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1. Be careful not to damage the claws Clean the filter Clean the filter with a neutral detergent wash it in water and then dry it in the shade r wl O Z Wo CAUTIONS Put on rubber gloves when using neutral detergent Rel nstall the fi Iter After you have washed the filter in water make sure the filter is completely dry before reinstalling it Otherwise electric shock or malfunction could occur Do not ciean the filter using a vacuum cleaner Since the filter Notes is soft it may be sucked into the vacuum cleaner or damaged Fasten the screw with a flat end screwdriver Install the filter correctly Otherwise the projector does not operate Goes into an emergency mode e If the filter s claws are damaged the projector may not operate Then replace with a new filter 91 Troubleshootin 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 an authorized dealer Projector will not turn Is the power cord disconnected e Insert the power cord plug firmly on ls the main power switch turned on e Turn on the MAIN POWER switch e Is the lamp replacement opening cover Turn off the MAIN POWER switch closed correctly close the lamp replacement opening cover and turn on the main power switch again Turn off the MAIN POWER switch fit
2. 14 Air intake area filter 15 Opening for replacing the lamp Air is taken in through this area to cool the lamp If this For replacing the lamp refer to Replacing the Lamp on area is blocked or if something that obstructs taking in or page 48 exhausting air is placed around the projector heat may build up inside and could cause a fire For details refer to 16 Fixing foot Precautions for Installation on page 15 e Be careful as paper cloth or soft cushion could be drawn in if placed nearby Do not block the intake area or heat may build up and could cause a fire e Clean the filter periodically For details refer to Cleaning and Replacing the Filter on page 51 Deposition of dirt on the filter works to reduce the cooling effect causing heat to build up inside which could cause a fire or malfunction Controls and Features cont stand by operate lamp repiace temperature emergency computer setting 1 stand by Indicator On When in stand by mode Blinking When in cool down mode About the cool down mode This projector has a function to cool down the heated lamp for a fixed period of time after projection is finished This feature is referred to as the cool down mode The purpose of the cool down mode is to prevent inner parts from being deformed or broken by heat from the heated lamp as well as to prolong the life of the lamp Do not turn o
3. Do not turn off the MAIN POWER switch during cool down mode the stand by indicator blinking Turn it off after the stand by indicator becomes on stand by mode Basic Operations Cont E Remote control unit COMPUTER button VIDEO button ZOOM T W buttons E Projector s buttons PERE RIGO He Eee wy stand by 0 O O operate O lamp replace COD temperature CD emergency OD e SS Se Se Ee Se EE i r A video button SO MSS N G E S a a a computer button ATTENTIONS DO NOT give any shock to this projector while operating it otherwise the lamp goes off the emergency indicator lights up If the shock turns off the lamp Turn off the power by pressing the MAIN POWER switch then turn it on again Now you can operate the projector as usual 2 Select the video input to be projected E Press the VIDEO or video button or the COMPUTER or computer button to switch the input e Each time you press either button the selected input changes as follows mM When you press VIDEO or video Y IC Jaen anemone V D E O seeneewoeesr maces iato Y P B f B Y Pe f R Y ee e e EEEa E EE COMPUTER VIDEO f i computer Screen display VIDEO NTSC When the input is switched the line display ex VIDEO and the source display ex NTSC are shown on the upper part of the screen they disappear in about five se
4. 10 m approx 437 cm approx 657 cm approx 402 cm approx 601 cm 65 6 ft 345 521 317 478 20 m approx 877 cm approx 1 323 cm approx 806 cm approx 1 214 cm Also refer to the table of Relationship Between Projection Distances and Projection Screen Sizes on page 17 as a reference CAUTIONS and NOTES Install the screen so the lower edge of the projected picture aligns with the extended center line of the projector s lens That way the lower edge of the picture projected on a 4 3 aspect ratio screen aligns with the extended center line of the lens Also the screen must be at right angles with the extended center line of the lens so that projection occurs at right angles with the screen e When installing the screen use a 4 3 aspect ratio picture A 16 9 aspect ratio picture is projected based on the width of the range in which a 4 3 aspect ratio picture is projected The diagonal length of a 16 9 aspect ratio picture is about 91 8 that of a 4 3 aspect ratio picture This value is a guide and should be used as a reference When projecting at the maximum projection distance 20 m 65 6 ft we recommend that the projector be used with the zoom on the Tele T e If sunlight or lamp light strikes the projection screen directly the picture becomes whitish and dim Be sure to use a curtain etc to shield the light Trapezoidal distortion may not be corrected Adjust the projector
5. E Remote control unit MENU ENTER button COMPUTER VIDEO Cursor buttons PAGE BACK button E Main menu VIDEO PIXEL CLOCK JJPOSITION JPICTURE CISOUND WJOPTIONS GVSOURCE Color system DECODER When computer signal is input the display of the color system is changed to gray color making operation impossible When video signais 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 1 Press the MENU ENTER button The main menu is shown on the screen 2 Select DECODER with the cursor button A or V e The selected item displayed in text is shown in magenta color on the screen 3 Set the color system with the cursor button lt orm e Each time you press the cursor button lt or gt the color system changes as follows Forward a Backward AUTO 2 eee Normally set to AUTO The color system of a signal being input is automatically identified Se O Dedicated to NTSC i F NTSC4 43 onssas Dedicated to NTSC4 43 i y PAL ececccececeeeeceee Dedicated to PAL amp Dedicated to SECAM About automatic signal identification AUTO is selected when shipped from the
6. PAGE BACK button E About main menu display Input line The selected input mode designation is E Main menu displayed For input mode designation Y C VIDEO Y Ps B Y Pa R Y COMPUTER 1 and COMPUTER 2 are available Input line Source Source The type of signal being input is displayed With this projector unique designations are previously given to specific horizontal and a __LAUTO NTSC N vertical frequencies This allows the source PIXEL CLOCK selected under SOURCE submenu item to Stevo be indicated The source setting can be WJSOUND selected from AUTO mode and dedicated go SURGE forced modes When AUTO is selected the horizontal and vertical frequencies of a signal being input are detected and the matched designation is displayed in Display example AUTO NTSC Therefore be careful as the source display does not always correspond to the indication or type of the input signal Color system DECODER Language For the unique designations for the specific horizontal and vertical frequencies see pages 19 and 46 Submenu items PIXEL CLOCK See page 37 POSITION See page 38 PICTURE See pages 39 41 Example During video signal input Submenu items SOUND See page 42 OPTIONS See pages 43 45 SOURCE See pages 46 and 47 Decoder Color system See page 35 Language See page 36 34 Operating the Main Menu Cont Changing the Color System
7. kKISOURCE AUTO RISVGAI GJSVGA2 RJMACI6 GIXGA1 GIXGA2 GJMAC1I9 kJMAC21 ISXGAT CISXGA2 GJSXGA3 WAUTO NTSC PAL SECAM RJEDTV H GIHDTV KJPC 98 RIVGAI KIVGA3 kRJMAC13 WIVGA VESA The selected item is shown in magenta color Items shown in gray color cannot be operated or set in the current mode Items that can be set are different when AV signals are input and when computer signals are input For dedicated source signals corresponding frequency etc for computer signals see page 19 RIMACI3 UYGA VESA When AUTO is selected The main menu is automatically cleared completing the setting procedure and the source display inputted appears Both line display and source display appear on the screen and disappear in five seconds However they do not appear if the line display is set to OFF SOURCE AUTO AUTO NTSC OSsvaat WSvGa2 CMACI6 RIXGAI XGA2 RJMACIS JMAC21 KJSXGAT CJSXGA2 JSXGA3 ECAM li When other than AUTO is selected The selected item is shown in beneath the indicated text SOURCE at the top of the screen completing the setting procedure To finish the menu display press the PAGE BACK button twice the first press returns you to the main menu and the second press clears it GISOURCE NTSC ISVGAI GISVGA2 RJMACIG WAUTO WNTSC GIPAL SECAM z m O lt T VGA VESA Press the PAGE BACK button PIXEL CLOCK
8. button While a menu screen is shown use this button to adjust the values for the item selected When no menu is shown the quick alignment function works When a menu is shown button The value for the selected item increases button The value for the selected item decreases e When no menu is shown Press the button and button at the same time QUICK ALIGNMENT is displayed on the screen and the quick alignment function works TRACKING PHASE H POS and V POS are automatically adjusted When the adjustment is finished the display goes off automatically The quick alignment function Works for computer input PC IN 1 and PC IN 2 input terminals signals Does not work for video input AV IN input terminal signals e Automatic adjustment with the quick alignment function should be done on a bright still picture screen This function may not work correctly on a dark screen or motion picture screen If adjustment with this function is not satisfactory adjust TRACKING PHASE H POS and V POS manually see pages 31 37 and 38 Controls and Features cont Connector Panel E 4 S video input terminal Mini DIN 4 pin Connect this terminal to the S video output terminal of a video deck etc 2 video input terminal BNC 3 Connect this terminal to the composite video output terminal of a VCR etc Use the BNC RCA conversion plug to connect the RCA cable Comp
9. 75Q B 0 7 Vp p 75Q G 0 7 Vp p 75Q G on Sync 1Vp p 75Q negative sync Sync signal 1 to 5Vp p high impedance positive negative polarity Some connected devices may not correspond to composite sync Cs or G on sync signal 1 line stereo mini jack x 1 0 5Vrms high impedance 1 line BNC x 5 Analog RGB signal R 0 7Vp p 759 B 0 7Vp p 759 G 0 7Vp p 75Q G onsync 1Vp p 75Q negative sync Specifications Cont Horizontal sync composite sync signal H Cs H 1 to 5Vp p high impedance positive negative polarity Cs 1 to 5Vp p high impedance positive negative polarity Vertical sync signal V V 1 to 5Vp p high impedance positive negative polarity Some connected devices may not correspond to composite sync Cs or G on sync signal audio for PC IN 2 1 line stereo mini jack x 1 0 5Vrms high impedance Computer output e monitor 1 line D sub 3 row 15 pin x 1 Analog RGB signal R 0 7Vp p 750 B 0 7Vp p 759 G 0 7Vp p 75Q Gonsyne 1Vp p 75Q negative sync Horizontal sync composite sync signal H Cs H TTL level Polarity Same for input Cs TTL level Polarity Same for input Vertical sync signal V V TTL level Polarity Same for input e audio OUT 1 line stereo mini jack x 1 0 to 0 5Vrms variable output Control RS 232C t line D sub 9 pin x 1 RS 232C interface specified control terminal for controlling this projector with
