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LX501/LW401/LWU421/
LX601i/LW551i/LWU501i
User Manual-Operating Guide
020-000461-02

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  • Page 1 LX501/LW401/LWU421/ LX601i/LW551i/LWU501i User Manual-Operating Guide 020-000461-02...

  • Page 3: User Manual

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Projector LX501/LW401/LWU421/ LX601i/LW551i/LWU501i User Manual Operating Guide User's Manual (detailed) - Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this product. Be sure to read Safety Guide first. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PbyP ......38 Checking the contents of package ..3 <Only for LW401 , LW551i, Part names ....4 LWU421 and LWU501i>...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Introduction Introduction Features The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features. ü The HDMI ports can support various image equipment which have digital interface to get clearer pictures on a screen. ü The super bright lamp and high quality optical system can fulfill the demands of professional uses.

  • Page 6: Part Names

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Introduction Part names Projector (1) Lamp cover (109) The lamp unit is inside. (2) Speakers (x2) (26, 58) (10) (3) Filter cover (111) The air fi lter and intake vent are inside. (4) Elevator feet (x2) (29) (5) Elevator buttons (x2) (29) (6) Remote sensors (x2) (19, 72)

  • Page 7: Control Panel And Indicators

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Introduction Part names (continued) Control panel and Indicators (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (1) STANDBY/ON button (25) (2) INPUT button (27, 40) (3) MENU button (40) (4) LENS SHIFT button (30) (5) ZOOM button (30) (6) FOCUS - / + buttons (30) (7) SHUTTER button (37)

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    • Any button marked with “*” is not supported on this projector (115). • Any button marked with “ ○ ” is available only for LW401, LW551i, LWU421 and LWU551i. • Each time you press any button (except ID buttons), the ID button of current selected ID number will light (18).

  • Page 9: Setting Up

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. For the case of installation in a special state such as ceiling mount, the specified mounting accessories (Specifications in the Setup Guide) and service may be required.
  • Page 10 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Setting up Arrangement (continued) WARNING ►Install the projector where you can access the power outlet easily. If an abnormality should occur, unplug the projector urgently. Otherwise it could cause a fire or electric shock. ►Do not subject the projector to unstable conditions. If the projector falls or topples over, it could result in injury or damage to the projector and the surrounding things.
  • Page 11 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Setting up Arrangement (continued) CAUTION ►Place the projector in a cool place with sufficient ventilation. The projector may shutdown automatically or may malfunction if its internal temperature is too high. Using a damaged projector could result in a fire and an electric shock.

  • Page 12: Connecting With Your Devices

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Setting up Connecting with your devices Before connecting the projector to a device, consult the manual of the device to confirm that the device is suitable for connecting with this projector and prepare the required accessories, such as a cable in accord with the signal of the device.
  • Page 13 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) (58) (27) Computer (27) (27, 105) NOTE • Before connecting the projector to a computer, consult the computer’s manual and check the compatibility of the signal level, the synchronization methods and the display resolution output to the projector.
  • Page 14 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) External (20) Computer (77) device Access point (77) wireless adapter (optional) (77) storage device (95) CAUTION ► Before connecting the projector to a network system be sure to obtain the consent of the administrator of the network.
  • Page 15 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) VCR/DVD/ (58) (27, 53) (27) Blu-ray Disc (27) player NOTE • The HDMI ports of this model are compatible with HDCP (High-band- width Digital Content Protection) and therefore capable of displaying video signals from HDCP compatible DVD players or the like.
  • Page 16 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) Speakers Monitor (57) (with an amplifier) Another projector (Wired) Remote control NOTE • To use a wired remote control, connect a wired remote control to the REMOTE CONROL IN port. You can also connect another projector to the REMOTE CONROL OUT port to control it from the wired remote control.

  • Page 17: Fastening The Adapter Cover

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Setting up Fastening the adapter cover Use the supplied adapter cover to prevent the USB wireless adapter from coming off easily. When using the adapter cover, connect the USB wireless adapter to the further USB TYPE A port from the LAN port.

  • Page 18: Fastening The Cables

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Setting up Fastening the cables To get together the signal cables and prevent them from coming off, fasten them to Tie holder the projector using a commercially available plastic cable tie. Use a cable tie of size 2.0x5.0mm or smaller. It is recommended...

