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Panasonic PT AE-900
Home cinema projector..
Panasonic
PT-AE900U LCD Projector—WEB EXCLUSIVE
Adrienne Maxwell, January,
2006
What's not to like?
"..This may very
well be one of the easiest reviews I've ever done. Within five
minutes of watching HDTV through Panasonic's new PT-AE900U LCD
projector, I was hooked. I fully expected, as the review process
progressed, to have to play the standard "on the one hand;
on the other" game we play with most mid- or entry-level
projectors: On the one hand, this projector has nice detail;
on the other, its color points aren't very accurate. On the
one hand, this projector has a surprisingly good black level;
on the other, it's so dim, even the LEDs on your A/V gear will
wash out the picture. Happily, the other hand never presented
itself here.."
"..Yep, there's
a lot to like about the PT-AE900U, but versatility is undoubtedly
its greatest asset. We've looked at several HD LCD projectors
over the past year, some of which carry lower MSRPs than this
one. However, all of those projectors came with some caveats,
while the PT-AE900U is wonderfully caveat free. It's simply
a great choice for someone looking for a well-rounded, midpriced
projector.."
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From:
"Phil Sangster" <xx@xxxwestnet.com.au>
To: "Davin - AIM DIGITAL IMAGING" <davixxx@xxmedia.com.au>
Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 11:20 AM
Subject: Re: Internet Order
> Thank you Davin, the projector arrived in one piece and
surpasses all my
> expectations so far. It is so quiet, and the image is truly
awsome.
>
> I bought this for use with the xbox 360 when it is released
in Australia
> this month. Since the 360 outputs a 720p signal many gaming
enthusiasts
> will be looking for 720p displays to make the most of their
new consols
> and projectors are a popular option on the gaming scene
right now.
>
> You may get enquiries about a phenomena called scaling
lag which occurs
> with some projectors when a low resolution signal is input
and scaled up
> to fit the projectors native resolution. It results in
a split second
> delay between when a player pushes a button on their controler
to when the
> result is seen on the projected image. While this is unoticeable
with DVD
> movies it is a major problem for interactive entertainment
and can make
> some projectors completely useless for this purpose.
>
> I don't know if you test game consols on your projectors
but before I
> bought my AE900E from you I checked your website over for
information
> about whether or not scaling lag was an issue. When I couldn't
find any
> confirmation that it wasn't a problem I almost didn't buy
the projector.
> The reason I bought it in the end was that I managed to
find a reveiw for
> the AE900E in which the writer had tested for scaling lag.
>
> This brings me to my point, perhaps mentioning on your
website that
> particular models don't suffer from scaling lag would be
very helpfull to
> some buyers, particularly at this point in time when many
gaming
> enthusiasts are preparing for the next generation of High
Definition
> gaming systems.
>
> Once more thanks for your service regarding my purchase.
I'm extremely
> happy with this great new toy.
>
> Regards,
> Phil.
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CCM technology
also lets users choose from among seven preset picture modes, in which
the contrast, brightness and gamma levels are adjustable making it easy
to select the optimal settings for any source material. These seven,
expertly-crafted pre-set picture modes, including Hollywood Cinema 1
customized by leading Hollywood colorist David Bernstein for watching
movies, allows the use to best match his source material.
The projector's
Dynamic Sharpness Control automatically adjusts video signal enhancement
based on the difference in brightness of adjacent pixels, largely eliminating
noise amplification and delivering clearer, more natural-looking images.
The PT-AE900U also features a redesigned sharpness filter that enhances
the reproduction of fine detail along objects' edges.
Unsurpassed
Flexibility Assures Convenient Setup and Operation
The brighter,
1100-lumens PT-AE900U is equipped with three 16:9 native, 1,280 x 720
pixel (2.76 million effective pixels) HD LCD panels that produce a phenomenal
picture quality and beautifully saturated colors even in well-lit rooms.
The model's
2X optical zoom lens allows image size adjustment to accommodate any
room layout or screen size. For instance, the PT-AE900U can project
a 100-inch picture from a distance of less than 10-feet or from a distance
of more than 19 feet. (3 to 6M approx..) A joystick-controlled optical
system permits easy vertical and horizontal lens shift to enable the
user to adjust the screen easily without having to move the actual projector,
and without distorting the on-screen image.
To accommodate
virtually any home electronic device, the PT-AE900U supports a full
range of input sources, including DVD and video players, PCs and game
machines. An HDMI input provides compatibility with HD digital sources,
while component video input terminals deliver full-quality, detailed
images from high-end, progressive-scan DVD players. The PC IN terminal
can be connected to a game machine or PC. Other terminals include composite
and S-video, as well as a serial terminal for connecting a touch panel
controller or similar device.
Other
picture-enhancing features include:
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10-bit
digital processing and 10-bit gamma correction that accurately reproduces
subtle changes in brightness and hue and quadruples the number of
displayable colors to more than 1 billion with over 1024 gradations
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Projector
AI that automatically adjusts lamp brightness to the optimum level
to match the characteristics of the picture in real time
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Progressive
Cinema Scan (3/2 pull down) that automatically detects an input
signal from filmed material, and creates an optimum progressive
scan processing method to assure faithful reproduction of the original
image
New
to the PT-AE900U is a universal "learning" remote
control that can memorize the functions of up to eight home
theater components (both Panasonic products and products from
other manufacturers) so you can control an entire home theater
system with a single remote.
