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LPX-500
Home Cinema Projector
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 U C A G B R T LPX-500 Home Cinema Projector OWNER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. • • • • Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of...
  • Page 3 — and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.
  • Page 4 Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/ or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that specified.
  • Page 5 Notations used in this Owner’s Manual Indications Indicates procedures where personal injury or damage to the projector may occur if the procedures are not followed correctly. Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic. Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears in the glossary of terms.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notes on Handling and Storage ...2 Accessories ...3 Features of the Projector ...4 Basic Operations Turning On the Projector ...6 Connecting the Power Cord ... 6 Turning On the Power and Projecting Images ... 7 Turning Off the Projector ...9 Adjusting the Screen Image ...11 Adjusting the Image Size ...

  • Page 7: Notes On Handling And Storage

    These are normal characteristics of mercury lamps. You should always have a spare lamp ready in case it is needed. • YAMAHA takes no responsibility for loss or damage caused by damage to the projector or operating failures outside normal service warranty conditions.

  • Page 8: Accessories

    Accessories Check the included accessories Remote control Setup guide Battery LR6 (AA) x 2 Power cord...

  • Page 9: Features Of The Projector

    Features of the Projector Adoption of a wide 1280 x 720 dot panel This panel allows high-definition images to be reproduced accurately. Adoption of a special high-resolution DCDi video circuit developed by Faroudja. This circuit greatly reduces the jagged edges that resulted from conventional progressive conversion, to produce much smoother and natural movement.

  • Page 10: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations This chapter describes basic operations such as turning the projector on and off and adjusting the projected images. Turning On the Projector... 6 • • • • Connecting the Power Cord ...6 • • • • Turning On the Power and Projecting Images...7 Turning Off the Projector...

  • Page 11: Turning On The Projector

    Turning On the Projector This section describes the procedure from turning on the power to projecting images. Be sure to read the Safety Instructions in this manual for details on safe handling when using the projector. Connecting the Power Cord Procedure Check that the power is turned off for the projector and all components...

  • Page 12: Turning On The Power And Projecting Images

    Turning On the Power and Projecting Images Procedure Projector The buttons on the remote control and the projector's control panel cannot be operated while the The message "No Signal" may appear depending on the projector's menu settings. (p.31) If more than one signal source has been connected, use the remote control or control panel buttons to select the port which the signal source that you would like to use is connected to, while referring to the following table.
  • Page 13 Turning On the Projector • • • • If only one signal source has been connected, the signals from that source will be projected without needing to press one of the above buttons. • • • • If video signals are being input to several input ports simultaneously, interference between the various signals may occur, and this may cause interference in the projected images.

  • Page 14: Turning Off The Projector

    Turning Off the Projector Follow the procedure below to turn off the power of the projector. Procedure Please Press To Power Off Projector Turn off the power for the signal sources that are connected to the projector. Check that the power for all connected components has been tuned off.
  • Page 15 Turning Off the Projector Do not turn off the main power switch at the rear of the projector while the cool-down is in progress. If the main power switch is turned off before cool-down is complete, wait for the lamp to cool down (normally about one hour is required) before turning the power back on again.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Screen Image

    Adjusting the Screen Image You can adjust the screen image in order to obtain the best possible picture. Adjusting the Image Size The size of the projected image is basically determined by the distance from the projector to the screen. (Refer to the Setup Guide.) The following procedures explain how to adjust the screen image once the projector itself has been set up.

  • Page 17: Correcting Keystone Distortion

    Adjusting the Screen Image Correcting Keystone Distortion If the projector is set up so that it is at an angle to the screen, a type of distortion known as "keystone distortion" may occur. Keystone correction can be carried out if the angle of the projector is within a range of approximately 15° vertically from the perpendicular.

  • Page 18: Displaying A Test Pattern

    Displaying a Test Pattern When setting up the projector, you can project a test pattern onto the screen and use this test pattern to adjust the projected images before a video source has been connected. The following two types of test pattern are available.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Image Quality

    Adjusting the Image Quality The quality of the screen images can be adjusted as follows. Focusing the Screen Image Procedure Focus ring Selecting the picture mode The following five color modes have been preset for use with images with varying characteristics. You can use these color modes to obtain the optimum image quality easily, just by selecting whichever color mode best suits the images.

