please replace the air filter and electrostatic filter when replacing the lamp unit.
  • Page 76 Care and replacement ■ When to replace the lamp unit The lamp unit is a consumable component. Brightness decreases according to duration of usage, so periodical replacement of the lamp unit is necessary. A rough estimate for the usage period is 2 000 hours, but depending on the characteristics of individual lamps, usage conditions, periods of continuous use, and environmental conditions etc., the lamp may cease to illuminate prior to reaching 2 000 hours of use.
  • Page 77 Care and replacement ■ Lamp unit replacement procedure Use a Philips screwdriver to unscrew the lamp cover fixing screw (one) until it becomes loose, and then remove the Attention lamp cover. Once a lamp unit has exceeded its lifespan of 2 000 * Slowly remove the lamp cover from the projector.
  • Page 78 Care and replacement Remove the air filter cover. Catches Using a Phillips screwdriver to turn the fixing screw Air filter frame of the air filter cover until loose and remove the cover. Air filter cover fixing Air filter (black) screw Electrostatic filter (white) Protrusions...
  • Page 79 Care and replacement Press the button to display the menu screen and select [OPTION] with the ▲▼ buttons. Press the button and select [LAMP RUNTIME] with the ▲▼ buttons. Hold the button down for 3 seconds. The confirmation message is displayed. LAMP RUNTIME LAMP RUNTIME RESET.

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Re-confirm these points. See the relevant page for details. Problem Cause Page The power cord may not be connected. The
    switch is turned . Power does not turn The wall outlet may not be supplying electricity. —...

  • Page 81: Ceiling Mount Bracket Safeguards

    Ceiling mount bracket safeguards Ceiling mount bracket safeguards When mounting the projector on the ceiling, use the Panasonic specified ceiling mount bracket (model no.: ET-PKA110H (for high ceilings) and ET-PKA110S (for low ceilings)). Installation work of the ceiling mount bracket should only be carried by a qualified technician.

  • Page 82: Using Viera Link

    When connecting the projector and a “VIERA Link” compatible device, connect to the HDMI 1/2 input terminal. With regards to Panasonic products other than this projector, check the manual for the device to be connected regarding description for “VIERA Link”.

  • Page 83: Viera Link "Hdavi Control

    As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting Link function. About applicable Panasonic equipment, consult your local Panasonic dealer. ENGLISH - 83...
  • Page 84 Using VIERA Link ■ Using [VIERA LINK MENU] Use the menu of the device. You can use the controls of the projector as You can control some functions of the connected device well as the buttons on the remote control. (The with the controls or remote control of this projector.
  • Page 85 The image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds after the input mode is switched. HDAVI Control 5 is the latest Panasonic standard (current as of August, 2011) for HDAVI Control compatible devices.

  • Page 86: Technical Information

    *2 : VESA CVT-RB (Reduced Blanking) compatible. Note The number of display dots for the PT-AH1000E display is 1 920 x 1 080. A signal with a different resolution will be projected after converting the resolution to match the projector display.

  • Page 87: Serial Terminal

    Technical information Serial terminal The serial port on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so the projector can be controlled by a personal computer connected to this port. ■ Connection D-sub 9 pin (male) Serial terminal Computer (female)
  • Page 88 Technical information ■ Cable specifications (When connected to a personal computer) Projector PC (DTE) ■ Control commands Commands available when controlling this projector from a computer are as follows. Command Control contents Remarks POWER ON In standby mode, all commands other than the PON command are ignored. The PON command is ignored during lamp on control.
  • Page 89 Technical information Command Control contents Remarks Sets Y ADJUST. (OUTPUT) AGOS0 = p1p2d1d2d3d4 p1p2 = POINT (01 - 09) d1d2d3d4 = OUTPUT (0000 - 0255) Sets R ADJUST. (OUTPUT) AGOS1 = p1p2d1d2d3d4 p1p2 = POINT (01 - 09) d1d2d3d4 = OUTPUT (0000 - 0255) Sets G ADJUST.

  • Page 90: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications The following table describes the specifications of the projector. Power supply AC100 V - 240 V .50 Hz/60 Hz Less than 350 W Power consumption During standby (when fan is stopped): 0.08 W Amps 4.2 A - 1.5 A Panel size (diagonal) 18.7 mm (0.74") Aspect ratio...
  • Page 91 Specifications S-VIDEO IN 1 set, Mini DIN 4p Y: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Ω VIDEO IN 1 set, RCA pin jack 1.0 V [p-p], 75Ω 1 set, D - sub HD 15-pin (female) (RGB signal) R.G.B. 0.7 V [p-p], 75 Ω...

  • Page 92: Dimensions

    Specifications Dimensions Unit: mm (5 1/2") (18 1/2") 92 - ENGLISH...

  • Page 93: Index

    Index Index Serial terminal ........... 87 Setting up ..........20 About your projector ......... 17 KEYSTONE ..........58 SHARPNESS ........... 38 Accessories ..........16 SIGNAL DETECTION ......67 Adjusting the picture ......... 31 Lamp indicator ......72 SIGNAL MODE ........54 ADVANCED MENU .........
  • Page 94 Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. Web Site : http://panasonic.net/avc/projector/ © Panasonic Corporation 2011 M1011KM0 -KI...

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