Eiki LC-X990 Owner's Instruction Manual
Eiki LC-X990 Owner's Instruction Manual

Eiki LC-X990 Owner's Instruction Manual

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MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR
LC-X990
MODEL
OWNER'S INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR LC-X990 MODEL OWNER’S INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This Projector has a grounding-type AC line plug. This is a safety feature to be sure that the plug will fit into the power outlet. Do not try to defeat this safety feature.
  • Page 3 Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The projector may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the projector. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the projector.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    DIRECT OPERATION MENU OPERATION MODE SELECT SOUND VOLUME ADJUSTMENT SOUND MUTE FUNCTION ZOOM ADJUSTMENT FOCUS ADJUSTMENT DIGITAL ZOOM FUNCTION KEYSTONE FUNCTION NO SHOW FUNCTION NORMAL PICTURE FUNCTION P-TIMER FUNCTION AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION FREEZE PICTURE FUNCTION PAGE MENU OPERATION MODE SELECT SOUND ADJUSTMENT LANGUAGE ADJUSTMENT VIDEO MODE...
  • Page 5: Features And Design

    The projector is a multimedia projector that combines powerful and sophisticated features with easy-to-use, intuitive controls. Built-in multimedia features include audio, a palette of 16.77 million colors and active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. The projector is ideal for high-performance business, training and imaging applications that demand exceptional color quality.
  • Page 8: Moving The Projector

    • Do not drop or bump the projector, otherwise damages or malfunctions may result. • When transporting the projector, use a • Do not transport the projector by using a courier or transport service in an unsuitable transport case. This may cause damage to the projector.
  • Page 9: Power Requirements

    Your projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 VAC. The projector automatically selects the correct input voltage. The projector is designed to work with single-phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Computer

    CONNECTING TO THE CONTROL PORT (DIN 8 PIN) CONNECTORS (1 and 2) • If you wish to control the computer with projector’s remote control unit, you must connect control port (PS/2, Serial or ADB port) on your computer to projector’s control port PS/2 Port, Serial Port and ADB Port).
  • Page 12 When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be NOTE: disconnected from AC outlet. Turn the projector and peripheral equipment on before the computer is switched on.
  • Page 13 When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be NOTE: disconnected from AC outlet. Turn the projector and peripheral equipment on before the computer is switched on.
  • Page 14 NOTE: When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet. Turn the projector and peripheral equipment on before the computer is switched on.
  • Page 15 NOTE: When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet. Turn the projector and peripheral equipment on before the computer switched...
  • Page 16: Connecting The Video Equipment

    Connect to the video and audio outputs of a VCR, video disc player, DVD player, video camera, satellite TV tuner or other AV equipment. CONNECTING TO THE VIDEO INPUT JACK Connect the video output from the video equipment to this jack using the video cable. Connect the S-VIDEO output from the video equipment to this jack using the S-video cable.
  • Page 17 NOTE: When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet. Turn the projector on before the peripheral equipment is switched on.
  • Page 18 CONNECTING TO THE EXT. SP. JACK (3.5mm mini stereo type) This jack outputs stereo speaker sound which viewing on screen. If you use external speaker system, connect stereo type external speaker jack. Internal speaker sound is disconnected when speaker jack connected.
  • Page 21: Connecting The. Projector

    This remote control unit is not only able to operate the projector but also usable as a wireless mouse for a PC. One pointing pad and two click buttons are used for wireless mouse operation. Wireless mouse is usable when PC mouse pointer screen.
  • Page 23: Remote Control Battery Installation

    Point the remote control toward the projector (Receiver window) when pressing the buttons. Maximum operating range for the remote control is about 16.4’ (5 m) and 60° front and rear of the projector. To insure safe operation, please observe the following precautions: •...
  • Page 24: Control The Projector

    The projector has two types of operation: DIRECT OPERATION and MENU OPERATION. DIRECT OPERATION allows you to operate the projector by using one button without showing the MENU. In MENU OPERATION mode, you display menus where you can adjust the projector’s settings. Follow the instruction for each control.
  • Page 25: Menu Operation

