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SUPER PROJECTOR DLA-M5000LU DLA-M5000SCU For customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the side panel of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. INSTRUCTIONS QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK...
Thank you for purchasing this projector. Before using it, read and follow all instructions carefully to take full advantage of the projector's capabilities. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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– Xenon gas is enclosed with high pressure inside the light- source lamp (lamp unit) of this projector. If you drop or impart a shock to the lamp, or discard it as is, there is the possibility of explosion, leading to personal injury.
Lens Shift Function ... 16 Projection Distances and Screen Sizes ... 18 Connecting to Various Devices ... 19 Signals that Can Be Input to the Projector ... 19 Examples of System Configuration ... 20 Connecting to Computer Devices ... 21 Connecting to Devices which Control the Projector ...
Accessories The following accessories are included with this projector. Check for them; if any item is missing, please contact your dealer. Remote control unit (RM-M4000G) Remote control cable [approx. 15 m (49.2 ft)] Information on separately sold items • Projection lens...
Front Side / Top Surface / Right Side Adjustable foot It is set at the shortest position when shipped from the factory. Turn the foot to make the projector level. Adjustment can be made in the range of ±4° from the vertical and ±5° from the horizontal.
When operating with the remote control, aim it toward this sensor. An additional remote sensor is provided on the front of the projector. The effective operating distance of the remote control is 10 m from each of the sensors. The effective operating range of angles is 50°...
Memo While in the cool-down mode: If you press the OPERATE button, the projector is not tuned on. Lamp indicator : After the light-source lamp has been used for more than approx. 900 hours.
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OPERATE STAND BY AV button Use this button to select a device such as a video deck connected to the EXT. IN terminal of the projector. Each time you press the button, the device selected changes as follows: VIDEO * Y/C and VIDEO can be used only when a video board separately sold has been installed.
1080i) compatible with this unit, refer to page 66. REMOTE terminal (mini jack) This terminal is used to directly connect the remote con- trol to the projector. Use the remote control cable supplied. An infrared remote control extension unit can also be con- nected to the jack.
For how to operate the buttons, see page 13. RGB / COMPUTER button Use this button to select the devices connected to the projector’s RGB IN (RGB input) -1 and -2 input terminals. Each time you press the button, the selection changes as follows:...
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Controls and Features (Cont.) Remote Control Unit AV button Use this button to select the devices such as a video connected to the projector’s AV IN (EXT. input) terminal. Each time you press the button, the selection changes as follows: VIDEO * Y/C and VIDEO can be used only when a video board separately sold has been installed.
MENU / ENTER (Menu Operation) Button The remote control supplied with this projector has only one button to navigate through the menus. Pressing the menu operation button too strongly may cause an incorrect operation. So, before you use the button in an actual situation, have some practice to make yourself familiar with using the button.
Precautions for Installation CAUTIONS • Since the projector weighs approx. 70 kg (154 lbs.), be sure to use four or more people when lifting or moving it; otherwise, the projector could possibly drop, causing personal injury and/or damage to the projector.
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• To prevent falling or overturning, it is recommended that the projector be fixed to its stand with bolts. • When mounting the projector to the ceiling, first install a special shelf and then set the projector on it securely. For safety and maintenance purposes, a suitable facility is necessary to easily lift and lower the projector from the shelf for mainte- nance access.
CAUTION To prevent damage to the projector during shipment, a shift center lock pin was used to fix the lens mechanism when the projector was shipped out the factory. If you implement “SHIFT LENS” on the setting menu and the lens does not either move up or down, the shift center lock pin may not have been removed.
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Installing the Projector (Cont.) Lens Shift Function (Cont.) Maximum amount of shift The maximum amount of vertical shift is restricted by the amount of horizontal shift made. The amount of shift is defined as follows: With the screen width taken as 1, horizontal shift is defined as a ratio (%) of the screen width, while with the screen height taken as 1, vertical shift is defined as a ratio (%) of the screen height.
