User manual PANASONIC PT-AE500U

[. . . ] R LCD Projector POWER LIGHT INPUT VIDEO CMPNT COMPONENT KEYSTONE PC MENU ENTER NORMAL FREEZE MODE ASPECT PICTURE MEMORY USER Operating Instructions Model No. LCD PROJECTOR PT-AE500U Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. For assistance, please call : 1-888-View-PTV(843-9788) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic. com or visit us at www. panasonic. com (U. S. A) For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300 or visit us at www. panasonic. co. jp/global/ (Puerto Rico) TQBJ 0133 ENGLISH Dear Panasonic Customer: This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that you might require. We hope it will help you to get the most out of your new product, and that you will be pleased with your Panasonic LCD projector. The serial number of your product may be found on its back. You should note it in the space provided below and retain this booklet in case service is required. [. . . ] NOTE: B You can also correct keystone distortion from the "KEYSTONE" in the "MAIN MENU". B Vertical and horizontal keystone distortion can be corrected to ±30° of the angle of tilt. However, the greater the correction amount, the more the picture quality will deteriorate, and the harder it will become to achieve a good level of focus. 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. B The picture size will also change when correction of keystone distortion is carried out. VIDEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When watching video sources such as music or sports programs. NATURAL. . . . . . . . . . . To reproduce the color of the image faithfully from the image source. Press the I button. NORMAL . . . . . . . . . . . . When watching various image sources. DYNAMIC . . . . . . . . . . . When the projector is used in a bright room. CINEMA1 . . . . . . . . . . . . When watching movies. This mode was well tuned to the look of Hollywood movie. CINEMA2 . . . . . . . . . . . . When watching movies. The projected image will be clear and have high contrast. NOTE: B The picture mode can be also selected in the "PICTURE" menu. 26-ENGLISH ENGLISH-27 Useful functions Setting the aspect ratio (ASPECT) This projector allows you to change the aspect ratio to match the type of input signal. ENTER ASPECT 4:3 Input signal 4:3 input signal 4:3 Projected image NORMAL FREEZE MODE ASPECT PICTURE MEMORY USER Press the ASPECT button. BPressing the ASPECT button will change the aspect ratio according to the successive settings shown below. BIllustrations for aspect ratio settings are shown on the next page. Refer to this illustration for assistance in selecting a suitable aspect ratio. 16:9 Squeezed signal (image contracted horizontally) Horizontal expansion of projected image S-VIDEO/VIDEO/ YPBPR PC DVI AUTO\4:3\16:9\JUST\ZOOM 4:3\16:9\V SCROLL 4:3\16:9 (When a 525p/625p signal is being input) 4:3\16:9\JUST\ZOOM JUST 4:3 input signal Horizontal expansion of projected image (Center of image is less distorted. ) BWhen set to "AUTO", the aspect ratio will be automatically selected if the input signal has a detector signal. NOTE: B If a selected mode does not match the aspect ratio of the input signal, it may affect the quality of viewing of the original picture. Keep this in mind when selecting the aspect ratio. B If using this projector in places such as cafes or hotels to display programs for a commercial purpose or for public presentation, note that if the aspect ratio (16:9) selection function is used to change the aspect ratio of the screen picture, you may be infringing the rights of the original copyright owner for that program under copyright protection laws. B If a normal (4:3) picture which was not originally intended for wide-screen viewing is projected onto a wide screen, distortion may occur around the edges of the picture so that part of the picture is no longer visible. Such programs should be viewed in 4:3 mode to give proper consideration to the aims and intentions of the original program's creator. B The following signals have resolutions that are 16:9 image sizes. [. . . ] (You may be able to change the external output settings by pressing the [Fn]+[F3] or [Fn]+[F10] keys simultaneously. The actual method varies depending on the type of computer, so refer to the documentation provided with your computer for further details. ) Page ­ ­ ­ 44 45 ­ ­ 23 36 41 ­ 23 17 ­ 17 36 ­ ­ 21 21 21 38 ­ 54 ­ ­ Cleaning and maintenance Before carrying out cleaning and maintenance, be sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Wipe the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth. If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in water with a small amount of neutral detergent in it, squeeze the cloth very well, and then wipe the cabinet. After cleaning, wipe the cabinet dry with a dry cloth. [. . . ]