  • Page 19: Connecting To A Power Supply

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Setting up Connecting to a power supply Put the connector of the power cord into the AC IN AC IN (AC inlet) of the projector. Power Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into the cord outlet. In a couple of seconds after the power supply connection, the POWER indicator will light up in steady orange.

  • Page 20: Remote Control

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Remote control Remote control Installing the batteries Please insert the batteries into the remote control before using it. If the remote control starts to malfunction, try to replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote control for long period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place.

  • Page 21: Of Remote Control Signal

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Remote control Changing the frequency of remote control signal The accessory remote control has the two choices on signal frequency Mode 1:NORMAL and Mode 2:HIGH. If the remote control does not function properly, attempt to change the signal frequency.

  • Page 22: Using As A Simple Pc Mouse & Keyboard

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Remote control Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard The accessory remote control works as a simple mouse and keyboard of the computer, when the projector’s USB TYPE B port and the computer’s type A USB port are connected and MOUSE is selected for the USB TYPE B item in the OPTION menu (68).

  • Page 23: Status Monitor

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Status Monitor <Only for LX601i, LW551i and LWU501i> Status Monitor <Only for LX601i, LW551i and LWU501i> Status Monitor The Status Monitor is the sub LCD in the rear panel of LX601i, LW551 and LWU501i. The Status Monitor displays the present condition of the projector including errors, setup information and error history.
  • Page 24 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Status Monitor <Only for LX601i, LW551i and LWU501i> Displaying the condition of the projector (continued) : Displays supplied voltage and peripheral temperature in Celsius while the lamp is on. 3rd line NOTE • While the projector is searching an input signal or USB TYPE A ports are selected in normal condition, nothing is displayed on the 2nd line of the monitor.

  • Page 25: Displaying The Log

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Status Monitor <Only for LX601i, LW551i and LWU501i> Displaying the log The present setup information and the error history can be displayed on the Status Monitor with button operation. NOTE • While the projector is warming up, button presses are ignored.
  • Page 26 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Status Monitor <Only for LX601i, LW551i and LWU501i> Displaying the log (continued) NOTE • The Status Monitor and its backlight returns to the first state before the FUNCTION or ENTER button was pressed when any button except cursor buttons is pressed, or after about 30 seconds without button operation.

  • Page 27: Power On/Off

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Power on/off POWER indicator Power on/off STANDBY button Turning on the power ON button Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. Make sure that the POWER indicator is lighted in steady orange (116). Then remove the lens cover.

  • Page 28: Operating

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Operating Operating Adjusting the volume Use the VOL + / - buttons to adjust the volume. VOL + / - A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in buttons adjusting the volume. If you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.

  • Page 29: Selecting An Input Signal

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Operating Selecting an input signal Press INPUT button on the projector. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port from the current port as below. COMPUTER IN1  COMPUTER IN2  LAN INPUT button VIDEO...

  • Page 30: Selecting An Aspect Ratio

     For an input signal from the LAN, USB TYPE A or USB TYPE B ports, or if there is no signal LX501, LX601i, : 4:3 (fixed) LW401, LW551i, LWU421, LWU501i: 16:10 (fixed) NOTE • ASPECT button does not work when no proper signal is inputted.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Operating Adjusting the projector’s elevator When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to the left or right, use the elevator feet to place the projector horizontally. Using the feet can also tilt the projector in order to project at a suitable angle to the screen, elevating the front side of the projector within 9 degrees.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Lens

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Operating Adjusting the lens LENS SHIFT button Adjusting the zoom and focus ZOOM + / - buttons The ZOOM or FOCUS dialog will appear when you press any of the buttons from ZOOM, ZOOM -, ZOOM +, FOCUS + and FOCUS -.

  • Page 33: Lens Memory

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Operating Adjusting the lens (continued) Lens memory This projector is equipped with memory functions for the lens adjustments (LENS SHIFT and LENS TYPE). Up to 3 sets of adjustments can be stored. To utilize the lens memory feature, press the POSITION...

