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U S E R M A N U A L - O P E R A T I N G G U I D E
020-000169-0

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  • Page 1 LX400 U S E R M A N U A L - O P E R A T I N G G U I D E 020-000169-0...
  • Page 3 NOTICE for European Union members ENGLISH This is a Class A product in European Union. WARNING : This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. AVIS pour les membres du Union Européenne FRANÇAIS Le présent appareil est un produit de classe A, dans Union Européenne.
  • Page 4 NOTIFICAÇÃO para sócios de União europeus PORTUGUÊS Trata-se de um produto Classe A, em União européia. AVISO : Trata-se de um produto Classe A. Num ambiente doméstico, este produto pode provocar interferências rádio, podendo ser necessário tomar medidas adequadas. ANMÄRKNING för EU-medlemmar SVENSKA Detta är en klass A-produkter, i EU.

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    HDMI Licensing LLC. • is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. • WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    EASY MENU....24 Warranty and after-service . . . 72 SPECT UTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE Specifications ... . . 72 LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 7: Projector Features

    Fix the strap to the strap hole of the lens cover. Put one side of the strap into the groove on the rivet. Bottom Push the rivet into the rivet hole. Rivet hole LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 8: Part Names

    Do not cover, block or plug up the vents. Do not place anything that can stick or be sucked to the vents, around the intake vents. Clean the air filter periodically. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 9: Control Panel

    ►Use the shutdown switch only when the projector is not turned off by normal procedure, since pushing this switch stops operation of the projector without cooling it down. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    LASER button, since the beam is not good for eyes. CAUTION ►Note that the laser beam may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Use the laser pointer (31) only for pointing on the screen. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 11: Setting Up

    • Do not place the projector near humidifiers, smoking spaces or a kitchen. ►Position the projector to prevent light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 12: Arrangement

    9.2 (363) 11.1 (437) 46 (18) 411 (162) 10.0 (395) 12.1 (476) -12 (-5) 386 (152) 350 (8.9) 10.8 (424) 13.0 (510) 53 (21) 480 (189) 11.7 (462) 14.1 (556) -15 (-6) 450 (177) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    NOTE • The security bar and the security slot are not Security slot comprehensive theft prevention measures. They are intended to be used as supplemental theft prevention measure. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 14: Connecting Your Devices

    ►Make sure that devices are connected to the correct ports. An incorrect connection may result in malfunction or damage to the device and the projector. ►For safety, do not connect the LAN port to any network that might have excessive voltage. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 15 • When the projector is connected with a device having DVI connector, use a DVI to HDMI cable to connect with the HDMI input and an audio cable to connect with one of the Audio input. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 16: Connecting Power Supply

    • Only plug the power cord into an outlet whose voltage is matched to the power cord. The power outlet should be close to the projector and easily accessible. Remove the power cord for complete separation. • Never modify the power cord. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 17: Remote Control

    • If you observe battery leakage, wipe out the leakage and then replace a battery. If the leakage adheres to your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately. • Obey the local laws on disposing the battery. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 18: About The Remote Control Signal

    To set the mode of the remote control, slide the knob of the frequency switch inside the battery cover into the position indicated by the mode number to choose. Frequency switch LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 19: Using As A Wired Remote Control

    PC’s configurations and mouse drivers. - Operating simultaneously two or more keys is void except for mouse drag and drop operation. - This function is activated only when the projector is working properly. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 20: Power On/Off

    42). projection lamp light on without pushing the STANDBY/ON button ( 69) only when the projector is not turned off by • Use the shutdown switch ( normal procedure. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 21: Operating

    RGB 1 port first. If no input is detected at the port, the projector will check other port in above order. (*) (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 22: Searching An Input Signal

    For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal 16:9 14:9 SMALL For no signal 4:3 (fixed) ● The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Zoom And Focus

    ● The items adjusted by this function may vary when the FINE or DISABLE is selected for the AUTO ADJUST item of the SERVICE item in the OPTION 45). menu ( LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Position

    ● When the horizontal lens shift is not set to the center, this function may not work well. 51). ● This function will be unavailable when Transition Detector is on ( LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 25: Using The Magnify Feature

