The Panasonic PT-AE3000U uses a fully HD-optimized lens unit comprising 16 elements in 12 groups to produce images that are distortion free and stunningly beautiful. The lens is the heart of the system but only part of what creates those beautiful images. A fifth generation dynamic iris analyzes every image to create the exact level of light required. And it saves power too.

Of course the PT-AE3000U does 3:2 pulldown and is 24p compatible to put motion pictures in their best light. Action scenes are smoother with fewer motion artifacts thanks to the double speed (100 Hz or 120 Hz) refresh rate. The projector interpolates new frames based on the action in the existing adjacent frames.

However, this projector can be used for more than watching Blu-ray Discs and DVDs or playing video games. No matter where in the world you are, chances are you can feed the PT-AE3000U a television signal it can digest. (You'll need a separate TV set or tuner.) This projector is compatible with NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL 60 and SECAM. If you switch between watching movies and TV often you'll appreciate the Lens Memory feature. It can recall the settings for watching a DVD of a TV show in the 4:3 ratio and the 2.35 ratio of a widescreen Blu-ray Disc.

• NTSC/PAL/SECAM Compatible

This projector is compatible with the NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL 60 and SECAM standards.

• Lens Memory Enhances Projection

The zoom and focus settings for projecting in the normal 16:9 or 4:3 image ratio, and for wide cinema projection, can be stored in the Lens Memory for simple access through the remote control. This Lens Memory function lets you easily enjoy images with different image ratios on a wide 2.35:1 screen for an immersive movie theater-like experience.

• 2x Optical Power Zoom/Focus and Wide Lens Shift Range

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. In addition, the image can be shifted ±100% vertically and ±40% horizontally. This gives you outstanding setup flexibility. If you choose to ceiling-mount the projector, you can zoom and focus by remote control

• Versatile Input Interfaces

The PT-AE3000U has three HDMI 1.3a input terminals for digital transmission without image degradation, and two component input terminals. The HDMI input terminals support Deep Color and the x.v.Color color space of the HDMI 1.3 standard. Deep Color provides 10-bit (over 1.07 billion) and 12-bit (over 68.7 billion) color depths for smooth gradation between colors, while x.v.Color compliance reproduces natural, lifelike images.

• Easy Maintenance

For easy maintenance, you can replace the filter from the side and the lamp from the top of the projector. The dust filter and lamp are easily replaced even after the PT-AE3000U is installed on the ceiling.

• Full-HD Optimized Lens Unit

Each lens is carefully aligned to assure a uniform focusing balance from the center to the edges of the screen.

• Pure Color Filter Pro

This advanced filter system improves color purity, producing the deep, rich tones that distinguish movie images.

• Pure Contrast Plate Technology

Effectively blocks unwanted light leakage, dramatically increases dynamic range and helps to achieve a contrast ratio of 60,000:1 and 1,600 lumens of brightness.

• Full-HD LCD Panels

Double-speed drive capability improves the projection clarity of moving images.

• Dynamic Iris

Adjusts the brightness level of images, virtually frame by frame, for added beauty in both dark and light scenes.

• Smooth Screen Technology

Eliminates the "chicken wire" effect for smooth, vivid, 3D-like images seen in movie theaters.

• Detail Clarity Processor 2

Optimizes the sharpness of each image portion to reproduce fine nuances lost in image compression.

• Waveform Monitor

Optimizes brightness output from a given video signal source.

• Split Adjust Mode

Freeze a scene and make adjustments while comparing the original and adjusted images side-by-side.

• 16-Bit Digital Processing

Faithfully reproduces even subtle hues and brightness variations.

• Cinema Color Management

Adjust one color without affecting neighboring colors, for just the right equalization in hue, luminance and saturation.

• Ecology-Conscious Engineering and Design

• An off-timer that reduces wasteful power consumption.
• RoHS compliance.
• Lead-free solder for mounting components to printed circuit boards.
• No vinyl chloride in interior wiring.
• No halogenated flame retardants in the cabinet.
• No styrofoam in packing materials.
• Lead-free glass for the lens.