10. V and horizontal syne H io audio input terminal stereo mini jack This is an audio input terminal for PC IN 2 terminal Connect the audio output signal of a device connected to PC IN 2 terminal When input to COMPUTER 2 is selected the audio signal input is reproduced by the projector s speakers Also signals can be output from the audio OUT terminal However if a cable is connected to audio OUT terminal audio sound does not come out from the projector s speakers 12 PC IN 1 terminal D sub 3 row 15 pin This is an input terminal PC dedicated for computer signals RGB video signals and sync signals Connect the display output terminal of the computer to this terminal When a Macintosh computer is to be connected use the Conversion adapter for Mac supplied When computer signals are input the uppermost edge of the screen may appear bowing if the sync signal input is composite sync Cs or G on sync signal in that case use separate sync signals for vertical sync V and horizontal sync H audio input terminal stereo mini jack This is an audio input terminal for PC IN 7 terminal Connect the audio output signal of a device connected to PC IN 1 terminal When input to COMPUTER 1 is selected the audio signal input is reproduced by the projector s speakers Also signals can be output from the audio OUT terminal However if a cable is connected to audio OUT
11. p typ B Conversion adapter for Mac suppiied To monitor connector Personal computer connection cable supplied ENGLISH 23 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 Insert the supplied power cord into the power input terminal AC IN of the projector T Insert the plug of the supplied power cord into a wall outlet AC IN To prevent fire and electric shock observe the following e When you do not use devices pull out their power cords from wall outlets e Do not connect the devices with power cords other than CAUTION supplied e Since the power requirement of the projector is high be sure e Do not use voltage other than the power voltage indicated to insert the power plug directly into a wall outlet Do not scar damage or work on the power cords Also do not put a heavy object on heat or pull the power cords otherwise they may be damaged Do not insert or pull out the plugs with a wet hand Mi To use the projector Remove the lens cap The lens cap has a string attached and it is fixed to the projector Be sure to fit lens cap when not in use Lens cap 24 Connecting to Various Devices Cont When Turning On the Devices Connected to the Projector Turn on t
12. terminal audio sound does not come out from the projector s speakers Controls and Features Cont Remote Control Unit 1 Remote control s signal transmitter COMPUTER button Use this button to select the devices connected to the projector s PC IN 1 and PC IN 2 input terminals Each time you press the button the selection changes as follows EAn itea A Eee aaa esa aaa aa ec DWC ea aa ea HE VIDEO button Use this button to select the devices such as a VCR connected to the projector s AV IN AV input terminal Each time you press the button the selection changes as follows Rit Soot Shenk Son Ce tt Sco T a i E nr roa slbb OOO hr La Sans ar Sa a 4 ZOOM T W button Use these buttons to increase or decrease the screen size The projector s projection lens is an electrically driven zoom lens of about 1 5 x T The screen size decreases W The screen size increases FOCUS button Use these buttons to adjust the focus of the projected video The focus point becomes more distant The focus point becomes nearer l6 MENU ENTER button Use this button to display the main menu While the main menu is displayed pressing this button displays a details setting submenu for items with details settings d Cursor a v lt d button While the main menu is displayed use these buttons to select an item to adjust or make adjustment AV MUTING On Off button Use this
13. the air filter correctly and turn on the main power switch again Turn off the MAIN POWER switch replace with a new lamp and turn on the MAIN POWER switch Reset the lamp use time after replacing with a new lamp s the lens cap removed Remove the lens cap e is the lamp life near its end e Check the lamp use time on the menu and if the lamp life is near its end arrange for a replacement lamp or replace a little earlier e Turn off the MAIN POWER switch remove any blocking objects and turn on the MAIN POWER switch again Select the correct inputs with the VIDEO or video and COMPUTER or computer buttons Are the devices connected correctly e Connect the devices correctly 19 e Are signals being supplied from the e Set the devices correctly connected devices e Are input signals scanning frequency Check if the signal is correct as input etc appropriate scanning frequency etc Input the appropriate signal Page 24 26 26 48 e Is the air filter closed correctly 26 51 Has the lamp life expired Has the lamp use time reached 1000 hours 26 48 50 NO Fo Light is not emitted or light level is low P Oo e s the air intake or exhaust area blocked With power on operation starts but stops in a few minutes 6 8 15 26 Video i
14. HIGH F ooseonsostts enone ssnonsosneporeomnareesnssnrereesensso S Sets the vertical to horizontal ratio 4 3 or 16 9 of the video image projected Factory setting 4 3 4 3 The aspect ratio of the screen ASPECT becomes 4 3 Set it to 4 3 for video CHANGE of NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL SECAM The aspect ratio of the screen becomes 16 9 Set it to 16 9 for Hi Vision devices W VHS VCR etc 4 3 fmm 16 9 Sets the length of sieep time which automatically brings the projector into stand by state You can select one of the following sleep times 10 minutes 20 minute 30 SLEEP TIME lt gt minutes and 60 minutes Factory setting 30 minutes 10 wer 20 s 30 s gt 60 A osanaan tj OPTIONS MENU AUTO OFF no To return to the main menu press the PAGE RIGHT LEFT REV BACK button To finish the main menu press CLAMP ONY PAGE BACK again RESIZE a BACK COLOR To finish the menu display from the submenu display OPTIONS COLOR TEMP menu press PAGE BACK twice ASPECT CHANGE SLEEP TIME LAMP TIME 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 partiaily invisibie Cursor buttons PAGE BACK button mSubmenu items OPTIONS menu The selected item is shown in magenta color Items shown in gray color cannot be operated or set in th
15. MAIN POWER switch ge ome ma video w setting os SESE B wal computer Sf EER A EE SEN EEE RY ERE Glee GR RE a Re ee E Remote control unit OPERATE button COMPUTER VIDEO 71 2 D 7 ZOOM f FOCUS 26 i Glin populo The following describes the basic procedure for normal use of the projector 1 Turning on the power Turn on the MAIN POWER switch ON I The main power turns on and the stand by indicator comes on l o Projector s indicator stand by dye Oe Press the operate button on the projector Or press the remote control s OPERATE button for one second or more The operate indicator comes on e About 30 seconds after the MAIN POWER switch is turned on you can start projecting Projector On operate Q or e After the power is turned on the screen may be jumbled for a few seconds but this is not a malfunction E Turning off the Power Press the operate button on the projector 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 Projector stand by b aE 2 Turn off the MAIN POWER switch after the stand by indicator changes to steady on OFF 0 The MAIN POWER switch turns off and the stand by indicator goes off Projector Off stand by th O
16. Projector Cont Effective Range and Distance of the Remote Control Unit The operable distance of the remote control unit is about 10 m 32 8 ft for direct reception The remote control can be used by having it reflected on the screen etc When you use the remote control by reflecting it at the screen the total distance of A B should be about 10 m 32 8 ft or less The operable angles of the remote control unit is 50 right to left and 15 up and down The effective range and distance of the remote control unit e Use the projector with A B about 10 m 32 8 ft or less Screen Projector Remote control unit Depending on the type of the screen used the effective distance of the remote control may be reduced 18 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 E Video signals 1 Response to color systems NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL SECAM swo CdS videory SCl ert Responds if S video output is available Signifies that component signals conform to the signal timing synchronization and video period of each color system The color systems are used for convenience only 2 Response to double density 1 high vision signals Input te
17. and the display area tracking adjustment so the stripe disappears Als adj 2 o if text on the video screen appears flickering or dim make ustment so it becomes clear phase adjustment Press the MENU ENTER button The main menu appears on the screen Select PIXEL CLOCK with the cursor button A or V The selected item displayed in text is shown in magenta color on the screen Press the MENU ENTER button The submenu items of the PIXEL CLOCK menu appears on the screen QIPIXEL CLOCK TRACKING PHASE lt gt 0 AY 0 PIXEL CLOCK menu Adjust TRACKING and PHASE with the cursor buttons e Adjust the tracking and phase of the video screen being projected To adjust the phase first check for correct tracking adjustment Adjustment item Button Adjustment content En The screen shrinks laterally right to left 255 lt 0 255 TRACKING eft 255 lt 0 255 The screen extends iateraily right to left 255 0 255 Set to a position where text appears clear Ca eroon 127 0 127 I 2 m O Z T To reset to the factory set adjustment values press the remote controls PRESET button Tracking and phase are reset to the factory set adjustment values To return to the main menu press the PAGE BACK button To finish the main menu press PAGE BACK again To finish the menu display from the submenu display PIXEL CLOCK me
18. factory In AUTO the color system DECODER of the signal being input is automatically identified and indicated in Refer to the main menu display f operation in AUTO is unstable such as with color not being shown set toa dedicated color system in accordance with the color system of the signal being input When the dedicated color system is set be careful as automatic identification does not work To finish the main menu press the PAGE BACK button 35 L L m 5 1 LLI Operating the Main Menu Cont Changing the Language Display E Remote control unit The language in the menu display is set to English when shipped from the factory When you want to change to another language set it as follows MENU ENTER button 1 Press the MENU ENTER button COMPUTER VIDEO e The main menu is shown on the screen 2 Select LANGUAGE with the cursor button A or V The selected item displayed in text is shown in magenta color ee cman on the screen 3 Set the desired language with the cursor button lt or gt Each time you press the cursor button a or gt the selected language changes as follows Forward lt 4 Backward Cursor buttons elie AEB eee Japanese PAGE BACK button ENGLISH vesvese English 4 po ot DEUTSCH oe German E Main menu ESPA OL ve eeeeeeuee Spanish VIDEO i PIXEL CLOCK Ft al Apiotu RE ITALIANO ot talian JJSOUND WJOPTIONS SOURCE OURC Frenc