  • Page 20: Selecting The Image Aspect Ratio

    Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio The aspect ratio for projected images can be selected from the following five types of setting. However, the aspect ratio settings that can be selected will vary depending on the input signal. Input signal Video (SDTV ) Video (HDTV ) Computer (SVGA or lower)

  • Page 21: Squeeze Mode

    Adjusting the Image Quality Squeeze mode When images in squeeze mode are displayed on a 4:3 TV screen Images output in 4:3 format Zoom mode 4:3 image cut at top and bottom Zoom -Subtitle- mode Images output in 4:3 format Subtitle display position Subtitle display position Viewed using the projector...

  • Page 22: Automatic Adjustment Of Computer Images

    Through mode Squeeze Through mode Automatic Adjustment of Computer Images This adjusts computer images (INPUT A [RGB] and INPUT B [RGB] only) to the optimum condition. Automatic adjustment involves adjustment of tracking , display position and synchronization (Sync) RGB signals. Procedure Remote control Automatic adjustment may not work properly with some types of signals which are output by...

  • Page 23: Functions For Enhancing Projection

    Advanced Operations This chapter describes functions for enhancing the projection of images, and how to use the menus. Functions for Enhancing Projection ... 20 • • • • Using the Menus ...20 • Displaying and Operating Full Menus ...20 • Displaying and Operating Line Menus ...22 •...

  • Page 24: Functions For Enhancing Projection

    Functions for Enhancing Projection This section describes the various useful functions that can be used to enhance projection. Function Black level adjustment White level adjustment Color Temp., Flesh Tone and Color Balance Using the Menus The functions described here are used to set the adjustment values using the projector menus. There are two types of projector menus used: •...

  • Page 25: Using The Menus

    Image Signal Setup Info Black Level White Level Saturation Picture Mode PC sRGB Color Temp. 6700K Flesh Tone Color Balance Sharpness Memory Save Reset Image :Return :Select -,+ :Adjust Image Signal Setup Info Black Level White Level Saturation Picture Mode PC sRGB Color Temp.

  • Page 26: Displaying And Operating Line Menus

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Displaying and Operating Line Menus Procedure Projector Projector Projector Press the projector's control panel or the remote control while the full menu is being displayed. The line menu appears. Remote control Black Level Select an item to be set. If using the projector's control panel, press the If using the remote control, press the up and down.

  • Page 27: Description Of Functions

    Projector Description of Functions This section describes commonly-used functions. This adjusts the "Black Level" and "White Level" settings in accordance with the signals being input, so that the images do not become distorted. To adjust the colours, use the "Color Temp.", "Flesh Tone" and "Color Balance"...

  • Page 28: Saving And Retrieving Image Quality Settings (Memory Save)

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Color temperature, flesh tone and color balance adjustment This adjusts the hues of light shades to the desired hues. Three modes are available, for adjusting Color Temperature , flesh tones and each individual RGB color. These adjustments are cumulative, so first carry out the basic "Color Temp." and "Flesh Tone" adjustments while referring to the graph below, and then make fine adjustments using the "Color Balance"...

  • Page 29: Retrieving Saved Image Quality Settings

    Image Signal Black Level White Level Saturation Picture Mode Color Temp. Flesh Tone Color Balance Sharpness Memory Save Reset Image -,+ :Select :Enter Image Signal Black Level White Level Saturation Picture Mode Color Temp. Flesh Tone Color Balance Sharpness Memory Save Reset Image :Return /-,+:Select...

  • Page 30: Using The Menu Functions

    Using the Menu Functions The menus are used to make various adjustments and settings. There are two types of projector's menus used: full menus and line menus. The following pages explain how to change the settings for the various menu commands, using full menus as illustrations.
  • Page 31 Main menu Sub-menu Image Picture Mode Corrects the vividness of the image color. You can select from five different quality settings depending on the surroundings. • • • • :Ideal for enjoying presentations in a natural atmosphere. • • • • :Ideal for enjoying presentations such as movies which have large numbers of dark scenes.

  • Page 32: Computer

    Using the Menu Functions Computer (DVI, INPUT A (RGB), INPUT B (RGB)) Image Signal Setup Black Level White Level Tracking Sync. Picture Mode 7500K Color Temp. Flesh Tone Color Balance Sharpness Memory Save Reset Image -,+ :Select :Enter Main menu Sub-menu Image Black Level...
  • Page 33 Main menu Sub-menu Image Color Allows lighter colors to be adjusted so that they range from having a red Temp. tinge to having a blue tinge. (p.24) When the color temperature is lower, the red content is greater and color tones appear softer.

