The Panasonic PT-AE1000 is a projector of high definition for the home cinema. It uses a waveform monitor and a transparent liquid crystal display panel.
The Panasonic PT-AE1000 has an optical system that delivers a contrast ratio of 11,000 is to 1. The LCD panel has an aspect ratio of 16 is to 9. It also features a Pure Color Filter Pro that makes the colors stand out quite vividly. The Cinema Words Pro is also used to feature the high definition aspect of the projector. It has an HDMI input, a component, s-video, VGA, and composite input. It has a native resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels. The PT-AE1000 projector has the dimensions of 46 cm for its width, 30 cm for its depth, and 13 cm for its height. The weight of the projector is at 8 kilograms.
"...the Panasonic has forgettable blacks, yet does everything else extremely well and should be considered for audition if you are looking to go full HD with your next projector" Read more
One potential confusing element in this story is the benefit of calibrating. It is clear that a full calibration correcting all aspects of the product is not going to be in your best interest unless you are shooting for the CINEMA 1 mode. That said I did find value by mixing some experience and art into the process. An ISF calibration does not stop at the display either covering your sources as well. In essence we are calibrating the complete video system from source ... Read more
None of the differences I saw with the other projectors that passed through my home theater while the Panasonic was under review were at all obvious without viewing them either side-by-side with, or immediately after, the Panasonic. In fact, I lived with the Panasonic for several weeks when it was the only quality projector available to me, and not once was I less than delighted by its picture. The Panasonic's picture has a very film-like, natural, and non-digital loo... Read more
Panasonic PT-AE1000U Image Quality General Performance Warranty Summary, Pros, Cons PT-AE1000U Important Update It's fall 2006 and the first crop of "affordable" (under $10,000) projectors with native 1080p resolution, are hitting the market. Read more
Only a curmudgeon would complain- this PJ is loaded like a premium model Read more
This is my first projector, and I'm very impressed, especially with Blu-ray content. Impressed the crap out of me and my family projecting onto a 120" about 15 feet away. Read more