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Contents Preparation Adjusting the position ...38 HORIZONTAL POSITION ...38 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE...2 VERTICAL POSITION...38 Precautions with regard to safety ...5 DOT CLOCK...38 Accessories...9 CLOCK PHASE ...38 Precautions on handling ...10 ASPECT ...39 Location and function of each part...12 AUTO SETUP...39 Using the remote control unit...17 Advanced Operation Inserting the batteries ...17...
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B If not using the projector for an extended period of time, pull the power cord plug out from the wall outlet. Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power cord plug. B Do not damage the power cord, make any modifications to it, place it near any hot objects, bend it excessively, twist it, pull it, place heavy objects on top of it or wrap it into a bundle.
Use only the specified battery. B If an incorrect battery is used, it 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.
Precautions on handling Cautions when moving the projector Be sure to attach the lens cover before moving the projector. The projection lens is extremely susceptible to vibration and shocks. When moving the projector, use the accessory carrying bag. When placing the projector inside the carrying bag, position it so that the lens is facing upward.
Location and function of each part Projector <Top, right and front> & # Speaker - MAIN POWER switch (pages 22 and 23) $ Zoom ring . SD memory card slot (page 23) (page 42) % Focus ring Insert the SD memory card into (page 23) here after opening the cover.
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<Projector control panel and remote control unit> & B The remote control unit and the projector itself have the same control buttons available. # TEMP indicator & POWER button (page 51) (pages 22 and 23) This indicator illuminates if an ' MENU button abnormally high temperature is (page 24)
<Connector panel> <PT-AE300U> & <PT-AE200U> # AUDIO L-R input jacks & DVI-D IN connector (page 18) (page 20) This connector is used to input $ VIDEO input jack DVI-D signals. (page 18) ' RGB input connector This jack is used to input video signals from a video equipment (page 20) such as a video deck.
Connections Notes on connections B Read the instruction manual for each system component carefully before connecting it. B Turn off the power supply for all components before making any connections. B If the cables necessary for connecting a component to the system are not included with the component or available as an option, you may need to fashion a cable to suit the component concerned.
Example of connecting to computer Computer To audio To DVI-D To audio output output output * This illustration is an example of connection for the PT-AE300U. NOTE: B It is better to shut down the computer before turning off the MAIN POWER switch of the projector.
Starting to use Turning on the power Please ensure that all preparations have been completed before turning on the power. (Refer to pages 18 – 21.) # Remove the lens cover. $ Connect the accessory power cord. % Press the MAIN POWER switch to the “|”...
On-screen menus Menu screens The various settings and adjustments for this projector can be carried out by selecting the operations from on-screen menus. The general arrangement of these menus is shown below. Keystone correction (page 28) MAIN MENU For PT-AE300U ...
Menu operation guide & Press the F or G buttons to select an item, and then press # Press the MENU button. the I or H buttons to change The MAIN MENU screen will be or adjust the setting. displayed. An individual adjustment screen ...
Correcting keystone distortion When either the projector or the screen is tilted, the keystone distortion will affect the image. You can correct the image proportions by the following procedure. For PT-AE300U Horizontal and vertical keystone distortion can be corrected by following procedures.
Setting the ASPECT This projector allows you to change the aspect ratio to match the type of input signal. Pressing the ASPECT button will change the aspect ratio according to the successive settings shown below. (You can also change the aspect ratio by selecting the POSITION item in the MAIN MENU and pressing ENTER.) S-VIDEO S1/S2\4:3\16:9\JUST\ZOOM\*S4:3\*S16:9...
Selecting the picture mode You can select the appropriate picture mode for the type of projected image by the following procedure. (The picture mode can be also selected in the PICTURE menu.) # Press the MODE PICTURE button to display the PICTURE menu. P I C T U R E M O D E N O R M A L $ Select an item by pressing the I or H buttons.
Adjusting the picture Use the F and G buttons to select an When a PC/DVI signal is being input item, and then use the I and H buttons to change the setting for that item. P I C T U R E M O D E C O N T R A S T For items with bar scales, press the B R I G H T...
When adjusting the black or neutral color area of the picture, adjust it M E M O R Y 1 M E M O R Y 2 using BRIGHT R or BRIGHT B. M E M O R Y 3 S E L E C T WHITE BALANCE R/G/B Up to 3 settings can be saved in the...
Adjusting the position VERTICAL POSITION When the input signal is from a PC, first select AUTO SETUP and (S-VIDEO/VIDEO/YP Press the I button to move the then press the ENTER button to initiate automatic positioning. picture down, and press the H If the optimum setting is not button to move the picture up.
4:3 H-POS elevations (above 1 400 m), set FAN CONTROL to “HIGH”. (4:3 aspect mode only) 4 : 3 H - P O S C E N T E R LAMP POWER R I G H T L A M P P O W E R L E F T This sets the horizontal positioning This setting changes the lamp...
Inserting and removing the SD memory card Inserting the SD Removing the SD memory card memory card Insert the SD memory card so that it # Open the slot cover. is facing the correct way. $ Check that the access indicator # Open the slot cover at the side at the upper-left corner of the of the projector.
Playing back still images The PICTURE option lets you play back still image data. # Use the F and G buttons to % Use the F, G, I and H select “PICTURE”, and then buttons to select the still image press the ENTER button.
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SETTING AUTO MODE The still images are played back SETTING1 automatically in order according to the following setting. AUTO MODE MANUAL MODE USER SET USER SET If adding settings for a new user, use the I and H buttons to select “NEW” and “REPEAT”...
SETUP will be played back at the interval set This describes how to set the playback for automatic playback on page 46. B The setting screen can also be interval and angle of rotation for still images in the user settings. displayed by selecting a still image and then pressing and holding the ENTER # Use the F, G, I and H...
Error displays Errors may be displayed while using an SD memory card. If an error occurs, check the following table for a description of the error. Error display Details NO CARD B There is no SD memory card inserted. NO DATA B The SD memory card does not contain any data that can be played back by the projector.
LAMP indicator Indicator Illuminated (red) Flashing (red) display It is nearly time to An abnormality has been detected in the lamp replace the lamp circuit. Problem unit. B Does “REPLACE B The power may LAMP” appear on have been turned Possible the screen after on straight away...
Replacing the lamp unit NOTE: B If you need the lamp replacement, please purchase the lamp unit from our customer service. Lamp unit product no.: ET-LAE100 CAUTION: B Do not use any lamp unit other than the one with the product number indicated above.
' Install the lamp unit cover, and + Press the ENTER button to then use a Phillips screwdriver display the OPTION screen, and then use the F and G to securely tighten the lamp unit cover fixing screws. buttons to select LAMP RUNTIME.
Problem Possible cause Remote control unit B The battery may be weak. does not operate. B The battery may not be inserted correctly. (Refer to page 17.) B The remote control signal receptor on the projector may be obstructed. (Refer to page 17.) B The remote control unit may be out of the operation range.
Connector pin wiring B The pin layout and signal names for the S2 VIDEO input connector are shown below. Pin No. Earth (Luminance signal) Earth (Color signal) Luminance signal & & Color signal External view B The pin layout and signal names for the RGB input connector are shown below.
DCF standard This projector can only play back image files which comply with the DCF specification. The DCF specification imposes the following conditions. Image files or folders which do not conform to these conditions cannot be recognised by the projector. Limits on folder names Folders must be created as sub-folders of the DCIM folder on the SD memory card.
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