19. screen to be intermitted or disturbed In that case set to a dedicated source forced mode When special effect playback fast forward twice speed triple speed is performed on a video deck etc the picture may be disturbed or intermitted depending on the device Press the MENU ENTER button The main menu appears on the screen Select a submenu item SOURCE using the cursor button A or V The SOURCE item shown in text is indicated in magenta color Press the MENU ENTER button The submenu items SOURCE menu appears on the screen The display in shows the currently set status RISVGAI WAUTO NTSC GIJPAL SECAM GIEDTV H MIHDTV RIPC 98 GIVGAI GIVGA3 WJIMACI3 WVGA VESA WJSVGA2 GJMACI6 XGA R XGA2 GIMACTS L MAC21 SXGAT SXGA GSXGA3 SOURCE menu 4 Select the item to set using the cursor buttons a v or lt gt The item to set is shown in magenta color SOURCE AUTO WAUTO WSVGAI WINTSC GISVGA2 ki PAL SECAM JMACIE RIEDTV H GJXGAI kHHDTV XGA2 KJPC 98 IMACS KJVGA1 MAC21 RIVGA3 RISXGA IMAC13 hJSXGA2 WVGA VESA WASXGAG Operating the Main Menu Cont Changing Setting the Source Cont E Remote control unit 5 Press the MENU ENTER button to set it MENU ENTER button COMPUTER VIDEO MENU ENTER ae MAUTO NTSC IPAL S RREDTV HDTV KIPC 98 QVGA GIVGAS Cursor buttons PAGE BACK button E Submenu item SOURCE menu
20. shown in gray color cannot be operated or setin the currentmode To return to the main menu press the PAGE Adjustment items on the PICTURE menu are different when AV signals are input and when computer signals are input BACK button To finish the main menu press PAGE BACK again To finish the menu display from the submenu display PICTURE menu press PAGE BACK twice Operating the Main Menu Cont Adjusting Sound Quality E Remote control unit Adjust the quality treble bass of sound 1 Press the MENU ENTER button MENU ENTER e The main menu appears on the screen button COMPUTER VIDEO 2 Select the SOUND with the cursor button A or V The selected item displayed in text is shown in magenta color on the screen E 3 Press the MENU ENTER button a el he submenu items of the SOUND menu appear on the screen VOL E ZOOM FOCUS i SOUND Cursor buttons TREBLE BASS lt gt j AY 0 PAGE BACK button SOUND menu 4 Adjust TREBLE and BASS with the cursor buttons E Main menu e Adjust the quality TREBLE and BASS of sound Adjustment item Button Adjustment content 5 0 lt 5 TREBLE 5 0 gt 5 VIDEO JPIXEL CLOCK LON DECODER AUTO NTSC LANGUAGE ENGLISH Gets stronger gt 0 gt 5 5 Gets weaker 5 0 e 5 To reset to the factory set adjustment values press the remote controls PRESET butt
21. shown e The items to adjust shown in text is displayed in magenta color in gray color cannot be operated or set in the current mode e Adjustment items on the PICTURE menu are different when AV signals are input and when computer signals are input 39 Operating the Main Menu Cont Adjusting Picture Qu Remote control unit MENU ENTER button COMPUTER VIDEO FOCUS MENU ENTER en Cursor buttons PAGE BACK button mSubmenu items PICTURE menu QIPICTURE NTSC BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SHARPNESS COLOR TINT HJALL RESET The selected item is shown in magenta color Items shown in gray color cannot be operated or setin the current mode Adjustment items on the PICTURE menu are different when AV signals are input and when computer signals are input 40 ality Cont 5 Make adjustment with the cursor button lt 4 or gt E For video system input e To adjust multiple items repeat steps 4 and 5 To reset all items to factory set adjustment values 0 select ALL RESET with the cursor buttons and press the MENU ENTER button e To reset only the selected items ALL RESET excluded to the factory set adjustment value press the remote control s PRESET button The selected item is reset to the factory set adjustment value Adjustment item Button Adjustment content _ Gets darker 30 e 0 amp 30 BRIGHTNESS Gets brighter 30 gt 0 gt 30 G
22. trarieeer eset tect eat ck nd are snc ea aaa ao ono SPS La ea aT PA Desktop type Se Computer cable supplied To PC IN 1 see analog P D lee3 RGB Ojea ab ie NDO To monitor connector e Laptop type pj RAS 232C There are some laptops which do not allow the computer s LCD to work if an external display is connected You may need to disable your laptop screen to get an image on the projector To monitor Cable supplied with the a display or separately available D sub 3 row 15 pin Desktop type To PC IN 2 Separate cable separately available RGB output devices Display monitor When a monitor is connected to the monitor terminal you can view the video from the computer on the monitor Laser video disc player etc 22 Connecting to Various Devices Cont Me Connecting to Computer Devices Cont Before connection be sure to turn off both the projector and computer devices Read the manual which comes with each device thoroughly E Connection to Macintosh Use the supplied Personal computer connection cable and the supplied conversion adapter for Mac source to the projector connect to the audio terminal using the supplied audio cable Other connections are the same as in the connection example for Desktop type
23. video signal Background color can be selected from BLUE CYAN BLACK GREEN MAGENTA RED and YELLOW Adjusts the color temperature of the image being projected Make adjustment when the image becomes reddish or bluish Color temperature can be set to LOW MIDDLE or HIGH ASPECT CHANGE Selects the vertical to horizontal ratio of the image projected The factory set ratio is 4 3 When SLEEP TIME LAMP TIME projecting high vision video 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 and 60 minutes Indicates the accumulated used hours of the lamp Normally set to AUTO If the image is unstable or does not display color select the input source from the list Normally set to AUTO The color system of an input signal is automatically identified and shown in You can select from AUTO NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL and SECAM Text on the screen can be changed to a language other than English Languages that can be displayed are the following six H Japanese ENGLISH DEUTSCH German ESPANOL Spanish ITALIANO Italian and FRANCAIS French However some text such as QUICK ALIGNMENT etc are shown only in English Operating the Main Menu Cont Configuration of the Main Menu Computer input Main menu Comp
24. voltage Use only the power cord designated by our dealer to ensure Safety and EMC When it is used by other power supply voltage power cable must be changed Consult your product dealer Power cord wo Power supply voltage AC 120 V DO NOT allow any unqualified person to install the unit Be sure to ask your dealer to install the unit e g attaching it to the ceilling since special technical knowledge and skills are required for installation If installation is performed by an unqualified person it may cause personal injury or electrical shock L mi l g Lu Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS cccssssssssecseeee 2 ACCESSOTICS o t cceeesceeescescsersccuceesensussesensenes 5 Controls and Features cccccssssssesnrseees 6 Front Side Top Surface Right Side oo 6 Left hand side icccceecessseeeececeseesntreecerensens 7 Bottom Surface oo ceceececseececssraceeceresenttsceesesecens 8 Control Panel cccccscsssesesesecsseseseecneeesesstenees 9 Connector Panel icciccceecssessaccecevessenseseesens 11 Remote Control Unit eeeeeesseceeserseees 13 Installing Batteries ec ecceseseseseesnssetrererers 14 Installing the Projector ccsccsseseeee 15 Precautions for installation 0 0 0 ceesceseeeeeeeeees 15 Projection Distance and Screen Size 16 Relationship between Projection Distances and Projection Screen SIZES oo ceeeseeeeseeeees 17 Effectiv
25. within the range of angle adjustment up down adjustment angle 7 horizontal adjustment angle 1 5 so that it is set up level e The numeric values listed in the table of Relationship between Projection Distances and Screen Sizes on page 17 are provided only as a guide or reference The projection sizes may vary within manufacturing tolerances of the projection lens When hanging the projector from the ceiling use a dedicated hanging fixture Projection distance 16 Installing the Projector Cont Relationship between Projection Distances and Projection Screen Sizes E For 4 3 aspect ratio screens Projection screen size diagonal length distance 103 approx 262 cm 154 approx 391 cm 2 328 approx 834 cm 495 approx 1 257 cm 345 approx 877 cm 521 approx 1 323 cm E For 16 9 aspect ratio screens Projection screen size diagonal length distance Minimum projection screen size Tele end Maximum projection screen size Wide end 8 2 ft 2 5m 39 approx 100 cm 47 approx 120 cm 69 approx 175 cm 16 4 ft 5 0 m 79 approx 201 cm 117 approx 297 cm 19 68 ft 6 0m 95 approx 242 cm 37 8 Projection L TE wal a Lu 21 55 76 ft 17 0 m 406 approx 1 031 cm 59 04 ft 18 0 m 430 approx 1 092 cm 17 Installing the
26. 30 gt 0 gt 30 Gets less greenish 30 e 0 e 30 G GAIN Gets more greenish 30 gt 0 gt 30 Gets less bluish 30 0 30 Gets more bluish 30 gt 0 30 Sets a mode which allows easy text reading mM Remote control unit MENU ENTER button COMPUTER VIDEO Cursor buttons PAGE AGK button 2 fg E NORMAL e MENU ALL RESET ENTER BRIGHTNE CONTRAST Note RAIN e There is a relationship between the adjustment of items R GAIN G GAIN B GAIN and B GAIN and that of item CONTRAST For example when adjustment DALL RESET values are R GAIN 0 G GAIN 5 B GAIN 0 and CONTRAST 0 changing CONTRAST to 1 changes the adjustment values as follows R GAIN 1 G GAIN 6 and B GAIN 1 Also when the adjustment value of any of R GAIN G GAIN and B GAIN has reached 30 minimum or 30 maximum CONTRAST cannot be adjusted to any higher value For example when R GAIN is 0 G GAIN is 5 B GAIN is 0 and CONTRAST is 0 increasing CONTRAST allows the other adjustment values to increase until R GAIN 25 G GAIN 30 and B GAIN Notes 25 then CONTRAST becomes 25 and cannot be adjusted to any higher value E all adjustment values of items on the PICTURE quality menu to the factory set status adjustment values 0 text mode NORMAL m Submenu items PICTURE menu WIPICTURE SXGA2 I D aod O Z Ld The selected item is shown in magenta color Items
27. D LA PROJECTOR PRO AV SX1 L ra For customer Use Enter the Serial No which is located on the side panel of the cabinet Retain this infor mation for future reference Model No PRO AV SX1 Serial No 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 CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover Refer servicing to qualified service personnel This projector is equipped with a 3 blade grounding type plug to satisfy FCC rule If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician FCC INFORMATION U S A only CAUTION Changes or modification not approved by PROXIMA could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to
