Projector 8755E User's Manual – Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
Use special caution for the lens part. Fastening the lens cover To avoid losing the lens cover, please fasten it the lens cap to the projector using the strap. Strap Fix the strap to the strap ring of the lens cover.
Vent (7) Lens (17) Lens cover (3) ê WARNING ►During use or immediately after use, do not touch around the lamp and vents of the projector. (ê) It could cause a burn. ê Control buttons (6) Front-Right side Bottom side Remote sensor (16)
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In such a case, please push the Restart switch by using a cocktail stick or similar, and before turning on again, make the projector cool down at least 0 minutes without operating. Only push the Restart switch in these exceptional instances.
• Do not place the projector on a metallic thing or anything weak in heat. • Do not place the projector on a carpet, cushion or bedding. • Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as a heater.
Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 04×768 (a) The screen size (diagonal) (b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±0%) (c) The height of the screen (±0%) 4 : 3 screen...
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.
Setting up Using the Security Bar WARNING ►Do not use the security bar to prevent the projector from falling. Dropping or knocking over the projector may cause damage or injury. CAUTION ►The security bar is not a comprehensive theft prevention measure.
Some cables have to be used with core set. A too long cable may cause a certain picture degradation. Please consult with your dealer for details. For cables that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector. ►Make sure that you connect devices to the correct port. Incorrect connection may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.
Setting up Examples of connection with a computer * In the default setting, the AUDIO IN port is the audio port for the RGB IN, and the AUDIO IN port is the audio port for the RGB IN ports. To change the settings, refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu.
Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player * In the default setting, the AUDIO IN3 L/R port is the audio port for the VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO ports. To change the settings, refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu.
WARNING ►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 Putting batteries WARNING ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. And also improper use may result in cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.
The signal settings for the remote control transmitter and the projector's remote sensor can be changed. If the remote control does not function properly try changing the signal setting.
Turning off the power Please pay special attention to below two points when you do: () Please do not turn the projector on again for at least 0 minute in this case. Neglect could shorten the lifetime of the lamp.
● If the RGB button is pushed (when switching from VIDEO to RGB signals) when TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu the projector will check the RGB IN1 port first. If no input is detected at the port, the projector will check the RGB IN port.
When an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image. If no signal is found, the projector will return to the state selected before the operation. RGB IN RGB IN COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO Selecting an aspect ratio Press the ASPECT button on the remote control.
Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature Press the AUTO button on the remote control. For an RGB signal The vertical position, the horizontal position, the horizontal phase and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. And the aspect ratio will be automatically set to default. Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature.
● When V:INVERT or H&V:INVERT is selected to the MIRROR item in the SETUP menu, if the projector screen is inclined or angled downward, the Auto Keystone function may not work correctly. ● When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE (telephoto focus), this correction may be excessive.
MUTE, KEYSTONE, POSITION, MENU, MAGNIFY and MY BUTTON is pressed. ● If the projector continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD panel might possibly be printed. Do not leave the projector in the FREEZE mode for too long.
BLANK function, or displaying the menu screen. USB mouse and keyboard control Connect the projector’s USB port to the computer via the mouse cable. SEARCH VIDEO ASPECT...
Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to select an item to operate. Then press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress. The operation menu of the selected item will appear.
With 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 referring to the following table. Item Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for aspect ratio.
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MIRROR If Transition Detector is TURN ON and MIRROR status is changed, Transition Detector Alarm (48) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the power switch is turned off. Performing this item resets all of the items of EASY MENU except FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE.
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 referring to the following table.
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PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature. To adjust CUSTOM Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and/or GAIN of the CUSTOM mode.
Selecting a mode of MY MEMORY using the buttons ▲/▼ and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button performs each function. This projector has 4 numbered memories for adjustment data. Performing the LOAD, LOAD, LOAD3 or LOAD4 loads the data on the memory whose number corresponds to the command’s number,...
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 referring to the following table.
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IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal size. Large ó Small • This item can be selected only for an RGB signal. H SIZE • When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be displayed correctly.
