Philips LC3631 User Manual

Philips LC3631 User Manual

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Home Cinema Projector
Philips
LC 6281 / LC 6285
ST AN DB
Y/O N

User guide

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    XP LC6281/6285 EVA English 01-08-2003 17:51 Pagina 1 Home Cinema Projector Philips LC 6281 / LC 6285 ST AN DB Y/O N User guide...
  • Page 2 XP LC6281/6285 EVA English 01-08-2003 17:51 Pagina 2 English User guide LC 6281 / LC 6285 Philips Home Cinema Projector...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    XP LC6281/6285 EVA English 01-08-2003 17:51 Pagina 3 Things you should know Important Safeguards 1. Introduction 2. Functional overview 3. Set up 4. Installation Philips Home Cinema Projector Index Packaging contents 8 Optional accessories 9 Service accessories 9 10-14 Controls...
  • Page 4 XP LC6281/6285 EVA English 01-08-2003 17:51 Pagina 4 5. Operation 6. Maintenance 7.Troubleshooting Philips Home Cinema Projector Index 25-35 Preparation 25-26 General 25 Messages 25 Direct key feedback 25 Feedback messages 26 Error messages 26 Warning messages 26 On Screen Display Menu...
  • Page 5: Things You Should Know

    Negligence in observing the install recommendations above could infringe the warranty conditions for this product. This Philips projector uses three LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panels.These panels contain a total of 1,440,000 (for SVGA projectors) or 2,359,296 (for XGA projector) pixels. As with any equipment, certain tolerances apply to the performance specification of the product.Your projector might have some inactive pixels - within acceptable tolerances - which may result in illuminated or dark dots on...
  • Page 6: Important Safeguards

    1. Unplug the projector from the wall socket before cleaning lamp replacement. 2. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the projector unit. If the unit is very dirty, wet a cloth with neutral detergent, squeeze it tight, wipe the unit with it, and finish by wiping with a dry cloth.
  • Page 7: Important Safeguards

    AC plug. 13. For added protection of the projector during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended or not in use for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall socket and disconnect any cable systems.This will prevent damage to the projector due to lightning and power-line surges.
  • Page 8: Introduction

    We are sure that, used properly, it will bring you years of enjoyment.You will want to keep this manual handy, as it is a convenient source of information about your projector. For your own protection and prolonged operation of your projector, please read the enclosed Safety Sheet.
  • Page 9: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories Service accessories Philips Home Cinema Projector 1. Introduction The following accessories are available via he dealer from which you purchased your Philips projector: • LCA 3122/00 - 150 W replacement lamp - 8670 931 22009 • LCA 2214/00 - Ceiling mount - 8670 922 14009 •...
  • Page 10: Functional Overview

    – slowly blinks green when the projector is warming up; – slowly blinks red when the projector is cooling down; – fast blinks red/yellow for 1 second when the projector receives a signal from the remote control in Power/Standby mode;...
  • Page 11: Functional Overview

    XP LC6281/6285 EVA English 01-08-2003 17:51 Pagina 11 Cursor Control @ Philips Home Cinema Projector 2. Functional overview MENU MENU VOLUME + VOLUME + PICTURE SIZE – PICTURE SIZE – PICTURE SIZE + PICTURE SIZE + VOLUME – VOLUME –...
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    ‘Magnification’ factor can also be changed in the ‘Features’ menu. To mirror the picture for use of the projector in various positions with respect to the user(s) and the projection screen. To show information on the projector status: Source, Input Signal, Mute, A/V Mute, PIP source (PIP source only for LC 6285) and Picture Format.
  • Page 13 Crystal Clear Demo ^ Keystone & PIP keys * (Picture In Picture) p PIP q PIP source r Swap Picture source Source ( Philips Home Cinema Projector 2. Functional overview STAND BY STAND BY PICTURE FORMAT PICTURE FORMAT AV MUTE AV MUTE...
  • Page 14: Connections