28. For items such as PIXEL CLOCK TRACKING and PHASE POSITION H POS and V POS SOUND TREBLE and BASS both settings are reset _ at the same time Operating the Setting Menu Basic Settings E Projector s buttons Notes ga O EE ES SERS SS HS iy e This adjustment menu setting menu can be displayed with only the emergency projector s button After displaying the setting menu you can select i or set adjust items with cursor buttons on the remote control unit If settings and connections are changed adjust and set those items video again 7 After this adjustment setting menu if video picture adjustment is necessary by using the devices connected perform the details setting 7 computer setting button and adjustment on the main menu pages 34 to 47 see sae e For computer related inputs use of the quick alignment function ri setting Co h allows automatic adjustment of TRACKING PHASE H POS and he V POS See pages 31 37 and 38 I quick align a Press the setting button of the aa i L C i O projector Qa man me men wam samt mae we UICK align buttons The setting menu is displayed on the screen E Setting menu Press the setting button to select the desired item SETTING The selected item is shown in magenta color Each time TRACKING you press the button the selected item changes as PHASE follows H POS V POS FOCUS ZOOM AUDI
29. HPOSITION PICTURE SOUND JOPTIONS GISOURCE lt gt DECODER AUTO NTSC LANGUAGE ENGLISH PAGE BACK Press the PAGE BACK button The menu display is finished 47 Replacing the Lamp The lamp service life is 1000 hours When the lamp approaches the end of its service life its degradation progresses rapidly When the lamp s used hours exceeds 900 hours the projector s lamp replace 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 replace with a new lamp or arrange for a replacement lamp When lamp s service has reached 1000 hours the projector s lamp replace indicator starts blinking and if you press the operate button or press the remote control s OPERATE button for more than one second the lamp does not turn on The specified lamp replacement period is 1000 hours but depending on use conditions the replacement period may vary If video image is dark and its color tint is extraordinary even after you have adjusted color tint and brightness replace the lamp a little earlier Purchase new lamps from the dealer where you have purchased the projector or consult the nearest service center CAUTIONS and NOTES e lf the projector is set up in a tight place which is unsuitable for work and if you perform replacement work there this could hurt you Move the projector to a place wide en
30. O VOL o ooocoocow To select items using the remote control unit items can be selected using the cursor buttons a backward or forward on the remote control unit In this case menu clearing in the i above order is not available The selection changes from AUDIO VOL Adjustment setting level to TRACKING directly lt 3 Adjust and set the selected item using the quick align buttons e To adjust and set multiple items repeat steps 2 and 3 PHASE If characters on the screen flicker or become q ARC ine agjustment vane of tre wos j a item dim adjust so they become clear factory set value press the remote controls PRESET 127 lt gt 0 lt gt 127 a button This button does not work for focus zoom or H POS If the screen position is displaced to the right sound volume or left adjust the horizontal position of the screen 255 lt gt 0 255 Description of adjustment and setting items TRACKING If wide vertical stripes appear on the screen adjust the lateral video size and display area so that they disappear 255 lt gt 0 lt gt 255 L m T V POS lf the screen position is displaced upward Or To adjust and set items using the remote control unit downward adjust the vertical position of the Items can be adjusted and set using the cursor buttons a or gt on the screen 120 lt gt 0 gt 120 remote control unit FOCUS Adjust the focus of video p
31. The RESIZE function works for only computer system input It does not work for video system input Press the MENU ENTER button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Select the OPTIONS with the cursor button A or V e The selected item displayed in text is shown in magenta color on the screen Press the MENU ENTER button e The submenu items of the OPTIONS menu are displayed J OPTIONS lt gt MENU AUTO OFF LINE DISPLAY RIGHT LEFT REV TOP BOTTOM INV CLAMP RESIZE BACK COLOR COLOR TEMP ASPECT CHANGE SLEEP TIME LAMP TIME OPTIONS menu 4 Select the item to set adjust with the cursor button A or V e The item to set adjust is shown in magenta color 43 L N m Oo Ll Operating the Main Menu Cont HRemote control unit MENU ENTER button COMPUTER VIDEO Cursor buttons PAGE BACK button BSubmenu items OPTIONS menu Q OPTIONS MENU AUTO OFF LINE DISPLAY RIGHT LEFT REV TOP BOTTOM INV CLAMP RESIZE BACK COLOR COLOR TEMP ASPECT CHANGE SLEEP TIME LAMP TIME The selected item is shown in magenta color Items shown in gray color cannot be operated or set in the current mode items to be set adjusted are different when AV signals are input and when computer signals are input When you turn the RESIZE function ON allowing the screen to be enlarged virtually to its full size for projection resizing display the video image re
32. The vertical position of the video image being projected is adjusted The horizontal position of the video image being projected is adjusted The brightness of the video image being projected is adjusted The contrast of the video image being projected is adjusted The sharpness of the video image being projected is adjusted The color density of the video image being projected is adjusted The tint of the video image being projected is adjusted Displayed only for NTSC signal All the items adjusted are reset The treble of the audio sound being input is adjusted The bass of the audio sound being input is adjusted MENU AUTO OFF Sets whether to turn off menu display automatically YES or not NO LINE DISPLAY Sets whether to make the line display effective ON or not OFF for about 5 seconds after input switching RIGHT LEFT REV Video image is reversed right to left for upside down hanging ceiling TOP BOTTOM INV CLAMP RESIZE BACK COLOR COLOR TEMP Video image is inverted top to bottom for upside down hanging ceiling Sets the clamp pulse s position at the back porch BP or on the sink tip ST Normally the clamp pulse is used at BP If with some PCs or workstations the screen becomes unstable such as being too dark or too bright try to switch to ST Does not work with AV video input RESIZE is shown in gray Specifies the background color when there is no
33. a personal computer e remote 1 line mini jack x 1 Remote terminal for connecting an infrared remote sensor extension unit etc Other e Audio power output 1W i1W effective Built in speaker 6 x 3 cm 2 s x 1 1 8 oval type x 2 impedance 8 e Power requirements AC120 V 60 Hz e Power consumption 8 A 7 W during stand by Allowable operation temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Allowable relative humidity 20 to 80 no condensation Allowable storage temperature 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F Maximum outside dimensions Approx W 425 x H 246 x D 375 mm 16 4 x 9 9 8 x 14 78 excluding protruding parts Weight Approx 32 56 lbs 14 8kg e Accessories Refer to page 5 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice D ILA devices are manufactured with a very high precision technology allowing 99 99 of the pixels to be effective Only 0 01 or less of the pixels are missing or always on For easy understanding pictures and illustrations are shown by being emphasized omitted or composed and may be more or less different from actual products TRADEMARKS IBM IBM PC and VGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Macintosh is registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc VESA is a trademark of the non profit organization Video Electronics Standard Association All other product names mentioned herein are used for identific
34. acement opening cover After replacing the lamp be sure to reset the lamp use time see page 50 49 ENGLISH Replacing the Lamp Cont Resetting the Lamp Use Time After replacing with a new lamp reset the counter inside the projector This works to reset the life calculation of the lamp allowing the used time of the new lamp to be accumulated M Projector s button MAIN POWER switch we Stand by indicator ge HERES GREE MEE m stand by operate indicator I r operate r I i lamp replace D i temperature D I emergency CT j computer setting i quick align a I COl bes RS DEE MES 90 Turn on the MAIN POWER switch to go into stand by mode ON E The main power turns ON and the stand by indicator lights 2 Press and hold down the video setting and quick align atthe same time for six seconds or more The stand by and operate indicators come on at the same time 3 While the stand by and operate indicators are on press the video setting and computer buttons at the same time The stand by and operate indicators blink two seconds alternately and after blinking the projector returns to stand by state the stand by indicator lights This completes the resetting of the lamp use time To check the lamp use time has been reset You
35. al number of pixels 4 193 280 Electric driven zoom of 1 5 x 42 to 300 recommended to 521 maximum measured diagonally with aspect ratio 4 3 400 W xenon lamp Electrical system e Color system NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL SECAM Automatic switching manual switching 1365 x 1024 dots S XGA full vesolution during RGB input 1000TV lines Horizontal resolution aspect ratio 4 3 during video input Horizontal frequency 15 kHz 82 kHz Vertical frequency 50 Hz 78 Hz Input output i AV IN input e S video e video e video y c cb b y cr r y e audio L R for AV IN Computer input e PC iN 1 analog RBG audio for PC IN 14 PC IN 2 1 line mini DIN 4 pin x 1 Y luminance signal 1Vp p 759 negative sync C chroma signal 0 286Vp p burst signal 75Q NTSC 0 3Vp p burst signal 75Q PAL 1 line BNC x 1 Composite video signal 1Vp p 75Q negative sync 1 line BNC x 3 Component Y Cs Cx or Y B Y R Y signals video y Y 1Vp p 75Q negative sync c cb b y Ce B Y 0 7Vp p 75Q er r y Cr Y R 0 7Vp p 75Q High vision base band Y Ps Pr signals video y Y 1Vp p 75Q 8 value sync c cb b y Pe 0 35Vp p 750 cr r y Pal 0 35Vp p 750 1 line RCA x 2 Audio signal 0 5Vrms high impedance 1 line D sub 3 row 15 pin x 1 Analog RGB signal R 0 7Vp p
36. ation purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 99 ENGLISH Specifications Cont a SS aa yyy ey ey es Outside dimensions E Top 96 16 3 4 425 O00 00000 y 13 e 339 14 7 s 375 ete or 04 5 1 4 133 16 3 4 425 8 1 3 205 14 4 361 l E Side Unit Inch mm Protrusion excluded 14 7 s 375 9 1 s 231 2 1 4 55 5 Specifications Cont Pin assignment Specifications for terminals E S video terminal Bin number Signal name oa l mwm _ E RS 232C terminal Fin numer Signal name 2 wo Te e e Ne to cow oo nap he aa GND Red GND Green GND Blue Bin number Signal name Pin number Signal name oo f a e e e GN ea r eno t 1 1 L 4 m O T of
