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Liquid Crystal Projector CPS318W/CPX328W (CPS318W/CPX328W) USER'S MANUAL Vol.1 Basic Please read this user's manual thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG Bitte lessen Sie diese Benutzerhandbuch zugunsten der korrekten Bedienung aufmerksam. MANUEL D'UTILISATION Nous vous recommandons de lire attentivement ce manuel pour bien assimiler le fonctionnement de l'appareil.
LCD Projector CPS318W/CPX328W USER'S MANUAL USER'S MANUAL Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING • Please read the accompanying manual “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and this “USER'S MANUAL” thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference.
(Vol.1/Vol.2) Safety Instructions Soft carrying case This liquid crystal projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC / PAL / SECAM video signals onto a screen. Little space is required for installation and large images can easily be realized.
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• NEVER ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE GROUND CONNECTION OF THE THREE- PRONGED PLUG! • Make sure that you firmly connect the power cord to the projector and wall outlet. Connect your devices to the projector Connect your computer, VCR and/or other devices you will be using to the projector.
THE PROJECTOR PART NAMES Indicates the corresponding reference page MENU button RESET button POWER indicator KEYSTONE button TEMP indicator INPUT button LAMP indicator STANDBY/ON button Zoom ring Focus ring Air filter Elevator button Remote sensor Lens cap S-VIDEO IN port...
THE REMOTE CONTROL RGB button VIDEO button ASPECT button MAGNIFY buttons FREEZE button KEYBOARD buttons POSITION button Cursor buttons ESC button STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET SEARCH button STANDBY/ON button...
You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which you need to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of projection. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees.
The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen (CP-S318: 800x600 pixels/CP-X328: 1024x768 pixels). a:Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) b:Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the screen (±10%) c:Distance from the lens center to the top of the screen (±10%)
• Whenever attempting to connect other devices to the projector, please thoroughly read the manual of each device to be connected. • TURN OFF ALL DEVICES prior to connecting them to the projector. Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.
Ports and Cables Refer to the table below to find out which projector port and cable to use for connecting a given device. Use this table for determining which cables to prepare. Function RGB IN 1 RGB input RGB IN 2...
CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES (continued) Connecting to a Computer ATTENTION Whenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector, be sure to activate the laptop's RGB external image output (set the laptop to CRT display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display). For details on how this is done, please refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding laptop computer.
Connecting to a DVD Player AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN L / (MONO) VIDEO IN B B B A A A COMPONENT VIIDEO If using an audio/video If using a component video connection connection DVD player Connecting to a VCR AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN L / (MONO) VIDEO IN A A A...
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CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES (continued) Connecting to a Display Monitor RGB IN AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN L / (MONO) VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIIDEO RGB OUT CONTROL Display monitor...
• When strong light, such as direct sunlight or light from an extremely close range (such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp), hits the projector's remote sensor, the remote control may cease to function. Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor. Insert the batteries...
TURNING ON THE POWER Precautions Connect all devices to be used to the projector prior to turning on the power. WARNING When the power is ON, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens. STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH...
Press this button to toggle between the devices connected to RGB IN 1 and 2. As illustrated below, each time you press the RGB button, the projector switches between RGB IN 1 and 2. Select the signal you wish to project.
(control panel or remote control) Press the STANDBY/ON button again while the "Power off?" message is visible. The projector lamp goes off and starts cooling down. The POWER indicator blinks orange while the lamp cools down. (Pressing the STANDBY/ON button while the POWER indicator is blinking orange has no effect.)
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET TEMPORARILY MUTING THE SOUND STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK HOME PAGE UP VOLUME MAGNIFY PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE...
ADJUSTING THE POSITION STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK HOME PAGE UP VOLUME MAGNIFY PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET Press the POSITION button As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the position. POSITION Use the the position...
USING THE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT FEATURE STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET NOTE The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds. Also, please note that it may not function correctly with some input signals. Press the AUTO button AUTO Automatic Adjustment for RGB Input...
