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® ® PROJECTOR DLA-HX2U/DLA-HX2E OPERATE VIDEO DIGITAL V-KEYSTONE H-KEYSTONE SCREEN ZOOM FREEZE VOLUME FOCUS QUICK ALIGN. MENU EXIT ENTER PRESET HIDE INSTRUCTIONS For customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the side panel of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.
FCC rule. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician. FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A. only) CAUTION: Changes or modification not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Fragments from a broken light-source lamp may cause inju- ries. – The light-source lamp used in this projector is a high pres- sure mercury lamp. Be careful when disposing of the light- source lamp. If anything is unclear, please consult your dealer.
Safety Precaution POWER CONNECTION WARNING: Do not cut off the main plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adapter or consult your dealer.
Using the screen mode switch function • This projector is equipped with a screen mode switch function that sets the screen size (aspect ratio and resize). If the set screen aspect ratio and size differs from that of the inputted images (e.g. images from TV programs), the projected image screen will differ from the original.
Effective Range and Distance of the Remote Control Unit ... 18 Connecting to Various Devices ... 19 Signals that can be input into the Projector ... 19 Connecting to Devices ... 21 Connecting the Power Cord (supplied) ... 24 Basic Operations ... 25 Basic Operation Procedures ...
Before projection, remove the lens cap. (☞ page 17, 24) Lens Cap It is recommended that the cap be fitted on the lens to pre- vent it from becoming dirty when the projector is not in use. (☞ page 24) Control Panel...
Controls and Features Rear Side/ Right Side/ Bottom Surface Connector Panel Speaker Air Inlet Connector Panel For details, refer to ‘Connector Panel’. (☞ page 9) Speaker Built-in speaker located here. Lamp Cover Remove this cover when replacing the lamp. (☞ page 47) Exhaust Vent Warm air is expelled through these vents to keep the sys- tem cool.
When the remote control is unable to work due to rear pro- jection etc., the [REMOTE] terminal can be used to connect an external sensor to the projector. The external sensor is not generally sold. Please check with your authorized dealer.
Projector is in cool down mode (when cooling lamp) LAMP TEMP OPERATE [LAMP] and [STAND BY] blink- ing* Lamp does not light up and projector is unable to project LAMP TEMP [LAMP] and [OPERATE] blinking alternately* Lamp cover has been removed...
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This button does not work for the menu (submenu) items. Note Please do not pull out the plug from the power outlet during cool down mode. Please also do not block the exhaust vent by standing the projector on its end or laying it on its side.
Controls and Features Remote Control Unit [VIDEO] button [PC] button [H-KEYSTONE] button [V-KEYSTONE] button [VOLUME] button [FOCUS] button (Not functional on this unit.) [MENU] button [PRESET] button OPERATE VIDEO DIGITAL V-KEYSTONE H-KEYSTONE SCREEN ZOOM FREEZE VOLUME FOCUS QUICK ALIGN. MENU EXIT ENTER PRESET...
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[OPERATE] button When the projector is in standby mode, pressing this but- ton for one second or more will turn on the projector and light up the [OPERATE] indicator. Press it one second or more again and the projector will turn off, cool down and finally enter the standby mode.
Controls and Features Loading Batteries into the Remote Control Please load batteries into the remote control. If the remote control starts to work erratically, replace the batteries. Open the back cover • Push the hook on the back cover lightly in the direc- tion of the arrow and lift it up.
After soiling, removing grease/dirt totally from the optical parts is not possible. 300 mm The vertical angle and leveling of the projector can be adjusted with the adjustable feet at the bottom of the projector. Vertical angle adjustment range +6˚...
* If the KEYSTONE compensation is used simultaneously for upper/lower/left/right directions, the compensating range will decrease. Mounting the Projector When mounting of the projector is required, do it using the embedded three screw holes (M6 nuts) at the bottom of the projector. Top View Up to approximately 10° upward and downward from the vertical line.
• Although the focusable projection distance is about 1.6 m - 12 m, the projection distance recommendable for performance is about 2 m - 8 m. Install the projector within this range and adjust the screen size when the aspect ratio of the screen is 16:9.
In this case, please set the total distance A + B where A is the distance from projector to screen and B is the distance from screen to remote control, within 7 m. The operable angles of the remote control unit are 30˚...
Connecting to Various Devices Signals that can be input into the Projector The following signals can be input to the projector. Video signals (1) Response to Decoder Decoder Input terminal [VIDEO] [Y/C] [Y], [P ], [P [G], [B], [R], [H/Cs], [V]* : Responds if Y/C output is available.
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• VGA signals from the PC could at times be displayed in the video 480p mode. (In this case, the projector enters the video menu when the [MENU] button is pressed.) • The motion picture may be distorted when projecting motion picture from computer.
When connecting a video device, please use a TBC along with it, or use one with a built-in TBC. • Use of an extension cable to connect a video device and the projector could cause image deterioration or projection failure.
“Options” menu. (☞ page 39) • When connecting an audio output terminal such as a computer sound source to the projector, connect to the [AUDIO IN] terminal using the separately available audio cable. • When connecting to PC-9800 Series computers, a separately available conver- sion adapter is necessary.