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 referring to the following table.
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SCART RGB signal input and VIDEO port function as a port for SCART RGB sync input. A SCART adapter and SCART cable realize a SCART RGB input to the projector. For details, contact your dealer.
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INPUT Menu (continued) Item The resolution for the RGB and RGB input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed.
Menu. When the slant of the projector is changed, executes this function again. • When V:INVERT or H&V:INVERT is selected to the MIRROR item in the SETUP menu, if the projector screen is inclined or angled AUTO downward, this function may not work correctly.
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NORMAL ó H:INVERT ó V:INVERT ó H&V:INVERT MIRROR If Transition Detector is TURN ON and MIRROR status is changed, Transition Detector Alarm (48) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the power switch is turned off. Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the volume.
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 referring to the following table.
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SCREEN Menu 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 is a screen you can register as a desired screen.The ORIGINAL screen is the existing standard screen.
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• When the TURN OFF is selected, please remember if the picture is freezing. Do not mistake freezing for a malfunction (22). 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 ►...
30 minutes passed. When no input is detected after the power on and AUTO OFF time is set to to 99, the projector will be turned off after the passed time reaches at the set time.
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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 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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• It is recommended to choose “00h” in general. Please be careful with the operating environment of the projector and the condition of the air filter, especially when the “200h”, “300h” or “TURN OFF” is chosen.
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OPTION Menu (continued) Item REMOTE FREQ. Use the ▲/▼ button to change the Projector's remote sensor setting (16). :NORMAL ó :HIGH Items with a checkmark are on. The factory default setting is for both :NORMAL and :HIGH to be on. If the remote control does not function correctly set the this to either only or only as described in Remote Control Settings (16).
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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. will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed. menu to select MyScreen PASSWORD and press the ►...
.4- Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER .4-3 Contact your dealer with the 0 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.
TURN ON is selected. 4.- If this function is set to TURN ON when Either set the Transition Detector off in the SECURITY menu or set the projector at the recorded angle, mirror and keystone setting to display the input signal.
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OPTION Menu (continued) Item 4.3 Setting the Transition Detector off 4.3- Follow the procedure in 4.- to display the Transition Detector on/off 4.3- 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-.
• Before replacing the lamp, turn the projector off and unplug the power outlet cord, then wait at least 45 minutes for the lamp to cool sufficiently.
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Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp to cool for at least 45 minutes. Prepare a new lamp. If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, also ask the dealer to replace the lamp. In the case of replacement by yourself,...
►Use only the air filter of the specified type. Do not use the projector with the air filter and the filter cover removed. It could result in a fire and/or malfunction to the projector.
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Reattach the filter cover to the projector by aligning the filter cover with the grooves on the projector. While holding the handle, push down on the filter cover until it locks firmly in place.
►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, and then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.
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 0 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.
Either there is no lamp and/or lamp cover, or either of these has not been properly fixed. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down 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.
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Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a higher level using the menu No pictures are function or the remote control. displayed. 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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Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust BRIGHTNESS and/or CONTRAST settings to a higher level using the menu function. The WHISPER function is working. Pictures appear dark.
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• Depending on the input signal, full-size display may not be possible in some cases. Refer to the number of display pixels above. • Although the projector can display signals with resolution up to UXGA (600x00), the signal will be converted to the projector’s panel resolution before being displayed.
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Example of computer signal Initial set signals The following signals are used for the initial settings. The signal timing of some computer models may be different. In such case, adjust the items V POSITION and H POSITION in the IMAGE menu. Back porch (B) Display interval (C) Data...
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Connection to the ports AUDIO IN3 RGB IN1 AUDIO IN1 AUDIO IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB IN1, RGB IN2, D-sub 5pin mini shrink jack • Video signal: RGB separate, Analog, 0.7Vp-p, 75Ω terminated (positive) • H/V. sync. Signal: TTL level (positive/negative) •...
