Panasonic PT-AE300 User manual

2003
Home Cinema Projectors PT-AE200/PT-AE300

03 Home Cinema Projectors PT-AE200/PT-AE300
Powerful projectors bring you the true home cine
PT-AE200
LARGE-SCREEN
EXPERIENCE AT HO E
For those who wish to have large-screen
dynamism at home, the PT-AE200 Home
Cinema Projector is the solution Your
favourite cinema and exciting sports scenes
will stun you with the immediacy of large-
screen power from the native 16:9 LCD
panel This slim, stylish and compact
projector can provide breathtaking, large-
screen images anywhere in your home,
whether it be your living room or even
children's play area Enhance your visual
entertainment with the Panasonic Home
Cinema Projector, the PT-AE200

ma experience thriftily or taken to the highest level
PT-AE300
TRUE CINEMA
EXPERIENCE AT HOME
For dedicated videophiles, Panasonic
introduces the high-performance PT-AE300,
a Home Cinema Projector that delivers
smooth, film-li e images that are not only
powerful, but also faithfully recreate the
most delicate and beautiful of scenes. While
having all the features of the AE200, this
enhanced projector goes even further with
extended features such as Panasonic's
patented Smooth Screen technology, high-
resolution LCD panels and many more. The
PT-AE300—the choice of video connoisseurs.

03 Home Cinema Projectors PT-AE200/PT-AE300
A proficient model for

a true home cinema experience
Standard Home Cinema Projector PT-AE200
* In low mode.
L
ARGE SCREEN, QUIET, COM ACT
HIGH ICTURE QUALITY EASY ROJECTION
A wide range of features enables the PT-
AE200 to reproduce high qualit images from
sources such as DVD. A new optical s stem provides
the high contrast ratio of 700:1 and vivid colour
reproduction across a wide range, while Panasonic’s
10-bit gamma correction produces the most accurate
of image gradation. Enjo the best images available
from high qualit sources.
Hardl audible at 28 dB*, the fan noise won't
intrude on the quietest of scenes, further
adding to the flexibilit of placing the PT-AE200. It can
deliver a 100-inch (2.5 m) diagonal 16:9 wide-screen
image from the incredibl short distance of 3.1 m.
Weighing less than 2.9 kg and measuring just 28 x
27.9 cm, the PT-AE200 is eas to move, so use at
home parties and man other events is simplicit
itself!
With the diverse range of input terminals,
projection of images or pictures is simplicit
itself. Even enjo ing surfing the internet and pla ing
games on a large screen is easier. A newl added
SCART socket provides ou with even more
convenience. Other terminals include component
video, S-Video, composite video, and 15-pin D-sub PC
IN. Now complete with a convenient SD memor card
slot, ou can enjo slideshows of JPEG pictures in the
st le of the slide projector, or even movies in MPEG-4
format.
Simpl point the PT-AE200 at a screen and our
living room is transformed into a movie
theatre, concert hall, or stadium. Emotional
movie scenes, the energ of a music
concert, and the excitement of a stadium
crowd are presented to ou b the
advanced features of the PT-AE200, such
as a native 16:9 wide-screen LCD panel,
high brightness and contrast, and man
more. With its 6 picture modes, ou can
enjo beautiful images perfectl suited
to each source. The quiet fan noise of 28
dB* will not intrude on our watching
pleasure, and the e tra short-throw
lens can provide large-screen excitement
in an size of room. Operation is eas with
the back-lit multi-function wireless
remote controller, and the SD memory
card allows fast and eas slide shows.
Enhance our home visual entertainment with
the PT-AE200.

