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Multi-Function LCD Projector
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  • Page 1 MP-50E Multi-Function LCD Projector User’s Manual English Deutsch Français Española...

  • Page 2: About Trademarks

    Thank you for purchasing the Avio MP-50E LCD Projector. Please read this manual carefully in order to use the projector properly. After reading this, please keep it in a safe place together with the warranty sheet. ● Features • Three handy features in a single body. The projector for the multimedia age 1.

  • Page 3: Warnings And Safety Precautions

    Warnings and Safety Precautions ● Warning Symbols To alert the user to important safety precautions, the following symbols are used in this manual and on the product. Make sure you understand what these sym- bols mean before operating the projector. WARNING CAUTION NOTE...
  • Page 4 • Do not look through the lens. • Do not look through the lens into the projector during operation. The powerful rays passing through the lens could damage the eyes. • Do not put the projector in unstable places. • Do not put the projector in unstable places such as on unstable desks or slopes.
  • Page 5 • Care of the projector • To prevent risk of accidents, always disconnect the power plug before clean- ing the projector. • Clean the lens surface with a commercial blower or lens cleaning paper. Wiping with tissue paper or a handkerchief can damage the lens. •...
  • Page 6 Note the following things • A noise occurs because the internal pressure of the New Super High pres- sure lamp gets extremely high. The unit is designed so that no pieces of glass come out of it when the lamp explodes.
  • Page 7 Make sure your box contains everything listed. If any pieces are missing, contact your dealer. Please save the original box and packing materials if you ever need to ship your MP-50E Projector. MP-50E Projector (1) Remote control(1) Power codes (2) Three-pin type for U.S.A and Canada;...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Part Names and Functions ... E-9 Projector ... E-9 Terminal Panel ... E-11 Buttons and Indicator Lights ... E-12 Remote Controller ... E-15 Remote Control Operations ... E-17 Battery Replacement ... E-17 How to Install the Projector ... E-18 Installation Sequence ... E-18 Adjusting the Tilt ...

  • Page 9: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Handle ■ Extended ■ Retracted Press lightly on the left side Rotate the handle while of the handle and it rotates pressing on its right side to 180˚ and comes out. store it. Remote Control Sensor Adjustable Feet Focus adjuster Turn this to adjust the focus.
  • Page 10 Scanner Place documents or printed matter here to project images when OHP is selected. See page E-31 Sensor Adjustable Feet Air Vent B Air is discharged from the inside to the outside through this vent. Lamp Unit Cover (bottom of main unit) The scanner lamp unit is housed inside this cover.

  • Page 11: Terminal Panel

    This exclusive terminal is used when performing maintenance and in-house tests. It cannot be used for other connections. Audio output terminal for MP-50E This terminal outputs audio (either from the PC or video source) that is currently being input. In the standby mode, PC audio is output.
  • Page 12 ■ Buttons and Indicator Lights POWER KEYSTONE Name q POWER Button • Press this button to turn the lamp on or off. • Only this button can be used when the lamp is off. w TEMP LED • This LED blinks for ten seconds and lights when the e LAMP/COVER LED •...
  • Page 13 o ZOOM Buttons • These buttons adjust the zoom ratio. Pressing the button reduces the image, and pressing the enlarges the image. !0 MENU Button • Display the menu display. !1 SCROLL Button • Set and select the variable and adjustable values on the menu display.

  • Page 14: Buttons And Indicator Lights

    ■ Buttons and Indicator Lights Name !2 RESIZE Button • Press to change the size of the projected image when OHP • Press to do automatic synchronous adjustments when PC !3 POSITION Buttons • Press to change the orientation of the projected image !4 LIVE IMAGE Button •...

  • Page 15: Remote Controller

    Name q POWER Button • Press this button to turn the lamp on or off. • Only this button can be used when the lamp is off. w POINTER TYPE Button • Press this button to select a pointer type. e POINTER/SET Button •...
  • Page 16 !1 ZOOM Buttons • These buttons adjust the zoom ratio. Pressing the button reduces the image, and pressing the enlarges the image. !2 POSITION Buttons • Press to change the orientation of the projected image when OHP is selected. Press the top and bottom of the projected image.

  • Page 17: Remote Control Operations

    ■ Remote Control Operations • Use the remote control within about seven meters (7.7 yards) from the remote control sensors (on the front and rear sides) of the projector and within 10 degrees to the left and right. This distance may become shorter as the battery wears down. •...