  • Page 34: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature Press AUTO button on the remote control. Pressing this button performs the following.  For a computer signal AUTO The vertical position, the horizontal position and the button horizontal phase will be automatically adjusted.

  • Page 35: Correcting The Distortion

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Operating Correcting the distortion To correct the distortion of projected screen, you can select one of three options, AUTO, MANUAL and PERFECT FIT. First press the KEYSTONE button to display the KEYSTONE menu, and point at one of items with the ▲/▼ buttons.
  • Page 36 INPUT button. Select one of the corners to be adjusted with the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and press the ENTER or INPUT button. For LX501, LX601i, LW401 and LW551i, also the sides can be LWU421, LWU501i selected to adjust. (continued on next page) Operating Guide 020-000461-02 Rev.
  • Page 37 LOAD function. NOTE • <Only for LX501, LX601i, LW401 and LW551i> Each corner and side can be adjusted individually but in some cases it may be adjusted in conjunc- tion with another corner or side.

  • Page 38: Using The Magnify Feature

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Operating Using the magnify feature Press the MAGNIFY ON button on the remote MAGNIFY control. ON / OFF The picture will be magnified, and the MAGNIFY buttons dialog will appear on the screen. When the MAGNIFY ON button is pressed for the first time after the projector is turned on, the picture will be zoomed by 1.5 times.

  • Page 39: Temporarily Freezing The Screen

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Operating Temporarily freezing the screen Press the FREEZE button on the remote control. The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen FREEZE (however, the indication will not appear when the OFF button is selected for the MESSAGE item in the SCREEN menu (62), and the projector will go into the...

  • Page 40: Pbyp

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Operating PbyP (Picture by Picture) <Only for LW401, LW551i, LWU421 and LWU501i> The PbyP is a function for displaying two different picture signals on a screen that is split into main and sub areas for each signal. main area...
  • Page 41 Operating PbyP (Picture by Picture) (continued) <Only for LW401, LW551i, LWU421 and LWU501i>  Changing the picture input signal Press any button to select an input port on the remote control or press the INPUT button on the control panel. A dialog box to select the input signal for the main area will be displayed.

  • Page 42: Using The Menu Function

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Operating Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, NETWORK, SECURITY and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classifi ed into each purpose and brought together as the ADVANCED MENU.

  • Page 43: Indication In Osd

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Operating Using the menu function (continued) To close the MENU, press the MENU button again or select EXIT and press the ◄ cursor button or ENTER button. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after about 30 seconds.

  • Page 44: Containing Items Of Each Menu

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Operating Using the menu function (continued) Containing items of each menu The items contained in the menus are as below; Menu Items ASPECT, AUTO KEYSTONE, KEYSTONE, KEYSTONE, EASY MENU (43) PERFECT FIT, PICTURE MODE, ECO MODE, INSTALLATION, RESET, FILTER TIME, LANGUAGE, ADVANCED MENU, EXIT BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, GAMMA, COLOR TEMP, COLOR, PICTURE (45)

  • Page 45: Easy Menu

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i EASY MENU EASY MENU From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio.
  • Page 46 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i EASY MENU Item Description GAMMA COLOR TEMP NORMAL 1 DEFAULT 2 MID CINEMA 2 DEFAULT 3 LOW DYNAMIC 3 DEFAULT 1 HIGH BOARD(BLACK) 4 DEFAULT 4 Hi-BRIGHT-1 BOARD(GREEN) 4 DEFAULT 5 Hi-BRIGHT-2 WHITEBOARD 5 DEFAULT 2 MID DAYTIME 6 DEFAULT 6 Hi-BRIGHT-3 DICOM SIM.

  • Page 47: Picture Menu

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i PICTURE menu PICTURE menu From the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 48 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i PICTURE menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. 1 HIGH 1 CUSTOM 2 MID 2 CUSTOM 3 LOW 3 CUSTOM      6 CUSTOM 4 Hi-BRIGHT-1 6 Hi-BRIGHT-3 5 CUSTOM 5 Hi-BRIGHT-2 4 CUSTOM ...
  • Page 49 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i PICTURE menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the sharpness. Weak ó Strong 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.

