Table of Contents Table of Contents To the Owner Safety Instructions Installing the Projector in Proper Position Air Circulation Moving the Projector Compliance Connecting the AC Power Cord Features and Design Part Names and Functions Front Back Bottom Terminal Remote Control Laser Pointer Function Pointer Function Remote Control Code...
To the Owner Before operating this projector, read this manual thoroughly and operate the projector properly. This projector provides many convenient features and functions. Operating the projector properly enables you to manage those features and maintains it in better condition for a considerable time.
Safety Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use. Unplug this projector from AC power supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Installing the Projector in Proper Position Install the projector properly. Improper installation may reduce the lamp lifetime and cause a fire hazard. 20˚ Do not tilt the projector more than 20 degrees above and below. 20˚ Do not point the projector down to project an image.
Model Number : LC-SB15 Trade Name : EIKI Responsible party : EIKI International, Inc. Address : 30251 Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-2132 Telephone No. : 800-242-3454 (949-457-0200) AC POWER CORD REQUIREMENT The AC Power Cord supplied with this projector meets the requirement for use in the country you purchased it.
Connecting the AC Power Cord This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or 200-240 V AC. This projector automatically selects the correct input voltage. It is designed to work with single-phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system.
Features and Design This Multimedia Projector is designed with the most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. This projector utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. Compact Design This projector is extremely compact in size and weight.
Part Names and Functions Front w e r t Back Bottom Power Cord Connector Infrared Remote Receiver Zoom Lever Focus Ring Projection Lens Lens Cover (See page 54 for attaching.) Air Intake Vent Exhaust Vent Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent.
Part Names and Functions Terminal Do not press this button. This button is used for optional accessories. COMPUTER IN 1 DVI-I Connect computer output (Digital/Analog DVI-I type) or Multi Director Card (optional) to this terminal. (p17) SERVICE PORT This jack is used to service this projector. AUDIO IN Connect the audio output from video equipment connected to r or i to this jack.
This projector has control buttons and indicators on its top. KEYSTONE KEYSTONE button Corrects keystone distortion. (p20, 38) INPUT button Selects input source. (p24, 32) POWER ON–OFF button Turns the projector on or off. (p19) SELECT button Executes the item selected. It is also used to expand / compress the image in Digital zoom +/–...
Part Names and Functions Remote Control L-CLICK button Acts as left click for wireless mouse operation. (p14) SIGNAL EMISSION indicator This indicator lights red while the laser beam is being emitted from the laser light window or a signal is being sent from the remote control to the projector. AUTO PC button Operates the Auto PC adjustment function.
Laser Pointer Function This remote control emits a laser beam as Laser pointer function from the laser light window. When the LASER button is pressed, laser light goes on. When the LASER button is being pressed for more than 1 minute or the LASER button is released, light goes off.
Part Names and Functions Remote Control Code This projector has eight different remote control codes (Code 1-Code 8); the factory-set, initial code (Code 1) and the other seven codes (Code 2 to Code 8). This switching function prevents remote control interference when operating several projectors or video equipment at the same time.
Remote Control Operating Range Point the remote control toward the projector (Infrared Remote Receiver) whenever pressing any button. Maximum operating range for the remote control is about 16.4’ (5m) and 60° in front of the projector. Remote Control Batteries Installation Remove the battery compartment lid.
Installation Positioning the Projector This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface and can be focused from 3.3’(1.0m) - 25.3’(7.7m). Refer to the figure and the table below for the screen size and the distance between the projector and the screen. A : B = 9 : 1 3.3' (1.0m) 40”...
Connecting to a Computer Cables used for connection (✽ = These accessories are not supplied with this projector.) • VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin) ✽ • DVI-VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin) • DVI-Digital Cable (for Single Link T.M.D.S.) ✽ IBM-compatible computer or Macintosh computer (VGA / SVGA / XGA / SXGA) Monitor Output Monitor Output MAC Adapter ✽...
Installation Connecting to Video Equipment Cables used for connection • Video Cable (RCA x 1) ✽ • S-VIDEO Cable ✽ • Audio Cables (Mini Plug (stereo) x 2 or RCA x 2) ✽ Video Source (example) Video Cassette Recorder RGB Scart Component Video Output 21-pin Output (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)
Basic Operation Turning On the Projector Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector. Connect the projector's AC power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator flashes red in a moment and turns on red. Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on the remote control.
