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Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector

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Product Highlights

  • 1600 ANSI Lumens
  • 100,000:1 Contrast Ratio
  • 720p 1080i, 1080p HD and More
  • NTSC, PAL, SECAM
  • Powered 2x Zoom Lens
  • Backlit IR Wireless Remote Control
  • Auto-Input Search
  • Progressive Cinema Scan (3/2 Pulldown)
  • 24p Compatible
  • Color Bar and Gray Scale Test Patterns

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The Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector is a videophile home theater projector like no other. It's got just about every feature you'd want in a home projector. More than a dozen EDTV and HDTV modes? Check. PAL, NTSC and SECAM? Check. Progressive Cinema Scan with 3/2 Pulldown? Check. Seven picture modes? Check. Backlit wireless remote? Check. Super-quiet 22dB Eco mode? Check. HDMI CEC with Deep Color and x.v.Color? Check. Auto input search? Check. 100 to 240 V AC power supply? Check. We could go on and on but you get the point.

The PT-AE4000U has every feature you'd expect in a high end home projector and a few you wouldn't. In Split Adjust Mode you can freeze a frame, and split it into two reflecting pictures, so you can compare how your picture adjustments, shown on one side, compare to the original picture, shown on the other.

If you're particularly demanding you'll appreciate the Waveform Monitor. You can view superimposed onscreen the waveforms of the image being projected for automatic or manual adjustment. In a like vein you can take advantage of the Advanced Gamma Adjustment function, which allows precise picture adjustment with a graph superimposed on the picture.

Many advanced projectors have a 12 volt trigger output to activate a motorized screen. But this projector has two. They'll come in handy even if you have a fixed screen because you can use them to dim the lights and adjust curtains to match the aspect ratio of the movie you're showing among other options.

You might expect such a powerful, versatile projector to be an energy guzzler like a luxury automobile. But the PT-AE4000U intelligently determines the power it needs when the dynamic iris is operating, lowering power consumption as much as 10 percent. It also has an off timer that reduces wasteful power consumption. And in standby mode it draws a mere 0.08 a watt of power.

Is the PT-AE4000U the projector of your dreams? Maybe. If you dream big enough.