  • Page 34: Signal Menu

    Using the Menu Functions Signal Menu Image Signal Setup Video Progressive Noise Reduction Position Video Signal Auto INPUT A Signal Component INPUT B Signal Component Setup Level Zoom Subtittle -,+ :Select :Enter Main menu Sub-menu Signal Progressive Noise Reduction Position Video Signal INPUT A Signal...

  • Page 35: Signal Menu

    • • • • Blue :Screen is completely blue and a no signal message appears. This sets whether a starting-up screen (YAMAHA logo) is used or not. Sets the screen status when the [HIDE] button on the remote control is pressed.
  • Page 36 Using the Menu Functions Main menu Sub-menu Setup Auto Power Trigger Out Language Reset All Function This sets whether the projector's power turns off automatically or not when the signal from the input source that was selected using the [INPUT] button stops being input.

  • Page 37: Info Menu

    Info Menu • • • • The “Info” menu displays the settings for the input source for the images being projected, and also shows the lamp status. • • • • The "Lamp" shows times between 0 and 10 hours as 0H. Times greater than 10 hours appear in units of one hour.
  • Page 38 Using the Menu Functions Main menu Sub-menu Info Input Signal Frequency Sync Polarity Displays the synchronization Sync Mode Resolution Refresh Rate Function Displays the input signal settings. Displays the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies. polarity. Displays the synchronization attributes. Displays the input resolution. Displays the refresh rate.

  • Page 39: When Having Some Trouble

    Troubleshooting This chapter describes troubleshooting procedures for the projector. When Having Some Trouble... 36 When the Indicators Provide No Help ... 38...

  • Page 40: When Having Some Trouble

    When Having Some Trouble If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators. The projector is provided with the following three indicators. These indicators alert you to problems with projector operation. The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate. Indicator status Red Red Red Red Red...
  • Page 41 Indicator status Projector status High temperature The lamp will turn off automatically and projection will stop. inside projector Wait for about 5 minutes without operating the projector. After 5 (overheating) minutes have elapsed, the projector's cooling fan will stop. When the cooling fan stops, turn off the main power switch and then turn it back on again.

  • Page 42: When The Indicators Provide No Help

    When the Indicators Provide No Help If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a solution, refer to the pages given for each problem. No images appear Poor image quality Only part of the image is displayed (Large/small) p.41 The image colors are not right Probable cause Is the lens cap still attached?
  • Page 43 Probable cause Does the input signal setting match the connected source? Has the correct image input port been selected? Is the power for the computer or video source turned on? Check the mode which corresponds to the frequency of the image signals being output from the computer.
  • Page 44 When the Indicators Provide No Help Probable cause Has the focus been adjusted correctly? Has the front adjustable foot been adjusted so that the projection angle is too big? If the projection angle is too big, the image will be out of focus vertically.
  • Page 45 Probable cause The display mode (aspect ratio ) setting may not be selected correctly. Has the "Position" setting been adjusted correctly? Has the correct resolution been selected? Change the resolution for the laptop computer or computer with a LCD screen. Has the computer been set for dual display? Probable cause Are the cables connected correctly?
  • Page 46 When the Indicators Provide No Help Probable cause Is the lamp due for replacement? If the LAMP/COVER indicator is flashing orange, it means that the lamp will soon be due for replacement. When the lamp is nearly due for replacement, the image will become darker and the tint will become poorer.
  • Page 47 Probable cause Is the indicator still orange? This projector is designed so that the remains lit even when after the power has been turned off. Is the fan operating? After the [STANDBY/ON] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel is pressed to turn off the power, the cool-down period starts.

  • Page 48: Appendices

    Appendices This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance for the projector for a long time. Maintenance... 46 • • • • Cleaning...46 • Cleaning the Projector Case ...46 • Cleaning the Lens...46 • Cleaning the Air Filter...46 •...

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    Maintenance This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and replacing consumable parts. Cleaning You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate. Be sure to read the Safety Instructions in this manual for details on safe handling of the projector during cleaning.

  • Page 50: Replacing Consumables

    Replacing Consumables This section describes how to replace the lamp and the air filter. Lamp Replacement Period It is time to replace the lamp when: • • • • The message "Lamp Replace" appears on the screen when projection starts. A message will be displayed.