    VIDEO SOURCE PICTURE IMAGE COLOR TINT WHITE BALANCE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS PICTURE SCREEN WIDE REGULAR KEYSTONE TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR MENU POINT LEFT/RIGHT SELECT POINT UP/DOWN SELECT TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR MENU POINT LEFT/RIGHT SELECT POINT UP/DOWN SELECT...
  • Page 26 1. If you switch to DIRECT operation by pressing a DIRECT operation button while in MENU mode, the menus will disappear and the MENU operation will end. 2. You can use the REMOTE CONTROL UNIT or the TOP CONTROL OF THE PROJECTOR to operate the MENU operation...
  • Page 27: Basic Operation

    (See “CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR” section on pages 11-18). Connect the projector’s AC power cord into a wall outlet and turn the MAIN ON/OFF switch (located on the rear of the projector) to the ON position. The LAMP POWER indicator will light RED, the READY indicator will light GREEN.
  • Page 28: Sound Volume Adjustment

    ZOOM ADJUSTMENT Press the ZOOM (!) or (") button on the remote control unit or on the projector to obtain your desired picture size. For a larger picture, press (!) and for a smaller picture, press (").
  • Page 29: No Show Function

    NOTE: Your computer or video equipment is not affected by this function, and will continue to run. AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION Press the AUTO IMAGE button on the remote control unit or on the projector. The item(s) indicated “ON” in the AUTO IMAGE FUNCTION are adjusted automatically.
  • Page 30: Mode Select

    You can select a mode from MAIN MENU display among computer 1, computer 2 and video. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select Computer or Video and press the SELECT BUTTON. Another dialog box MODE DISPLAY will appear.
  • Page 31: Sound Adjustment

    SOUND ADJUSTMENT You can adjust the sound volume and 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) dialog SOUND ADJUST DISPLAY will appear. 3. Press the POINT DOWN BUTTON and a red arrow will appear. 4.
  • Page 32: Video Mode

    (PAL, SECAM, NTSC or NTSC 4.43) automatically. However, if the video signal is not video format, the projector may not reproduce the proper video image. In case this happens, this projector allows you to choose a specific broadcast signal format.
  • Page 33: Video Source Select

    VIDEO SOURCE SELECT This projector is compatible with 4 types video source input: Composite Video, S-Video, Component Video (Y, Cb, Cr) and Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr). is set to “Auto” position this projector can detect one of 3 types Composite Video, S-Video and When the video source Component Video (Y, Cb,Cr) automatically.
  • Page 34: Picture Image Adjustment

    PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Picture adjustments have been preset at the factory. If you want to change the setting, operate the projector as follows. 1. Press MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select IMAGE and press the SELECT BUTTON. Another dialog box IMAGE ADJUST DISPLAY will appear.
  • Page 35: Picture Screen Adjustment

    WIDE function This projector is able to project not only a normal video image (with 4 x 3 aspect ratio), but also a wider video image by compressing 4 x 3 image. This feature enable you to enjoy watching pictures like cinema images. You can switch either to WIDE or to REGULAR screen mode.
  • Page 36: Compatible Computer Specifications

    “COMPUTER”, the projector will automatically process the incoming signal and projects the proper image without any special setting. Although this will work in most cases, you may be required to manually set the projector for some computer signals. If the computer image is not reproduced properly, try the following procedure and switch to the computer display mode that you want to use.
  • Page 37 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the above mentioned V, H-Frequency NOTE: and less than 165 MHz of Dot Clock...
  • Page 38: Auto Image Function

    9. To quit the MENU, point to Quit and then press the SELECT BUTTON. 10.This setting is temporarily effective until you turn off the projector or change the input signal. NOTE: The fine sync., total dots and screen position of some computers may not be fully adjusted with the “Auto Image Function.”...
  • Page 39: Picture Image Adjustment

    PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Picture adjustments have been preset at the factory. If you want to change the setting, operate the projector as follows. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select IMAGE and press the SELECT BUTTON. Another dialog box IMAGE ADJUST DISPLAY will appear.
  • Page 40: Picture Position Adjustment

    PICTURE POSITION ADJUSTMENT 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select POSITION and press the SELECT BUTTON. Another dialog box POSITION SETTING DISPLAY will appear. 3. Press the POINT DOWN BUTTON and a red arrow will appear. 4.
  • Page 41: Pc Adjustment