    ● If the projector continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD panel might possibly be burned in. Do not leave the projector in the FREEZE mode for too long. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 26: Temporarily Blanking The Screen

    MY MEMORY or PICTURE MODE is assigned to ( NOTE • The sound is not connected with the blank screen function. If necessary, set the volume or mute first. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 27: Using The Menu Function

    Press the MENU button on the remote control again to close the menu and complete this operation. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after about 10 seconds. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 28: Easy Menu

    PICTURE MODE is “CUSTOM”. Please refer to the GAMMA ( 27) items in PICTURE menu. and COLOR TEMP ( • When this function is performed, a certain extra such as a line may appear. (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 29: (Easy Menu Continued

    Select “Go to Advanced Menu…” on the menu, and press the ► Go to or ENTER button to use the menu of PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, Advanced Menu... SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION or NETWORK. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 30: Picture Menu

    • When this function is performed, lines or other distortion may appear. (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 31 Weak SHARPNESS • There may be some noise and/or the screen may flicker for a moment when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction. (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 32 • Remember that the current data being stored of a memory will be lost by saving a new data into the memory. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 33: Image Menu

    480i@60 or 576i@50 input from the COMPONENT port, the range of this above) setting. It is not possible to adjust adjustment depends on the OVER SCAN ( when the OVER SCAN is set to 10. (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 34 • The items adjusted by this function may vary when the FINE or DISABLE is selected for the AUTO ADJUST item of the SERVICE 45). item in the OPTION menu ( LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 35: Input Menu

    • The AUTO operation may not work well at some signals. In such a case, it might be good to select a suitable mode except AUTO. (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 36 ENHANCED Suitable for VGA signals (0-255) • If the contrast of the screen image is too strong or too weak, try finding a more suitable mode. (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 37 In such a case, remove the signal connector so that no signal is received and select the SYNC ON G OFF, and then reconnect the signal. (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 38 ◄ button. The screen will then return to the RESOLUTION menu displaying the previous resolution. • For some pictures, this function may not work well. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 39: Setup Menu

    • When the horizontal lens shift is not set to the center, this function may not work well. • This function will be unavailable when the Transition Detector is 51). on ( (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 40 If the Transition Detector is TURN ON and MIRROR status is 51) will be displayed when changed, Transition Detector Alarm ( projector is restarted after the power switch is turned off. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 41: Audio Menu

    The HDMI AUDIO is set to 1 as default. In case the HDMI audio HDMI AUDIO does not work well, try 2. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 42: Screen Menu

    Plain screens in each color. BLACK • To avoid remaining as an afterimage, the MyScreen or ORIGINAL screen will change to the plain black screen after several minutes. (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 43: Tart Up

    • When the TURN ON is selected to the MyScreen PASSWORD of 48), the START UP is fixed to SECURITY item in OPTION menu ( MyScreen. (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 44 MyScreen. • This function cannot be selected when the TURN ON is selected to the MyScreen PASSWORD of SECURITY item in OPTION menu 48). (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 45 SAVE on screen and press the ENTER or INPUT button. To revert to the previous name without saving changes, move the cursor to the CANCEL on screen and press the ENTER or INPUT button. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 46: Option Menu

    • After turning the lamp on by the AUTO ON function, if neither input nor operation is detected for about 30 minutes, the projector is turned off, even 43) is disabled. though the AUTO OFF function ( (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 47 • Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or replaced the air filter, for a suitable indication about the air filter. 62, 63). • For the air filter cleaning, see the section "Air filter" ( (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 48 The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc. Note that the projector is noisier when the HIGH is selected. HIGH NORMAL (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 49 5: for an ultra long throw lens (Type UL-604) • This setting has an influence on the keystone distortion etc. • About the optional lens, ask you dealer. (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 50 Note that the items LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, LANGUAGE, SECURITY and NETWORK are not reset. RESET CANCEL (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 51 Pressing the ENTER button on the remote NOTE NEW controll or INPUT button on the projector will PASSWORD BOX close the NOTE NEW PASSWORD BOX. • Please do not forget your PASSWORD. (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 52: Using The Myscreen Password Function