  • Page 18: How To Install The Projector

    How to Install the Projector ■ Installation Sequence Check the installation site Prepare the screen. and image size. See “Projection Distance and Projected Image Size” on page E-19. ■ Adjusting the Tilt The position and tilt angle of the projected image can be adjusted by adjusting the adjustable feet.

  • Page 19: Projection Distance And Projected Image Size

    ■ Projection Distance and Projected Image Size Use the following diagrams to determine the projected image size and the type of screen required for any given projector location. • The projection distance that provides good focusing is 1.4 m (1.5 yd) to 13.9 m (15.2 yd) from the front of the lens.

  • Page 20: Typical Installation

    ■ Typical Installation 1. Select the installation site Place the projector on an even and stable surface such as a table. 2. Connect the power cord (supplied), and press the button.) 90° 3. Turn the direction of the lens so that it is perpendicular to the screen. Turn the unit to the left or right so that the top and bottom lines of the projected image are parallel.

  • Page 21: Compensating Keystone

    ■ Compensating Keystone If the projected image is distorted, you can eliminate the distortion by doing keystone compensation. ● How to Compensate Keystone KEYSTONE Press the button (or the remote controller) to display the “Keystone menu.” Press the button to make the top of the projected image narrower.

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Personal Computer

    Apple Macintosh Notebook Desktop * Adapter (sold separately): Power Book exclusive adapter (Apple Power Book Video Adapter Cable M3927LL/A, or equivalent). It may be provided with the Power Book. RGB output Model 15-pin Mini D-Sub (VGA) Respective companies...

  • Page 23: About Rgb Video Output

    About the PC Input and Output The 15-pin mini D-Sub connectors are used for the PC input and output terminals. The following shows the relationship between the pins and the input and output signals. 13 12 NOTE • This projector uses a 15-pin RGB input and an analog type output terminals. For this reason, it cannot be connected to a digital output type personal computer.

  • Page 24: When Images On The Personal Computer Screen Are Not Projected

    When this is displayed, check the following. Try restarting the personal computer. The MP-50E is sometimes not recognized by the PC if it is connected after the PC is started up. If this happens, images are not projected as external output signals are not output from the PC.

  • Page 25: Input Signal Compatibility Table (Pc Video Input Terminal)

    ■ Input Signal Compatibility Table (PC video input terminal) The MP-50E supports the signals marked by ● in the following table. Note that on some PC models, flickering and blurring occur in the projected image. If this happens, adjust the projected image in the Sync Adjustment menu.

  • Page 26: Basic Connections

    PC connector on monitor The connector cable model No. differs according to the type of PC. Terminal panel on the back of the MP-50E main unit Signal cable (supplied) To RGB-IN1 or RGB-IN2 terminal E-26 To audio output...
  • Page 27 • When connecting the Power Book Duo, the Duo Dock or Mini Dock is required. • The Power Book display adapter is sometimes not supplied with the Power Book. If it is not supplied, buy a separate display adapter from a Macintosh computer store. (Apple M3927LL/A or equivalent) Connecting to a Personal Computer...

  • Page 28: Connecting To A Video Source Or Dvd Player

    ■ Connecting to a Video Source or DVD Player Images from a video source or DVD player can be projected on a large screen. Terminal panel on the back of the MP-50E main unit To Video Output Terminal DVD Player NOTE •...

  • Page 29: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation ■ Preparation STANDBY LAMP/ COVER TEMP NOTE Make sure that the lens cap has been removed before turning on the power. Main Unit Operation PC1/PC2 VIDEO Remote Control Operation PC1/PC2 VIDEO NOTE When PC/VIDEO is selected and the device is not connected, or the connected device is not turned on, “No input”...

  • Page 30: Basic Operations In The Ohp Mode

    ■ Basic Operations in the OHP Mode NOTE The projected image in the OHP display (projection of actual object) may be slightly distorted as a very wide- angle lens is used. Main Unit Operation KEYSTONE Remote Control Operation KEYSTONE Check the OHP’s initial screen. When you select OHP, the “Set your document and press the REFRESH button”...

