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Panasonic PT-AE3000U Projector

1080P Home Theater Projector
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From Panasonic Home —   The PT-AE3000E maximizes the image quality of the full-HD content in Blu-ray Discs and HD broadcasts for large-screen viewing, and adds a newly designed optical system that achieves a 60,000:1 contrast ratio and 1,600 lumens of brightness. A variety of advanced signal-processing technologies, beginning with Detail Clarity Processor 2 and Frame Creation interpolation, push the performance level of the LCD projector to an entirely new level of picture quality, and provide viewers with the true beauty of full-HD images. Experience on-screen reality, complete with crisp, detailed images and lifelike depth, in the new PT-AE3000E. Its exceptional performance is further boosted by Panasonic's collaboration with leading Hollywood filmmakers to ensure that it produces images that mirror the director's artistic vision and intent.

  • A High-Precision, Top-Quality Lens maximizes Full-HD Performance
  • Pure Colour Filter Pro
  • High, 60,000:1 Contrast Ratio with New Pure Contrast Plates
  • New Full-HD LCD Panels
  • Smooth Screen Technology
  • Dynamic Iris Designed for Full-HD
  • Crisp, Clear Details in Motion Images
  • 2x Optical Power Zoom/Focus and Wide Lens Shift Range


Panasonic PT-AE3000U Projector Specifications

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Performance
5
Features
Ease of Use
Value

MSRP
$3,499
Awards
#1 in
Status
Discontinued
Released
October 2008
Warranty
1 Year
User Reviews
(15) Review this Projector
 
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White Brightness
1,600 Lumens (ANSI)1
Resolution
1920x1080
Aspect Ratio
16:9 (HD)
Contrast
60,000:1
Dynamic Contrast
60,000:1
Dynamic Iris
Yes
Display Type
0.74" 3LCD
Color Processing
8-bit
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/24, 1080p/50, 576i, 576p, 625i, 625p, 1125i, 480p, 480i

Lamp Type
165W UHM bulb
Lamp Life
2,000 hours  / 3,000 hours

Included Lens
2x Powered zoom , Powered focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
Horizontal +/-40% & Vertical +/-100%
Throw Distance
11.5' - 19.7'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
60.00" - 200.00"
Throw Ratio
1.36:1 - 2.74:1
Projector Placement
For a
"
diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 9'-7" and 19'-5" from the screen.
Digital Keystone
Vertical only

Projector Size
5.12" x 18.11" x 11.81"
Weight
16.1 lbs
Internal Speakers
No
Power
240 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
Component: RCA x 2
Composite: RCA
HDMI x 3
RS232: DB-9pin
S-Video
VGA In: Dsub-15pin

Features
Frame Interpolation
Additional Features
Lens memory function. HDMI ver. 1.3


 

ANSI LUMENS  is the most commonly accepted industry standard brightness measurement. The ANSI lumen rating measures the brightest white that a projector can produce by averaging nine light meter measurements taken across the projected image.

Manufacturer Cited Brightness:

BUYER BEWARE   Either this projector's brightness specification does not cite an industry-accepted unit of measurement, or according to our calculations it seems unlikely that this projector is capable of producing the manufacturer's cited brightness specification.

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