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Control from external device It is possible to control the projector with a computer by connecting the computer to the [CONTROL RS232C IN] terminal of the projector. • Please request a connection cable from us if needed. • For more information, please contact your authorized dealer.
After all devices have been connected, connect the supplied power cord. Power cord (supplied) ● Since the power requirement of the projector is high, please insert the power plug directly into a wall outlet. ● When not using devices, remove the power plug from the wall outlets.
Basic Operations If projector set up is not yet complete, please read ‘Adjustments and Settings Using Menus’ on page 32 and perform the necessary settings. STAND BY LAMP TEMP OPERATE VIDEO V-KEYSTONE H-KEYSTONE VOL. MENU EXIT ENTER OPERATE VIDEO DIGITAL...
Remote control unit [PC1]: Projects image from [PC1] input terminal on the right hand side of the projector. [PC2]: Projects image from [PC2] input terminal on the right hand side of the projector [PC3]: Projects image from [PC3] input terminal on the right hand side of the projector.
• The [OPERATE] indicator will disappear, the [STAND BY] in- dicator starts to blink, and the projector goes into the cool- down mode. The [STAND BY] indicator will continue blinking for approximately 90 seconds as the temperature of the light source lamp cools (Cool Down Mode).
We can zoom in while not changing the size of the projected image. After zooming, the position of the image displayed can be moved. • This cannot be done using the projector buttons. Please use the re- mote control unit.
When you press the [FREEZE] button again, the image de-freezes and resumes. Notes • After de-freezing a still image, note that the projector will not play the image that comes immediately after. (Should you want to play the image that comes immediately after that at which the [FREEZE] button was pressed, please pause the image using the controls at the input device.)
Depending on the angle of projection onto the screen, the image may get distorted in a trapezoid form sometimes. When installing the projector or screen for the first time, or when reinstall- ing in other rooms, etc., Keystone adjustments need to be made to re- move trapezoid distortions.
OPERATE VIDEO DIGITAL V-KEYSTONE H-KEYSTONE SCREEN ZOOM FREEZE VOLUME FOCUS QUICK ALIGN. MENU EXIT ENTER PRESET HIDE Using the Quick Alignment function The Quick Alignment function automatically adjusts (sets) the screen set- tings of the image input from the [PC1] or [PC2] input terminal. •...
Adjustments and Settings Using Menus The menus displayed on the screen are used to setup the projector and perform adjustments. The Menu Structure The menus of the projector have the following structure. When video input is selected Main menu Contrast Image adj.
Main: “Options” menu (“Page 2”) Notes • The display language of the menus is set to “English” when the projector is bought. The display language can be se- lected from among 8 languages. (☞ page 39) However, certain phrases and nouns, etc., are displayed only in English.
Main: “Options” menu (“Page 2”) Notes • The display language of the menus is set to “English” when the projector is bought. The display language can be se- lected from among 8 languages. (☞ page 39) However, certain phrases and nouns, etc., are displayed only in English.
ENTER PRESET HIDE Adjustments and Settings Using Menus The Menu Operation Buttons The menus are accessed and operated using the following buttons on the projector/remote control: Button Main unit Remote control unit MENU MENU Displays the main menu on the screen.
Adjustments and Settings Using Menus STAND BY LAMP TEMP OPERATE MENU VIDEO V-KEYSTONE H-KEYSTONE VOL. MENU EXIT 3, 5 ENTER 2, 4 OPERATE VIDEO DIGITAL V-KEYSTONE H-KEYSTONE SCREEN ZOOM FREEZE VOLUME FOCUS QUICK ALIGN. MENU EXIT 3, 5 ENTER 2, 4 PRESET HIDE The Procedure for Menu Operation...
“Position” menu 4. This is set when viewing movies. Set value : “Auto”, “OFF” {“Auto”} “Auto” : Normally, the projector is set to “Auto”. “OFF” : This is set when not viewing movies. In order to display “HDTV” signals in the exact aspect ratio of 16:9, the correct nu- merical value has to be set.
You can project a picture from the video player or PC and capture it to use as your logo. The captured picture can be displayed as a logo display when the projector starts [ Press the [ENTER] button to enter the “Capture menu” 9. Adjustment content (press Adjusts the display position of the cap- ture menu.
Setting value: “OFF”, “ON” Sets whether to use the BNC connector on the back of the projector as an “RGB” signal input terminal or as a “YP (color-difference) signal input terminal. Please reset it based on the connected apparatus.
When video input is selected “Input” Displays the image input [VIDEO], [Y/C], [PC2]) when projecting. “Switcher” Displays the selected switcher matching the specification of this projector. “0” : not being used. “1-10” : switcher number. For details, please check with your au- thorized dealer.
Setting “Aspect ratio” and “Resize” By setting the “Aspect ratio” and “Resize” of the projected input image, optimum image can be projected onto the screen. STAND BY LAMP TEMP OPERATE MENU VIDEO V-KEYSTONE H-KEYSTONE VOL. MENU EXIT 3, 4 ENTER 3, 4 OPERATE VIDEO...