Lenses that can be used are a 3 : 1 ~ 7 : 1 zoom lens and a 1.5 : 1 fixed-focus lens. With a zoom lens used, you have a wider latitude in selecting projection distance and installation space than with a fixed lens. For how to install the lens, consult the dealer who installed and adjusted your projector or service center. Relationship of screen size vs. projection distance Fixed-Focus Lens 1.5 : 1...
Connecting to Various Devices * Before connection, be sure to turn off the projector and connected devices. * Read the manual which comes with each device thoroughly. Signals that Can Be Input to the Projector The following signals can be input to the projector:...
Example of a basic system • By connecting an RGB switcher, a variety of input sources can be input to the projector as RGB signals. Using the remote control supplied, you can select the channel for an input source and project an image optimal to the source.
Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) Connecting to Computer Devices Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and computer devices. • Read the manual which comes with each device thoroughly. • Use the separately available computer connection cable. Also, prepare cables required for connecting the devices connected.
* For details, consult an authorized your dealer or service center. • If you connect the cable terminal of the remote control and the REMOTE terminal of the projector with a remote control cable, you can use the remote control in a place or at an angle from which the infrared beam cannot reach the projector.
Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) Connecting the Power Cord (Supplied) After all devices have finished being connected, connect the projector’s power cord. At this time, do not turn on the MAIN POWER switch yet. Power cord (supplied) CAUTIONS To prevent fire and electric shock, observe the following: •...
After the fans have stopped, turn off the MAIN POWER switch and pull out the power cord. After that, re-insert the power cord and try to operate the projector. If it goes into emergency again, after the fans have stopped, turn off the main power switch,...
(Or press the remote control’s OPERATE button for one second or more.) • The STAND BY indicator changes to blinking, and the projector goes into cool-down mode. Example of the projector’s button OPERATE 2 Turn off the MAIN POWER switch after the cooling fans have stopped running.
ZOOM (T/W) buttons – LENS ATTENTIONS • DO NOT give any shock to this projector while operating it; otherwise, the light-source lamp goes off (the EMERGENCY indicator lights up). If the shock turns off the light-source lamp — Turn off the power by pressing the MAIN POWER switch, then turn it on again.
The quick alignment function is used to automatically adjust (set) the screen settings of “TRACKING, PHASE, H. POS. and V. POS.” of computer system input video. • Use either the remote control’s or projector’s button. When using the remote control unit: Press the QUICK ALIGN. button.
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Remote control unit Note • To change the menu language displayed English is set when the projector is shipped from the factory. The language displayed can be selected from the following six languages: (Japanese), ENGLISH, DEUTSCH (German), ESPAÑOL (Spanish), ITALIANO (Italian), and FRANÇAIS (French). However, some words such as “QUICK-ALIGNMENT“...
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Basic Operations (Cont.) Remote control unit AV HIDE button QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button PRESET button RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – LENS To display “CHANNEL” on the screen While no menu is displayed, pressing the PAGE BACK button causes the channel now being used to appear.
(connection). Notes • The setting menu is displayed when you press the SETTING button on the projector. After the menu is displayed, you can make settings (adjustments). • If the projector’s position or connections have been changed, adjustments and settings should be performed again.
16 : 9 can be selected. : Sets the length of sleep time. A set sleep time after input signal is depleted, the projector goes into a stand-by state. Sleep time can be selected from 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes and 0 minutes.
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When projecting high-vision image, a ratio of 16 : 9 can be selected. : Sets the length of sleep time. A set sleep time after input signal is depleted, the projector goes into a stand-by state. Sleep time can be selected from 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes and 0 minute.
E N G L I S H Decoder (color system) Language For projector’s menus, the setting menu and the main menu are available. Here, we explain about the operation of the main menu. For the setting menu, refer to “Making Basic Settings” on page 30.