1600 Lumens With New Red-Rich Lamp
That's serious projection power for a serious home theater projector. Prior to the development of the Red-Rich Lamp, much brightness was lost to attain the desired color purity/balance for the rich color reproduction of Cinema Picture modes due to the lack of red luminance. The newly engineered lamp successfully adds red luminance, and enables the projector to produce brighter images with excellent colors. With the ability to produce a stunning brightness of 1600 lumens, the PT-AE4000U unleashes the beauty of full-HD expression for viewing on various screen sizes
New Pure Contrast Plates Deliver High 100,000:1 Contrast Ratio
The Pure Contrast Plates in the PT-AE4000U use a newly engineered crystalline material that is carefully matched to the characteristics of the LCD panels to effectively correct the passage of light exiting the panels. This enables the projector to block unwanted light leakage and successfully increases the dynamic range. It works together with the dynamic iris to achieve an astounding contrast ratio of 100,000:1.
Full-HD Optimized Optical System
To assure maximum clarity and sharpness in full-HD images, this advanced optical system employs a full-HD-optimized lens unit comprising 16 lens elements in 12 groups, including two large-diameter aspherical lenses and two high-performance ED (extra-low dispersion) lenses. Each lens is carefully aligned to assure a uniform focusing balance from the centre to the edges of the screen. As a result, the PT-AE4000U produces stunningly clear and beautiful images
Pure Color Filter Pro for Rich, Vibrant Colors
The optical filter optimizes the light spectrum from the UHM projector lamp, helping to produce deeper blacks while improving purity levels in the three primary colors (red, green and blue). This advanced filter system improves color purity to cover a range that extends from the HDTV standard (Color 1 mode) to the color gamut used in digital cinema. This gives images the deep, rich coloring that distinguishes movie images.
Smooth Screen Technology Creates Film-Like Texture
While many LCD projectors suffer from a "chicken wire" effect, Panasonic's pursuit of the highest possible image quality has successfully overcome this device limitation through the incorporation of Smooth Screen technology. This uses the double refraction property of crystals to arrange pixels on a screen with no gaps between them. Smooth Screen technology is designed to give you the kind of smooth, vivid, and three-dimensional like images you see in movie theaters
Dynamic Iris Adds Beauty to Both Dark and Bright Scenes
The fifth generation intelligent iris system works by analyzing the brightness level of each image using a histogram, then adjusting the lamp power, iris and gamma curve accordingly to create the ideal image. The adjustments are made virtually frame by frame. This helps the projector achieve a wide dynamic range with swift smoothness for added beauty in both dark and bright scenes.
Full-HD LCD Panels Enhance Motion Response
The PT-AE4000U's full-HD LCD panels have a double-speed drive capability that improves the projection clarity of moving images. These high-precision panels use vertically aligned liquid crystal molecules with inorganic alignment layers. When no voltage is applied, the molecules are aligned perpendicular to the glass substrate, so there is minimal light leakage and the substrate remains black (called "normally black" operation), providing higher contrast.
Detail Clarity Processor 3 Gives Natural Clarity to Even the Finest Details
This digital image processing circuit brings greater clarity and sharpness to details, by reproducing fine nuances that were lost due to image compression. After a two dimensional analysis of the video signal's frequency in each scene, the new circuit optimizes the sharpness of each image portion based on the extracted information. The resulting images have a more natural, lifelike expression than those of previous image-processing methods. The detection of super-high-frequency image scenes in sports and action movies enables more faithful reproduction of highly detailed information, such as the film grain in movies. The effect can be adjusted in nine steps. For 24p signal input, three frames are calculated and interpolated for each existing frame, to enable 4x speed (96-Hz) display. There are four modes (mode 1, mode 2, mode 3, and off) to choose from. The effect is more pronounced as you ascend through the modes, to provide crisp, clear images to your liking.
Waveform Monitor for Precise Calibration
When the output level of the source device fluctuates due to the performance of the device or its cable connections, the original black and white levels of the image content cannot be reproduced. With the PT-AE4000U you can view the waveforms on the screen and adjust the settings automatically or manually as you prefer.
