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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.
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- Page 1 Projector 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. NOTE •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Content Content Before use ..............4 Projector features ..................4 About this manual ...................4 About contents of package ..............5 Part names ....................6 Projector ......................6 Control buttons ....................7 Remote control ....................7 Preparations ..............8 Fastening the lens cover .................8 About the filter cover for bottom-up use ..........9 Arrangement ..................10 Adjusting the projector’s elevator ............12... - Page 3 Content Multifunctional settings ..........28 Using the menu function ...............28 EASY MENU ..................31 Aspect / Zoom / Keystone / Mode / Bright / Contrast / Color / Tint ....31 Sharpness / Whisper / Mirror / Reset / Filter time ........32 Language / Go to advanced menu ...............
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Page 4: Before Use
Before use Before use Projector features This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/ SECAM video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little space for installation and gets a large image from short distance. ... -
Page 5: About Contents Of Package
Before use About contents of package Your projector should come with the items shown below. Check to make sure that all the items are included. Contact immediately your dealer if anything is missing. (1) Projector with Lens cover ............. (2) Strap (for Lens cover) ..............(3) Filter cover (for bottom-up use) ............ -
Page 6: Part Names
Before use Part names Projector... -
Page 7: Control Buttons
Before use Control buttons LAMP indicator (54, 55) LAMP TEMP TEMP indicator (54, 55) POWER POWER indicator (19, 20, 54, 55) INPUT INPUT button (22) Cursor buttons ▲,▼,◄,► (28) MENU STANDBY/ON button (19, 20) STANDBY/ON Remote control STANDBY/ON button SEARCH button (22) (19, 20) RGB button (22) AUTO button (24) -
Page 8: Preparations
Preparations Preparations Fastening the lens cover To avoid losing the lens cover, please fasten the projector using the strap. Slowly turn over the projector, Strap ring so that the bottom is facing up. Projector (Bottom side) Fix the strap to the strap Strap Strap ring of the projector. -
Page 9: About The Filter Cover For Bottom-Up Use
Preparations About the filter cover bottom-up use When the projector is installed bottom up, please use the accessory filter cover for bottom-up use. It is higher than usual filter cover, to keep the space for intake ventilation. Please change the filter cover in the following procedure. Disconnect all the connectors Filter cover’s knob and adapters that were... -
Page 10: Arrangement
Preparations Arrangement Please select the arrangement way depending on your use or the environment. When put on a table When suspended from the ceiling WARNING ►Place the projector in a stable position horizontally. A fall or a turnover could cause an injury and/or damage to the projector. Then using damaged projector could result in a fire and/or an electric shock. - Page 11 Preparations Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated (±3%) for a full size screen: 854x480. For 16:9 screens (a) Screen size (b) Projection distance (c) Screen height inch (inch)
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Page 12: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator
Preparations Adjusting the projector’s elevator 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. Elevator feet Elevator button Press and hold in the elevator buttons while holding the projector. -
Page 13: Connecting Your Devices
Preparations Connecting your devices Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player Audio cable Video cable Audio out Video out Audio cable S-Video cable Audio out S-Video out Audio cable Component video cable Audio out Component video out NOTE • Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten. •... -
Page 14: Example Of Connection With A Computer
Preparations Examples of connection with a computer Audio cable RGB cable RS-232C cable Audio out RGB out RS-232C CAUTION ►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector. Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector. -
Page 15: Example Of Computer Signal
Preparations Example of computer signal Resolution (H x V) H. frequency (kHz) V. frequency (Hz) Rating Signal mode 720 x 400 37.9 85.0 VESA TEXT 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 VESA VGA (60Hz) 640 x 480 37.9 72.8 VESA VGA (72Hz) 640 x 480 37.5 75.0... -
Page 16: Connecting Power Supply
Preparations Connecting power supply Before connecting, make sure that the power switch is the OFF position (pressed the side marked “O”). Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector. Power switch AC inlet Connector of the power cord Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet. -
Page 17: Loading Batteries Into The Remote Control
Preparations Loading batteries into the remote control To use the remote control, please load the batteries. Whenever the remote control starts to malfunction, replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote control for an extended period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place. -
Page 18: Using The Remote Control
Preparations Using the remote control The remote control works with the projector’s remote sensor. • The range of the remote sensor is 3 meters with a 60-degree range approx. 3 meters (30-degrees to the left and right of the 30º 30º... -
Page 19: Power On/Off
Power on/off Power on/off Turning on the power LAMP POWER indicator TEMP VIDEO SEARCH POWER ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY VOLUME INPUT MUTE STANDBY/ON FREEZE KEYSTONE button ZOOM POSITION MENU ENTER MENU Power switch RESET STANDBY/ON Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. -
Page 20: Turning Off The Power
