Panasonic PT-AE3000E User manual

Full High-Definition Home Cinema Projector
PT-AE3000E
Expanding the Full-HD Experience

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Details with Amazing
Reality and Clarity
The new PT-AE3000E maximises the image quality of the full-HD content in Blu-ray Discs
and HD broadcasts for large-screen viewing, and adds a newly designed optical system
that achieves a 60,000:1 contrast ratio and 1,600 lumens of brightness. A variety of
advanced signal-processing technologies, beginning with Detail Clarity Processor 2 and
Frame Creation interpolation, push the performance level of the LCD projector to an
entirely new level of picture quality, and provide viewers with the true beauty of full-HD
images. Experience on-screen reality, complete with crisp, detailed images and lifelike
depth, in the new PT-AE3000E. Its exceptional performance is further boosted by
Panasonic’s collaboration with leading Hollywood filmmakers to ensure that it produces
images that mirror the director’s artistic vision and intent.

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A High-Precision, Top-Quality Lens
Maximises Full-HD Performance
To assure maximum clarity and sharpness
in full-HD images, this advanced system
employs a full-HD-optimised 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 to assure a uniform focus-
ing balance from the
centre to the edges of
the screen. As a result,
the PT-AE3000E’s
stunningly beautiful
images are clear and
free of distortion and
colour bleeding.
New Pure Contrast Plates Deliver
High 60,000:1 Contrast Ratio
The Pure Contrast Plates of the
PT-AE3000E use a crystalline material
that is carefully matched to the charac-
teristics of the LCD panels to effectively
block unwanted light leakage, forming an
advanced type of optical compensator. This
dramatically increases the dynamic range
and, together with the dynamic iris, pro-
vides an outstanding contrast ratio of
60,000:1. The new optical system of the
PT-AE3000E also produces a stunning
brightness of 1,600 lumens to unleash the
beauty of full-HD expression for viewing
on various screen sizes.
Smooth Screen Technology Creates
Film-Like Texture
While many LCD projectors suffer from a
“chicken wire” effect, Panasonic’s pursuit
of the highest possible image quality has
successfully overcome this device limita-
tion through the incorporation of Smooth
Screen technology, which uses the dou-
ble refraction property of crystals to
arrange pixels on a screen with no gaps
between them. Smooth Screen technolo-
gy is designed specifically to match the
characteristics of the PT-AE3000E’s opti-
cal system, giving you the kind of smooth,
vivid, and three-dimensional-like images
you see in a movie theatre.
Pure Colour Filter Pro for
Rich Colours
The optical filter opti-
mises the light spec-
trum from the UHM
projector lamp, help-
ing 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 cover a range
that extends from the HDTV standard
(Colour 1 mode) *1to the colour gamut
used in digital cinema*2. This gives images
the deep, rich colouring that distinguish-
es movie images.
New Full-HD LCD Panels Enhance
Motion Response
The PT-AE3000E's new full-HD LCD pan-
els have a double-speed drive capability
that improves the projection clarity of
moving images. These high-precision pan-
els use vertically aligned liquid crystal
molecules with inorganic alignment lay-
ers. When no voltage is applied, the mol-
ecules are aligned perpendicular to the
glass substrate, so there is virtually no
light leakage and the substrate remains
black (called “normally black” operation),
providing higher contrast.
Dynamic Iris Adds Beauty to Both
Dark and Bright Scenes
The fifth generation
intelligent iris system
works by analysing his-
tograms to determine
the brightness level of
each image, then
adjusting the lamp
power, iris and gamma curve*3accordingly
to create the ideal image. The adjustments
are made virtually frame by frame. This
helps the projector achieve a wide dynam-
ic range with swift smoothness for added
beauty in both dark and bright scenes.
Conventional: Black lines
between pixels mar pic-
ture quality.
PT-AE3000E: Smooth,
theatre-like images
High-precision iris
mechanism
Pure Colour Filter Pro
A vast accumulation of
Panasonic projector technolo-
gy is further strengthened by
the development of a cutting-
edge, high-precision optical
system in the PT-AE3000E,
virtually redefining the con-
cept of high image quality.
A New Level of Perfection from an
Advanced Optical System
*1A setting that supports the 6,500K colour temperature recommended in the HDTV standard (ITU-R BT.709)
*2Specifications put forth by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) DC28 Digital Cinema
committees.
*3Parameters for adjusting the output brightness gradation level according to the input signal.
Large-diameter
aspherical glass lens
Each lens is carefully aligned by highly skilled
technicians.