03 Home Cinema Projectors PT-AE200/PT-AE300
A high-end projector

HIGHER PICTURE QUALITY
bred to produce fil -like quality
SMOOTH SCREEN TECHNOLOGY
CUSTOMIZATION
High-end Home Cinema Projector PT-AE300
Panasonic’s patented Smooth Screen
technology takes the projector image to a
higher, film-like level. When an LCD projector sho s
images on a large screen, black lines can appear
bet een the pixels. This phenomenon—called the
chicken ire effect—is minimised in the PT-AE300 by
Panasonic-developed Smooth Screen technology. This
reduces the gaps bet een pixels inherent ith
conventional projectors to give images a smooth
texture, so they become closer to those you enjoy at
the movie theatre.
The stillness of the musicians, the darkness of
the unlit stage before the final crescendo, images
from concerts to sports events are sharper and more
detailed ith deeper blacks than ever, thanks to the high
contrast ratio of 800:1 and the superb brightness of 800
ANSI lumens. And they are faithfully reproduced by the
high-resolution 960 x 540-pixel ide LCD panels. It is also
equipped ith a high-quality de-interlacer that
differentiates bet een the moving and still parts of images
ith high precision to realize a crystal clear image. The PT-
AE300 brings you hiter hites, blacker blacks, and more
vivid natural images for your ultimate vie ing pleasure.
You can choose exactly ho you ish the PT-
AE300 to present your images. Fine tuning of
projected images is possible through 294 picture quality
settings, black/ hite level gamma correction, or colour
temperature fine adjustment. The image can be
positioned any here using vertical/horizontal keystone
correction. Various connections are available, no
including a SCART socket plus an SD memory card slot.
The PT-AE300 is also equipped ith a digital video
interface (DVI), hich accepts digital signals directly for
clearer images.
PT-AE300E: S oothly textured i ages, as in a
ovie theatre
Conventional: “Chicken wire” effect
More than just po erful, the PT-AE300 presents
you ith all the sensitivity of movie scenes and
the emotions associated ith concerts. It is
packed ith technologies aimed at
achieving the quality of film. Panasonic-
developed Smooth Screen technology
produces smooth film-like picture quality
that ill remind you of your last cinema
experience. From the flash of summer
sun on colourful clothing to the dazzling
lights of a concert performance, all ill
appear as vividly striking images
delivered by the superb brightness of 800
ANSI lumen and high contrast ratio of
800:1. You can even customize the colours
to your exact desire ith 29 mode settings.
Film-like quality—it is hat the PT-AE300
as bred to realize.

03 Home Cinema Projectors PT-AE200/PT-AE300
Dynamic power packed in a co
When an LCD projector shows images on a large screen, you can
sometimes see grid lines—known as “chicken wire”—between
pixels With Panasonic’s patented Smooth Screen technology, use of
a special double refraction crystal makes those lines thinner and
lightens their colour You can see the results in the PT-AE300’s
clear, sharp, smooth images
Smooth Screen technology—
realizing film-like quality
･Colour temperature adjustment (±3000 K)
･Three sets of picture adjustment settings can be stored in memory
More flexible colour settings
･Digital Cinema Reality™: Reproduces images that are faithful to the
original film source
･Noise reduction: Dramatically reduces ghosts and blurs
Other image enhancements
The PT-AE300 uses three of the new, high-resolution, 960 x 540-
pixel wide LCD panels, for sharp, beautiful images from DVD and
other sources Thanks to the brightness of 800 ANSI lumen and high
800:1 contrast, you can enjoy movies with natural colours and clear
detail
igh-resolution wide LCD panels
Covers a wider colour reproduction area
10-bit digital gamma correction for rich expression of gradations
Traditional LCD panels characteristically saturate, resulting in
blurred dark and bright areas The AE200 and AE300 are equipped
with a Panasonic-developed 10-bit digital gamma correction circuit
that operates in the opposite direction By correcting linearly from
dark to bright the ideal gradation is realized, leading to the most
delicate image reproduction possible Natural colours, like those of
skin and hair, or the vibrancy of a brightly coloured dress, are
delivered with smooth shading and accurate image gradation
10-bit digital gamma correction for rich
expression of gradations
Specially developed by Panasonic, a new optical system realizes
images with the incredible brightness of 800 ANSI lumen, and
provides the high contrast ratio of 800:1* Together this results in
deeper blacks and sharper, more detailed images You get whiter
whites, blacker blacks, and vivid, natural colours in everything you
watch, from nature programmes to cartoons and animation
* Applies to the PT-AE300 The PT-AE200 offers a brightness of 700 ANSI
lumen and contrast ratio of 700:1
igh brightness, high contrast
PT-AE200/PT-AE300
igh-Definition
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B
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X
Y
10 bit digital
gamma correction
Corrected every 10 bits
brightness
signal level
brightness
signal level
brightness
signal level
Picture reproduction with
large-stepped brights, and
blurred darks
PT-AE300 Conventional
Ideal picture reproduction with
the correction of the
AE200/AE300
To cover the "High-Definition area" described in colour reproduction
standards, the AE200 and AE300 use an originally developed optical
system intended specifically for cinema viewing This enables
reproduction of an unprecedented wide range of colours The green
of the forest, the red of a
rose, the blue of the ocean,
and vibrant skin—by
projecting vivid colours and
subtle hues, you can view
pictures reproduced in all
their original richness of
colour
Crystal device
Pixel on LCD panel
Divided pixels
The Double Refraction Crystal Device

