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Panasonic PT-AE1000U Remanufactured Home Cinema
Projector 1100 ANSI Lumens Widescreen, 1080p High Definition with Smooth Screen
Technology and up to 11000:1 Contrast Ratio,
16:9 aspect ratio, 2X optical zoom
lens and power focus, providing throw range of 11.10 ft - 23.7 ft (for 120"
diagonal screen), Wide lens shift range, Lamp Type 165W UHM, Video Compatibility
NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL 60, SECAM, YPBPR Compatibility 480i,
576i, 480p, 576p, 720/50p, 720/60p, 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/60p,
Projection on screens ranging in size from 40" to 200".
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General
Information |
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Manufacturer |
Panasonic |
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Manufacturer
Part Number |
PT-AE1000U |
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Product
Line |
Home Cinema
Projector |
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Product
Name |
PT-AE1000U |
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Marketing Information |
Full HD Hollywood Quality
Beginning with the PT-AE100U in 2001, Panasonic has led the industry in
developing advanced projectors that bring largescreen, cinema-level
viewing enjoyment right into the home. Our Hollywood tuning process,
which takes place at the Panasonic Hollywood Lab (PHL), was developed in
collaboration with leading Hollywood colorists and directors of
photography, produces images that are exceptionally faithful to the
director's artistic vision and intent, delivering true "Hollywood
picture quality". Panasonic made Hollywood tuning available to home
consumers in 2003 with the PT-AE500U, which provided unmatched image
quality when viewing movies.
Now Panasonic is bringing image quality to even greater heights by
offering full HD. The new PT-AE1000U is a full-HD compatible home cinema
projector that achieves a remarkable 11,000:1 contrast ratio -- best in
its class*. Developed with the quality and precision that are needed to
allow use by Hollywood professionals in the moviemaking process, the PT-AE1000U
features three LCD panels that display beautiful 1,080p high-definition
pictures in remarkable detail. With the new PT-AE1000U, Panasonic gives
you the ultimate cinema experience at home.
Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory (PHL) -- Where Hollywood picture quality
begins
For the past decade, PHL has conducted research into digital cinema, DVD
video compression, and digital conversion of film stock. Now it is
working to create standards for next-generation optical media using Blu-ray
Disc and projection technology based on HD image compression. PHL has a
close relationship with leading Hollywood studio technicians, directors,
cinematographers and "Pure Color Filter Pro" for Professional-Level
Color Reproduction. To viewers at home, this means you see the kind of
bright, vibrant colors and deep, rich blacks that make for great
entertainment.
New Optical Engine
The lens system plays a key role in getting the best images possible
from full-HD video sources. To assure outstanding quality in the new PT-AE1000U,
Panasonic developed a full-HD-compatible lens unit comprising 16 lens
elements in 12 groups, including two large-diameter aspherical lenses
and two high-performance ED (extralow dispersion) lenses. We also
developed a "Clear Prism" to process the three primary colors (red,
green and blue) that create the image. By controlling the diffused
reflection within the projector, the Clear Prism reduces the chromatic
aberrations that can cause color deviation.
The result is a sharp, high-contrast image all the way to the edges.
This sophisticated new lens system contributes to the PT-AE1000U's
remarkable 11,000:1 contrast ratio.
Next-Generation Full-HD LCD Panels
The PT-AE1000U is equipped with next-generation full-HD LCD panels. With
their native 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, these panels are ideal for
reproducing beautiful full-HD images.
"Smooth Screen" Technology for Deep, Film-Like Images
Smooth Screen is a Panasonic technology that uses crystal double
refraction to arrange pixels on a screen without gaps between them. This
reduces the black-line "chicken wire or screen door effect" between
pixels that mars picture quality, giving you the kind of smooth images
you see in a movie theatre. It also protects colors from the chicken
wire/screen door effect, so the image appears deeper and more three-dimensional.