When video signals from AV devices are input, the item for the color system can be set. AUTO is set for the color system when the projector is shipped from the factory. Normally, use it in AUTO. If operation in AUTO is unstable such as with color not being shown, set to a dedicated color system in accordance with the color system of the signal being input.
C H : 1 Memo About language display English is selected when the projector is shipped from the factory. The languages in the menu display are the following six : ENGLISH, DEUTSCH (German), ESPAÑOL (Spanish), ITALIANO (Italian) and FRANÇAIS (French).
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting the Pixel Clock Remote control unit QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button MENU/ENTER button RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – LENS Main menu H D T V ( 1 0 8 0 i ) Y P B P R P I X E L C L O C K P O S I T I O N...
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting the Screen Position Remote control unit QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button MENU/ENTER button RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – LENS Main menu H D T V ( 1 0 8 0 i ) Y P B P R P I X E L C L O C K P O S I T I O N...
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting Picture Quality Remote control unit QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button MENU/ENTER button RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – LENS Main menu H D T V ( 1 0 8 0 i ) Y P B P R P I X E L C L O C K P O S I T I O N...
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting Picture Quality (Cont.) Remote control unit QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button MENU/ENTER button RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – LENS Submenu items [PICTURE menu] P I C T U R E ( N T S C ( 4 8 0 i ) ) B R I G H T N E S S C O N T R A S T...
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting Picture Quality (Cont.) Remote control unit QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button MENU/ENTER button RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – LENS Submenu items [PICTURE menu] P I C T U R E ( S X G A 2 ) B R I G H T N E S S C O N T R A S T...
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting and Adjusting Other Functions (OPTIONS) Remote control unit QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button MENU/ENTER button RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – LENS Main menu H D T V ( 1 0 8 0 i ) Y P B P R P I X E L C L O C K P O S I T I O N...
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting and Adjusting Other Functions (OPTIONS) (Cont.) Remote control unit QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button MENU/ENTER button RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – LENS Submenu items [OPTIONS menu] O P T I O N S M E N U A U T O O F F L I N E D I S P L A Y R I G H T L E F T R E V .
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Note • When you view a conventional (normal) 4 : 3 video picture, which is not wide video picture, on the projector’s screen the aspect change function, the upper and lower parts of the video picture become partially invisible. View such an original video picture in 4 : 3 mode, respecting the producer’s intention.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Changing (Setting) the Source Remote control unit QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button MENU/ENTER button RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – LENS Main menu H D T V ( 1 0 8 0 i ) Y P B P R P I X E L C L O C K P O S I T I O N...
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Changing (Setting) the Source (Cont.) Remote control unit QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button MENU/ENTER button RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – LENS Submenu [SOURCE setup menu] S O U R C E ( H D T V ( 1 0 8 0 i ) ) S V G A 1 A U T O...
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• The selected item (text display) is shown in magenta color. 2. Press MENU/ENTER down to set a source. • By having a source set, the source for the projector switches to the setting registered to the user source. Pressing PAGE BACK twice will bring you back to the main menu.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting Up Channels Remote control unit QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button MENU/ENTER button RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – LENS Main menu H D T V ( 1 0 8 0 i ) Y P B P R P I X E L C L O C K P O S I T I O N...
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting Up Channels (LINE setup) Remote control unit QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button MENU/ENTER button RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – LENS CHANNEL setup selection menu • C H A N N E L ( A U T O ) L I N E S O U R C E...
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting Up Channels (SOURCE setup) Remote control unit QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button MENU/ENTER button RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – LENS CHANNEL setup selection menu • C H A N N E L ( A U T O ) L I N E S O U R C E...
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting Up Channels (SOURCE setup) (Cont.) Remote control unit QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button MENU/ENTER button RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – LENS CHANNEL setup selection menu • C H A N N E L ( A U T O ) L I N E S O U R C E...