mpact case
100-inch (2.5 m) wide-screen images
at a distance of 3.1 m
The extra-short-throw lens produces big images in small spaces.
For example, you can get a 100-inch (2.5 m diagonal 16:9 wide-
screen image from a distance of just 3.1 metres. The image size
ranges from 40 to 200 inches, with easy adjustment using the
manual zoom.
Slim stylish and compact
PT-AE300E/AE200E Features at a Glance
Measuring just 28 x 27.9 cm and weighing less than 2.9 kg, the PT-
AE300 is thin, compact and easy to carry. You can set it up just about
anywhere—on a table, in an AV rack, or suspended from the ceiling
(using an optional ceiling mount .
Other convenient features
･Back-lit, multi-function wireless remote control
･7-language on-screen menu operation (English,
French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese
Quiet operation—only 28 dB*
A new, quiet fan lowers operating noise while reducing light leakage
by the use of twin blades. Thanks to this special design, you can fully
enjoy the beauty of the large-screen images with no distracting
noise.
Easy projection with an SD memory card
A variety of terminals including SCART
Digital keystone correction
The PT-AE300 provides both vertical and horizontal keystone
correction to compensate for image distortion when the projector is
used at an angle to the screen. Vertical keystone correction
compensates for distortion in the up-and-down direction, while
horizontal correction compensates for right-to-left distortion. You
enjoy distortion-free images when projecting from an angle of up to
30 degrees in any direction (up, down, left or right .
Use the PT-AE200/PT-AE300 with a DVD or video player, a PC, game
machine, and more. A SCART terminal adds to your convenience.
The component video input terminals allow you to enjoy the full
quality of images from high-end progressive scan DVD players. The
PC IN terminal can be used to connect a game machine and PC.
Other terminals include composite video, S-Video and many more.
The PT-AE300 is equipped with a Digital Visual Interface (DVI that
directly accepts digital signals from PCs.
The PT-AE200/PT-AE300 features an SD Memory
Card slot. Simply insert a card containing JPEG
images or MPEG-4 movies taken with a digital still
camera or digital video camera, and you can
project them onto a large screen. Enjoy fast, easy
slide shows without the need for connecting
cables or other equipment.
NOTE: The PT-AE200 features vertical (up-down keystone correction only.
Digital Visual Interface (DVI : PT-AE300SCART terminal : PT-AE200/PT-AE300
LCD panel
Brightness
Contrast ratio
SmoothScreen technology
Digital keystone correction
Image mode selection
Gamma correction (white
Gamma correction (black
Colour temperature adjustment
Digital Cinema Reality™
DVI-D input
SD Memroy Card slot
Operation noise
Back-lit multi-function wireless remote
Extra-short throw zoom lens
Compact body (W x D x H :
28 x 27.9 x 8.5 cm
Lightweight: 2.9 kg
960 x 540 pixels
800 ANSI
800:1
Yes
Vertical, horizontal
6 modes
7 steps
7 steps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
28 dB
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
858 x 484 pixels
700 ANSI
700:1
No
Vertical
6 modes
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
28 dB
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Before keystone correction
After keystone correction PT-AE300 PT-AE200
*In low mode.