Dynamic Iris
The Dynamic Iris helps provide the deeper, richer blacks you need for
true-to-life images. This system works by analyzing histograms to
determine the brightness level of each image, then adjusting the lamp
power, iris and gamma curve accordingly to create the ideal image. The
adjustments are made 60 times every second. In the PT-AE1000U we used a
new algorithm that further improves response and stability. It helps the
projector achieve a wide dynamic range, with beautiful display of both
dark and bright scenes.
"Cinema Works Pro" -- The Heart of Image Processing
The PT-AE1000U introduces Panasonic's powerful new digital image
processing engine. Called Cinema Works Pro, this system unleashes all
the beauty from full-HD sources. It helps provide outstanding image
quality from other sources as well.
14-Bit Digital Processing Circuit: this circuit helps faithfully
reproduce even subtle hues and brightness variations, making it possible
to see even very fine textures in an image, especially in reproducing
dark scenes and achieving the high realism demanded by movie-industry
professionals.
New Scaling LSI: Converts pixels (a process called scaling) according to
the characteristics of the on-screen image and adjacent pixels. This not
only improves image sharpness and reduces noise, it also helps create
beautifully enlarged images from 480p sources, so you enjoy superb
picture quality when viewing DVDs from your home collection.
MPEG Noise Reduction: This system detects the amount of change in the
input signal from one scene to the next and calculates the amount of
noise to remove accordingly, minimizing both block noise and mosquito
noise.
Progressive Cinema Scan (3/2 Pulldown) and HD IP: It automatically
detects when the input signal is derived from filmed material. HD IP
enables the PT-AE1000U to convert signals recorded at a higher quality
than was possible with conventional models.
Dynamic Sharpness Control: Conventional projectors emphasize sharpness
without regard for brightness differences. This can cause a halo or ring
effect around object edges, reducing their three-dimensionality. Dynamic
Sharpness Control sharpens only the pixels in the image areas where
there is a small change in brightness level. This greatly reduces noise
amplification and delivers clear, natural-looking images.
Seven Preset Picture Modes
The PT-AE1000U has seven preset picture modes, making it easy for you to
enjoy optimal viewing quality from a variety of image sources.
Cinema 1 - Soft, smooth picture ideal for movies. Created under the
supervision of David Bernstein, a leading Hollywood colorist.
Cinema 2 - Emphasizes deeper, richer colors. Suitable for older film
classics.
Color 1 - A setting that supports the 6,500K 5 color temperature
recommended in the HDTV standard (ITU-R BT.709)
Color 2 - A setting that supports the 6,300K 5 color temperature
recommended in the Digital Cinema Distribution Master (DCDM) standard.
Cinema 3 - Designed for clear, sharp reproduction of dynamic scenes.
Suitable for action films, cartoons and animation.
Normal - A general setting suitable for use with most image sources.
Dynamic - Specially designed for when you're viewing in a brightly lit
room.
Waveform Monitor
The PT-AE1000U gives home consumers a projector with the kind of
waveform monitor used in equipment for professionals. This function
displays waveforms to show how the PT-AE1000U has adjusted the images of
the input signals sent from the source device. In cases where the output
level of the source device fluctuates, you can view the waveform on the
screen and adjust the image brightness and contrast to match standard
levels. In cases where the characteristics of the output signal from the
source device are distorted, viewing the waveform can make it easier for
you to adjust the picture so it looks the way the director intended.
Cinema Color Management (CCM)
This is an innovative color correction system that enables free control
of colors with CCM technology. You can adjust one color without
affecting the neighboring colors. This makes it easier to achieve the
right color equalization in hue, luminance and saturation.
User Equalizing Function
Incorporating Cinema Color Management technology, the PT-AE1000U has a
user equalizing function that lets you decide precisely how images look
on your screen. In each of the seven preset picture modes, the high, mid,
and low gamma levels are adjustable. This makes customizing the picture
fun and provides professional results. You can even store up to three
sets of adjustment settings in memory for use any time.
Built-In Test Pattern
For quick and easy adjustment of zoom and focus, two test patterns are
built-in.