37. button to turn off the video image and audio sound temporarily Pressing it again makes the video image and audio sound to resume 9 QUICK ALIGN Quick Alignment button Use this button to automatically adjust TRACKING PHASE H POS and V POS of the projected video During the automatic adjustment QUICK ALIGNMENT appears on the screen and disappears after it is finished Quick alignment function Does not work for video input AV IN input terminal signals Works only for computer related PC IN 1 and PC IN 2 input terminals signals Automatic adjustment with the quick alignment function should be done on a bright still picture screen This function may not work correctly on a dark screen or motion picture screen If adjustment with this function is not satisfactory adjust TRACKING PHASE H POS and V POS manually see pages 31 37 and 38 PRESET button While making adjustment on the main or setting menu use this button to reset the setting of the selected item to the factory set value This button works only for numerical settings and does not work for switching ON to OFF PAGE BACK button While a details setting is displayed use this button to go back to the previous page 12 VOL Volume button Use these buttons to adjust the sound volume Increase the volume level Decrease the volume level 13 OPERATE button To turn on the power press this button fo
38. can check it by LAMP TIME on the OPTIONS menu CAUTIONS After replacing with a new lamp be sure to reset the lamp use time When the lamp use time indicates 1000 hours and if it is not reset the projector does not operate The lamp does not turn on Reset the lamp use time only when you have replaced with a new lamp Never reset it at a halfway time Otherwise the replacement time may become unclear degrade performance markedly or cause lamp explosion Cleaning and Replacing the Filter Clean the filter periodically If the filter is heavily stained and does not get clean or if it is damaged replace the filter with a new filter Otherwise dirt may get inside and appear on the screen If dirt gets inside or if you need information about the filter consult an authorized dealer where you have purchased the projector Turn off the MAIN POWER switch After the projector goes into stand by state with the stand by indicator on turn off the main power switch and pull out the power cord from the projector and the wall outlet Remove the filter Loosen the screw with a flat end screwdriver Notes The screws are fitted so that they do not come off the filter If the filter is clogged with dirt etc the projector goes into an emergency mode the emergency indicator blinks So clean the filter periodically For the emergency mode refer to pages 9 and 25 Filter
39. conds However they will not be shown if LINE DISPLAY in Setting and Adjusting Other Functions OPTIONS on page 43 is set to OFF For setting the source see page 46 To select the proper audio input for video input The video input terminal AV IN input terminal can be switched with the VIDEO or video button However since this projector has only a single audio input terminal reconnect audio input in accordance with the AV device to be used 3 Adjust the screen size E Adjust the screen size with the remote control s ZOOM T W buttons E To enlarge the screen size Press the ZOOM W button E To reduce the screen size Press the ZOOM T button Remote control unit e The adjustment of the screen size zoom adjustment can also be made on the setting menu For operating the setting menu refer to Making Basic Settings on page 31 2 ENGLISH Basic Operations Cont E Remote control unit COMPUTER VIDEO am FOCUS buttons VOL buttons 28 4 Adjust focus E Adjust focus with the remote control s FOCUS buttons E To focus on farther points Press the FOCUS button E To focus on nearer points Press the FOCUS button Remote contro unit Focus adjustment can also be made on the setting menu For operating the setting menu refer to Making Basic Settings on page 31 5 Adjust sound volume E Adjust sound volume with the re
40. d of any kind on the product Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages and other hazards Refer all service to qualified service personnel Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen on the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the Operation Manual as an improper adjustment of controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or with same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition The product should be p
41. e Range and Distance of the Remote Control UNIt 2 ceeeeeeeeeeceeseessceseseecererseneneesess 18 Connecting to Various Devices 19 Signals that Can Be Input to the Projector 19 Connecting to Video Devices eresien 20 Connecting to Hi Vision Devices eee 20 Connecting to Other Devices eee 21 Connecting to Devices which Control the PrOjeCtOr re 21 Connecting to Computer Devices 0 eee 22 Connecting the Power Cord Supplied 24 When Turning On the Devices Connected to the Projector ssas nnnnnererennernenrinrirnririrnrrnnrsenrrennrrrenn 25 Basic Operations sccssssssssssesesasesees 26 1 Turning on the pOWer cceececcescceccceeneeeesenserens 26 2 Select the video input to be projected 27 3 Adjust the screen SIZE oo cceeeeseeeseeeeeanaeeeess 27 A AdjuSt FOCUS nasnnnnnneosononnoorarenensrerenosrerarrannnrnnrn 28 5 Adjust sound VOIUMG ccccceesecuecceeceusseseeess 28 For Operating Other Functions 0 eee 29 Operating the Setting Menu 31 Making Basic Settings ccccceceesseeeeneeeees 31 About this manual e This manual is divided into two language sections English and French Operating the Main Menu ccccccccccsseee 32 Configuration of the Main Meru l a 32 Operating the Main Menu Basic Operation of the Main Menu ccccccceeeecececeeesececceceueeceveceeean 34 Changing the Color S
42. e current mode items to be set adjusted are different when AV signals are input and when computer signais are input 45 0 pa Li Operating the Main Menu Cont Changing Setting the Source E Remote control unit MENU ENTER button COMPUTER VIDEO Cursor buttons PAGE BACK button BMain menu VIDEO AUTO NTSC PIXEL CLOCK POSITION JPICTURE WJSOUND earned TAN AN EAE wang l JJSOURCE i DECODER LANGUAGE AUTO NTSC ENGLISH Submenu item SOURCE e The selected item is shown in magenta color Items shown in gray color cannot be operated or set in the current mode Items that can be set are different when AV signals are input and when computer signals are input For dedicated source signals corresponding frequency etc for computer signals see page 19 46 Normally set to AUTO If the image is unstable or does not display color select the input souce from the list e When shipped from the factory the source settings are as follows Input mode Factory sening Input moae Factory sening C vo nso computers auro Y PaB Pary auro o o o e Depending on the signal from a device connected adjustment may be needed after a dedicated source is set If that is the case adjust the appropriate items When the input mode SOURCE is VIDEO or Y C and if AUTO is set the automatic detecting function may work possibly causing the
43. e screws are fitted so that they do not come off the lamp Se replacement opening cover Lamp replacement Opening cover Be careful not to damage the claw Replacing the Lamp Cont 2 Loosen the lamp unit screws raise the handle and pull out the lamp unit Loosen the two screws with a flat end screwdriver The screws are fitted so that they do not come off the lamp unit Handle 3 Insert the new lamp unit fully inside and fasten the screws Fasten the two screws with a flat end screwdriver Do not touch the glass surface of the lamp directly with your hand as well as staining it If you touch with a bare hand stains on your hand may adhere to the lamp possibly preventing the lamp from performing as specified due to a shortened lamp life a darkened screen etc To handle a new lamp hold its plastic part Never touch the metal part or the front glass surface Lamp unit Handle 4 Replace the lamp replacement Lamp replacement opening cover and fasten the oq opening cover screws a Fasten the two screws with a flat end screwdriver i Be careful not to damage the claw CAUTIONS e Install the lamp unit and close the lamp replacement opening cover correctly otherwise a safety switch is activated to prevent the projector from operating e If the claw on the lamp replacement opening cover is damaged the projector may not operate Then replace with a new lamp repl
44. een and disappears automatically after the adjustment wes NEE SE HE p is completed standby O Projector operate quick align I l lamp repiace CD I ol Z T temperature D emergency a f Screen display video computer setting QUICK ALIGNMENT SE SES ES GEA NES MET WSN SAR SOS TES ME WR ee Na quick align buttons This function works only for computer system inputs It does not work for AV inputs e When performing automatic adjustment using the quick alignment function Use a bright still picture screen It may not function correctly on a dark or motion picture screen If the condition adjusted by using the quick alignment function is not good manually adjust TRACKING PHASE H POS and V POS see pages 31 37 and 38 29 Basic Operations Cont E Projector button TE RRR a aa k stand by 0 O operate gt n e lamp replace Cc ee temperature CD emergency A Mne SOE MRS RASK SO GS GE S Se A eee setting button goa OS S S E SSS M a RANE MANS S a SS a aE p E Remote control unit COMPUTER VIDEO wassa MENU ENTER button _ PRESET button 30 E To display the SETTING menu The setting menu is used to make basic adjustments and settings TRACKING PHASE H POS V POS FOCUS ZOOM and AUDIO VOL of the video picture being projected after installation connection or after i
45. emote sensor e Do not carry it while the light source lamp is on or the cooling When operating with the remote control aim it toward this fan is operating This could cause personal injury sensor You can also operate the remote control by pointing it to a screen and allowing the remote sensor to receive the reflected light Controls and Features cont SONOS en en S N ae aeee Left hand side 10 AC IN power input terminal 13 Adjustable foot for horizontal angle adjustment This is the power input terminal where the supplied power It is set at the shortest position when shipped from the cord is connected For details refer to page 24 factory Turn the foot to make the projector level Adjustment can be made in the range of 1 5 and 1 5 from the 11 MAIN POWER switch horizontal position This is the main power switch When it is turned on the projector goes into stand by state and the stand by indicator on the control panel comes on ON EI The main power turns on OFF 0 The main power turns off ENGLISH 12 Connector panel For details refer to Connector Panel on page 11 exer Extend Shorten Controls and Features cont Bottom Surface A f OLL B a a SMM TE E ce AS HE DERMAD ERE AOO NS SS Seay NODLD000000 N0000000000 OO0000000000 D00000000000 DD0000000000 NOD000000000 ND0000000000 l i EERE Sa ae ae Na a a ann