    PASSWORD. Move the cursor to the right side of the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (small) and press the ► button to display the PASSWORD AGAIN BOX, enter the same PASSWORD again. PASSWORD AGAIN (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 53: Using The Pin Lock Function

    PIN LOCK on/off menu 3.1-2 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the PIN LOCK on/off menu to select TURN ON and the PIN BOX will be displayed. (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 54 Inquiring Code is displayed the projector will turn off. 3.3-2 Contact your dealer with the 10 digit Inquiring Code. Your PASSWORD will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed. (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 55: Using The Transition Detector Function

    INPUT button on the projector will return to the NOTE PASSWORD BOX Transition Detector on/off menu. • Please do not forget your Transition Detector PASSWORD. (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 56: Using The My Text Password Function

    CANCEL on screen and press the ENTER or INPUT button. • The MY TEXT WRITING function is available only when the MY TEXT PASSWORD function is set to TURN OFF. (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 57 • The MY TEXT DISPLAY menu will be unavailable, which can prohibit changing the DISPLAY setting. • The MY TEXT WRITING menu will be unavailable, which can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten. (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 58 10 digit inquiring code will be displayed inside the box. (3) Contact your dealer with the 10 digit inquiring code. Your PASSWORD will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 59: Network Menu

    • Auto IP function will be assigned an IP address if the projector could not obtain an IP address from server even if DHCP is “ON”. (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 60 • The projector will override this setting and retrieve TIME DATE AND TIME information from the Time server when SNTP is enabled. ( Date/Time Settings of the User’s Manual - Network Guide) (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 61 To revert to the previous PROJECTOR NAME without saving changes, move the cursor to the CANCEL on screen and press the ENTER or INPUT button. (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 62 To stop erasing, press the ESC button on the remote control or the ◄ button on the projector. (continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 63: Service

    Network will be once cut off when choose restart. If DHCP is selected on, IP address may be changed. After selecting RESTART, NETWORK menu may not be controlled approx. 30 seconds. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 64: Maintenance

    (5) Press the ▲ button to select “RESET” on the dialog. It performs resetting the lamp time. NOTE • Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, for a suitable indication about the lamp. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 65: Lamp Warning

    When the pictures appear dark, or when the color tone is poor, please replace the lamp as soon as possible. Do not use old (used) lamps; this is a cause of breakage. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 66: Air Filter

    filter into a filter cover first. Then put the finer meshed filter on the larger meshed one. Put the filter frame back where it was. Filter cover Put the filter unit back into the projector. (Continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 67 filter, for a suitable indication about the air filter. • The projector may display the message such as “CHECK THE AIR FLOW” or turn off the projector, to prevent the internal heat level rising. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 68: Internal Clock Battery

    • The internal clock’s time will be reset when the battery is removed. Please reconfigure the time via the menu or a web browser after replacing the battery. Date/Time Settings in the User's Manual (detailed) - Network Guide) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 69: Other Care

    Incorrect care could cause not only an injury but adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc. ►Do not use cleaners or chemicals other than those specified in this manual. ►Do not polish or wipe with hard objects. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    filter referring to the “Air filter” section of this manual 62). After you have cleaned or changed the air filter, 25, 63). please be sure to reset the filter timer ( LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 71: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    Lighting performing any needed maintenance, turn the power on again. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, please contact your dealer or service company. (Continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 72 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. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 73: Phenomena That May Be Easy To Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    AV Mute may be active. Refer to the item “Sound does not come out” and “No pictures are displayed” on the next page to turn off the MUTE and BLANK functions. (Continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 74 Turn off the both equipment, and turn on them again The signal format on the HDMI is not supported. Check the video setting on your HDMI equipment. (Continued on next page) LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 75 • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and it does not constitute or imply a machine defect. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

  • Page 76: Warranty And After-Service

    LAN ................RJ45 x 1 003-120457-01 Lamp: 003-002118-01 (DT00873) Optional parts Air filter: 003-002119-01 (MU05661) * For more information, please consult your dealer. NOTE • These specifications are subject to change without notice. LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)
  • Page 77 Specifications Specifications (continued) [unit: mm] LX400 User Manual - Operating Guide 020-000169-03 Rev. 1 (11-2010)

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