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Detail Clarity Processor 2 Brings
Depth and Clarity to Details
A newly evolved digital image processing
circuit, called the Detail Clarity Processor 2,
debuts in the PT-AE3000E. After analysing
the frequency of the video signal in each
scene and extracting information on the
distribution of the super-high-, high-,
medium-, and low-frequency image com-
ponents, the new circuit optimises the
sharpness of each image portion 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. The detection of
super-high-frequency image components
also enables
more faithful
reproduction of
highly detailed
information,
such as the film
grain in movies.
16-Bit Digital Processing for Natural
Gradations
The PT-AE3000E handles up to 16-bit (full
12-bit) digital image processing. It faith-
fully reproduces even subtle hues and
brightness variations.
Crisp, Clear Details in Motion Images
A double-speed display (100 Hz) greatly
improves the clarity of motion image dis-
play. Frame Creation interpolates one new
frame for each existing frame by analysing
the characteristics of the two adjacent
frames to reproduce sharp and clear
images for fast moving scenes in sports
and action movies. For 24p signal input,
three frames are calculated and interpo-
lated for each existing frame, to enable 4x
speed (96-Hz) display.*4
Waveform Monitor for Precise
Calibration
When the output level of the source device
fluctuates due to the performance of the
device or its cable connections, the orig-
inal black and white levels of the image
content cannot be reproduced. With the
PT-AE3000E you can view the waveforms
on the screen and adjust the settings both
automatically and manually as you prefer.
Split Adjust Mode for Easy Picture
Adjustment
You can freeze any scene you wish, and
then make adjustments while easily com-
paring the original image and the adjust-
ed image side-by-side.
Cinema Colour Management (CCM)
Enables Flexible Colour Control
This is an innovative colour correction
system that enables free colour control.
You can adjust one colour without affect-
ing the neighbouring colours, so it is eas-
ier to get just the right colour equalisa-
tion in hue, luminance and saturation.
The inverted
display
shows the
images
before and
after
adjustment.
Normal dis-
play is also
selectable.
Before adjustment After adjustment
Freeze any
scene you
wish.
Conventional sharpness control: Sharpness is applied uni-
formly, which can cause a halo or ring effect.
Detail Clarity Processor 2: Signal frequency is extracted
realtime and necessary sharpness is applied at varying
degrees for natural, life-like images.
The PT-AE3000E gives home consumers a projector
with the kind of waveform monitor used in equip-
ment for professionals.
Motion is crisp and clear even for fast-moving
images and panning scenes.
• Image before frame interpolation
50 Hz
100 Hz
Frame Creation Concept
Example with 50-Hz video signal input
1/50 sec 1/50 sec
• Image after frame interpolation
1/100 sec 1/100 sec 1/100 sec 1/100 sec
Interpolated
frame
Interpolated
frame
Frame Creation Off Frame Creation On
Low-pass filter
Mid-pass filter
Signal
High-pass filter
Super-high-pass filter
Frequency analysis
engine
*4Selectable from mode 1, mode 2 and off.
A Powerful, Digital Processing Engine Brings
Crisp Clarity to Details
The remarkable advancement
of the PT-AE3000E also
reflects in its uncompromis-
ing signal processing system.
Carefully matched to its new
optical system, this advanced
signal processing brings
incredible, full-HD clarity to
image details.

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Lens Memory Enhances Projection
Versatility
The zoom and focus settings for project-
ing in the normal 16:9 or 4:3 image ratio,
and for wide cinema projection, can be
stored in the Lens Memory for simple
access through the remote control. This
Lens Memory function lets you easily enjoy
images with different image ratios on a
wide 2.35:1 screen for an immersive movie
theatre-like experience.
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 pos-
sible 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% vertical-
ly, 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.
Versatile Input Interfaces
The PT-AE3000E 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 the
x.v.Coloυr™colour space of the HDMI 1.3
standard. Deep Colour provides 10-bit
(over 1.07 billion) and 12-bit (over 68.7 bil-
lion) colour depths for smooth gradation
between colours, while x.v.Colour™compli-
ance reproduces natural, lifelike images.*5
Easy Maintenance
For easy maintenance, you can replace the
filter from the side and the lamp from the
top of the projector. The dust filter and
lamp are easily replaced even after the
PT-AE3000E is installed on the ceiling.
Standard position
Shift range
Projection
size
100%
100%
40%40%
Projection
size
The Lens Memory instantly recalls the zoom and focus
settings for projecting with the 16:9 aspect ratio.
Wide cinema projection to match the image size seen at
movie theatres.
*5Effective in Colour 1 image mode. *6Up to 220 V.
*7For 1080p full high definition home cinema projector, as of August 20, 2008.
The Lens Memory and setting
flexibility ensure that you will
always enjoy comfortable
large-screen viewing matched
to your theatre room.
An ecology-conscious design
is another trait that lifts the
PT-AE3000E to an even higher
level of quality.
Flexible Installation, Easy Operation
16:9 projection area
2.35:1 projection area
2.35:1 projection image
16:9 projection image
Panasonic works from every angle to min-
imise environmental impact in the product
design, production and delivery processes,
and in the performance of the product itself
over its life cycle.
Intelligent Power Management System
for Eco-Friendly Power Consumption
The PT-AE3000E realises an extremely low
standby power consumption of 0.08 W*6,
lowest in its class.
*7In addition, the
PT-AE3000E's main power consumption is
reduced by as much as 10% when the
dynamic iris function is operating because it
intelligently determines the necessary power
output of the projector by analysing over
3 billion different image patterns, to optimise
and eliminate excessive power consumption.
LSI chip integration further lowers the
PT-AE3000E’s main power consumption,
making it an eco-friendly projector.
Reduced Environmental Impact
The inner volume of the PT-AE3000E carton
box has been reduced by approximately 10%.
While lessening the amount of packaging
materials used, this also raises transporta-
tion efficiency, which saves fuel and lowers
the impact on the environment.
Ecology-Conscious Engineering and Design
Other Ecological Considerations
• An off-timer that reduces wasteful power con-
sumption. • RoHS compliance. • Lead-free sol-
der for mounting components to printed circuit
boards. • No vinyl chloride in interior wiring.
• No halogenated flame retardants in the cabinet.
• No styrofoam in packing materials. • Lead-free
glass for the lens.