Other
key features include an operating noise level as low as 25dB,
memory-storage of up three sets of picture adjustment settings;
a 16-language on-screen menu; and manual zoom and focus.
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Specifications
Power supply : 100- 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 180 W (0.08 W in standby mode with fan
stopped)
Optical system: Dichroic mirror separation/prism synthesis
system
LCD panel*1: Panel size: 0.7 - (diagonal) (16:9 aspect ratio)
Display method: Transparent LCD panel (x 3, R/G/B)
Drive method: Active matrix
Pixels: 921,600 (1,280 x 720) x 3, total of 2,764,800 pixels
Pixel configuration: Stripe
Lens: Manual zoom/focus lens (1:1 - 1:2),
F 1.9 - 3.1, f 21.7- 43.1 mm
Lamp*2: 130 W UHM lamp
Screen size: 1,016¡ - 5,080 mm (40- 200 inches) diagonally,
16:9 aspect ratio
Colors: Full color (16,777,216 colors)
Color system: NTSC/M-NTSC/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM
Screen aspect ratio: 16:9 (4:3 compatible)
Brightness: 1,100 lumens
Center-to-corner uniformity ratio: 85%
Contrast: 5,500:1*3 (full on/full off, dynamic iris on)
Resolution: RGB: 1,280 x 720 pixels (1,920 x 1,080 pixels
with compression)
Scanning frequency: RGB: Horizontal: 30- 70 kHz, Vertical:
50 - 87 Hz
YPBPR: 480i (525i): fH 15.75 kHz; fV 60 Hz
Formats
625i (576i):
fH 15.63 kHz; fV 50 Hz
480p (525p): fH 31.5 kHz; fV 60 Hz
625p (576p): fH 31.25 kHz; fV 50 Hz
720p (750p): fH 45 kHz; fV 60 Hz
720p (750p): fH 45 kHz; fV 50 Hz
1080i (1125i): fH 33.75 kHz; fV 60 Hz
1080i (1125i): fH 28.125 kHz; fV 50 Hz
S-Video/Video: fH 15.75 kHz; fV 60 Hz (NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL-M,
PAL60)
fH 15.625 kHz; fV 50 Hz (PAL, SECAM, PAL-N)
Optical axis shift*4: Vertical and horizontal
Keystone correction range: Vertical: approx. +/- 30 deg
Installation: Ceiling/desk, front/rear (menu selection)
Terminals: HDMI IN: 19-pin x 1
PC (RGB) IN: D-sub HD 15-pin (female) x 1
R, G, B: 0.7 Vp-p (1.0 Vp-p for Sync on G), 75¨ö
HD/VD/SYNC: TTL, high impedance (positive/negative polarity)
COMPONENT 1 IN: RCA pin (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) x 1,
Y: 1.0 p-p, 75¨ö
PB/PR (CB/CR): 0.7 Vp-p, 75¨ö
COMPONENT 2 IN: RCA pin (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) x 1,
Y: 1.0 p-p, 75¨ö
PB/PR (CB/CR): 0.7 Vp-p, 75¨ö
VIDEO IN: RCA pin x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75¨ö
S-VIDEO IN: Mini DIN 4-pin x 1, Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286 Vp-p,
75¨ö
Power cord length: 3 m/9.9 ¥
Cabinet material: ABS/PC
Dimensions (W x H x D)*5: 335 x 95 x 270 mm (13-3/16 - x 3-23/32
- x 10-5/8 - )
Weight: 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs.)
Operating environment: Temperature: 0-40 deg c.
Humidity: 20% - 80% (no condensation)
Remote Control Unit: Power supply: 3 V DC (UM-3 (AA) battery
x 2)
Operation range: Approx. 7 m when operated from directly in
front of the signal receptor)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 52 x 200 x 28.5 mm (2-2/16 - x 7-7/8
- x 1-1/8 - )
Weight: 170 g (6 oz.) (including batteries)
Supplied accessories: Power cord, Wireless remote control
unit, Batteries for remote control
(UM-3 x 2), AV cable (3 m/9.9 ¥)
Optional accessories: Ceiling mount bracket: ET-PKE700
Weights and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications
are subject to change without notice.
*1: The projector uses a type of liquid crystal panel that
typically consists of millions of pixels. This panel is built
with very high-precision technology
to provide the finest possible image. 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.
*2: The projector uses a high-voltage mercury lamp that contains
high internal pressure. This lamp may break, emitting a large
sound, or fail to
illuminate, 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
individual lamp characteristics and usage conditions.
*3: With Dynamic Iris on.
*4: Shift range is limited during simultaneous horizontal
and vertical shifting.
We
take the time to do the "Real World" ANSI tests.
Australian
Interactive Multimedia
Pty Ltd. Est. 1984
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