Operating Instructions INPUT ASPECT VOLUME MUTE MENU ENTER NORMAL DIGITAL ZOOM Model No. PROJECTOR Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. LCD Projector PT-AE100E TQBJ 0096...
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B Continued use of the projector in this condition may result in fire or electric shocks. B Contact an Authorised Service Centre for repairs.
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Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which are unstable. B If the projector is placed on top of a surface which is sloped or unstable, it may fall down or tip over, and injury or damage could result.
B If dust is left to build up inside the projector without being cleaned out, it can result in fire or problems with operation. B It is a good idea to clean the inside of the projector before the season for humid weather arrives. Ask your nearest Authorised Service Centre to clean the projector when required.
If the projector is set up in locations with strong vibration, such as near a motor, or if it is installed inside a vehicle or on board a ship, the projector may be subjected to vibration or shocks which can damage the internal parts and cause malfunctions or accidents.
Location and function of each part Projector <Top, right and front> & # Speaker - Security lock This can be used to connect a $ Zoom ring commercially-available theft- (page 23) prevention cable (manufactured % Focus ring by Kensington). This security lock...
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LAMP TEMP POWER INPUT KEYSTONE VOLUME & B The wireless remote control and the projector itself have the same control buttons available. # TEMP indicator & POWER button (page 39) (pages 22 and 23) This indicator illuminates if an ' INPUT select button...
COMPONENT IN B Refer to the list of compatible signals on page 49 for the types of RGB signals which can be input to the projector by connecting a computer. Computer To RGB output To audio output...
NGLISH Setting-up Projection methods The projector can be set up so that any one of the following four projection methods can be used. Select whichever projection method matches the setting-up method. (The projection method can be set from the OPTION menu.
$ Wait until the power indicator on the projector illuminates red (until the cooling fan stops). Do not in any way cut power to the projector while the cooling fan is still operating. Be careful not to switch off the MAIN POWER switch of the projector, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet or turn off in-line switches such as tabletop power switches.
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 MAIN MENU (page 29) M E N U...
E N T E R Unavailable on-screen $ Press the F F or G G arrow menu items buttons to select an item. This projector has unadjustable Selected items will be displayed items and unusable functions in blue. depending on the signal being input.
To obtain the best picture quality, set up the projector and screen in such a way that the amount of keystone correction required is as minimal as possible.
Keep this in mind when selecting the aspect ratio. B If using this projector in places such as cafes or hotels with the aim of displaying programmes for viewing for a commercial purpose or for public...
Using the shutter function The shutter function can be used to momentarily turn off the picture and sound from the projector when the projector is not being used for short periods of time, such as during breaks in meetings or when carrying out preparation.
D Y N A M I C details softer. N A T U R A L TV SYSTEM (S-VIDEO/VIDEO only) T V - S Y S T E M only) AUTO1 The projector automatically distinguishes between NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL/SECAM signals. AUTO2 The projector only) automatically distinguishes between NTSC/PAL- M/PAL-N signals.
Cleaning and replacing the air filter If the air filter becomes clogged with dust, the internal temperature of the projector will rise, the TEMP indicator will flash and the projector power will turn off. The air filter should be cleaned every 100 hours of use, depending on the location where the projector is being used.
NOTE: B If the lamp usage time has passed 2000 hours (when LAMP POWER has been set to “HIGH”), the projector will switch to standby mode after approximately 10 minutes of operation. The steps * to - on the next page should thus be completed within 10 minutes.
B The lens cover may still be attached to the lens. B The lens focus may not have been set correctly. (Refer to page 23.) B The projector may not be at the correct distance from the screen. (Refer to page 21.) B The lens may be dirty.
(Refer to page 35.) B There may be a problem with the video tape or other signal source. Picture from B A signal which is not compatible with the projector computer does not may be being input. (Refer to page 49.) appear B The cable may be too long.
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 (Colour signal) Luminance signal & & Colour signal External view B The pin layout and signal names for the RGB input connector are shown below.
Trademark acknowledgements B VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. B Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. B S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. B Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of the various trademark owners.