46. er turns off automatically While the lamp is on if an abnormal temperature rise is detected the temperature indicator comes on the power is automatically 7 ii cut off and the projector s emergency indicator blinks goes into an emergency mode When the emergency indicator blinks turn off the main power switch after the fans have stopped running if the following abnormality occur to the projector it goes into an emergency mode the emergency indicator blinks When the projector goes into an emergency mode it stops projecting automatically and runs the fans for about 20 seconds When the filter is dislodged When the filter is clogged When the lamp suddenly goes off When the fans stop running When the temperature inside rises abnormally high When the projector goes into an emergency mode 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 pull out the power cord and consult your authorized dealer or service center for repair 29 Basic Operations E Projector s buttons MSE E RERE seems k stand by 0 stand by indicator i operate indicator operate SS operate button 2 lamp replace Cc temperature Co emergency am
47. ets lower 30 e 0 30 CONTRAST Gets higher 30 gt 0 gt 30 Gets softer 0 lt 7 Gets sharper 0 gt 7 Gets softer 30 0 e 80 COLOR Gets deeper 30 gt 0 gt 30 lt Gets reddish 30 0 30 TINT i Gets greenish 30 gt 0 gt 30 MENU Resets all adjustment values of ALL RESET items on the PICTURE menu to ENTER the factory set values 0 The adjustment item TINT is displayed only for NTSC system It is not displayed cannot be adjusted when PAL or SECAM system signals are input e When video signals are input to the PC IN 2 terminal adjustment items COLOR and TINT are indicated but cannot be adjusted E For computer system input To adjust multiple items repeat steps 4 and 5 e To reset all items to factory set adjustment values O select ALL RESET with the cursor buttons and press the MENU ENTER button e To reset only the selected items ALL RESET excluded to the factory set adjustment value press the remote control s PRESET button The selected item is reset to the factory set adjustment value Operating the Main Menu Cont Adjusting Picture Quality Cont Gets darker 30 0 30 BRIGHTNESS Gets brighter 30 0 gt 30 Gets lower 30 0 30 CONTRAST Gets higher 30 gt 0 gt 30 Gets less reddish 30 e 0 lt 30 R GAIN Gets more reddish
48. ff the main power switch while in the cool down mode Also do not place the projector on its side or stand it upright this may block the exhaust vents 2 operate indicator On When the projector is in operation projecting 3 operate button When the projector is in the stand by mode press this button and the main power switch is turned on causing the operate indicator to light Press it again and the projector goes into the cool down mode then stand by mode While in the cool down mode If you press the operate button the projector is not tuned on Control Panel 4 lamp replace indicator On After the lamp has been used for more than approx 900 hours Blinking Replace the lamp Refer to Replacing the Lamp on page 48 _5 temperature indicator On The temperature inside the projector has risen abnormally While the temperature indicator is on during abnormal temperature the power is automatically cut off and an emergency mode is shown with the emergency indicator blinking 6 emergency indicator Blinking Something abnormal has occurred with the projector About the emergency mode The emergency mode is shown when the following anomalies have occurred with the projector the emergency indicator blinks In the emergency mode projection is automatically interrupted and the cooling fans operate for about 20 seconds When t
49. from other equipment which may prevent ventilation and keep distance more than 50 cm 19 3 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cont This product should be operated only with the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company This product is equipped with a three wire plug This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to install the proper outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to cords at doors plugs receptacles and the point where they exit from the product For added protection of this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles on other equipment as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liqui
50. h lt gt DECODER AUTO About language display English is selected when the projector is shipped from the factory The languages in the menu display are the following six A Japanese ENGLISH DEUTSCH German ESPANOL Spanish and FRAN AIS French Language However some text such as QUICK ALIGNMENT is displayed only in English Unique designations such as line display and source display are similarly indicated Note To finish the main menu press the PAGE BACK The selected item is shown in magenta color items shown button in gray cannot be operated or set in the current mode 36 Operating the Main Menu Cont Adjusting the Pixel Clock E Remote control unit MENU ENTER button COMPUTER VIDEO FOCUS Lw JIC Cursor buttons PAGE BACK button E Main menu COMPUTER1 Ge PIXEL a LOCK PICTURE JSOUND OPTIONS JSOURCE ANGUAGE ENGLISH Submenu item PIXEL CLOCK The selected item is shown in magenta color Items shown in gray color cannot be operated or set in the current mode Adim screen could be caused by insufficient adjustment of brightness and contrast Before adjusting phase make sure that brightness and contrast are correctly adjusted The pixel clock should be adjusted mainly for computer inputs Normally it does not need to be adjusted for video inputs If a wide stri pe appears on the screen adjust the lateral size of video image
51. he air filter is displaced When the filter is clogged When the light source lamp has suddenly gone off When the fans have stopped When the temperature inside has risen abnormally high When an emergency mode is shown After the cooling fans have stopped turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet Make sure the lamp replacement cover and the air filter are correctly installed Then plug in the power cord again and operate the projector If it goes into an emergency mode again after the cooling fans have stopped turn off the main power switch unplug the power cord and call your dealer for repair L 2 Zi pa LL Controls and Features cont stand by operate lamp replace temperature emergency computer setting video button Use this button to select a device such as a VCR connected to the AV IN terminal of the projector Each time you press the button the device selected changes as follows eres nen et cADPR TSI ei a e en T 8 computer button Use this button to select a device connected to the PC IN 1 or PC IN 2 terminals Each time you press the button the selection changes as follows SSS D eh eS Minas a ae EEE Ica ncn ibe roam A EIT 9 setting button Use this button to call up the setting menu For details refer to Making Basic Settings on page 31 10 Control Panel Cont 10 quick align
52. he clamp pulse is positioned at the back porch ST The clamp pulse is positioned on the sink tip cso ST When the number of pixels resolution sought by the input video is smaller than that resolution of D ILA device the video image is then enlarged to virtually full screen size of D ILA device and projected resizing display Factory setting ON Cannot be set for AV input OFF Does not enlarge the video image for projection When the number of pixels sought by video image is smaller than that of D ILA device projection takes place on a small screen size with a black area around the screen ON Enlarges virtually to the full screen size of D ILA device for projection resizing display or B a Operating the Main Menu Cont Setting and Adjusting Other Functions OPTIONS Cont Adjustment item Button Adjustment content _ WRemote control unit Sets background color when there is no input signal Factory setting BLUE BLUE ssi CYAN ecm BLACK i GREEN 3 3 MENU ENTER BACK COLOR lt gt button Sets the color temperature of the video image being projected Make adjustment when the image becomes reddish or bluish Factory setting MIDDLE LOW Color temperature decreases video image becoming reddish MIDDLE Results in middle color temperature HIGH Color temperature increases video image becoming bluish LOW awww MIDDLE
53. he switches of the projector and the devices connected in the following order Skip over unconnected devices if there is any When turning off the power switches do so in the reverse order When the OPERATE or operate button is pressed but the power is not supplied if the filter or lamp replacement opening cover is displaced the power is not supplied Check them for correct installation CAUTIONS and NOTES Do not turn off the MAIN POWER switch suddenly while the projector is being used or immediately after it has been used This could cause a malfunction e Since the projector uses a high intensity lamp and is heated to high temperature cooling fans are operating even during projection So after use the cooling fans continue to run from when the OPERATE or operate button is pressed until the lamp is cooled down During cooling the stand by indicator blinks to alert the cooling fans are running During this time do not turn off the main power switch After the cooling of the lamp is finished the fans stop and the stand by indicator comes on then turn off the main power switch If you press the OPERATE or operate button immediately after the lamp lights it takes about 40 seconds for the lamp to go off To turn the lamp on again wait 10 seconds or more before pressing the OPERATE or operate button L o C5 lt LJ When the temperature indicator lights the pow
54. icture x Focuses on near points Clear the setting menu by Focuses on farther points pressing the setting button ZOOM Adjust the screen size angle of view repeatedly T Becomes smaller W Becomes larger AUDIO VOL Adjust the sound level To clear the setting menu using the remote control unit 0 lt gt 50 You can also clear the setting menu by pressing the PAGE BACK button on the remote contro unit Using the quick alignment function This function works only for computer related signals inputted Press the remote control s QUICK ALIGN button or after clearing the menu displayed press the projector s quick align at the same time TRACKING PHASE H POS and V POS are automatically adjusted During the adjustment QUICK ALIGNMENT appears on the screen and disappears after the adjustment finishes 31 Operating the Main Menu Configuration the Main Menu AV Input aa You can adjust video quality PICTURE audio quality SOUND etc using the menus The menus are configured as foliows Main menu AV inputs During AV IN input signal PIXEL CLOCK TRACKING LANGUAGE PHASE V POS H POS BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SHARPNESS COLOR TINT ALL RESET TREBLE BASS Normally no adjustment is required The lateral size and display area of video image are adjusted Normaily no adjustment is required Flickering or dim video image is adjusted