Power on/off Turning off the power Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The message "Power off?" will appear on the screen for approximately 5 seconds. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control again while the message appears. -
Page 21: Operating
Operating Operating Adjusting the volume Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. VIDEO SEARCH SEARCH BLANK VIDEO ASPECT AUTO MAGNIFY VOLUME A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in BLANK ASPECT AUTO MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE ZOOM MAGNIFY adjusting the volume. -
Page 22: Selecting An Input Signal
Operating Selecting an input signal LAMP TEMP POWER Press the INPUT button on the projector. INPUT Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port as below. MENU RGB S-VIDEO VIDEO STANDBY/ON Press the RGB button on the remote control to select the RGB port. -
Page 23: Selecting An Aspect Ratio
Operating Selecting an aspect ratio Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches the modes for aspect ratio in turn. For a 16:9 signal VIDEO SEARCH BLANK ASPECT AUTO MAGNIFY VOLUME SEARCH VIDEO MUTE... -
Page 24: Adjusting The Zoom (Magnifying Power)
Operating Adjusting the zoom (magnifying power) Press the ZOOM +/- button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the zoom. Use the ZOOM buttons +/- to adjust the zoom. To close the dialog and complete this operation, do not perform operation for a few seconds. -
Page 25: Adjusting The Position
VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK Operating MAGNIFY VOLUME Adjusting the position MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE VIDEO SEARCH Press the POSITION button on the remote control. ASPECT AUTO BLANK ZOOM MAGNIFY VOLUME The “POSITION” indication will appear on the screen. MUTE POSITION MENU FREEZE KEYSTONE... -
Page 26: Using The Partial Magnify Feature
Operating Using the partial magnify feature SEARCH VIDEO Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. ASPECT AUTO BLANK VIDEO SEARCH The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY MAGNIFY VOLUME VOLUME MUTE (although the indication will disappear after several FREEZE KEYSTONE MUTE... -
Page 27: Temporarily Blanking The Screen
Operating Temporarily blanking the screen VIDEO SEARCH Press the BLANK button on the remote control. The BLANK ASPECT AUTO MAGNIFY VOLUME MUTE blank screen will be displayed instead of the screen of SEARCH VIDEO FREEZE KEYSTONE ZOOM BLANK ASPECT AUTO input signal. -
Page 28: Multifunctional Settings
Multifunctional settings Multifunctional settings Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SEARCH VIDEO SCREEN, OPTION and EASY MENU. Each of these menus is operated using the ASPECT AUTO BLANK same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows. MAGNIFY VOLUME NOTE... - Page 29 Multifunctional settings (2) Advanced MENU → One of Advanced menus (ex. SETUP menu) MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT MENU [ RGB ] MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT :SELECT PICTURE BRIGHT PICTURE ZOOM PICTURE ZOOM IMAGE CONTRAST IMAGE KEYSTONE IMAGE KEYSTONE INPUT GAMMA DEFAULT 1...
- Page 30 Multifunctional settings To operate Please follow of the mention concerned in each. In general, (1) In the EASY MENU, use the cursor buttons ◄/► to operate. (2) In the Advanced MENU, use the cursor buttons ▲/▼. To return to the previous menu Press the cursor button ◄...
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Page 31: Easy Menu
Multifunctional settings EASY MENU EASY MENU ASPECT With the EASY MENU, the items shown in the table below ZOOM can be performed. KEYSTONE MODE NORMAL Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the BRIGHT projector or remote control. Then perform it referring to the CONTRAST COLOR following table. -
Page 32: Sharpness / Whisper / Mirror / Reset / Filter Time
Multifunctional settings EASY MENU (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the sharpness. SHARPNESS See the SHARPNESS item in the PICTURE menu. (34) Using the buttons ◄/► turns off/on the whisper mode. WHISPER See the WHISPER item in the SETUP menu. (40) Using the buttons ◄/►... -
Page 33: Picture Menu
Multifunctional settings PICTURE menu With the PICTURE menu, the items shown in the table MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT below can be performed. PICTURE BRIGHT Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the IMAGE CONTRAST INPUT GAMMA DEFAULT 1 projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►... -
Page 34: Color Temp / Color / Tint / Sharpness
Multifunctional settings PICTURE menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the COLOR TEMP [ RGB ] :SELECT mode of color temperature. GAIN OFFSET HIGH MIDDLE HIGH MIDDLE CUSTOM CUSTOM LOW To adjust CUSTOM Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the ENTER : button ►... -
Page 35: Progressive / My Memory
Multifunctional settings PICTURE menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the progress mode. TV FILM TURN OFF • This function is performed only for an interlaced signal of a VIDEO input, an S-VIDEO input or a component video input of 525i (480i) or 625i (576i) signal. -
Page 36: Image Menu
Multifunctional settings IMAGE menu With the IMAGE menu, the items shown in the table below MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT can be performed. PICTURE ASPECT Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the IMAGE OVER SCAN INPUT V POSITION projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►... -
Page 37: Over Scan / V. Position / H. Position / H. Phase / H. Size
Multifunctional settings IMAGE menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the over-scan ratio. Large (It reduces picture) Small (It magnifies picture) • This item can be chosen only for a video signal. OVER SCAN • When this adjustment is too large, certain degradation may appear at the frame area of the picture. -
Page 38: Auto Adjust Execute
Multifunctional settings IMAGE menu (continued) Item Description Choosing this item performs the automatic adjustment feature. For an RGB signal The vertical position, the horizontal position, the clock phase and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. And the aspect ratio will be automatically selected. Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature. -