    This projector can automatically detect display signals from most personal computers currently distributed. However, some computers employ a special signal format which is different from the standard one and the projector cannot detect it. If this happens, the projector cannot reproduce a proper image. And a flickering picture, a non-synchronized picture, a non-centered picture or a skewed picture may be projected instead.
  • Page 42 7. The parameters will be filled with the data determined by the projector according to the present signal input. 8. The function of the parameters and their values are summarized in the table as below.
  • Page 43 17.Another dialog box “PC ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY 2” will appear and the parameter data for the Mode you have selected is shown in this dialog box. 18.Move the arrow to an item that you want to adjust by pressing the POINT UP/DOWN BUTTON(s). 19.To increase the level, point the arrow to A and then press the SELECT BUTTON.
  • Page 44: Mode Free

    MODE FREE The Mode free function is provided to confirm or clear the parameter data produced by PC ADJUST. 1. Press the MENU BUTTON and the MAIN MENU DISPLAY dialog box will appear. 2. Press the POINT LEFT/RIGHT BUTTON(s) to select PC ADJUST and press the SELECT BUTTON. Another dialog box “Where to reserve”...
  • Page 45: Picture Screen Adjustment

    3. Press the NORMAL BUTTON in keystone mode, the image changed to original image (not correct keystone distortion). • This projector cannot display in the resolution more than 1280 x 1024. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than 1280 x 1024, reset the resolution to the lower.
  • Page 46: Other Function Setting

    See the next page menus figure and settings. BLUE BLACK (On or Off) When this function is in the “On” position, the projector will project a blue image without video noise on the screen when the video source is unplugged or turned off.
  • Page 47: Remote Control (Mode 1 Or Mode 2)

    REMOTE CONTROL CODE CHANGE (Mode 1 or Mode 2) This projector can be operated with two different code, one is factory-set normal code (MODE 1) and the other one is extended code (MODE 2). This is used to prevent the remote control operation mixture (jam) when projector and several remote control video equipments are system-up and used together.
  • Page 48: Lamp Age

    LAMP AGE The Lamp age function is designed to reset the lamp replacement monitor timer. When replacing the lamp, reset the lamp replacement monitor timer by using this function. NOTE: Do not reset the LAMP REPLACEMENT MONITOR TIMER, except after the lamp is replaced. 1.
  • Page 49: Appendix

    Possible causes for the temperature warning may be: 1. Ventilation slots of the projector are blocked. In such an event, reposition the projector so that ventilation slots are not obstructed. 2. Air filter is clogged with dust particles. Remove dust from the air filter by following instructions in the Air Filter Care and Cleaning section below.
  • Page 50: Lamp Replacement

    LAMP REPLACEMENT If the lamp fails to come on and the lamp monitor on the projector light is orange, you must replace the lamp. • For continued safety, replace with a lamp assembly of the same type. • Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before you open the lamp cover. The inside of the projector can become very hot.
  • Page 51: Cleaning The Lens

    4. If the projector still does not display an image, re-start the computer. 5. If the image still does not display, unplug the projector from the computer and check the computer monitor’s display. The problem may be with your graphics controller rather than with the projector. (When you reconnect the projector, remember to turn the computer and monitor off before you power up the projector.
  • Page 52 • Make sure nothing is blocking between the remote control sensor and remote control unit. • Make sure you are not too far from the projector when using the remote control unit. Maximum operate range 16.4(5 m). • Check the ALL-OFF switch on the Remote Control Unit is set to “ON”.
  • Page 53: Technical Specifications

    Projector Type Dimensions (W X H X D) Net Weight LCD Panel Number of Pixels Color System Scanning Frequency Projection Image Size (Diagonal) Horizontal Resolution Projection Lens Throw Distance Projection Lamp AV Input Jacks Computer Input Jack Computer Output Jack...
  • Page 54 26794 Vista Terrace Drive, Lake Forest, CA. 92630-8113, U.S.A. TEL (949) 457-0200 FAX (949) 457-7878 IN CANADA, EIKI CANADA 865 Heritage Drive P.O. Box 156 Midland Ontario L4R 4K8 Canada TEL (705) 527-4084 FAX (705) 527-4087 © 2000 Eiki International, Inc.

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