03 Home Cinema Projectors PT-AE200/PT-AE300
Double the power of your home cinema experience
Combine the PT-AE200 or PT-AE300 with a home movie theatre
sound system, for example the C-MT1, and your room becomes
a dynamic movie theatre. The superb 5.1 ch surround system will
envelope you with its overwhelming power. The unified design
means that control of both projector and DVD player is possible
using the remote controller of the MT-1. This is the ideal way to
get the ultimate in sound. Let the system guide your way to the
next level of home cinema experience.
Home Cinema Projector PT-AE300 creen ET-SR70CT DVD-Audio/Video Home Cinema ystem SC- T1 (DVD Player, Speaker system)

Power supply 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 180 W (0.5 W in standby mode wit fan stopped)
LCD panel 0.7-inc diagonal polysilicon TFT wide panels (x3)
Aspect ratio: 16:9 (4:3 selectable)
Pixels
PT-AE300E 1,555,200 pixels, 960 x 540 (x 3)
PT-AE200E 1,245,816 pixels, 858 x 484 (x 3)
Lens Manual zoom/focus lens
F 2.0–2.3, f 22.0–26.2 mm
Opical shi t 17:1 (fixed, 16:9 aspect ratio)
Lamp 120 W UHM™ lamp
Brightness
PT-AE300E 800 ANSI lumens* ( ig lamp power mode)
PT-AE200E 700 ANSI lumens* ( ig lamp power mode)
Uni ormity More t an 90%
Contrast ratio
PT-AE300E 800:1 (full w ite/full black)
PT-AE200E 700:1 (full w ite/full black)
Projection size 40˝–200˝ / 1.2–9.0 m (aspect ratio: 16:9)
Installation Ceiling/desk, front/rear (menu selection)
Scanning requency
RGB fH 30–70 kHz, fV 50–87 Hz
YPBPR 525i (480i), 625i (576i), 525p (480p),
750p (720p), 1125i (1080i)
Colour system NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60, SECAM
Audio output 2 W (mono)
Input
Video RCA pin jack
S-Video DIN 4-pin
Audio RCA pin jack x 2 (L, R)
DVI (PT-AE300E only) DVI-D 24-pin
PC D-sub HD 15-pin
Component RCA pin jack x 3 (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)
AV1 SCART
SD Memory Card
Still pictures DCF compliant
Motion pictures MPEG-4 compliant (audio: G.726 compliant)
Digital keystone correction
PT-AE300E Vertical and orizontal
PT-AE200E Vertical
Dimensions (W x H x D) 280 x 85 x 279 mm (including lens)
Weight 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs.)
Fun noise 28 dB (low lamp power mode)
Operating environment
Temperature 0°–40°C (32°–104°F)
Humidity 20%–80% (no condensation)
Supplied Accessories • AC cord (3 m/9.9´) • Carrying bag
• AV cable (3 m/9.9´) • Wireless remote control
• Batteries for remote control • Lens cap
• User’s manual
SPECIFICATIONSCOMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT CONNECTION FLEXIBILITY
IMAGE SIZE / PROJECTION DISTANCE
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Rear view of t e PT-AE300
Rear view of t e PT-AE200
28 cm 27.9 cm
8.5 cm
Ceiling mount bracket: ET-PKE300
Replacement lamp unit: ET-LAE300
Screen: ET-SR90CT
80˝—90˝ diagonal,
W x H: 1.8 x 1.8 m
(5.9´ x 5.9´)
Screen: ET-SR70CT
65˝—70˝ diagonal,
W x H: 1.4 x 1.4 m
(4.6´ x 4.6´)
40˝ / 1.0 m / 3.3´
60˝ / 1.5 m / 4.9´
80˝ / 2.0 m / 6.7´
100˝ / 2.5 m / 8.3´
150˝ / 3.8 m / 12.5´
200˝ / 5.1 m / 16.7´
40˝ / 1.0 m / 3.3´
60˝ / 1.5 m / 4.9´
80˝ / 2.0 m / 6.7´
100˝ / 2.5 m / 8.3´
150˝ / 3.8 m / 12.5´
200˝ / 5.1 m / 16.7´
16:9
4:3
Aspect ratio Diagonal image size Distance to screen
min. max.
1.4 m
2.2 m
2.9 m
3.7 m
5.6 m
7.4 m
1.8 m
2.7 m
3.6 m
4.6 m
6.9 m
9.2 m
4.6´
7.2´
9.5´
12.1´
18.4´
24.3´
5.9´
8.9´
11.8´
15.1´
22.6´
30.2´
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1.2 m
1.9 m
2.5 m
3.1 m
4.7 m
6.2 m
1.5 m
2.3 m
3.0 m
3.8 m
5.7 m
7.6 m
3.9´
6.2´
8.3´
10.2´
15.4´
20.3´
4.9´
7.5´
9.8´
12.5´
18.7´
24.9´
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