16 Bit Gamma Correction for Natural Gradations
The PT-AE4000U handles up to 16-bit (full 12-bit) digital image processing. It faithfully reproduces even subtle hues and brightness variations.
Advanced Gamma Adjustment Function
The gamma curve can be flexibly controlled, allowing precise calibration according to the signal source and environment. Brightness (Y), R, G and B can each be adjusted at any of nine points. Adjustment point positions can be shifted both horizontally and vertically to bring out the desired gradation level.
New Cinema Color Management Premium Enables Flexible Color Control
This color correction system enables free color control in two different modes. The Point Color Correction mode lets you pick a point in the image and adjust that color without affecting the neighboring colors, so it is easy to get just the right color equalization in hue, luminance and saturation. The Six Color Correction mode enables independent adjustment of red, green, blue, cyan, magenta and yellow.
Split Adjust Mode for Easy Picture Adjustment
You can freeze any scene you wish, and then make adjustments while easily comparing the original image and the adjusted image side-by-side.
Intelligent Lens Memory with Auto Detection
Up to six settings can be stored in the Lens Memory, including zoom and focus positions for projecting in the normal 16:9 or 4:3 image ratio, and wide cinema projection settings. These memories can be recalled manually or can be set for automatic switching. The projector is able to detect 2.35:1 and 16:9 source and retrieve the stored setting automatically. This Lens Memory function lets you easily enjoy images with different image ratios on a wide 2.35:1 screen for an immersive movie theatre-like experience.
VIERA Link for Easy Operation
The PT-AE4000U supports VIERA Link. If your home theater system contains VIERA Link-ready equipment, projection can be started by using only the remote control unit of the PT-AE4000U, regardless of whether the source is a Blu-ray Disc or a TV program stored on an HD recorder. This eliminates the need for hassling with several remote controls.
Programmable 12 V Trigger for Automated Theater Setup
Two 12 V triggers are provided. Since the input and output can be set independently (menu selectable), they can link flexibly with powered screens, room light and powered curtains. When combined with the Intelligent Lens Memory, they let you create a truly classy home theater.
HDMI with x.v.Color and Deep Color
The PT-AE4000U has three HDMI input terminals for digital transmission without image degradation. The HDMI input terminals also 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.
Simple 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-AE4000U is installed on the ceiling.
Intelligent Power Management System for Eco-Friendly Power Consumption
Panasonic works from every angle to minimize environmental impact in the product design, production and delivery processes, and in the performance of the product itself over its life cycle. The PT-AE4000U realizes an extremely low standby power consumption of 0.08 watts, lowest in its class. In addition, the PT-AE4000U's main power consumption is reduced by as much as 10 percent when the dynamic iris function is operating because it intelligently determines the necessary power output of the projector by analyzing over 3 billion different image patterns, to optimize and eliminate excessive power consumption. LSI chip integration further lowers the PT-AE4000U's main power consumption, making it an eco-friendly projector.
Image Display
Projector Display System 0.74" Active Matrix Transparent LCD panel x 3
Native Resolution 1920 x 1080
Number of Pixels 2,073,600 (x 3)
Lumens Brightness 1600 ISO
Contrast Ratio 100,000:1
Aspect Ratio Native 16:9
System NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL 60, SECAM
HDTV Compatibility 720 (750)/60p, 1,080 (1,125)/24p, 1,080 (1,125)/50i, 1,080 (1,125)/50p, 1,080 (1,125)/60i, 1,080 (1,125)/60p
Lens System
Lens F = 1.9-3.2, f = 22.4 mm-44.8 mm
Focus/Zoom Adjusting Powered/Powered 2x
Lens Shift Horizontal: ±40% Vertical: ±100%
Recommended Projection Size 40 – 300"
Features
Keystone Correction Vertical: Approx. ±30°
Ceiling Mountable Yes
Rear Screen Projection Yes
Projection Tilt Option Yes
Built-in Speaker None
Input/Output Connectors
Input Terminals HDMI x 3 Computer (D-Sub HD 15-Pin Female) x 1 Component RCA Pin (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) x 1 12 V Trigger (I/O Selectable) M3 x 2 S-Video (Mini DIN 4-Pin) x 1 Video (RCA Pin x 1) RS232 (D-Sub 9-Pin) x 1
Output Terminals 12 V Trigger (I/O Selectable) M3 x 2
Control Protocol Specified in Functional Manual
General
Lamp (Bulb) 170 Watt UHM
Fan Noise 22 dB Eco Mode
Remote Control IR Wireless
Power Requirements 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (WxHxD) 18-1/8 x 5-1/8 x 11-25/32"
Weight 16.1 lb (7.3 kg)