SWNo Note • You can automatically switch the channels of the projector by specifying a switcher number through an external controller. As an example, if switcher number 1 (SWNo1) has been registered to channel number 1 (CH1), specifying switcher number 1 (SWNo1) automatically switches the projector to channel number 1 (CH1).
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Changing Channels (CH Change) Remote control unit QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button MENU/ENTER button RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – LENS Main menu H D T V ( 1 0 8 0 i ) Y P B P R P I X E L C L O C K P O S I T I O N...
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Changing Channels (CH Change) (Cont.) Remote control unit QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button MENU/ENTER button RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – LENS Main menu H D T V ( 1 0 8 0 i ) Y P B P R P I X E L C L O C K P O S I T I O N...
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting Up (or Changing) User Sources Remote control unit QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button MENU/ENTER button RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – LENS Main menu R G B 1 P I X E L C L O C K P O S I T I O N P I C T U R E O P T I O N S...
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting Up (or Changing) User Sources (Cont.) Remote control unit QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button MENU/ENTER button RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – LENS Main menu R G B 1 P I X E L C L O C K P O S I T I O N P I C T U R E...
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting Up (or Changing) User Sources (Cont.) Remote control unit QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button MENU/ENTER button RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – LENS Main menu R G B 1 P I X E L C L O C K P O S I T I O N P I C T U R E...
In the user source setup, a display size most approximate to the standard setting of the projector is automatically assumed. If this setting is different from the display size of the signal actually being input, display size setup becomes necessary.
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting Up (or Changing) the Display Size (Cont.) Remote control unit QUICK QUICK ALIGN. button ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button MENU/ENTER button RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – LENS Main menu R G B 1 P I X E L C L O C K P O S I T I O N...
(Parts number: LC30505); otherwise, dirt and dust may get inside, possibly causing an adverse effect on the screen and preventing you from enjoying clear pictures. The projector has two filters installed, one on the right side and the other on the back. Bring the projector into stand-by state, and turn off the MAIN POWER switch.
When the light-source lamp approaches the end of its service life, its degradation progresses rapidly. When the lamp’s used hours exceed 900 hours, the projector’s LAMP indicator comes on. Also, at the start of projection (lamp energized), the message “REPL.-LAMP” appears on the projection screen for about two minutes. Then, the light-source lamp needs to be replaced.
Troubleshooting Solutions to common problems related to your projector are described here. If none of the solutions presented here solves the problem, unplug the projector and consult a authorized dealer or service center. Symptom Power is not supplied. • Is the power cord disconnected? •...
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• Have the channel's setup contents position on the screen been changed? has shifted. • Is sync signal being input correctly? • Has the projector been moved from its installed place? Video image suddenly • Aren’t video turned off by pressing the go out.
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Refer to the CAUTION and NOTES on page 24. * This projector is equipped with a microcomputer that may operate abnormally due to interference from external components. If this happens, turn off the main power and disconnect the power cord from the wall AC outlet. Then reconnect the power cord to AC outlet and turn on the main power again.
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G on sync Horizontal sync/composite sync signal (H/Cs) Vertical sync signal (V) [CONTROL] • RS-232C : 1-line, D-sub 9-pin * RS-232C-interface specified control terminal for controlling this projector with a personal computer. • REMOTE : 1-line, mini-jack General • Power requirements •...
Specifications (Cont.) Outside dimensions 687 (27- 747 (29- Front 720 (28- 50 ( 2) 600 (23- DTV-format signals * The following are DTV-format signals that can be input. DTV-Formats Signal Standard Scanning Line / Frame Effective Samples x Scanning Lines Samples / Total Line Field Frequency (Hz) Line Frequency (Hz)
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Specifications (Cont.) Pin assignment (Specifications for terminals) Y/C terminal RS-232C terminal COMPUTER IN-1 (PC) / COMPUTER OUT Terminal Pin number Signal name GND (Y) GND (C) Pin number Signal name Pin number Pin number Signal name Pin number Green Blue GND (Red) GND (Green) GND (Blue)