  • Page 50: Image Menu

    For an input signal from the LAN, USB TYPE A or USB TYPE B ports, or if there is no signal LX501, LX601i: 4:3 (fixed) LW401, LW551i, LWU421, LWU501i: 16:10 (fixed) • The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal. (continued on next page) Operating Guide 020-000461-02 Rev.
  • Page 51 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i IMAGE menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the over-scan ratio. Small (It magnifies picture) ó Large (It reduces picture) • This item can be selected only for a video, s-video and component video signal. • For an HDMI...
  • Page 52 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i IMAGE menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker. Right ó Left H PHASE • This item can be selected only for a computer signal or a component video signal. This function is unavailable for a signal from the LAN, USB TYPE A / B or HDMI 1 / 2 port.

  • Page 53: Input Menu

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i INPUT menu INPUT menu From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 54 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i INPUT menu Item Description The video format for S-VIDEO port and VIDEO port can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the input port. (2) Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for video format. AUTO ó NTSC ó PAL ó SECAM VIDEO FORMAT N-PAL ó...
  • Page 55 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i INPUT menu Item Description The computer input signal type for COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 ports can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the COMPUTER IN port to be set. (2) Use the ◄/► buttons to select the computer input signal type.
  • Page 56 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i INPUT menu Item Description The resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and COMPUTER IN2 input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed.

  • Page 57: Setup Menu

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i SETUP menu SETUP menu From the SETUP menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 58 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i SETUP menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons corrects the horizontal keystone distortion. Shrink the right of the image ó Shrink the left of the image • The adjustable range of this function will vary among inputs. For some input, this function may not work well.
  • Page 59 OUT port for the input port or standby mode chosen in the step (1). • <Only for LX501 and LX601i> You cannot select COMPUTER IN1 in step (1) LW401, LW551i, and COMPUTER IN2 in step (2) and vice LWU421, LWU501i versa.

  • Page 60: Audio Menu

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i AUDIO menu AUDIO menu From the AUDIO menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or the ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 61 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i AUDIO menu Item Description The mode of HDMI audio from the HDMI 1 and 2 ports can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the HDMI port to be set. HDMI AUDIO (2) Use the ◄/►buttons to select the mode of HDMI audio.

  • Page 62: Screen Menu

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i SCREEN menu SCREEN menu From the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 63 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i SCREEN menu Item Description This item allows you to capture an image for use as a MyScreen image which can be used as the BLANK screen and START UP screen. Display the image you want to capture before executing the following procedure.
  • Page 64 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i SCREEN menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. ON ó OFF When the ON is selected, the item MyScreen is locked. Use this MyScreen Lock function for protecting the current MyScreen. • This function cannot be selected when the ON is selected to the MyScreen PASSWORD item in SECURITY menu (89).
  • Page 65 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i SCREEN menu Item Description 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 ► or ENTER button. The SOURCE NAME menu will be displayed.
  • Page 66 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i SCREEN menu Item Description (6) The current name will be displayed on the first line. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and the ENTER or INPUT button to select and enter characters. To erase 1 character at one time, press the RESET button or press the ◄...
  • Page 67 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i SCREEN menu Item Description The C.C. is the function that displays a transcript or dialog of the audio portion of a video, files or other presentation or other relevant sounds. It is required to have NTSC format video or 480i@60 format component video source supporting C.C.