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector
 
4.8

(based on 94 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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    (77)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (15)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

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    (1)

99%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great picture quality (85)
  • Easy to setup (43)
  • Easy to use (43)
  • Easy to set up (38)
  • Good focus (31)

Cons

  • Large footprint (15)

Best Uses

  • Movies (80)
  • High-definition TV (38)
  • Home (35)
  • TV (20)
  • Large rooms (18)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Quality oriented (39), Enthusiast (30), Budget shopper (7), Casual user (6), Power user (6)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (3)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (43)
    • Computer Platform:
    • PC (8), Mac (7)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Compared to my old PT-AE2000...

[...]I have upgraded to the AE4000 from the 2 years old AE2000. Both units are 1080p full HD, the AE4000 on paper has better contrast, brightness, and functionality.In reality the difference...Read complete review

[...]I have upgraded to the AE4000 from the 2 years old AE2000. Both units are 1080p full HD, the AE4000 on paper has better contrast, brightness, and functionality.In reality the difference is subtle but definately noticeable. Blacks are blacker, picture is brighter and HD video seems to be more 3D than before. For the price this is a MUST BUY projector - quality is awesome. My only advise to 1080p projector owners who want to upgrade to this is to manage your expectations - it is better but not a huge leap in quality.As with other Panasnic units, focussing the sharpness is a bit fiddley but once sorted its great - razor sharp beautiful image.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

pros and cons

this projector is great for 1080p blu-rays but thats where it ends. This unit has the normal screen door effect like most other lcd units have when watching hd football or other 720p based tv...Read complete review

this projector is great for 1080p blu-rays but thats where it ends. This unit has the normal screen door effect like most other lcd units have when watching hd football or other 720p based tv shows. After ajusting the lens and adjusting the menu for the best picture quality, the image is just plain blury!
I've been using a lower end 720p dlp based projector with a sharper image than this lcd model!
The trade off is the great contrast this projector has.
This unit is perfect for blu-rays but for anything else, go with dlp based units!

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5.0

Amazing product

By Tammany Hall

from New York, NY

About Me Quality Oriented

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Setup
  • Easy to use
  • Great picture quality
  • Reliable Performance

Cons

  • Large Footprint

Best Uses

  • Business User
  • Casual User
  • High-Definition TV
  • Movies

Comments about Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector:

We bought this projector as a replacement for one in a bar/event space and the difference between this and the old Sony projector we used to have is more than noticeable. The picture is super sharp, the light is bright enough that it doesn't get washed out by any of the changing lighting, and it was as plug and play as you can get for a somewhat high-end projector.

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  • Business
  • Computer Platform:
  • Mac

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5.0

I appreciate its colors and definition.

By Pietro

from Santos - SP - Brazil

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Pros

  • Easy To Setup
  • Easy to use
  • Great picture quality
  • Reliable Performance

Cons

    Best Uses

    • High-Definition TV
    • Movies

    Comments about Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector:

    My projector is for home cinema use.
    It was installed under the ceiling, inside an automatic drawer, connected to a projector screen.
    It works pretty well and I´m happy with the purchase.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal
    • Computer Platform:
    • PC

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    5.0

    Perfect, incredible quality projector

    By Johanna3426

    from Boston, MA

    About Me Quality Oriented

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Setup
    • Easy to use
    • Great picture quality
    • Reliable Performance

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • High-Definition TV
      • Movies
      • Presentations

      Comments about Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector:

      We use this at home for entertainment and working on film pieces and viewing photographs for our work. Very bright, great contrast, huge image that holds up. Nothing I would complain about, it is wonderful, worth the hefty cost.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Computer Platform:
      • Mac

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      5.0

      Mint Projector

      By Jim

      from Worcester, MA

      About Me Quality Oriented

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Setup
      • Easy to use
      • Great picture quality

      Cons

      • Large Footprint

      Best Uses

      • Casual User
      • Graphics Enthusiast
      • High-Definition TV
      • Movies
      • TV

      Comments about Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector:

      Projector is as simple or as difficult to setup as you want it to be. Had a 900 series before this, hope it and the bulbs last longer. Picture quality is amazing.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Computer Platform:
      • PC

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      3.0

      pros and cons

      By Graivus

      from Lancaster,PA

      Verified Buyer

      Comments about Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector:

      this projector is great for 1080p blu-rays but thats where it ends. This unit has the normal screen door effect like most other lcd units have when watching hd football or other 720p based tv shows. After ajusting the lens and adjusting the menu for the best picture quality, the image is just plain blury!
      I've been using a lower end 720p dlp based projector with a sharper image than this lcd model!
      The trade off is the great contrast this projector has.
      This unit is perfect for blu-rays but for anything else, go with dlp based units!

      Comment on this review

      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      I would buy this produce again and again

      By Ricardo

      from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

      About Me Quality Oriented

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Setup
      • Easy to use
      • Great picture quality
      • Reliable Performance

      Cons

      • Large Footprint

      Best Uses

      • High-Definition TV
      • Movies
      • Presentations
      • TV

      Comments about Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector:

      I use the product at my home in Brazil and it is very good and I was very happy to buy it.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Computer Platform:
      • Mac

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      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Best Projector ever

      By Mr Projector

      from new York

      Verified Buyer

      Comments about Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector:

      worth every penny

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      5.0

      Worth the wait!