A Stylish Lens-Centered Design
The PT-AE1000U features a symmetrical design with a centered lens and a
high-grade finish that suggests quality. Also available is an optional
cable cover (ET-PCE1000) that gives the projector a square shape while
neatly concealing the connection cables.
2x Optical Power Zoom and Power Focus
A 2x optical power zoom/focus lens and a lens shift function together
make it possible to project a 120-inch picture from as close as 11' 10"
(3.6m) to the screen or as far as 23' 7" (7.2m) away. This gives you
outstanding setup flexibility. If you choose to ceiling-mount the
projector, you can zoom and focus by remote control.
Wide Lens Shift Range
The PT-AE1000U lens has a much wider shift range than previous models.
Horizontally, it can shift the image in a range equal to about 40% of
the screen width. Vertically it can shift the image up to about 100% of
the screen height.
Quiet Operation
We reduced fan noise all the way down to 22 dB (in Economy lamp mode) by
improving the efficiency of the cooling system.
Learning Remote Control
The PT-AE1000U comes with a universal "learning" remote control unit
that you can use to control your DVD player, AV amplifier, motorized
projector screen or other components. A backlit LCD panel makes the
remote easy to find and use even when you've turned the lights low for a
home theater effect.
On-Screen Input Guidance
A graphic display on the screen shows which terminals have been selected
for sources. An indicator blinks to alert you if you've selected a
terminal that has no device connected to it.
Variety of Input Ports
The PT-AE1000U has two component inputs. In addition to video, S-video
and computer (RGB) terminals, the projector is equipped with two (2)
HDMI ports and an RS232C serial port.
Easy Maintenance
For easier maintenance, you can replace the filter from the side and the
lamp from the top. The dust filter and lamp are easily replaced even
after the PT-AE1000U is installed on the ceiling.
* When the dynamic iris is on. LCD projectors with 1,000-lumen
brightness. |
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Features |
- 1,100 ANSI lumens of
brightness
- Up to 11,000:1
contrast ratio
- 16:9 aspect ratio
- 2X optical zoom lens
and power focus, providing throw range of 11.10 ft - 23.7 ft (for 120"
diagonal screen)
- Wide lens shift range
(vertically, it can shift the image up to about 100% of the screen
height; horizontally, it can shift the image in a range equal to about
40% of the screen width)
- Quiet operation (reduced
fan noise to 22dB)
- Cinema Color
Management, which makes it easier to achieve just the right color
equalization in hue, luminance and saturation
- Seven pre-set picture
modes, which automatically matches image setting to source material
- 'Learning' remote
control, which you can use to control your DVD player, AV amplifier and
others
- Progressive Cinema
Scan (3/2 pulldown) and HD IP to attain higher image quality
- On-screen input
guidance
- Built-in test pattern
- A variety of input
ports including two HDMI ports and an RS-232C serial port
- Optional cable cover
that gives the projector a square shape while neatly concealing the
connection cables
- Projection on screens
ranging in size from 40" to 200"
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Specifications |
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Display Type |
.74-inch diagonal (16:9
aspect ratio) x 3 |
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Native Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
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Brightness (ANSI lumens) |
1,100 |
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Lamp Type |
165W UHM |
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Video Compatibility |
NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M,
PAL-N, PAL 60, SECAM |
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YPBPR Compatibility |
480i, 576i, 480p, 576p,
720/50p, 720/60p, 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/60p |
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Digital Keystone Correction |
Yes (V) |
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Dynamic Iris Optical System
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Yes |
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Cinema Color Management
Technology |
Yes |
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Smooth Screen Technology
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Yes |
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Progressive Cinema Scan (3/2
pulldown) |
Yes |
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Optical Axis Shift |
Horizontal and vertical
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Remote Control |
Wireless |
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Dimensions (H x W x D) |
51/8''
x 181/8'' x 1125/32'' |
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Weight |
15.9 lbs |
A-20070316-1036-116-E
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