55. ing to AUTO If the Isn t a wrong source forced mode problem still persists set it to the selected correct dedicated source forced mode D a e gt WO 92 Symptom Probable cause The upper part of the While computer system signal is input video image bows or using a sync signal for composite sync distorts Cs or Gon sync being input Input separate sync signals for vertical sync V and horizontal syne H signals Isn t a wrong source forced mode selected problem still persists set it to the correct dedicated source forced mode Video image and e Are video picture and audio turned off audio sound suddenly by pressing the AV MUTING button on go out the remote control unit e Turn on video picture and audio by pressing the remote control s AV MUTING e Are batteries installed correctly Match the polarities of batteries 14 correctly to and to e Are batteries exhausted si batteries Are batteries exhausted si Replace with new batteries 14 Remote control unit does not work e Is there a shielding object between the Remove any shielding objects remote control unit and the remote sensor Is the distance too long e Use the remote control unit at a nearer point This projector is equipped with a microcomputer that may operate abnormally due to interference from external compo
56. isplay color select the input source from the list DECODER Does not work with computer inputs The color system is indicated in gray LANGUAGE Text on the screen can be changed to a language other than English Languages that can be displayed are the following six H Japanese ENGLISH DEUTSCH German ESPANOL Spanish ITALIANO Italian and FRANCAIS French However some text such as QUICK ALIGNMENT etc are shown only in English 33 Operating the Main Menu Cont Operating the Main Menu Basic Operation of the Main Menu E Remote control unit For projectors menus the setting menu and the main menu are available For the setting menu refer to Making Basic Settings on page 31 MENU ENTER button 1 Press the MENU ENTER button The main menu is displayed on the screen COMPUTER VIDEO Select an item with the cursor button Aor VY The selected item displayed text is shown in magenta color on the screen 3 Set adjust the item E When you have selected DECODER or LANGUAGE e Set it with the cursor button a or gt Cursor buttons To finish the main menu press the PAGE BACK button E When you have selected an item on the submenu e Press the MENU ENTER button to display the submenu then set adjust the item with the cursor buttons lt gt ora V To return to the main menu press PAGE BACK again To finish the main menu from the submenu press PAGE BACK twice
57. kers with a built in amplifier Audio cable supplied or stereo mini plug Connecting to Devices which Control the Projector Before connection be sure to turn off both the projector and devices to be connected Read the manual thoroughly which comes with each device to be connected e By connecting a computer to the RS 232C terminal you can control the projector Also you can make an infrared remote sensor extension unit and connect it to the remote terminal of the projector Obtain connection cables as required For details consult your authorized dealer or service center I oul 2 T Desktop type To RS 232C connector nate RS 232C reverse connection cable separately available To RS 232C connector To remote terminal Infrared remote sensor extension unit To RS 232C connector Needs to be made 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 E Connection to an IBM PC or IBM compatible computer Use the supplied computer connection cable When connecting an audio output terminal such as a computer source to the projector connect to the audio terminal using the supplied 2 audio cable RRP TTI ST aa nr erirrneenr hr iteesranrererrern ert
58. kin wipe it off with a cloth otherwise the skin could become rough Do not put batteries into fire or try to recharge them e Batteries run for six months to one year in normal use But the batteries supplied are for confirming operation and may not run that long When the remote control starts failing to work properly replace the batteries with new ones Installing the Projector Precautions for Installation Do not install the projector in the following places There is much water humidity or dust e The projector may be subjected to oil smoke or cigarette smoke On a soft surface such as a carpet or cushion The projector may be subjected to direct sunlight e Temperature is high or humidity is low Allowable operation temperature range 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Allowable relative humidity range 20 to 80 no condensation Allowable storage temperature range 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F When installing the projector observe the following Do not use the projector placed on its side Avoid using the projector placed on its side This could cause a malfunction Use the projector within the installed angle Avoid using the projector inclined 30 or more right to left or left to right This could cause color variation or reduce the lamp life Do not block the exhaust vents Do not use a cover which encloses the projector air tight or blocks the exhaust vents Allow sufficient soace aro
59. laced more than one foot away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves and other products including amplifiers that produce heat When connecting other products such as VCR s and personal computers you should turn off the power of this product for protection against electric shock Do not place combustibles behind the cooling fan For example cloth paper matches aerosol cans or gas lighters that present special hazards when over heated Do not look into the projection lens while the illumination lamp is turned on Exposure of your eyes to the strong light can result in impaired eyesight Do not look into the inside of this unit through vents ventilation holes etc Do not look at the illumination lamp directly by opening the cabinet while the illumination lamp is turned on The illumination lamp also contains ultraviolet rays and the light is so powerful that your eyesight can be impaired 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 Use special care when handling the lamp For any unclear points consult your product dealer Use only the accessory cord designed for this product to prevent shock The power supply voltage rating of this product is AC 120 V the power cord attached conforms to the following power supply
60. leaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may be hazardous Do not use this product near water Do not use immediately after moving from a low temperature to high temperature as this causes condensation which may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product The product should be mounted according to the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mount recommended by the manufacturer When the product is used on a cart care should be taken to avoid quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces which may cause the product and cart to overturn damaging equipment or causing possible injury to the operator Sn Ee Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation These ensure reliable operation of the product and protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on bed sofa rug or similar surface It should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided and the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to For proper ventilation separate the product
61. mage does not appear or audio sound does not occur Is the correct input selected J te e Is the source setting correctly selected Set the source setting to AUTO or to the correct dedicated source forced mode 46 47 Is brightness adjusted correctly Adjust brightness on the menu 39 8 e Is volume set at minimum Adjust volume with the remote control s 2 VOL buttons Aren t video and audio turned off by e Press the remote control s AV MUTING pressing the remote control s AV button to turn video and audio on MUTING button Is focus adjusted correctly Adjust focus with the remote control s 28 31 FOCUS buttons Video image is not clear co e Is distance too short or too long Set the projector at the correct 16 17 distance e Are TRACKING and PHASE adjusted Adjust TRACKING and PHASE on the 34 37 correctly menu s picture quality color density etc e Adjust picture quality on the menu adjusted correctly Color is poor or 9 unstable 3 e Is the correct broadcast system color Set the broadcast system color 35 system selected system to AUTO e Are signals scanning frequency etc to Check if the signal is appropriate connected devices appropriate scanning frequency etc and input the appropriate signal e Is the source setting correctly selected Set the source sett
62. mote control s VOL buttons E When you press the VOL button The sound volume becomes higher 0 50 Mm When you press the VOL button The sound volume becomes lower 50 0 e When you press either button the corresponding AUDIO VOL level is displayed on the screen the display will disappear in about five seconds Remote control unit Screen display AUDIO VOL 25 Sound volume can be adjusted on the setting menu For operating the setting menu refer to Making Basic Settings on page 31 Basic Operations Cont E Remote control unit For Operating Other Functions E To turn off video image and audio sound temporarily Press the AV MUTING button W Press once Video image and audio sound turn off E Press again Video image and audio sound come out again Remote control unit x E To use the quick alignment function pause AV MUTING button 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 e Use either the remote control or projector button E When using the remote control unit s QUICK ALIGN button Press the QUICK ALIGN button E When using the projector Clear the menu display and press the projector s quick align buttons at the same time During the automatic adjustment QUICK ALIGNMENT appears E Projector s button on the scr
63. nents 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 For the turning on and off the power see pages 25 to 26 Maintenance Stains on the cabinet Should be wiped off with a soft cloth If the cabinet is heavily stained wipe it with a damp cloth with water diluted neutral detergent then wipe clean with a dry cloth e Since the cabinet may deteriorate in quality become damaged or get its paint peeled off be careful about the following Do not wipe it with a hard cloth Do not wipe it strong Do not wipe it with thinner or benzene Do not apply any volatile substance such as insecticides to it Do not allow any rubber or vinyl article to remain in contact with it for a long time Stains on the lens Should be cleaned off with commercially available blowers or lens cleaning paper for cleaning glasses and cameras Do not use liquid cleaning agents This could cause the surface coating to be removed Do not rub or hit the lens as its surface is prone to damage 03 E LLI Specifications Optical mechanism system e Projection method e D ILA device e Projecting lens e Screen size e Light source lamp Resolution e Scanning frequency 3D ILA device 1 lens 3 primary color optical shutter method 0 9 measured diagonally 1365 1024 pixels x 3 Tot