      By Bassman

      from Newfoundland, Canada

      About Me Quality Oriented

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Setup
      • Easy to use
      • Great picture quality

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • High-Definition TV
        • Movies

        Comments about Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector:

        Panasonic is a well-respected name in electronics and when I turned my new projector on I could see why. WOW! I have used other products, but none have measured up like this Panasonic AE-4000U. It was easy to setup and runs whisper quite as well.

        My screen was back ordered so I had to wait to see the 'big picture'. I just couldn't wait so I went ahead and ran a video to the Panasonic and projected an image on the dark-blue wall of my home theatre room. The image was sharp and clear (albeit influenced by the blue wall color), but simply amazing!

        The screen finally showed and when I projected the video on the screen it just blew me away. The big picture was become crystal clear, alive!. I researched for months on the internet and waited for about a year before buying the Panasonic, but it was worth the wait. What's better, even including taxes, shipping and duty, etc., it was still hundreds of dollars less at B&H than any local home theatre store where I live in Canada.

        I can't wait to have friends in for a movie night. Can you say bragging rights - LOL

        Wayne :-)

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        4.0

        Very powerful!

        By framebyframe

        from Buenos Aires, AR

        About Me Quality Oriented

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Setup
        • Easy to use
        • Great picture quality
        • Reliable Performance

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Graphics Enthusiast
          • High-Definition TV
          • Movies

          Comments about Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector:

          I use this projector for my home. The image quality is great and works pretty well with low light. The product is a bit big but you can manage it. The only thing I regret is that the focus is not manual. I also bought an Universal roof Mount that didn't fit in this projector so now I will have to speak to Panasonic to see which one do they recommend. In the product guide they tell you to use the ET-PKE1000S or ET-PKE2000 mounts that are very expensive compared to others..

          • Primary use:
          • Personal
          • Computer Platform:
          • Mac

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          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Panasonic PT-AE4000U. Is UNREAL!!!!!

          By Richard Jones

          from San Francisco, CA

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          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Setup
          • Easy to use
          • Great picture quality

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • High-Definition TV
            • Movies
            • TV

            Comments about Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector:

            I recently upgraded from a Sharp XV-Z2000 which was a great projector but it cannot hold a lumen to the Panasonic 4000. This is the new cornerstone of my theater and is worth every penny. It is bright, easy to use, and has lots of setup features. I have not found any negatives yet, and do not think that I will.

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            • Mac

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            5.0

            I would recommend this product

            By Sage

            from NJ

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            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Great picture quality
            • Reliable Performance

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Movies
              • TV

              Comments about Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector:

              A great home theatre projector.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal
              • Computer Platform:
              • PC

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              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Still tops after three years on the mkt

              By Videobear

              from Stafford, VA

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Setup
              • Easy to use
              • Great picture quality

              Cons

              • Large Footprint

              Best Uses

              • High-Definition TV
              • Movies
              • TV

              Comments about Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector:

              This is the centerpiece of my home theater. It's a light controlled room, so the picture is amazing, even at over 100" diagonal. I have it ceiling mounted, about 14 feet from the screen. Many outstanding features including power zoom lens. No 3D, but that's not something I'm really excited about. Bigger than I expected, too!

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              • Personal
              • Computer Platform:
              • PC

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              5.0

              AWESOME

              By tomgoodtime

              from mattoon, illinois

              About Me Quality Oriented

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Great picture quality

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • High-Definition TV

                Comments about Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector:

                Screen clarity is second to none... just AWESOME!!!

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                • Other

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                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                The best projector yet!

                By Furby

                from Los Angeles, CA

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                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Setup
                • Easy to use
                • Great picture quality
                • Reliable Performance

                Cons

                • Large Footprint

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector:

                  A friend of mine highly recommended this projector. My wife and I got it, and we love it. The color and images (picture quality) are great. The adjustable lens (left and right, up and down) are excellent. The fan is quiet. Other than the projector size (dimension) that my wife is complaining about, we like everything about it.

