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Panasonic PT-AE8000 Projector

1080P Home Theater Projector
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From Panasonic Home —   Hollywood continues to produce and release 3D movies that gives us an entirely new level of dynamic realism. The PT-AE8000 Full HD 3D HOme Cinema Projector was developed according to the Panasonic philosophy of providing images that mirror the director's artistic vision and intent - right in your own home.

  • High 2,400 lm of brightness with the advanced red-rich lamp
  • Full-HD optimized optical system
  • Up to 480 Hz compatible LCD panels
  • Pure color filter pro for rich, vibrant colors
  • Dynamic iris pro adds beauty to both dark and bright scenes


Panasonic PT-AE8000 Projector Specifications

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Projector Central Editor's Choice Award
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Performance
5
Features
Ease of Use
Value

MSRP
n/a
Status
Discontinued
Released
September 2012
Warranty
2 Years
User Reviews
(9) Review this Projector
 
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White Brightness
2,400 ANSI Lumens
Resolution
1920x1080
Aspect Ratio
16:9 (HD)
Contrast
500,000:1
Dynamic Iris
Yes
Display Type
0.70" 3LCD Chips
Color Processing
8-bit
Input Lag
1080p/60: 34ms
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/24, 1080p/50, 525i, 525p, 576i, 576p, 625i, 625p, 1125i, 480p, 480i
Data Modes
MAX 1920x1080
3D Modes
Full HD 3D

Lamp Type
220W UHM bulb
Lamp Life
4,000 hours  / 5,000 hours
Lamp Model
ET-LAA410  Buy Replacement Lamp

Included Lens
2x Powered zoom , Powered focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
Horizontal +/-26% & Vertical +/-100%
Throw Distance
8.0' - 30.0'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
40.79" - 305.96"
Throw Ratio
1.35:1 - 2.70:1
Digital Keystone
Vertical only

Projector Size
5.90" x 18.50" x 14.30"
Weight
19.2 lbs
Audible Noise
22 dB
Internal Speakers
No
Power
310 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
12-Volt Trigger x 2
Component: RCA
Composite: RCA
HDMI x 3
RGB In: BNC
RS232: DB-9pin
S-Video
VGA In: Dsub-15pin

Features
2:3 Pulldown
Full HD 3D
Frame Interpolation
Lens Memory
Additional Features
Lens Memory (6 settings) for 2D or 3D viewing, including zoom & focus positions for projecting in 16:9 or 4:3 image ratio and wide cinema settings. 3D Motion Remaster delivers correct 3D movement, programmable 12V triggers, 3 HDMI inputs.


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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.

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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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