  • Page 68: Option Menu

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i OPTION menu OPTION menu From the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME.
  • Page 69 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i OPTION menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the DIRECT POWER ON function. ON ó OFF When set to the ON, the lamp in projector will be automatically turned on without the usual procedure (25), only when the projector is DIRECT POWER supplied with the power after the power was cut while the lamp was on.
  • Page 70 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i OPTION menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons selects the function of USB TYPE B port. To use this function, you need to connect the USB TYPE B port of the projector and the type A USB port of a computer.
  • Page 71 When there is no transferred text data to display, the message ”NO MESSENGER DATA" appears. SHUTTER: Turns the lens shutter closed and opened (37). PbyP SWAP: <Only for LW401, LW551i, LWU421 and LWU501i> Swaps the picture of right side with left side in the PbyP mode (39).
  • Page 72 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i OPTION menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu. Select an item using the ▲/▼ buttons, and press the ► button or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. ALTITUDE Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans.
  • Page 73 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i OPTION menu Item Description FILTER MESSAGE Use the ▲/▼ button to set the timer for notifying by the message when to replace the filter unit 1000h ó 2000h ó 5000h ó 10000h ó 15000h ó 20000h ó OFF After choosing an item except OFF, the message “REMINDER *** HRS PASSED ..”...
  • Page 74 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i OPTION menu Item Description KEY LOCK (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to choose the operations control. CONTROL PANEL ó REMOTE CONTROL (2) Use the ◄/► buttons to select ON or OFF. ON ó OFF Selecting ON in Step 2 locks the buttons except STANDBY, ON and STANDBY/ON on the operations control selected in Step 1.
  • Page 75 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i OPTION menu Item Description Selecting this item displays COMMUNICATION menu. In this menu, you can configure the serial communication settings of the projector using the CONTROL port. • Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼. Then pressing the ► button opens the submenu for the setting item you selected.
  • Page 76 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i OPTION menu Item Description SERIAL SETTINGS Select the serial communication condition for the CONTROL port. BAUD RATE 4800bps ó 9600bps ó 19200bps ó 38400bps PARITY NONE ó ODD ó EVEN • The BAUD RATE is fixed to 19200bps and PARITY is fixed NONE when the COMMUNICATION TYPE is set to OFF (73).
  • Page 77 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i OPTION menu Item Description RESPONSE LIMIT TIME Select the time period to wait for receiving response data from other device communicating by the NETWORK BRIDGE and the HALF-DUPLEX through the CONTROL port. OFF ó 1s ó 2s ó 3s...
  • Page 78 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i OPTION menu Item Description INFORMATION Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT_INFORMATION”. It shows the information about the current input. • The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock function is working. • The “SCART RGB” message means the COMPONENT ports are working as a SCART RGB input port.

  • Page 79: Network Menu

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i NETWORK menu NETWORK menu Remember that incorrect network settings on this projector may cause trouble on the network. Be sure to consult with your network administrator before connecting to an existing access point on your network. Select “NETWORK” from the main menu to access the following functions.
  • Page 80 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i NETWORK menu Item Description Use the ▲/▼ buttons to turn DHCP on/off. ON ó OFF Select OFF when the network does not have DHCP DHCP enabled. To save the setting, press the ► button. (Dynamic Host • When the “DHCP” setting changes to “ON”, it...
  • Page 81 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i NETWORK menu Item Description Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the Year (last two digits), Month, Date, Hour and Minute. • When this item is set, the same item in the WIRED SETUP menu is overwritten with the same setting (83).
  • Page 82 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i NETWORK menu Item Description Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the SSID to display the SSID menu. #1 DEFAULT ó #2 DEFAULT ó #3 DEFAULT #5 CUSTOM ó #4 DEFAULT Select one of the DEFAULT (#1~#4) and press ►...
  • Page 83 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i NETWORK menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the WIRELESS INFORMATION dialog for viewing the wireless LAN settings. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to switch the page. The first page shows the wireless LAN settings. The second and subsequent pages display the signal information of wireless LAN connection devices.
  • Page 84 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i NETWORK menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the WIRED SETUP menu for the wired LAN. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item, and the ► or ENTER button on the remote control to perform the item. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to turn DHCP on/off.
  • Page 85 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i NETWORK menu Item Description Use the ▲/▼ buttons to enter the TIME DIFFERENCE. Set the same TIME DIFFERENCE as the one set on your computer. If unsure, consult your IT manager. TIME Use the ► button to return to the menu after DIFFERENCE setting the TIME DIFFERENCE.
  • Page 86 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i NETWORK menu Item Description (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the NETWORK menu to select the PROJECTOR NAME and press the ► button. The PROJECTOR NAME dialog will be displayed. (2) The current PROJECTOR NAME will be displayed on the first 3 lines.
  • Page 87 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i NETWORK menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the MY IMAGE menu. Use the application to transfer the image data. It can be downloaded from the web site (http://www.christiedigital. com). Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item which is a still image by the MY IMAGE (4.
  • Page 88 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i NETWORK menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the PRESENTATION menu. Use ▲/▼ buttons to select one of the following items, then press ► or ENTER button to use the function. • To use Network Presentation, an exclusive application, “LiveViewer”...
  • Page 89 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i SECURITY menu Item Description • To change from Single PC mode to Multi PC mode, press ► button to choose OK in the dialog and press the ENTER or INPUT button. The display mode is changed. • For details on how to switch the display mode to Multi...