    (PR/R, PB/B,Y/G, S) S-Video 2 Video 3 Audio L/R 4 Multimedia 5 Filter 6 Lamp compartment 7 Mains inlet socket 8 Lock slit 9 Horizontal adjuster 0 Philips Home Cinema Projector 2. Functional overview Multimedia PR/R S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO-L PB/B AUDIO-R FILTER...
  • Page 15 SCREEN Rear projection • Place the projector on a stable, level surface, out of direct sunlight and away from sources of excessive dust, dirt, heat, water, moisture, vibration and strong magnetic fields. • Allow sufficient cooling of the product by keeping all air inlets and outlets clear from obstructions.
  • Page 16 The Standby Warning screen can be removed by pressing the OK button. Press the Standby button again to confirm. – The projector will now go into Power/Standby mode. You can also press the Standby button twice in succession to switch the projector into Power/Standby mode immediately. Lens axis Screen 16:9 Tele*...
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Focus And Size Of The Image

    3. Set up To switch off the mains supply completely, disconnect the mains lead. – Save energy! Please put the projector in the Power/Standby position if you are not going to use the projector for more than 15 minutes. – If SmartSave is enabled, the projector will switch to StandBy after the selected time.
  • Page 18: Keystone Correction

    – The Standby indicator starts blinking red. Wait until the cooling fan has stopped (about 3 minutes after the projector has been put in Standby) and disconnect the mains lead and all other cables. Put the lens cap back in place to prevent dust, dirt or other contamination from harming or damaging the front of the projector lens when moving the projector.
  • Page 19: Installation

    • Display Data Channel DDC: 1/2B The data output of IBM compatible PCs can be connected directly to the projector using standard data cables. When connecting the projector to a Macintosh computer equipped with a 2 row, 15 pin connector a VGA/MAC adaptor (available at your PC store) is required. If your computer is equipped with a 3 row connector no adaptor is needed.
  • Page 20: S-Video

    For this, use the S-Video connection cable supplied (2). Connect the Audio out L/R sockets of the S-Video recorder, DVD player, video camera or TV to the Audio (in) L/R sockets of the projector. For this, use the audio/video connection cable supplied (1a).
  • Page 21: Component/Hdtv

    For this, use the audio/video connection cable supplied (1). • If required you can connect the Audio out L/R sockets of the Component- or HDTV-video equipment to the Audio (in) L/R sockets of the projector. For this, use an optional audio connection cable (2). –...
  • Page 22: Scart Connection

    Connect the Scart/RCA Component Video adapter supplied (1) to the Scart connector of your Component- or HDTV-video equipment. Connect the Component in sockets of the projector to the R, G, B and Y outputs of the adapter. For this, use the Component cable supplied (2).
  • Page 23: Connecting To Video Equipment

    Use Cursor Control right to select ‘YPbPr’ or ‘RGsogB’. Confirm with OK. The Scart/RCA Component Video adapter and the Component cable are are only supplied with the LC6285 projector. For LC6281 an optional cable and adapter have to be used. English User guide LC 6281 / LC 6285...
  • Page 24: Connecting To A Computer

    For this, use the VGA cable supplied (1). The data output of IBM compatible PCs can be connected directly to the projector using standard data cables.When connecting the projector to a Macintosh computer equipped with a 2 row, 15 pin connector a VGA/MAC adaptor (available at your PC store) is required.
  • Page 25: Operation

    PICTURE SIZE + VOLUME – VOLUME – SOURCE SOURCE Note Messages Philips Home Cinema Projector 5. Operation Press the Standby button to switch on the projector. – The Standby indicator starts blinking green. – When the projection lamp is on, the Standby indicator lights up green and the start-up screen (when enabled) appears for several seconds.
  • Page 26: Feedback Messages

    XP LC6281/6285 EVA English 01-08-2003 17:51 Pagina 26 Philips Home Cinema Projector 5. Operation Feedback messages Feedback messages are displayed in the top right corner of the screen.They are displayed e.g. when: – a signal comes up or goes down;...
  • Page 27: On Screen Display Menu

    All video and Multimedia adjustments and settings (except Volume, Mute and A/V Mute) are done via On Screen Displays and with help of Menu, OK and Cursor Control on the projector or the remote control.The projector is set to standard specifications at the factory. However, you can adjust these specifications to suit your own preferences.The projector menu screens allow...
  • Page 28 XP LC6281/6285 EVA English 01-08-2003 17:51 Pagina 28 Menu tree Philips Home Cinema Projector 5. Operation MULTIMEDIA MODE Main menu Sub menu Brightness Picture Contrast Tint Smart picture CrystalClear (LC 6285 only) Sharpness Features PIP (LC 6285 only) PIP format (LC 6285 only)
  • Page 29: Video