CORRECTING KEYSTONE DISTORTIONS STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET NOTE • This function may not be work well with some types of input signals. • The adjustable range for correcting keystone distortions will vary with the type of input signal.
BLANK ON/OFF or MENU ON/OFF feature is used, or, if there is a change in the input signal's state. • If the projector continues projecting the same image for a long time (i.e. you forget to exit FREEZE mode), the image might possibly remain as an afterimage. Do not leave the projector in FREEZE mode for too long.
If it detects an input signal, the search will cease and the projector will project the detected signal. If the projector is unable to find an input signal at any of its ports, it will return to the state it was in prior to the search.
SHARPNESS. Press the MENU button The menu display appears on the screen. The projector has the following menus: MAIN, PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2, INPUT, SCREEN, and OPTION. Select a menu using the current settings of the items that can be manipulated via the selected menu appear.
MENU Left click with mouse ENTER Right click with mouse RESET 1. Connect the projector’s USB terminal to the computer using a USB cable. Move Pointer Left click with mouse Right click with mouse Press keyboard’s HOME key Press keyboard’s END key Press keyboard’s PAGE UP key...
• If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does), ventilate the room well, and make sure not to breathe the gas that comes out of the projector vents, or get it in your eyes or mouth.
THE LAMP (continued) Replacing the lamp All projector lamps will wear out eventually. If used for long periods of time, the image could become darkened, and the color contrast could be impacted as well. We recommend that you replace your lamps early.
Apply a vacuum cleaner to the top of the air filter cover to clean the air filter Turn on the projector, and use the menu to reset the filter timer • To reset the air filter timer, from the OPTION menu, select FILTER TIME.
• Make sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before caring for the unit. Please carefully read "Safety Instructions", in order to care for your projector correctly. • Do not use with air filter cover removed.
Caring for the inside of the projector : In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your local dealer about once every 2 years. Never try to care for the inside of the unit yourself.
LCD Projector CPS318W/CPX328W USER'S MANUAL USER'S MANUAL Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING • Please read the accompanying manual “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and this “USER'S MANUAL” thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference.
MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS This device has 6 separate menus: MAIN, PICTURE 1, PICTURE 2, INPUT, SCREEN, OPTION. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows. Menu screen display : Press the "MENU" button. Menu selection : Choose a menu name using the Item selection...
PICTURE 1 Menu With the PICTURE 1 menu, the five items shown in the Table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the Table. PICTURE1 Menu Item COLOR BAL R Adjust Red Color Balance: Dark COLOR BAL B Adjust Blue Color Balance: Dark SHARPNESS...
MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS (continued) INPUT Menu With the INPUT menu, the four items shown in the Table below can be performed. With inputting of RGB IN 1 and RGB IN 2 signals, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the signals will be displayed on the initial screen of the INPUT menu.
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SCREEN Menu With the SCREEN menu, the five items shown in the Table below can be performed. Please perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the Table. SCREEN Menu Item Selection of BLANK Screen: MyScreen The BLANK Screen may be voluntarily selected. The BLANK Screen is displayed when the screen has been erased (i.e., made to vanish) by manipulating the BLANK button (please refer to the “Temporarily Blanking the Screen”...
Refer to LAMP TIME: When set, this function displays the total time the projector lamp has been used since new. Reset LAMP TIME [Use this function only when the lamp has been replaced!]: Depress the RESET button for at least 3 seconds while lamp time is being displayed.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED Related Messages When the unit's power is ON, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please respond as described below. Message CHANGE THE LAMP AFTER REPLACING LAMP,...
Regarding the Indicator Lamps Lighting and flashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the Table below. Please respond in accordance with the instructions within the Table. POWER LAMP TEMP indicator indicator indicator...
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED (continued) Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken for Machine Defects Before requesting repair, check in accordance with the following chart. If the situation cannot be corrected, then contact your dealer. Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect The main power source is not ON.
WARRANTY AND AFTER-SERVICE If a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the “WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED” section and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem contact your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied.
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FCC (Federal Communication Commission) equipment provided that the following conditions are met. The cables may have to be used with the core set to the projector side. Use the cables which are included with the projector or specified. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the...