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. VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective trademark owners. Projection images simulated.
PT-AE3000E1-08OCT50K Printed in Japan.
*1Up to 220 V.
*2The 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.
*3The projector uses a high-voltage mercury lamp that contains high internal pressure. This lamp may break, emitting a large sound, or fail to illumi-
nate, 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 individ-
ual lamp characteristics and usage conditions.
*4Measurement, measuring conditions, and method of notation all comply
with ISO 21118 international standards.
*5In dynamic mode, with dynamic iris on.
*6Shift range is limited during simultaneous horizontal and vertical shifting.
*7Effective in Colour 1 image mode.
*8Protruding parts are not included.
*9Average value. May differ depending on models.
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 effec-
tively 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-AE3000E’s native resolution.
• 24p compatible
• Progressive cinema scan (3/2 pulldown) and
HD IP
• Selectable frame response
• Featuring a wide range of aspect modes,
including ones for anamorphic lenses.
(JUST/4:3/16:9/S16:9/14:9/ZOOM1/ZOOM2/
H-FIT/V-FIT)
NOTE:The selectable modes vary
depending on the input signal.
• Up to sixteen sets of adjust-
ment settings can be stored
in memory with custom
names that make them easy
to remember
• User-friendly ergonomic
remote control
• Built-in test pattern
• On-screen input guidance
• Auto input search
• Quiet operation: 22 dB (in Economy lamp
mode)
• Normal/economy lamp power selection
• Lens-centred design
For detailed explanation of features please visit our Projector Global Web Site
http://panasonic.net/avc/projector
Made in Japan
Each Panasonic projector is pro-
duced by a vertically integrated
production process, which
extends from R&D to manufacturing, at the
Panasonic factory in Japan, under strict
quality control. This ensures stable, top-
quality performance in every product.
All information included here isvalid asof October 2008.
Supplied remote
control with
back-lit buttons
Specifications
Power supply
Power consumption
LCD panel*2
Panel size
Aspect ratio
Display method
Drive method
Pixels
Lens
Lamp*3
Brightness*4
Contrast*4
YPBPR signal compatibility
Colour system
Optical axis shift*6
Keystone correction range
Terminals
HDMI IN
COMPUTER IN
COMPONENT IN
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
SERIAL
Dimensions*8(W x H x D)
Weight*9
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*1in 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
1,600 lumens*5
60,000:1*5(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, HDMI™ (V.1.3 with Deep Color, x.v.Color™ *7), HDCP compliant
D-sub HD 15-pin (female) x 1
RCA pin (Y, PB/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˝)
Approx. 7.3 kg (16.1 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
Diagonal length
Projection size (16:9) Projection distance (L)
Min (Wide) Max (Telephoto)
1.02 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´10˝
5´10˝
7´10˝
9´9˝
11´9˝
14´9˝
19´8˝
7´9˝
11´9˝
15´8˝
19´8˝
23´7˝
29´7˝
39´6˝
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Image size/projection distance
Aspect ratio 16:9
Diagonal length
Projection size (2.35:1) Projection distance (L)
Min (Wide) Max (Telephoto)
1.02 m
1.52 m
2.03 m
2.54 m
3.05 m
3.81 m
5.08 m
1.3 m
1.9 m
2.6 m
3.2 m
3.8 m
4.8 m
6.4 m
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2.8 m
3.8 m
4.7 m
5.7 m
7.1 m
9.6 m
40˝
60˝
80˝
100˝
120˝
150˝
200˝
4´1˝
6´2˝
8´3˝
10´4˝
12´5˝
15´7˝
20´10˝
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9´4˝
12´6˝
15´8˝
18´10˝
23´7˝
31´6˝
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Aspect ratio 2.35:1
(When projecting both 2.35:1 and 16:9 images onto a
2.35:1 screen using the Lens Memory function.)
L (LW/LT)