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                  • Personal
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                  • PC

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                  5.0

                  Features that matter

                  By Dr Dave

                  from Dallas, TX

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                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Setup
                  • Easy to use
                  • Great picture quality

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • High-Definition TV
                    • Movies
                    • TV

                    Comments about Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector:

                    Outstanding product. If you're on the fence on Panasonic vs Epson...choose the Panny!

                    The images are to close to call and you'll be thankful for the range of image shift but more importantly the power zoom and lens shift the Panny has over the Epson.

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                    • Personal
                    • Computer Platform:
                    • PC

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                    4.0

                    Love the projector

                    By JB

                    from Virginia

                    About Me Quality Oriented

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Setup
                    • Easy to use
                    • Great picture quality

                    Cons

                    • Large Footprint

                    Best Uses

                    • High-Definition TV
                    • Movies
                    • TV

                    Comments about Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector:

                    I have the projector in a temp position now just showing movies on a plain white wall and it still looks good. I can't wait to get this on a screen.

                    • Primary use:
                    • Personal
                    • Computer Platform:
                    • PC

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                    4.0

                    A great projector!

                    By JakeMedia

                    from Huntsville, Ontario, Canada

                    About Me Quality Oriented

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Setup
                    • Easy to use
                    • Great picture quality
                    • Reliable Performance

                    Cons

                    • Large Footprint

                    Best Uses

                    • Graphics Enthusiast
                    • High-Definition TV
                    • Movies

                    Comments about Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector:

                    We use this as our family projector in our downstairs living room. This is our second projector, both have been Panasonic, and no complaints so far (had to upgrade because the last one was 720p) Obviously, you have to have a dark room to project anything in, but this projector is so bright, we can leave our blinds open on our sliding doors while we watch it! The colours are a definite improvement, and the contrast is just a beauty!

                    It makes the Stanley Cup playoffs much more enjoyable!

                    The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because of the size. It's huge! We have it ceiling mounted, and if this thing falls, someone's going to the hospital.

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                    • Personal

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                    5.0

                    Brought the drive-In to the backyard.

                    By Richard

                    from Rocklin, CA

                    About Me Quality Oriented

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Setup
                    • Easy to use
                    • Great picture quality
                    • Reliable Performance

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Casual User
                      • Movies

                      Comments about Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector:

                      I bought my Panasonic Home Theater projector, not for indoor use primarily, but for an outdoor experience. Along with an inflatable screen, my family and friends can enjoy the fun of the drive-in with the comfort of blankets and chairs. The projector works flawlessly and is easy to set up. The picture quality is above anything I expected, and would definitely recommend this projector for a home theater.

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                      • Personal
                      • Computer Platform:
                      • PC

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                      4.0

                      Good projector for my purpose

                      By Hemu

                      from Orlando, FL

                      About Me Value Oriented

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy To Setup
                      • Easy to use
                      • Great picture quality

                      Cons

                      • None

                      Best Uses

                      • High-Definition TV

                      Comments about Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector:

                      Used in home theater. Works very well. Picture is HD and very clear. I am totally satisfied with the purchase.

                      • Primary use:
                      • Personal

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                      5.0

                      The Absolute Best Bang for your Buck !!

                      By Audiophile Enthusiast

                      from McDonough, Ga.

                      About Me Quality Oriented

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy to use
                      • Great picture quality
                      • Reliable Performance

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Movies
                        • TV

                        Comments about Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector:

                        The best home theatre projector in this price range. A great projector if you plan on using it for TV and movies. The picture is clear,color is good. The black could be a little darker,but it's good enough. The overall spec's on this projector in some areas are as good or better than projectors that cost a lot more.

                        • Primary use:
                        • Personal

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                        What's in the Box

                        Panasonic PT-AE4000U HD LCD Home Cinema Projector
                        • Wireless Remote With Batteries (AA x2)
                        • Power Cord
                        • Operating Instructions
                        • 1 Year or 2,000 Hour Manufacturer's Warranty on Projector
                        • 90 Day or 500 Hour Manufacturer's Warranty on Lamp
                         
                         
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