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Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference. About this manual Various symbols are used in this manual.
Use special caution for the lens. Fastening the lens cover To avoid losing the lens cover, please fasten the lens cover to the projector using the included strap. Fix the strap to the strap hole of the lens cover.
►Do not look into the lens or vents while the lamp is on, since the strong light is not good for your eyes. ►Do not grab the front cover to hold the projector up, since the projector may drop down.
►Do not use the security bar and the security slot to prevent the projector from falling down, since it is not designed for it. ►Use the shutdown switch only when the projector is not turned off by normal procedure, since pushing this switch stops operation of the projector without cooling it down.
• Do not stop-up, block or otherwise cover the projector's vents. • Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector and other objects such as walls. • Do not place the projector on metallic thing or anything weak in heat.
9.2 (363) 11.1 (437) 46 350 (8.9) 10.8 (424) 13.0 (510) 53 • Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector and other objects such as walls. • Consult with your dealer before a special installation such as suspending from a ceiling.
RGB1 VIDEO Adjusting the projector's elevator When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to the left or right, use the elevator feet to place the projector horizontally. S-VIDEO Using the feet can also tilt the projector in order to project at...
Setting up Connecting your devices Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and prepare the cables required to connect.
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• Be sure to use an HDMI cable that has the HDMI logo. • When the projector is connected with a device having DVI connector, use a DVI to HDMI cable to connect with the HDMI input and an audio cable to connect with one of the Audio input.
►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock. • Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct one.
Remote control Laser pointer This remote control has a laser pointer in place of a finger or rod. The laser beam works and the LASER INDICATOR lights while the LASER button is pressed. WARNING ►The laser pointer of the remote control is used in place of a finger or rod.
Remote control About the remote control signal The remote control works with the projector’s remote sensors. This projector has three remote sensors on the front, on the top, and on the back. The sensors can be respectively turned active or inactive using the “REMOTE RECEIV.”...
- When a USB cable connects this projector with a PC having a built-in pointing device (e.g. track ball) like a notebook PC, open BIOS setup menu, then select the external mouse and disable the built-in pointing device, because the built-in pointing device may have priority to this function.
The POWER indicator will go off. Attach the lens cover. Do not turn the projector on for 10 minutes or more after turning it off. Turning the projector on again too soon could shorten the lifetime of some consumable parts of the projector.
TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu the projector will check the RGB 1 port first. If no input is detected at the port, the projector will check other port in above order. (*)
TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu the projector will check the COMPONENT (Y, C is detected at the port, the projector will check other ports in above order. (17 (*)) Searching an input signal Press the SEARCH button on the remote control.
Adjusting the zoom and focus Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size. Use the focus ring to focus the picture. Adjusting the lens shift Use the vertical lens shift dial to shift the picture upward or downward. Use the horizontal lens shift dial to shift the picture left or right.
● When the projector is placed on the level (about ±3°), this function may not work. ● When the projector is inclined to near ±30 degree or over, this function may not work well. ● When the vertical lens shift is not set fully upward (not set fully downward for the optional lens type FL-601 only (45)), this function may not work well.
MAGNIFY and MY BUTTON1/2(except MY MEMORY or PICTURE MODE is assigned to) (44) is pressed. ● If the projector continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD panel might possibly be burned in. Do not leave the projector in the FREEZE mode for too long.
To exit from the blank screen and return to the input signal screen, press the BLANK button again. ● The projector automatically returns to the input signal screen when one of the projector’s buttons or the remote control buttons (except ASPECT, POSITION, MAGNIFY or FREEZE button, also except MY BUTTON1/2 if AUTO KEYSTONE or MY MEMORY or PICTURE MODE is assigned to (44)) is pressed.
If you want to change it to the EASY MENU, select the EASY MENU. Then press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to select an item. The display of the selected menu will be active.
From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio.
