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Performance Features Ease Of Use Value	When we think about 1080p projectors, we generally think of the primary benefit as being able to get the maximum picture quality from the highest resolution sources available such as HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, or broadcast HDTV . But even if you acquire a 1080p projector, you'll probably want to continue watching a great deal of standard definition DVD for some time to come. And we can state unequivocally that owners of the Panasonic AE1000 will enjoy higher picture quality from standard DVD than will owners of any of the other low-priced 1080p projectors released this fall.
	Beautiful, accurate picture out of the box Great flesh tones No pixel visibility at all (at anything resembling normal seating distance) Excellent black levels (within the limits of dynamic iris'es) Extremely good shadow detail Excellent placement flexibility thanks to zoom and lens shift 2 HDMI inputs Lamp can be changed without unmounting the projector Very good remote control Waveform monitor and custom color management (for serious tweakers) Manual is good overall 5 user savable settings Very quiet Very good Price/Performance
	From Lord of the Rings, on standard DVD from an AE1000 Taken by www.ProjectorReviews.com

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 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. 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-AE1000E 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-AE1000E features three LCD panels that display beautiful 1,080p high-definition pictures in remarkable detail. With the new PT-AE1000E, Panasonic gives you the ultimate cinema experience at home.

New Optical System Helps Deliver 11,000:1 Contrast—Best in its Class

HD Compatible Lens System and 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 PTAE1000E, 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-AE1000E’s remarkable 11,000:1 contrast ratio.

Next-Generation Full-HD LCD Panels The PT-AE1000E is equipped with next-generation full-HD LCD panels*2. With their native 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, these panels are ideal for reproducing beautiful full-HD images. The panels use inorganic, vertically aligned liquid crystal molecules. When no voltage is applied, the molecules are aligned perpendicular to the glass substrate, so there is no light leakage and the substrate remains black (called normally black operation).

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*3 accordingly to create the ideal image. The adjustments are made 60 times every second. In the PT-AE1000E 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.

Made by Panasonic, Tuned by Hollywood

Technology that Captures the Artistry of a Top Hollywood colorist Panasonic worked with leading Hollywood colorist David Bernstein and photography directors to achieve the most accurate image reproduction possible. This collaboration resulted in new integrated circuitry and core image optimizers that help the PT-AE1000E deliver true “Hollywood picture quality”—images that faithfully convey the director’s artistic intent.

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’s close relations with leading Hollywood studio technicians, directors, cinematographers and colorists played a key role in developing the PT-AE1000E.

“Pure Color Filter Pro” Delivers Vivid Colors and Rich Blacks
“Cinema Works Pro” Helps Bring Out the Best in HD

“Pure Color Filter Pro” for Professional-Level Color Reproduction We equipped the PT-AE1000E with a specially developed optical filter that optimizes the light from the UHM projector lamp, helping to achieve deeper blacks while improving purity levels in the three primary colors (red, green and blue) that compose the image. It combines with our multilayered vacuum plating technology to create what we call the Pure Color Filter Pro. This advanced filter system improves color purity to such an extent that the color gamut is expanded nearly to the level specified in the Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI)*4. To viewers at home, this means you see the kind of bright, vibrant colors and deep, rich blacks that make for great entertainment .“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 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 effect, so the image appears deeper and more three-dimensional.

“Cinema Works Pro”—The Heart of Image Processing
The PT-AE1000E 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: The PT-AE1000E handles up to 14-bit digital image processing. Providing 16,384 gradations, this circuit helps faithfully reproduce even subtle hues and brightness variations, making it possible to see even very fine textures in an image. The PT-AE1000E especially stands out in reproducing dark scenes, achieving the high realism demanded by movie-industry professionals. • New Scaling LSI: The PT-AE1000E 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-AE1000E 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-AE1000E has seven preset picture modes, making it easy for you to enjoy optimal
viewing quality from a variety of image sources. Choose whichever mode provides the picture characteristics best suited to the source material.

A Stylish Lens-Centered Design
The PT-AE1000E 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 andPower 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˝ (3.6 m) to the screen or as far as 23´7˝ (7.2 m) 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-AE1000E 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. If you ceiling-mount the projector, the expanded vertical shift range lets you position the unit closer to the ceiling. Compared to pole mounting, a ceiling mount can give the room a more attractive look. To shift the lens, simply turn the dials which are secured in place by worm gears. The dial has minimal play and allows precise adjustment, and once the lens is adjusted, it stays that way.

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. The PT-AE1000E’s whisper-quiet operation means there’s nothing to keep you from enjoying all the beauty of the large-screen HD images.

Learning Remote Control
The PT-AE1000E 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-AE1000E has two component inputs. In addition to video, S-video and computer (RGB) terminals, the projector is equipped with two 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-AE1000E is installed on the ceiling.