Basic Operation Zoom Adjustment Move the Zoom Lever to zoom in and out. Focus Adjustment Rotate the Focus Ring to adjust the projected picture focus. Keystone Adjustment If a projected picture has keystone distortion, correct the image with KEYSTONE adjustment. Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control or select Keystone in the Setting Menu (p38).
No Show Function Press the NO SHOW button on the remote control to black out the image. To restore to normal, press the NO SHOW button again or press any other button. When a projected image is captured and set as “User”...
Basic Operation On-Screen Menu You can control and adjust this projector through the On-Screen Menu. Refer to the following pages to operate each adjustment on the On-Screen Menu. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu (Menu bar). A red frame is a pointer. Move the pointer (red frame) to the Menu icon that you want to select by pressing the Point Left/Right button.
Menu Bar For computer source Guide Window PC System Menu Shows the selected Used to select Menu of the On- computer system. Screen Menu. (p25) Input Menu Used to select input source either Computer or Video. (p24) For video source Input Menu Used to select input source...
Computer Input Input Source Selection Direct Operation Choose either Computer 1 or Computer 2 by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or press the COMPUTER button on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through menu operation as described below.
Computer System Selection This projector can detect most of the current computer systems with the Multi-scan system and the Auto PC adjustment function provided in the projector. When selecting computer input, the projector automatically displays the most proper image for the input signal. One of the following four displays appears on the system menu icon. If the projector does not tune the input signal and the projected image is not displayed properly, or when you wish to adjust it manually, perform manual adjustment as described on page 27 and 28.
Computer Input Computer Adjustment (Auto) Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, Total dots, Horizontal, and Vertical to conform to your computer. Auto PC Adjustment function can be operated as follows. Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the PC Adjust Menu icon.
Computer Adjustment (Manual) Some computers employ special signal formats which may not be tuned by Multi-scan system of this projector. This projector has Manual PC Adjustment to enable you to precisely adjust several parameters to match those signal formats. The projector has 5 independent memory areas to memorize those parameters manually adjusted. This enables you to recall the setting for a specific computer whenever you use it.
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Computer Input Display area Select the resolution at the Display area dialog box. Display area H Adjusts the horizontal area displayed by this projector. Press the Point Left/Right button to decrease/increase value and then press the SELECT button. Display area V Adjusts the vertical area displayed by this projector.
Image Level Selection Direct Operation Select an image level among Standard, Real, Image 1, Image 2, Image 3, and Image 4 by pressing the IMAGE button on the remote control. Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Real Picture level with improved halftone for graphics. IMAGE 1~4 User preset image in the Image Adjust Menu (p30).
Computer Input Image Level Adjustment Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. Press the Point Down button to move the red frame pointer to the item that you want to adjust, and then press the SELECT button.
Screen Size Adjustment This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display the desirable image size. Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the Screen Menu icon.
Video Input Input Source Selection (Video, S-Video) Direct Operation Choose Video by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or the VIDEO button on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through menu operation as described below. Menu Operation Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear.
Input Source Selection (Component, RGB Scart 21-Pin) Direct Operation Choose Computer 2 by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or press the COMPUTER button on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through menu operation as described below.
Video Input Video System Selection Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the AV System Menu icon. Press the Point Down button to move the red arrow pointer to the system that you want to select and then press the SELECT button.
Image Level Selection Direct Operation Select an image level among Standard, Cinema, Image 1, Image 2, Image 3, and Image 4 by pressing the IMAGE button on the remote control. Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Cinema Picture level adjusted for the picture with fine tone. IMAGE 1~4 User preset image in the Image Adjust Menu (p36, 37).
Video Input Image Level Adjustment Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. Press the Point Down button to move the red frame pointer to the item that you want to adjust and then press the SELECT button.
Reset Resets all adjustment to their previous figure. Store To store the adjustment data, move the red frame pointer to the Store icon and press the SELECT button. The Image Level Menu will appear. Move the red frame pointer to the Image Level 1 to 4 and then press the SELECT button.
Setting Setting Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the Setting Menu icon. Press the Point Down button to move the red frame pointer to the item that you want to set and then press the SELECT button.
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Ceiling When this function is “On,” the picture is top/bottom and left/right reversed. This function is used to project the image from a ceiling mounting the projector. Rear When this function is “On,” the picture is left/right reversed. This function is used to project the image to a rear projection screen. Terminal The COMPUTER IN 2/COMPONENT IN/MONITOR OUT terminal on the back of the projector can be used as computer input or monitor...