  • Page 51: Replacing The Lamp

    Maintenance Replacing the Lamp • • • • If the lamp stops working and needs to be replaced, there is the danger that the lamp may break when handled. If replacing the lamp of a projector which has been installed to the ceiling, you should remove the projector from the ceiling before replacing the lamp.

  • Page 52: Replacing Consumables

    • • • • Install the lamp securely. For safety, the lamp will turn off automatically when the lamp cover is opened. Moreover, the lamp will not turn on if the lamp or the lamp cover is not installed correctly. •...

  • Page 53: Replacing The Air Filter

    Maintenance Reset Lamp Timer Replacing the Air Filter Procedure Dispose of used air filters properly in accordance with your local regulations. Reset the lamp operating time. Select “Yes”, and then press the Execute? projector's control panel or the remote control. Turn off the power switch at the rear of the projector, and then disconnect the power cord.

  • Page 54: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for purchase if required. This list of optional accessories is current as of July 2002. Details of optional accessories are subject to change without notice. Spare lamp Use as a replacement for spent lamps. Ceiling mount (for low ceilings) * Use when installing the projector to a low ceiling.

  • Page 55: List Of Supported Signal Resolutions

    List of Supported Signal Resolutions Component Video Input Signal Resolution SDTV 640 × 480 (480i, 60Hz) 640 × 360 (When zoomed) SDTV 768 × 576 (576i, 50Hz) 768 × 432 (When zoomed) SDTV (480p) 640 × 480 640 × 360 (When zoomed) SDTV (576p) 768 ×...

  • Page 56: Rgb Input

    RGB Input Resolution Signal (When zoomed) PC98 640 × 480 (640 × 360) 640 × 350 640 × 350 (640 × 350) 60 *, 640 × 480 SDTV (480p) (640 × 360) 640 × 480 72/75/85, (640 × 360) iMac_VGA SVGA 56/ 800 ×...

  • Page 57: Specifications

    Storage temperature Weight Connectors LPX-500 Home cinema projector 409 (W) x 111 (H) x 281 (D) mm (16.1 (W) x 4.37 (H) x 11.06 (D) inches) (not including protruding parts) 2.2mm (0.87 inches) Polysilicon TFT active matrix Full-line 12-phase block sequential writing...
  • Page 58 Safety UL1950 3 Edition Canada CSA C22.2 No.950 -95 (cUL) European Community The Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) IEC60950 2 Edition, +Amd.1, +Amd.2, +Amd.3, +Amd.4 FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B (DoC) Canada ICES-003 Class B European Community The EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) EN55022, 1998 Class B EN55024, 1998 IEC61000-4-2, IEC61000-4-3, IEC61000-4-4, IEC61000-4-5,...

  • Page 59: Appearance

    Appearance (11.06) (4.37) (4.92) (16.1) Units: mm (inch)

  • Page 60: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Front/Top Focus ring (p.14) Adjusts the image focus. Lamp cover (p.48) Open this cover when replacing the lamp unit inside the projector. Lamp cover opening switch (p.48) Slide this switch to unlock the lamp cover when removing it. Air exhaust vent Front adjustable foot (p.11)

  • Page 61: Control Panel

    Part Names and Functions Control Panel [MENU] button (p.20) The menus turn on and off each time the [MENU] button is pressed. Press to select an item in the menu or help menu. Press and hold the [SHIFT] button while pressing these buttons to correct keystone distortion of images.

  • Page 62: Control Panel

    Rear TRIGGER OUT port When the projector power is turned on, 12 V DC is output from this port. When the projector's power is turned off, the output becomes 0 V to communicate the projector's power ON/OFF status to an external device.

  • Page 63: Remote Control

    Part Names and Functions Remote Control [AUTO] button (p.17) Automatically adjusts computer images to the optimum images. [ESCAPE] button (p.21, 22) If pressed while a menu is being displayed, the display returns to the next-highest level. [LIGHT] button (Setup Guide) When slid up or down, the [STANDBY/ON], [PATTERN], [AUTO], [MENU], [ESCAPE],...