  • Page 31: Adjust The Brightness

    NOTE Objects can be projected even if the materials cover is not closed. However, unwanted objects will also be picked up, making the projected image difficult to view. Main Unit Operation BRIGHTNESS Remote Control Operation BRIGHTNESS NOTE When projecting dark documents or printed matter, adjust to lighten the projected image, and when projecting bright documents or printed matter, adjust to darken the projected image.
  • Page 32 Main Unit Operation REFRESH FREEZE Remote Control Operation REFRESH FREEZE Main Unit Operation LIVE IMAGE Remote Control Operation LIVE IMAGE Main Unit Operation ZOOM Remote Control Operation ZOOM Main Unit Operation SCROLL Remote Control Operation POINTER/ Freeze the projected image. Press the REFRESH/FREEZE button to project a frozen image, of the material that you set in step five, on the white area of the projected image.
  • Page 33 When you press the REFRESH button and the image freezes, a maximum of eight pages of the OHP images are stored on the internal MP-50E memory. Press the OHP STORED IMAGE button to view and change the stored images on the internal memory. See page E-40 for details.
  • Page 34 Main Unit Operation POINTER Remote Control Operation POINTER/ NOTE Adjusting the zoom or the brightness while the pointer is displayed may cause it to disappear momentarily, but it will reappear after a short time. Remote Control Operation POINTER TYPE Main Unit Operation MUTE Remote Control Operation MUTE...
  • Page 35 Document Orientation and Scan Size Place the document or printed matter face down at the orientation shown in the figure below. The maximum size that documents or printed matter can be scanned is 216 mm/8.5 in (vertical) and 288 mm/11.3 in (horizontal). For this reason, the projected sizes are as follows when an A4-size sheet of paper is placed at the respective orientations.
  • Page 36 When you press the REFRESH button and the image freezes, a maximum of eight pages of the OHP images are stored on the internal MP-50E memory. Press the POWER button, then after selecting OHP mode, the image of the first frozen image is stored to position q in the diagram below.

  • Page 37: Basic Operation Of Pc Or Video Input

    ■ Basic Operation of PC or Video Input Main Unit Operation KEYSTONE Remote Control Operation KEYSTONE Main Unit Operation BRIGHTNESS Remote Control Operation BRIGHTNESS 3,4,5,6,7, 8,10,11,13 Adjust the size of the projected image. Rotate the zoom adjuster on the projection lens to adjust the size of the projected image.
  • Page 38 Main Unit Operation ZOOM Remote Control Operation ZOOM Main Unit Operation SCROLL Remote Control Operation POINTER/ Main Unit Operation RESIZE Remote Control Operation RESIZE Main Unit Operation POINTER Remote Control Operation POINTER/ NOTE Adjusting the zoom or the brightness while the pointer is displayed may cause it to disappear momentarily, but it will reappear after a short time.

  • Page 39: Adjust The Volume

    Remote Control Operation POINTER TYPE Main Unit Operation OHP STORED IMAGE VOLUME Remote Control Operation VOLUME Main Unit Operation REFRESH FREEZE Remote Control Operation REFRESH FREEZE NOTE • You can not adjust the brightness when the image is frozen. Adjust the brightness before pressing the FREEZE button.
  • Page 40 Remote Control Operation P in P NOTE • The P in P button is only enabled when a personal computer is selected. You can not use it when video is selected. • You can not use the picture in picture function if the signal from the personal computer is not being input. Main Unit Operation MUTE Remote Control Operation...

  • Page 41: How To Quit

    ■ How to Quit Main Unit Operation POWER Remote Control Operation POWER NOTE The lamp will not turn on even if you press the POWER button if the LAMP/COVER LED is blinking green. To turn the lamp on again, press the POWER button again after the ON/STANDBY LED lights red. STANDBY LAMP/ COVER...

  • Page 42: Performing Various Adjustments

    ■ Performing Various Adjustments Menu Structure You can perform various adjustments and make various settings by operating the buttons with the menu display displayed on the projected image. There are two menus, the “Quick menu” on which there are frequently used items, and the “Main menu”...

  • Page 43: Description Of Menu Items

    Description of Menu Items The following describes each of the menu displays, and the items and functions that can be set in these menu displays. For details of how to set these menu items, see “Basic Operation” on page E-47. ◆...
  • Page 44 ◆ Image Adjustment (when OHP is selected) Image adjustment Blue Image mode Standard / Natural Gamma PHOTO / TEXT Standard Return <Image Adjustment Menu> ◆ Sync Adjustment (only when PC input is selected) Sync adjustment Clock Phase Horizontal Vertical Standard Return <Sync Adjustment Menu>...
  • Page 45 ◆ Setting 1 Setting 1 Lamp usage time Input signal 1024 x 768 / 48.6KHz 60Hz / OFF Auto power off Start-up display / OFF / OFF Economy mode Standard Return <Setting 1 Menu> NOTE In the “Setting 1” menu, the currently set input signals and lamp usage time can be displayed for confirmation. ◆...