  • Page 90: Security Menu

    1. Press the ► button. The ENTER PASSWORD box will be displayed. 2. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the registered password. The factory default password is as follows. LX501, LX601i: 5209 LW401, LW551i: 3609 LWU421, LWU501i: 5309 (below) This password can be changed .
  • Page 91 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i SECURITY menu Item Description The MyScreen PASSWORD function can be used to prohibit access to the MyScreen function and prevent the currently registered MyScreen image from being overwritten. 1 Turning on the MyScreen PASSWORD 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select MyScreen PASSWORD and press the ►...
  • Page 92 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i SECURITY menu Item Description PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input. 1 Turning on the PIN LOCK 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select PIN LOCK and press the ► button or the ENTER button to display the PIN LOCK on/off menu.
  • Page 93 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i SECURITY menu Item Description If this function is set to ON and the vertical angle of the projector or the INSTALLATION setting is different from the previous recorded setting, the TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm will be displayed and the input signal will not be displayed.
  • Page 94 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i SECURITY menu Item Description The MY TEXT PASSWORD function can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten. When the password is set for the MY TEXT; • The MY TEXT DISPLAY menu will be unavailable, which can prohibit changing the DISPLAY setting.
  • Page 95 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i SECURITY menu Item Description (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT DISPLAY and press the ► or ENTER button to display the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu. (2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu to select on or off.
  • Page 96 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i SECURITY menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the SECURITY INDICATOR dialog. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select ON or OFF. SECURITY ON ó OFF INDICATOR When ON is selected while PIN LOCK or TRANSITION DETECTOR is ON, the SECURITY indicator blinks in yellow in the standby mode (90, 91).

  • Page 97: Presentation Tools

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Presentation tools Presentation tools The projector has the following convenient tools that enable on-screen presentations easily and quickly: - PC-LESS Presentation (below) - USB Display (105) - Network Presentation For details of Network Presentation, refer to the Network Guide and the manual for "LiveViewer".

  • Page 98: Thumbnail Mode

    • Files with a resolution larger than the following are not supported. LX501, LX601i: 1024 x 768 (Still), 768 x 576 (Movie) LW401, LW551i: 1280 x 800 (Still), 768 x 576 (Movie) LWU421, LWU501i: 1920 x 1200 (Still), 768 x 576 (Movie) (* Some computers may not support above resolutions.)
  • Page 99 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operating by buttons You can control the images on the Thumbnail screen with the remote control, control panel or Web Remote Control. The following functions can be supported while the Thumbnail screen is displayed.
  • Page 100 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operating by the Thumbnail menu You can also control the images by using the menu on the Thumbnail screen. Item Functions Moves to an upper folder. SORT Allows you to sort files and folders as following.
  • Page 101 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) NOTE • These operations are not accessible while the projector OSD is displayed. • The Thumbnail mode is able to display up to 20 files in one page. • It is not possible to change the input port by using the INPUT button when the Thumbnail screen, Slideshow, or Full Screen image is displayed.

  • Page 102: Full Screen Mode

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Full Screen Mode The Full Screen mode shows a full display image. To display in Full Screen mode, select an image in the Thumbnail screen. Then press the ENTER button on the remote control, the INPUT button on the control panel or click [ENTER] on the Web Remote Control.
  • Page 103 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operations for movie A remote control icon and a progress bar are displayed when one of the cursor buttons, ENTER button or INPUT button on the remote control, control panel or Web Remote Control is pressed or clicked while a movie is playing in the Full Screen mode.

  • Page 104: Slideshow Mode, Playlist

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Slideshow Mode The Slideshow mode displays images in full screen and switches the images at intervals set in INTERVAL on the Thumbnail menu (98). You can start this function from the Slideshow menu. To display the Slideshow...
  • Page 105 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operating by SLIDESHOW in the Thumbnail menu You can play the Slideshow at your desired configuration. Configure the SLIDESHOW item in the Thumbnail menu (98). Item Functions SLIDESHOW RETURN Returns to the Thumbnail mode.
  • Page 106 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Playlist The Playlist is a DOS format text file, which decides the order of displayed still image files in the Thumbnail mode or Slideshow. The playlist file name is “playlist.txt” and it can be edited on a computer.