  • Page 64: Glossary

    Glossary Following is an explanation of some of the terms used in this guide which may be unfamiliar or which were not explained in the manual itself. Further information can be obtained by referring to other commercially- available publications. 3-2 pull-down This function directly converts image sources that have been recorded in the same 24-frame detection-type IP format used for movies into 60-frame progressive signals.
  • Page 65 Glossary Interlaced Offset Refresh Rate S-Video images SDTV sRGB SVGA SXGA Synchronization (Sync.) Tracking UXGA A method of image scanning whereby the lines in a single image are divided into two sections or "fields". The signal bandwidth used for interlaced scanning is approximately half that required for progressive scanning when images with the same still picture resolution are broadcast.

  • Page 66: Index

    Index General Terms indicator... 36, 58 Adjustment Foot ... 11 Appearance ... 56 Aspect ratio ... 15 Automatic Adjustment of Computer Images ... 17, 60 Auto power off... 32 Battery compartment cover (Remote control) ... Setup Guide Battery replacement period (Remote control) ...
  • Page 67 Neither YAMAHA CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with YAMAHA CORPORATION’s...
  • Page 68 YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN Printed in Japan (English) YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD.
  • Page 69 Before Using the Remote Control Inserting the Batteries Battery Replacement Period and Using the Remote Control Remote Control Operating Range Setup Screen Size and Setting-up Distance Setting-up Methods Connecting to a Video Source Connecting to a Computer Printed in Japan (English) 403257000...

  • Page 70: Inserting The Batteries

    Inserting the Batteries The batteries are not inserted into the remote control at the time of purchase, so you need to insert them before the remote control can be used. While pressing the cover here, lift the cover up. Remove the battery compartment cover. Insert the batteries.

  • Page 71: Battery Replacement Period And

    Battery Replacement Period and Using the Remote Control Battery Replacement Period If the remote control becomes slow in responding or if it stops working, the batteries may be spent. If this happens, replace the batteries with fresh ones. Guide for battery replacement: Approximately 3 months if used for 30 minutes per day * The replacement period given above may vary depending on the amount of usage and the ambient conditions.

  • Page 72: Remote Control Operating Range

    Remote Control Operating Range Use the remote control within the ranges indicated below. If the distance or angle between the remote control and the remote control light-receiving area is outside the normal operating range, the remote control may not work. Operating distance Approx.
  • Page 73 Screen Size and Setting-up Distance The distance between the projector and the screen (16:9) determines the actual image size. Recommended distance : 0.9m - 13.0m (2.9 - 42.6 feet) While referring to the table below, position the projector so that the image size is smaller than the screen size.
  • Page 74 Setting-up Methods The projector supports the following 4 projection methods, allowing you to choose the best method for displaying your images. After setting up the projector, refer to the OWNER'S MANUAL for details on turning on the power and adjusting settings such as the screen size. ( "Basic Operations" in OWNER'S MANUAL) Be sure to read "Caution"...

  • Page 75: Projecting Component Video Images

    Turn off the power for both the projector and the video source before connecting them. If the power for either device is on at the time of connection, damage may result. Check the shapes of the cable connectors and the device ports before making the connections.

  • Page 76: Projecting Composite Video Images

    Projecting Composite Video Images To Video output port (yellow) Projecting S-Video Images To S-Video output port Depending on the combination of the VCR and the video cassette used for the playback, the color of the projected images may flicker or the correct color may not be displayed.

  • Page 77: Projecting Rgb Video Images

    Projecting RGB Video Images If connecting to the INPUT A port To RGB output port Computer cable If connecting to the INPUT B port To RGB output port Computer cable If more than one peripheral device is being connected to the projector, make the connections and then change the "INPUT A Signal"...
  • Page 78 Turn off the power for both the projector and the computer before connecting them. If the power for either device is on at the time of connection, damage may result. Check the shapes of the cable connectors and the device ports before making the connections.
  • Page 79 If connecting using a computer cable To monitor port (video port) If connecting more than one projector together, make the connection and then use the menus to change the "INPUT B Signal" setting in the "Signal" menu to "RGB". ("Signal" menu in OWNER'S MANUAL ) If video signals are being input to several input ports simultaneously, interference between the various signals may occur, and this may cause interference in the projected images.
  • Page 80 If the computer is equipped with a DVI-D output port To DVI-D port (video port) Do not bind the power cord together with the computer cable or DVI-D cable (digital), otherwise it may cause interference in the projected images or operating errors. Two kinds of DVI cable are available.

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