  • Page 46: Language Selection

    ◆ Language Selection Language selection English Española Deutsch Svenska Français Italiano Return <Language Selection Menu> ◆ Projection Mode Projection mode Front Rear Return <Projection Mode Menu> ◆ Video Select (only when video source input is selected) Video select Auto NTSC 4.43 PAL B,G,H,I PAL M NTSC 3.58...
  • Page 47 ■ Basic Operation The following describes basic operations in the following menus: “Image Adjustment”, “Sync Adjustment”, “Setting”, “Language Selection”, “Video Adjustment”, and “Projection Mode” . Main Unit Operation SCROLL RESIZE MENU POINTER Remote Control Operation POWER MUTE MENU POINTER TYPE REFRESH FREEZE POINTER/...
  • Page 48 Main Unit Operation SCROLL RESIZE MENU POINTER Remote Control Operation POWER MUTE MENU POINTER TYPE REFRESH FREEZE POINTER/ ZOOM POSITION RESIZE ROTATION BRIGHTNESS PC1/PC2 VOLUME VIDEO OHP STORED IMAGE P in P LIVE IMAGE KEYSTONE Press the button (or the POINTER remote controller).
  • Page 49 Main Unit Operation SCROLL RESIZE MENU POINTER Remote Control Operation POWER MUTE MENU POINTER TYPE REFRESH FREEZE POINTER/ ZOOM POSITION RESIZE ROTATION BRIGHTNESS PC1/PC2 VOLUME VIDEO OHP STORED IMAGE P in P LIVE IMAGE KEYSTONE Press the buttons to select “ON” or “OFF”.
  • Page 50 Main Unit Operation SCROLL RESIZE MENU POINTER Remote Control Operation POWER MUTE MENU POINTER TYPE REFRESH FREEZE POINTER/ ZOOM POSITION RESIZE ROTATION BRIGHTNESS PC1/PC2 VOLUME VIDEO OHP STORED IMAGE P in P LIVE IMAGE KEYSTONE Press the buttons to adjust the setting. Sync adjustment Clock Phase...

  • Page 51: Quick Menu

    ■ Quick Menu The Quick menu has frequently used items. This section describes the items and functions that can be set on the Quick menu. Press the button (or the MENU Description of Menu Items ◆ When OHP Is Selected QUICK MENU Movie mode Full...

  • Page 52: Maintenance

    Maintenance ■ Fault Protection Your projector is provided with internal protection circuits for preventing fire and damage to internal components due to abnormal temperature. ● When the LAMP/COVER LED is blinking: ❍ Action 1. Disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. 2.
  • Page 53 ● When the power fails (all LEDs are off when the power is turned ON) ❍ Action 1.Disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. 2.Check the following and take corrective actions. Is the ambient temperature more than 35°C (95°F)? Are any vent holes blocked? A probable cause is an internal circuit problem.

  • Page 54: Lamp Unit Replacement

    ■ Lamp Unit Replacement The target replacement time of the lamp used on this projector is 1400 hours. (This may be shortened depending on the conditions of use.) Since there is a high possibility of lamp explosion if the cumulative usage time exceeds more than 1500 hours, the power to the lamp is cut off at 1500 hours.In the following instances where the cumulative usage time of the lamp is more than 1400 hours, replace the lamp unit (sold separately).
  • Page 55 PC1/PC2 VIDEO MENU Setting 1 Lamp usage time Input signal 1024 x 768 / 48.6KHz 60H Auto power off / OFF / OFF Start-up display Economy mode / OFF Standard Return NOTE • As a safety precaution, the lamp does not turn on unless the lamp unit cover is installed. •...

  • Page 56: Cleaning The Air Filter

    ■ Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter is an important part as it keeps the optical components inside your projector free from dirt and dust. A clogged air filter can cause the temperature to rise inside your projector and the fan speed to increase. This, in turn, may reduce lamp life or cause the projector to malfunction.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you think a problem has occurred, check the following items before asking for a repair. Symptom Power is not on. • Verify that the power cord is connected. • Verify that the lamp has not blown. The projection lamp does not light. •...

  • Page 58: Repair Service

    Repair Service Repair Service Procedure • Before asking for repair service, check the Troubleshooting section on page E-57 once more. If this check confirms a problem, contact the dealer where you bought the product. • When asking for repair service, provide your dealer with the following information: Description of the problem (as many details as possible) Date of purchase Your Name...

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Specifications and designs are subject to change without prior notice in order to improve the product. LCD panels are inherently susceptible to pixel defects. The specifications are subject to change without notice. MP-50E 3 primary Color LCD Shutter Projection Type 1.0 inches x 3 Panels, Aspect Ratio 4:3...

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