Panasonic PT-AE2000E User Manual

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Full High-Definition Home Cinema Projector
PT-AE2000E
The Power of Full HD. Beauty of Rich Details.
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Lifelike Images in Crisp Detail
Developed in collaboration with leading filmmakers, Panasonic’s Hollywood tuning process produces
images that mirror the director’s artistic vision and intent. This process is now further aided in the
new PT-AE2000E by maximising the image quality of the full-HD content in Blu-ray discs and HD
oped Detail Clarity Processor to dramatically boost image clarity. The PT-AE2000E offers the ultimate
home cinema experience with crisp full-HD images in remarkable detail.
*1 C2FINE™ D7 1920 x 1080 panels. *2 Parameters for adjusting the output brightness gradation level according to the input signal. *3 Specifications put forth by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) DC28 Digital Cinema committees.
PT-AE2000E Full High-Definition Home Cinema Projector
High, 16,000:1 Contrast Ratio and 1,500-Lumen Brightness
Almost all the key components in the opti­cal system have been renewed to unleash the beauty of full-HD expression with an outstanding contrast ratio of 16,000:1 and brightness of 1,500 lumens.
Carefully Tuned Lens System for Maximum Full-HD Performance
To assure maximum clarity in full-HD images, the PT-AE2000E employs a new full-HD-compatible lens unit comprising 16 lens elements in 12 groups, including two large-diameter aspherical lenses and two high-performance ED (extra-low dispersion) lenses. Each lens is carefully aligned by highly skilled technicians to assure a uni­form focusing balance from the centre to the edges of the screen. The resulting high-quality images are clear and free of distortion and colour bleeding.
Next-Generation Full-HD LCD Panels
The new next-generation full-HD LCD pan­els*
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use vertically aligned liquid crystal molecules with inorganic alignment layers. When no voltage is applied, the molecules are aligned perpendicular to the glass sub­strate, so there is no light leakage and the substrate remains black (called “normally black” operation), providing higher contrast.
Dynamic Iris Designed for Full-HD
This system works by analysing histograms to determine the brightness level of each image, then adjusting the lamp power, iris and gamma curve*
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accordingly to create the ideal image. The adjustments are made 60 times every second. In the PT-AE2000E we doubled the control speed pattern to fur­ther improve response and stability. This helps the projector achieve a wide dynamic range with swift smoothness for added beauty in both dark and bright scenes.
Smooth Screen Technology
Panasonic’s Smooth Screen technology uses crystal double refraction to arrange pixels on a screen without gaps between them. The new Smooth Screen is optimised specifically to match the characteristic of
PT-AE2000E’s optical system, giving you the kind of smooth, vivid, and three-dimension­al-like images you see in a movie theatre.
Pure Colour Filter Pro
This optical filter optimises the light spec­trum from the UHM projector lamp, helping to produce deeper blacks while improving purity levels in the three primary colours (red, green and blue). This advanced filter system improves colour purity to such an extent that the colour gamut is expanded to approximately match the level specified by the digital cinema industry.*
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This gives images the deep, rich colouring that distin­guishes movie images.
PT-AE2000: Smooth, the­atre-like images
Conventional: Black lines between pixels mar picture quality.
New, high­fidelity full­HD lens
High-precision iris mechanism
HIGH-PRECISION OPTICAL SYSTEM
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Detail Clarity Processor
The PT-AE2000E intro­duces a powerful new digital image processing circuit, called the Detail Clarity Processor. This function analyses the fre­quency of the video signal in each scene and extracts information on the distribution
of the high-, medium-, and low-frequency image components. It then applies appro­priate sharpness to each portion of the image based on the extracted information. This brings greater clarity and sharpness to details, by reproducing fine nuances that were lost due to image compression. The resulting images have a more natural, life­like expression than those of previous image-processing methods.
Max. 16-Bit Digital Processing
The PT-AE2000E handles up to 16-bit digi­tal image processing. Providing four times the gradation of our previous model, this circuit faithfully reproduces even subtle hues and brightness variations to bring out extremely fine image texture and depth.
New Waveform Monitor
When the output level of the source device fluctuates due to the performance of the device or its cable connection, the original black and white levels of the image content cannot be reproduced. With the PT-AE2000E
you can now view the waveforms on the screen and adjust the settings both auto­matically and manually as you prefer.
Split Adjust Mode
You can freeze any scene you wish, and then make adjustments while easily com­paring the original image and the adjusted image side-by-side.
Cinema Colour Management (CCM)
This is an innovative colour correction sys­tem that enables free colour control. You can adjust one colour without affecting the neighbouring colours, so it is easier to get just the right colour equalisation in hue, luminance and saturation.
The inverted dis­play shows the images before and after adjust­ment. Normal display is also selectable
Before adjustment After adjustment
Freeze any scene you wish.
Conventional sharpness control: Sharpness is applied uni­formly, which can cause a halo or ring effect.
Detail Clarity Processor: Signal frequency is extracted real­time and necessary sharpness is applied at varying degrees for natural, life-like images.
Detail Clarity Processor
The PT-AE2000E gives home con­sumers a projector with the kind of waveform monitor used in equipment for professionals.