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Setting Pointer You can emphasize a part of the projected image with this function. Choose either Spotlight or Pointer with the Point Up/Down button and press the SELECT button. Then select one of three different sizes (Large, Middle, and Small) of Spotlight or a pointer of three different patterns (Arrow, Finger, and Dot) of Pointer.
Maintenance and Cleaning Warning Indicator The WARNING indicator shows the state of the function which protects the projector. Check the state of the WARNING indicator and the POWER indicator to take proper maintenance. The projector is shut down and the WARNING indicator is flashing red When the temperature inside the projector exceeds the normal temperature, the projector is automatically shut down to protect the inside of the projector.
Maintenance and Cleaning Cleaning the Air Filters Air filters prevent dust from accumulating on the surface of the optical elements inside the projector. Should the air filters become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce cooling fans’ effectiveness and may result in internal heat build up and adversely affect the life of the projector.
For continued safety, replace with a lamp of the same type. Do not drop a lamp or touch a glass bulb! The glass can shatter and may cause injury. Lamp Cover Screw Lamp Screw LC-SB15 POA-LMP65 (Service Parts No. 610 307 7925) POWER WARNING LAMP REPLACE...
Maintenance and Cleaning Lamp Replace Counter Be sure to reset the lamp replace counter after the lamp is replaced. When the lamp replace counter is reset, the LAMP REPLACE indicator stops lighting. Turn the projector on, press the MENU button and the On- Screen Menu will appear.
Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the items below once again. – Make sure you have properly connected the projector to peripheral equipment as described in "Connecting to a Computer" and “Connecting to Video Equipment” on page17 and 18. –...
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Appendix Problem: Computer 2 cannot be selected. The Terminal item cannot be selected. The Remote Control does not work. Wireless Mouse function does not work. WARNING : High voltages are used to operate this projector. Do not attempt to open the cabinet. If problems still persist after following all operating instructions, contact the dealer where you purchased the projector or the service center.
Indicators and Projector Condition Check the indicators for projector condition. Indicators LAMP WARNING POWER REPLACE red/green yellow ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ ✽ • • • lights green. • • • flashes green. ✽ When the life of the projection lamp draws to an end, the LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow. When this indicator lights yellow, replace the projection lamp with a new one promptly.
Appendix Menu Tree Computer Input / Video Input Input Computer 1 Computer 2 Video Computer Input System ✽Systems displayed in the System Menu vary depending on an input signal. PC Adjust Auto PC Adj. Fine sync. Total dots Horizontal Vertical Current mode Clamp Display area...
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Video Input System Auto 1080i 1035i 720p 575p 480p 575i 480i System Auto SECAM NTSC NTSC 4.43 PAL-M PAL-N Image Select Standard Cinema Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Image Adjust Contrast Brightness Color Tint Color Temp Green Blue Sharpness Gamma...
Appendix Compatible Computer Specifications Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the V, H-Frequency below mentioned and less than 100 MHz of Dot Clock. ON-SCREEN RESOLUTION DISPLAY VGA 1 640 x 480 VGA 2 720 x 400 VGA 3 640 x 400 VGA 4...
Technical Specifications Projector Type Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight LCD Panel System Panel Resolution Number of Pixels Color System High Definition TV Signal Scanning Frequency Projection Image size (Diagonal) Projection Lens Throw Distance Projection Lamp Video Input Jacks Audio Input Jacks Computer Input 1 Terminal Computer Input 2 / Component Input /...
SERVICE PORT CONNECTOR Terminal : Mini DIN 8-PIN Pin Configuration 8 7 6 USB CONNECTOR (Series B) Pin Configuration Optional Parts The parts listed below are optionally supplied. When ordering those parts, give the name and Type No. to the sales dealer. G MAC Adapter G DVI Cable G COMPONENT-VGA Cable...
Appendix Attaching the Lens Cover When moving this projector or when it is not used for an extended period, replace the lens cover. Secure the string for the lens cover through a hole of the lens cover. Turn the projector upside down and secure the string for lens cover to a hole on the bottom of the projector with a screw.
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Printed in Japan Part No. 610 310 8247 (1AA6P1P4317-- MH3B) A-key to better communications Canada EIKI CANADA - Eiki International, Inc. P.O. Box 156, 310 First St. - Unit 2, Midland, ON, L4R 4K8, Canada Tel : 800-563-3454 (705)-527-4084 Fax : 800-567-4069 (705)-527-4087 E-Mail : canada@eiki.com...
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