Page 39: Input Menu
Multifunctional settings INPUT menu With the INPUT menu, the items shown in the table below MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT can be performed. PICTURE COLOR SPACE AUTO Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the IMAGE VIDEO FORMAT AUTO INPUT FRAME LOCK... -
Page 40: Setup Menu
Multifunctional settings SETUP menu With the SETUP menu, the items shown in the table below MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT can be performed. PICTURE ZOOM IMAGE KEYSTONE Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the INPUT WHISPER NORMAL SETUP MIRROR NORMAL... -
Page 41: Screen Menu
Multifunctional settings SCREEN menu With the SCREEN menu, the items shown in the table MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT below can be performed. PICTURE LANGUAGE ENGLISH IMAGE MENU POSITION Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the INPUT OSD BRIGHT SETUP BLANK... -
Page 42: Start Up / Myscreen
Multifunctional settings SCREEN menu (continued) Item Description 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 ORIGINAL TURN OFF MyScreen is a screen you can register as a desired screen. -
Page 43: Myscreen Lock / Message
Multifunctional settings SCREEN menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. TURN ON TURN OFF MyScreen Lock When the TURN ON is selected, the item MyScreen is locked. Use this function for protecting the current MyScreen. Using the buttons ▲/▼... -
Page 44: Option Menu
Multifunctional settings OPTION menu With the OPTION menu, the items shown in the table MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT below can be performed. PICTURE AUTO SEARCH TURN OFF IMAGE AUTO OFF 0min Choose an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the INPUT LAMP TIME projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►... -
Page 45: Filter Time / Service
Multifunctional settings OPTION menu (continued) Item Description The filter time is the time counted after the last resetting. It is shown in the OPTION menu as the usage time of the air filter. Performing this item resets the time. Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the button ► on the projector displays a dialog to make sure. - Page 46 Multifunctional settings OPTION menu (continued) Item Description GHOST (continued) 1. Choose a color element of ghost using the buttons ◄/►. 2. Adjust the chosen element using the buttons ▲/▼ to disappear ghost. +0 +0 GHOST FILTER MESSAGE Using the ▲/▼ button to set the timer for the interval to show the message for cleaning up the air filter.
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Page 47: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Lamp WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE ►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. - Page 48 Maintenance A lamp has a finite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause the pictures darker or the color tone poor. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended.
- Page 49 Maintenance While interlocking the 2 tabs of the lamp cover to the projector, position the lamp Center point of claws cover on the projector, and push the center point of the two claws to fix the lamp cover. Then retighten firmly the screw of the lamp cover.
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Page 50: Air Filter
Maintenance Air filter If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise and could cause a fire, a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, clean the air filter as soon as possible. - Page 51 Maintenance Position the air filter and filter cover into place. “PUSH” mark (1) Set an air filter into place. Push the points of “PUSH” mark. (Filter cover for bottom-up use) (Usual filter cover) (2) Interlocking the tabs, snap the cover into place. Tabs Tabs Please reposition and reconnect the projector, to return as before.
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Page 52: Inside Of The Projector
Maintenance Inside of the projector In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every year. Caring for the lens If the lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality. -
Page 53: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Related messages When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please follow the instructions described below. If the same message is displayed after the remedy, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service company. -
Page 54: Regarding The Indicator Lamps
Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps Lighting and flashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the table below. Please follow the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, or if an indication other than the following is displayed, please contact your dealer or service company. - Page 55 Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to Blinking cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has Turned sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation Blinking...
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Page 56: Phenomena That May Easily Be Taken As Machine Defects
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may easily be taken as machine defects Before requesting repair, please check in accordance with the following chart. This operation sometimes resolves your problem. If the situation cannot be corrected, The projector’s microprocessor may need to be reset. Please push the restart switch by using a pin or similar. - Page 57 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The signal cables are not correctly connected. 13, 14 Correctly connect the connection cables. Pictures are displayed, but The volume is adjusted to an extremely low level.
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Page 58: Warranty And After-Service
Warranty and after-service / Specifications Warranty and after-service If a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” (53~57) and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied. -
Page 59: Dimension Diagram
Specifications Dimension diagram [unit: mm]...