Connection to the ports VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO RCA jack x3 • System: 55i(480i), 55p(480p), 65i(576i), 750p(70p), 5i(080i) Port Component video Y, 1.0±0.1Vp-p, 75Ω terminator with composite Component video C Component video C S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4pin jack Color signal 0.286Vp-p (NTSC, burst), 75Ω terminator Color signal 0.300Vp-p (PAL/SECAM, burst) 75Ω...
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VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO IN-1 ( Ø3.5 stereo mini jack), J • 200mVrms(max.) 35kΩ termination AUDIO OUT ( Ø3.5 stereo mini jack) • 200mVrms(max.) 1kΩ output impedance USB B type jack CONTROL D-sub 9pin plug • About the details of RS-3C communication, please refer to the following page. Signal (No connection) RD...
Connecting the cable Turn off the projector and the computer. Connect the CONTROL port of the projector with a RS-3C port of the computer by a RS-3C cable (cross). Use the cable that fulfills the specification shown in the previous page.
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• Provide an interval of at least 40ms between the response code and any other code. • The projector outputs test data when the power supply is switched ON, and when the lamp is lit. Ignore this data.
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RS-3C Communication (continued) Names Operation Type Power Turn off Turn on Input Source RGB IN 1 RGB IN 2 VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT Error Status BRIGHTNESS Increment Decrement BRIGHTNESS Reset Execute CONTRAST Increment Decrement CONTRAST Reset Execute PICTURE MODE NORMAL CINEMA DYNAMIC BOARD(BLACK) BOARD(GREEN)
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Names Operation Type User Gamma Pattern 9 step gray scale 15 steps gray scale Ramp User Gamma Point 1 Increment Decrement User Gamma Point 2 Increment Decrement User Gamma Point 3 Increment Decrement User Gamma Point 4 Increment Decrement User Gamma Point 5 Increment Decrement User Gamma Point 6...
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RS-3C Communication (continued) Names Operation Type COLOR TEMP GAIN G Increment Decrement COLOR TEMP GAIN B Increment Decrement COLOR TEMP OFFSET R Increment Decrement COLOR TEMP OFFSET G Increment Decrement COLOR TEMP OFFSET B Increment Decrement COLOR Increment Decrement COLOR Reset Execute TINT Increment...
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Names Operation Type ASPECT SMALL NORMAL OVER SCAN Increment Decrement OVER SCAN Reset Execute V POSITION Increment Decrement V POSITION Reset Execute H POSITION Increment Decrement H POSITION Reset Execute H PHASE Increment Decrement H SIZE Increment Decrement H SIZE Reset Execute AUTO ADJUST Execute...
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RS-3C Communication (continued) Names Operation Type FRAME LOCK TURN OFF TURN ON RGB1 IN-1 SYNC ON G OFF SYNC ON G ON RGB IN-2 SYNC ON G OFF SYNC ON G ON KEYSTONE V Increment Decrement KEYSTONE V Reset Execute WHISPER NORMAL WHISPER...
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Names Operation Type MUTE TURN OFF TURN ON LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO NORSK NEDERLANDS PORTUGUÊS SVENSKA PУCCKИЙ SUOMI POLSKI TÜRKÇE MENU POSITION H Increment Decrement MENU POSITION H Execute Reset MENU POSITION V Increment Decrement MENU POSITION V Execute Reset RS-3C Communication (continued)
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RS-3C Communication (continued) Names Operation Type BLANK My Screen ORIGINAL BLUE WHITE BLACK BLANK On/Off TURN OFF TURN ON START UP My Screen ORIGINAL TURN OFF My Screen LOCK TURN OFF TURN ON MESSAGE TURN OFF TURN ON AUTO SEARCH TURN OFF TURN ON AUTO ON...
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Names Operation Type REMOTE FREQ Disable NORMAL Enable REMOTE FREQ HIGH Set Disable Enable MY BUTTON-1 RGB1 RGB2 COMPONENT S-VIDEO Video INFORMATION AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE MY MEMORY PICTURE MODE FILTER RESET MY BUTTON-2 RGB1 RGB2 COMPONENT S-VIDEO Video INFORMATION AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE MY MEMORY PICTURE MODE...