FULL-HD REALISM FROM A POWERFUL, DIGITAL PROCESSING ENGINE
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Specifications
Power supply Power consumption LCD panel*
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Panel size Aspect ratio Display method Drive method
Pixels Lens Lamp*
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Brightness*
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Contrast*
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YPBPR signal compatibility
Colour system Optical axis shift*
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Keystone correction range Terminals
HDMI IN
COMPUTER IN
COMPONENT IN
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
SERIAL Dimensions*
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(W x H x D) Weight Operating environment Supplied accessories Optional accessories
ET-LAE1000 ET-PKE2000 ET-PKE1000S ET-PCE2000
100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 240 W (Approx. 0.08 W in standby mode with fan stopped)
0.74˝ (17.78 mm) diagonally 16:9 aspect ratio Transparent LCD panel (x 3, R/G/B) Active matrix 2,073,600 (1,920 x 1,080) x 3, total of 6,220,800 pixels Powered zoom (2x)/powered focus, F 1.9 - 3.2, f 22.4 mm–44.8 mm 165 W UHM™ lamp 1,500 lumens*
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16,000:1*4(full on/full off) 480i (525i), 480p (525p), 576i (625i), 576p (625p), 720 (750)/50p, 720 (750)/60p, 1,080 (1,125)/24p, 1,080 (1,125)/50i, 1,080 (1,125)/50p, 1,080 (1,125)/60i, 1,080 (1,125)/60p PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL 60, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC 4.43, Horizontal ±40% and vertical ±100% Vertical: approx. ±30°
HDMI connector x 3 D-sub HD 15-pin (female) x 1 RCA pin (Y, P
B/CB, PR/CR) x 2
Mini DIN 4-pin x 1 RCA pin x 1 D-sub 9-pin x 1 (RS-232C based) 460 x 130 x 300 mm (18-1/8˝ x 5-1/8˝ x 11-25/32˝)
7.2 kg (15.9 lbs.) Temperature: 0°–40°C (32°–104°F), Humidity: 20%–80% (no condensation) Power cord, Wireless remote control unit, Batteries for remote control (AA type x 2)
Replacement lamp unit Ceiling mount bracket for high ceilings Ceiling mount bracket for low ceilings Cable cover
*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 designed to provide one of the finest possible images. 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 Measurement, measuring conditions, and method of notation all com-
ply with ISO 21118 international standards. *4 In AI mode, with dynamic iris on. *5 Shift range is limited during simultaneous horizontal and vertical
shifting. *6 Excluding protrusions
Diagonal length
Projection size (16:9) Projection distance (L)
Min (Wide) Max (Telephoto)
1.01 m
1.52 m
2.03 m
2.54 m
3.05 m
3.81 m
5.08 m
1.2 m
1.8 m
2.4 m
3.0 m
3.6 m
4.5 m
6.0 m
2.3 m
3.5 m
4.7 m
6.0 m
7.2 m
9.0 m
12.0 m
40˝ 60˝ 80˝ 100˝ 120˝ 150˝ 200˝
3´11˝ 5´10˝ 7´10˝ 10´2˝
11´10˝
14´9˝ 19´8˝
7´7˝ 11´6˝ 15´5˝ 19´8˝ 23´7˝ 29´6˝ 39´4˝
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Image size/projection distance
L (LW/LT)
Versatile Input Interfaces
The PT-AE2000E has three HDMI input ter­minals for digital transmission without image degradation, and two component input terminals. The HDMI input terminals also support Deep Colour and xvYCC colour space of the new HDMI 1.3a standard.*
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2x Optical Power Zoom/Focus and Wide Lens Shift Range
A 2x optical power zoom/focus lens and a lens shift function together make it possi-
ble to project a 120-inch picture from as close as 11´10˝ (3.6 m) to the screen or as far as 23´7˝ (7.2 m) away. In addition, the image can be shifted ±100% vertically, and ±40% horizontally. This gives you out­standing setup flexibility. If you choose to ceiling-mount the projector, you can zoom and focus by remote control.
Learning Remote Control with Function Buttons
The universal “learning” remote can be used to control multiple devices in your home theatre. You can also assign direct shortcuts to functions you frequently use on the three function buttons.
Easy Maintenance
For easier maintenance, you can replace the filter from the side and the lamp from the top. The dust filter and lamp are easily replaced even after the PT-AE2000E is installed on the ceiling.
Other Features
• Seven picture mode includes Cinema 1/2/3, Normal, Dynamic, Colour 1/2.
• 3D noise reduction for high-precision noise detection and reduction
• Scene-adaptive MPEG noise reduction effectively blocks regular noise and min­imises mosquito noise.
• Scene adaptive resizing LSI improves quali­ty when resizing 480p images or those from other sources with resolution lower than the PT-AE2000E’s native resolution.
• 24p compatible
• Progressive cinema scan (3/2 pulldown) and HD IP
• Selectable frame response
• Up to sixteen sets of adjustment settings can be stored in memory with custom names that make them easy to remember
• Built-in test pattern
• On-screen input guidance
• Auto input search
• Normal/economy lamp power selection
• Off-timer
• Lens-centred design
• Quiet operation: 22 dB (in Economy lamp mode)
*4 Effective in Colour 1 image mode.
Backlit buttons
FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION, EASY OPERATION
For detailed explanation of features please visit our Projector Global Web Site
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/projector
PT-AE2000E1-07SEP30K Printed in Japan.
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Shift range
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Please contact Panasonic or your dealer for a demonstration.
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Weights and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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