EASY MENU EASY MENU (continued) Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness. BRIGHTNESS See the BRIGHTNESS item in PICTURE menu (26). Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the contrast. CONTRAST See the CONTRAST item in PICTURE menu (26). Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the strength of whole color. COLOR See the COLOR item in PICTURE menu (27).
Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
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PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. Selecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then pressing the ► button or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and GAIN of the selected mode.
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• The screen may flicker when the PRESENTATION or THEATER modes are selected. If this occurs select TURN OFF. This projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items of the PICTURE menu). Selecting a function using the ▲/▼ buttons and pressing the ► or ENTER button performs each function.
Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
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IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu (continued) Item Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker. Right ó Left H PHASE • This item can be selected only for an RGB signal or a component video signal. (except 525i (480i), 625i (576i), SCART RGB input from the COMPONENT port) Using the ▲/▼...
Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
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When the SCART RGB is selected, the COMPONENT (Y, C SCART adapter or SCART cable is required for a SCART RGB input to the projector. For details, contact your dealer. COMPONENT Set the video format for the s-video port and video port.
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INPUT Menu (continued) Item Set the frame lock function on/off for each port. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select one of following ports. RGB1 ó RGB2 ó HDMI (2) Use the ◄/► buttons to turns the frame lock function on/off . FRAME LOCK TURN ON ó...
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INPUT Menu (continued) Item The resolution for the RGB1 and RGB2 input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed.
WIDE (wide-angle focus) EXECUTE whenever possible. • When the projector is placed on the level (about ±3°), this function may not work. • When the projector is inclined to near ±30 degree or over, this function may not work well.
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Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for mirror status. NORMAL ó H:INVERT ó V:INVERT ó H&V:INVERT MIRROR If the Transition Detector is TURN ON and MIRROR status is changed, Transition Detector Alarm (51) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the power switch is turned off. Description...
Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
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SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the start-up screen. The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen ó ORIGINAL ó TURN OFF MyScreen START UP ORIGINAL TURN OFF •...
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SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) Item This item allows you to capture an image for use as a MyScreen image which can be used as the BLANK screen and START UP screen. Display the image you want to capture before executing the following procedure.
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• When the TURN OFF is selected, please remember if the picture is freezing. Do not mistake freezing for a malfunction (21). Each input port for this projector can have a name applied to it. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SCREEN menu to select SOURCE NAME and press the ►...
The search is started from the AUTO SEARCH current port. Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image. RGB 1 ð RGB 2 ð HDMI ð COMPONENT ð S-VIDEO ð VIDEO Using the ▲/▼...
Long (max. 99 minutes) ó Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically. AUTO OFF When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with no- signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projector lamp will be turned off.
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FAN SPEED Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans. The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc. Note that the projector is noisier when the HIGH is selected. HIGH ó NORMAL (continued on next page) Description FACTORY RESET ó...
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FINE ó FAST ó DISABLE • Depending on conditions, such as input image, signal cable to the projector, environment around the projector, etc., the automatic adjustment may not work correctly. In such a case, please choose DISABLE to disable the automatic adjustment, and make adjustment manually.
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Item KEY LOCK Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the key lock feature. When TURN ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the STANDBY/ON button are locked. TURN ON ó TURN OFF • Please use to avoid a mischief and touching accidentally. This function does not have any effect on the remote control.
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SECURITY menu. If an incorrect PASSWORD is input the ENTER PASSWORD BOX will be displayed again. If incorrect PASSWORD is input 3 times the projector will turn off. Afterwards the projector will turn off every time an incorrect PASSWORD is input.
3 seconds or press and hold the INPUT and ► buttons on the projector for about 3 seconds. The 10 digit Inquiring Code will be displayed. will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed.
2.4-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER 2.4-3 Contact your dealer with the 10 digit Inquiring 3. Using the PIN LOCK Function PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input. 3.1 Registering the PIN Code 3.1-1 Use the ▲/▼...