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Setting “Aspect ratio” and “Resize” STAND BY LAMP TEMP OPERATE MENU VIDEO V-KEYSTONE H-KEYSTONE VOL. MENU EXIT ENTER MENU EXIT ENTER PRESET HIDE The relation between the input image and the projected image according to the setting of “Aspect ratio” menu Input image Image loss : No...
STAND BY LAMP TEMP OPERATE MENU VIDEO V-KEYSTONE H-KEYSTONE VOL. MENU EXIT 3, 4 ENTER 3, 4 OPERATE VIDEO DIGITAL V-KEYSTONE H-KEYSTONE SCREEN ZOOM FREEZE VOLUME FOCUS QUICK ALIGN. MENU EXIT 3, 4 ENTER 3, 4 PRESET HIDE Setting “Aspect ratio” and “Resize” Setting the “Resize”...
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Setting “Aspect ratio” and “Resize” STAND BY LAMP TEMP OPERATE MENU VIDEO V-KEYSTONE H-KEYSTONE VOL. MENU EXIT ENTER MENU EXIT ENTER PRESET HIDE The relation between the input image and the projected image according to the setting of “Resize” menu The setting of “Resize”...
Editing and Projecting Logo You can project your logo if you like when you start up the projector. This may come in useful during presentations, etc. V-KEYSTONE H-KEYSTONE VOL. MENU EXIT ENTER OPERATE VIDEO DIGITAL V-KEYSTONE H-KEYSTONE SCREEN ZOOM FREEZE...
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ENTER PRESET HIDE “Capt. in prog. (approx. 2min)” The image is being read into the projector. During this time interval, the projector will not respond to any command signal inputted by the user. Capt.in prog.(approx. 2min) Signal can not be captured Reduce capt.size...
* Press [EXIT] button to delete the message. ● If the projector is set in a constricted place, attempting to replace the lamp in that place could cause injury. Move the projector to a place large enough to work in.
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Replacing the Lamp Remove the lamp unit. Insert the new lamp unit until it is fully in. Caution • Neither touches the glass surface of the lamp di- rectly with your hand nor stains it. If you touch it with a bare hand, oil or other substances on your hand may adhere to the lamp, possibly preventing it from performing as specified and therefore lead to a short-...
After installing a new lamp, reset the lamp time counter inside the projector when this is done. A new count will start. If the display of the accumulated lamp time has reached 2000 hours, the projector will not work (lamp does not light up) unless the lamp time is reset.
If dirt has gotten in or if you need information about the filter, please consult the authorized dealer where you purchased the projector. ❈ The air inlet filter on the right side cannot be removed. Please clean this filter regularly using, for example, a vacuum cleaner.
[STAND BY] indicator on, un- plug from the main power outlet, insert the filter properly and plug in again. • After the projector goes into the stand-by state with the [STAND BY] indicator on, un-plug from the main power outlet, replace light- source lamp and plug in again.
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Is the remote control held too far from the sen- sor? • This projector uses a micro computer. External noise may cause it to malfunction. If this happens, unplug from the main power outlet and then plug on again. (☞ page 25, 27) Corrective action •...
[ Check the input image signal source. No Input The frequency of the input video signal is out of range. [ Please ensure the frequency level of the input video signals is within the projector’s specifications. PC 1 Frequency of input signal is out of range.
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The message can be cleared by pressing the [EXIT] button. However, the same message will re-appear every hour. Once the projector is turned off, it cannot be turned on again if the accumu- lated lamp time has exceeded 2000 hours.
About warning indicators If something abnormal has occurred in the projector, the warning mode will be set in and the type of abnormality will be indicated by a combination of indicators displayed on the control panel as shown in the following table.
Specifications Model name/ Article name DLA-HX2U/ DLA-HX2E D-ILA projector Emission method D-ILA Display panel/ size D-ILA* Projecting lens x 1.3 zoom lens (2:1 - 2.6:1) Light-source lamp 250 W Ultra High Pressure Mercury lamp [Part No.: BHL5006-S/ Rating: 250 W] Screen size Approx.
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Dimensions (unit: mm) 92.5 Front Bottom M6 (Depth 10 mm) Attachment screw should be more than 6 mm but less than 10 mm in length. Side 36.2 Specifications 67.5 Center of lens...
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Specifications Pin arrangement Y/C terminal RS-232C IN/OUT terminal 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 PC 1 terminal 11 12 13 6 7 1 2 PC 3 terminal Pin number Signal name GND (Y) GND (C) Pin number Signal name Pin number Pin number Signal name...
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RS-232C external control By connecting a computer to the projector with a RS-232C cross cable (D-sub 9 pins), you can control the projector with the computer. The commands to control the projector and the response data format against the received commands are explained here.
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Specifications 3) Special parameters Input switching parameters Character Hex. Operation mode parameters Character 0000 30h 30h 30h 30h 0001 30h 30h 30h 31h 0002 30h 30h 30h 32h 0004 30h 30h 30h 34h 3. External control command table Function OPERATE HIDE Right Left reversal Top Bottom inversion...