    XP LC6281/6285 EVA English 01-08-2003 17:51 Pagina 29 Menu tree Philips Home Cinema Projector 5. Operation GENERAL ADJUSTMENTS/SETTINGS Main menu Sub menu Language Set up Picture size Keystone - Vertical correction - Horizontal correction (LC6285 only) Source SmartSave Mirror Feedback...
  • Page 30: General Explanation

    MENU KEYSTONE VOLUME – VOLUME – MUTE SOURCE SOURCE Philips Home Cinema Projector 5. Operation Press Menu. – The menu bar appears on the screen. The ‘Picture’ item is highlighted. Depending on the selected source (Multimedia,YPbPr, RGBsync, RGsogB, S-Video,Video) some options of the submenu may be greyed out.This indicates that these functions: –...
  • Page 31: Picture Adjustments

    PIP window in the main screen; – Start-up screen to display (Philips) or suppresses (Off) the default Philips start-up screen or your personal startup text (Personal) upon the projector’s start up; – Menu appearance (LC 6285 only) to change the colour of the On Screen Displays;...
  • Page 32: Multimedia Adjustment

    PIP window in the main screen; – Start-up screen to display (Philips) or suppress (Off) the default Philips start-up screen or your personal startup text (Personal) upon the projector’s start up; – Menu appearance (LC 6285 only) to change the colour of the On Screen Displays;...
  • Page 33: General Adjustments/Settings

    SmartSave mode or select the delay time after which the projector automatically switches to Standby. – Mirror to mirror the picture for use of the projector in various positions with respect to the user(s) and the projection screen; – Feedback to suppress OSD feedback messages.
  • Page 34: Examples

    MUTE CRYSTAL CLEAR DEMO SOURCE SOURCE Note Philips Home Cinema Projector 5. Operation The following settings/adjustments follow a slightly different procedure or may need some further explanation. Zoom/Magnification ‘Zoom’ is used to enlarge a part of the picture. Press Menu.
  • Page 35: Picture Format

    ‘Picture Format’ is used to select one of six picture format options (wide screen, super zoom 4:3, 4:3, movie expand 14:9, movie expand 16:9, 16:9 subtitles). For video signal input the last selected picture format (beforethe projector was switched off) will be selected again. Press Menu.
  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Switch off the projector and wait until the cooling fan has stopped before disconnecting the projector. Lift the Filter tab (A) at the rear of the projector and remove the filter holder (B) from the projector. Press clamp C, open the holder and remove the filter.
  • Page 37: Lamp Compartment

    When operation time reaches the last 100 hours of the average lamplife, the message ‘Warning: lamplife has almost expired’ will be displayed on the screen, each time the projector is switched The lamplife remaining can be checked using the OSD menu.
  • Page 38: Lamp Replacement

    Tighten screws B again. 10 Put the lamp door back in place. 11 Insert the mains lead into both the projector Mains inlet socket and the wall socket. 12 Press the Standby button to switch on the projector. 13 Reset the lamp life time (see ‘Resetting the lamplife time’).
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Note Philips Home Cinema Projector 7.Troubleshooting If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the projector for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service organisation.
  • Page 40 Image is not focused. • Adjust focus ring. – Distance between projector and screen is not correct. Adjust the distance between the projector and the screen. See table on page 10. • – Signal cable is not correctly connected. •...
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Select correct input signal (RGBsync or YPbPr or RGsogB). The Philips LC 6281 and LC 6285 projectors use three LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panels. These panels contain a total of 1,200,000 pixels. As with any equipment, certain tolerances apply to the performance specification of the product.
  • Page 42 XP LC6281/6285 EVA English 01-08-2003 17:52 Pagina 42 English User guide LC 6281 / LC 6285 Philips Home Cinema Projector...
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  • Page 44 XP LC6281/6285 EVA English 01-08-2003 17:52 Pagina 44 Home Cinema Projector Philips LC 6281 / LC 6285 3103 XXXXXX Printed in The Netherlands MM/RR/0335...

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