  • Page 107: Usb Display

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Presentation tools USB Display The projector can display images transferred from a computer via an USB cable (11). NOTE • When the screen resolution of your computer is over specified, the computer image is shrunk in specified size as below before transferring to the projector.

  • Page 108: Starting Usb Display

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Presentation tools USB Display (continued) Starting USB Display Select the USB DISPLAY for the USB TYPE B item in the OPTION menu. When you connect your computer to the USB TYPE B port on the projector using a USB cable, the projector will be recognized as a CD-ROM drive on your computer.
  • Page 109 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Presentation tools USB Display (continued) Right-Click menu The menu shown in the right will be displayed when you right-click the application icon in the Windows notification area. Display : The Floating menu is displayed, and the icon disappears from the Windows notification area.

  • Page 110: Options Window

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Presentation tools USB Display (continued) Options window If you select the Option button on the Floating menu, the Options window is displayed. Optimize Performance The “LiveViewer Lite for USB” captures screenshots in JPEG data and sends them to the projector.

  • Page 111: Maintenance

    Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended. To prepare a new lamp, make contact with your dealer and tell the lamp type number. Type number <LX501, LW401, LWU421> : 003-120707-01 (DT01285) <LX601i, LW551i, LWU501i> : 003-120708-01...

  • Page 112: Lamp Warning

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Maintenance Replacing the lamp (continued) Lamp warning HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING ►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.

  • Page 113: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air filter Please check and clean the air filter periodically. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, comply with it as soon as possible. The filter unit with 2 sheets of filters is inside of the filter cover. An extra air filter is also attached to inner side of the filter cover.
  • Page 114 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air filter (continued) Put the filter cover back into the place. Turn the projector on and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME item in the EASY MENU. (1) Press the MENU button to display a menu.

  • Page 115: Other Care

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Maintenance Other care 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 116: Troubleshooting

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur, stop using the projector immediately. WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as Troubleshooting smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
  • Page 117 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Troubleshooting Related messages (continued) Message Description The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input signal is not within the specified range. Please confirm the specs for your projector or the signal source specs. An improper signal is input. Please confirm the specs for your projector or the signal source specs.

  • Page 118: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps When operation of the LAMP, TEMP and POWER indicators differs from usual, check and cope with it according to the following table. POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator Lighting Turned Turned The projector is in a standby state.
  • Page 119 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i 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...

  • Page 120: Resetting All Settings

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) NOTE • When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the projector is automatically shut down, and the indicator lamps may also be turned off. In such a case, disconnect the power cord, and wait at least 45 minutes.

  • Page 121: Phenomena That May Be Easy To Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects About the phenomenon confused with a machine defect, check and cope with it according to the following table. Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The electrical power cord is not plugged in.
  • Page 122 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The projector does not recognize the USB storage device inserted into USB TYPE A ports. Use the REMOVE USB function first, remove the USB Neither sounds storage device, and then insert it into the port again.
  • Page 123 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The batteries in the remote control are near the end. Replace the batteries. The ID numbers set in the projector and the remote The remote control are different.
  • Page 124 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page When the projector is operating in Eco mode, flickering may appear on screen. Set ECO MODE to NORMAL, and set AUTO ECO MODE to Some kind OFF, in the SETUP menu.
  • Page 125 LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page NETWORK The NETWORK BRIDGE function is turned off. BRIDGE Select NETWORK BRIDGE for COMMUNICATION TYPE function does item in the OPTION - SERVICE - COMMUNICATION menu.

  • Page 126: Specifications

    LX501/LX601i/LW401/LW551i/LWU421/LWU501i Specifications Specifications Please see the Specifications in the Setup Guide which is a book. End User License Agreement for the Projector Software • Software in the projector consists of the plural number of independent software modules and there exist our copyright or/and third party copyrights for each of such software modules.
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