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If an incorrect PIN Code is input 3 times the projector will turn off. Afterwards the projector will turn off every time an incorrect PIN Code is input. The projector will also turn off if there is no key input for about 5 minutes while the PIN BOX is displayed.
SECURITY If the Transition Detector ALARM is displayed for about 5 minutes the lamp will turn off. (continued) This function will activate only when the projector is started after the power switch was turned off. 4.2 Setting the 4.2-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select Transition 4.2-2 Use the ▲/▼...
OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item 4.3 Setting the Transition Detector off 4.3-1 Follow the procedure in 4.1-1 to display the Transition Detector on/off 4.3-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (large). If an incorrect PASSWORD is input the menu will close. If necessary repeat the process from 4.3-1.
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PASSWORD during this time. Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT button on the projector will return to the MY TEXT PASSWORD on/off menu. When the PASSWORD is set for the MY TEXT;...
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OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item 5.3-3 Turning the MY TEXT PASSWORD off (1) Follow the procedure in 5.3-1 to display the MY TEXT PASSWORD on/off menu. (2) Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (large). Enter the registered PASSWORD and the screen will return to the MY TEXT PASSWORD on/off menu.
Select “NETWORK” from the main menu to access the following functions. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
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DHCP is set to OFF. • The IP ADDRESS is the number that identifies this projector on the network. You cannot have two devices with the same IP ADDRESS on the same network. • The IP ADDRESS “0.0.0.0” is prohibited.
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(4) To finish entering text, move the (continued on next page) Description PROJECTOR NAME menu and press the ► button. The PROJECTOR NAME dialog will be displayed. will be displayed on the first 3 lines. If not yet written, the lines will be blank.
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To return to the menu Press the ◄ or ESC button on the remote control. To erase the image displayed and its source file in the projector. (1) Press the RESET button on the (2) Press the ENTER button on the remote control or the INPUT...
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INFORMATION • The PROJECTOR NAME is displayed. • Nothing (blank) is shown in the “PROJECTOR NAME” field until you setup the item (57). • When the voltage level of the battery for the built in clock decreases, the set time may become incorrect even though accurate date and time are input.
Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes. Prepare a new lamp. If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, also ask the dealer to replace the lamp. In case of replacement by yourself,...
Note that shards of glass could damage the projector’s internals, or cause injury during handling, so please do not try to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself. • If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does),...
When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, comply with it as soon as possible. Note that the projector may shut down, when the projector heats too much.
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►Use only the air filter of the specified type. Do not use the projector without the air filter or the filter cover. It could result in a fire or malfunction to the projector. ►Clean the air filter periodically. If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise and could cause a fire, a burn or malfunction to the projector.
2. Turn the projector over again, so that the top of the projector is facing up. 3. While lifting the side of the projector closest to the lens, press the metal claw of the battery holder. The battery will fall out of the holder, so be careful not to lose it.
Other care Inside of the projector In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every year. Caring for the lens If the lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality.
Please confirm the specs for your projector or the signal source specs. The internal temperature is rising. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After having confirmed the following items, please turn the power ON again.
The lamp does not light, and there is a possibility that interior portion has become heated. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.
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In such a case, press the “” (OFF) side of the power switch, and wait at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again.
The projector’s microprocessor may need to be reset. Please push the Shutdown switch by using a pin or similar and the projector will be turned off immediately. Before turning it again, wait at least 10 minutes to make the projector cool down enough.
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Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a higher level using the menu displayed. function or the remote control. The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug and play monitor. Make sure that the computer can detect a plug and play monitor using another plug and play monitor.
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Pictures are some objects. trembling. Remove any objects from front side of the projector. NOTE • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and it does not constitute or imply a machine defect.
Ports Optional parts NOTE • These specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications Liquid crystal projector 2.0cm (0.79 type) TFT active matrix 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Zoom lens F=1.7 ~ 1.9 f=24 ~ 29 mm (approx.)