64. nnect Hi Vision devices Hi Vision devices separately available To AV IN control audio remotes e Hi Vision video camera an ab D R am p om om aD G0 D oF a D a am am a f The video input terminal AV IN input terminal can be switched with the VIDEO or video button _ However since this projector has only a single audio _ input terminal reconnect audio input in accordance with the AV device to be used Other devices with component signal output terminals DVD player E NTSC etc can be connected DVD Digital Video Disc BS ii an ap a a m a ap b am Connecting to Various Devices Cont me Connecting to Other Devices Before connection be sure to turn off both the projector and other devices to be connected e Read the manual thoroughly which comes with the device to be connected e Speakers with a built in amplifier and game devices can be connected Use the AV connection cable and audio cable supplied or the cable supplied with a game device BNC RCA conversion plug supplied Game device etc p T T aD an ws ee ee eS aS eS ey To video To audio L To audio R control waco Cable supplied with the game remolie i device or supplied AV connection cable i l l l l j a l l l l l i l l l l i l l f I i i 0 I l I l i I t l l To audio OUT Spea
65. nputs are switched For operating the setting menu refer to Making Basic Settings on page 31 e Press the projector s setting button The setting menu is displayed on the screen Projector D SS E To display the MAIN menu The main menu is used to adjust or set the projected video picture and the projector s condition etc PIXEL CLOCK POSITION PICTURE SOUND OPTIONS SOURCE DECODER and LANGUAGE For operating the main menu refer to pages 34 to 47 e Press the remote control s MENU ENTER button The main menu appears on the screen 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 H235 Japanese ENGLISH DEUTSCH German ESPANOL Spanish ITALIANO lialian and FRANCAIS French However some words such as QUICK ALIGNMENT are displayed only in English Pronouns such as line display and source display are similarly treated E To use the remote control s PRESET button The PRESET button is used for adjustments made on the main menu or setting menu When resetting only the selected settings to the factory set values press the remote controls PRESET button Only the selected item s setting is reset to the factory set value Remote control unit PRESET 9 e This button works only for numeric values It does not work for switching between ON and OFF
66. nu press PAGE BACK twice 37 Operating the Main Menu Cont Adjusting the Screen Position E Remote control unit Adjust the position of the screen if it is displaced Press the MENU ENTER button MENU ENTER e The main menu appears on the screen button COMPUTER YIDEO 2 Select POSITION with the cursor button A or V The selected item displayed in text is shown in magenta color on the screen ZOOM FOCUS i E 3 Press the MENU ENTER button The submenu items of the POSITION menu appear on the screen Cursor buttons Gi POSITION H POS H POS gt 0 AV Q PAGE BACK button POSITION menu Adjust H POS and V POS with the EMain menu cursor buttons Adjust the horizontal and vertical positions of the video picture screen being projected The screen moves to the left 255 0 255 The screen moves to the right 255 gt 0 gt 255 a The screen moves upwards 120 gt 0 120 V POS 120 gt 0 gt 120 The screen moves downwards 120 e 0 e 120 To reset to the factory set adjustment values press the remote Submenu item POSITION controls PRESET button H POS and V POS are reset to the factory set adjustment values POSITION SOUND JOPTIONS JSOURCE DECODER AUTO NTSC LANGUAGE ENGLISH Note To return to the main menu press the PAGE e The selected item is shown in magenta color Items sho
67. on The treble and bass are reset to the factory set adjustment values Submenu item SOUND To return to the main menu press the PAGE BACK button To finish the main menu press Note PAGE BACK again To finish the menu display from the submenu display SOUND menu press PAGE BACK twice The selected item is shown in magenta color Items shown in gray color cannot be operated or set in the current mode 42 Operating the Main Menu Cont E Remote control unit MENU ENTER button COMPUTER VIDEO ZOOM FOCUS Cursor buttons PAGE BACK button E Main menu VIDEO PIXEL CLOCK JJPOSITEON fJPICTURE ISO OPT lt gt AUTO NTSC ENGLISH DECODER LANGUAGE Submenu item OPTIONS The selected item is shown in magenta color Items shown in gray color cannot be operated or set in the current mode Items to be set adjusted are different when AV signals are input and when computer signals are input Setting and Adjusting Other Functions OPTIONS The following optional functions can be set adjusted MENU AUTO OFF LINE DISPLAY RIGHT LEFT REV TOP BOTTOM INV CLAMP e RESIZE e BACK COLOR COLOR TEMPERATURE ASPECT CHANGE SLEEP TIME LAMP TIME About the lamp use time The lamp use time indicates the accumulated used hours of the lamp and cannot be set or adjusted When you have replaced with a new lamp reset the lamp use time see page 50
68. on cable Audio cable approx 2 m 6 56 ft approx 1 5 m 4 92 ft approx 3 m 9 84 ft D sub 3 row 15 pin 3 5 mm dia stereo mini plug ENGLISH Conversion adapter for Mac BNC RCA conversion plug for Macintosh Controls and Features Front Side Top Surface Right Side 1 Control panel 4 Adjustable foot for adjusting upper lower angles For details refer to Control Panel page 9 It is adjusted to be level when shipped from the factory Turning to extend the foot allows adjustment up to 7 2 Exhaust vents Vents for cooling fans through which warm air comes out e Do not block the exhaust vents or heat builds up inside possibly causing a fire Aliso do not touch the vents or this could cause a low temperature burn Extend Shorten 3 Carrying handle Raise this handle when carrying the projector cn How to use the carrying handle 5 Built in speaker left 6 Built in speaker right amp Lens Projection lens which is an electrically driven approx 1 5 x zoom lens Before projection remove the lens cap S 8 Lens cap Carrying handle The cap has a string attached and the string is fixed to the projector when shipped from the factory It is recommended that the cap be fitted on to prevent the lens becoming dirty CAUTIONS when the projector is not used When carrying the projector do not give a shock to it Be careful to keep its balance 9 R
69. onent signal input terminals BNC These are input terminals for component y cb cr Y Cs Cn or y b y r y Y B Y R Y signals and Hi Vision base band Y Peg Pr signals Devices with component signal output terminals for NTSC or Hi Vision can be connected audio L R input terminals pin jacks Of devices connected to the video input terminals such as a VCR etc the audio output terminals of the device to be projected is connected to these terminals The input audio signal is reproduced by the speakers of the projector The signal is also output from the audio OUT terminal of the projector When the input signal is stereo signal connection should be made to both L and R Signals from a monaural device should be connected to only L That way the projecior s speakers and the audio OUT terminal produce the same sound from both L and R To select the proper audio input for video input The video input terminals AV IN input terminals can be switched with the projector s video button or remote control s VIDEO button However since this projector has only single audio input terminal reconnect audio input in accordance with the AV device to be used cr r y 5 audio OUT terminal stereo mini jack Of input signals inputted to the projector the audio signal of the device being projected is output Volume should be adjusted using the VOL bu
70. ough for work and then replace the lamp Use a genuine product for the lamp If you use other than a genuine product this could cause a malfunction Also never use an old lamp An old lamp could cause marked degradation in performance or explode possibly causing the projector to malfunction Also its broken pieces could come out of the projector and harm you when replacing the lamp Do not replace the lamp immediately after the projector has been used The temperature of the lamp is still high and could cause a burn Be sure to allow a cooling period of one hour or more before performing replacement work Before starting lamp replacement work turn off the MAIN POWER switch see page 26 and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet If you perform the replacement work with the power cord left connected this could cause harm or electric shock e Never discard an old lamp used lamp as is Otherwise this could involve a great danger The lamp contains an xenon gas inside which is applying a high pressure If the gas is not removed it could cause the lamp to explode For handling used lamps refer to the manual supplied with the new replacement lamp you have purchased if you have any questions consult an authorized dealer where you have bought the replacement lamp or nearest service center 1 Remove the lamp replacement opening cover by loosening screws Loosen the two screws with a flat end screwdriver Screw Th
71. r one second or more About 30 seconds after the power has turned on video image will appear on the screen 13 L a lt Lu Controls and Features cont Installing Batteries Install batteries in the remote control If the remote control has started to work erratically replace the batteries Open the back cover While pushing on the back cover slide it in the direction of the arrow 2 Install the batteries Place the two batteries AAA R03 size supplied in the remote control as illustrated below Ciose the back cover Slide the back cover in the direction of the arrow until a click is heard 14 Precautions for using batteries if batteries are used incorrectly they may crack or leak liquid This could cause a fire burn malfunction or staining or damaging the surrounding Beware of the following Do not mix new and old batteries e Do not mix different types of batteries as they differ in characteristics e Place batteries so they match the polarities indicated to and to e Be sure to put the minus end in first to avoid short circuiting Use only designated batteries e Remove the batteries if not used for a prolonged period of time When the batteries are exhausted replace them immediately Otherwise liquid could leak or malfunction could occur due to leaked liquids If the leaked liquid contacts the s
72. r upside down hanging ceiling CLAMP Sets the clamp pulse s position at the back porch BP or on the sink tip ST Normally the clamp pulse is used at BP If with some PCs or workstations the screen becomes unstable such as being too dark or too bright try to switch to ST RESIZE When the number of pixels resolution sought by the video image input is smaller than that resolution of D ILA device the video image is then enlarged to a virtually full screen size of D ILA device and projected Resizing indication BACK COLOR Specifies the background color when there is no image signal Background color can be selected from BLUE CYAN BLACK GREEN MAGENTA RED and YELLOW L m g TT COLOR TEMP Adjusts the color temperature of the video image being projected Make adjustment when the video image becomes reddish or bluish Color temperature can be set to LOW MIDDLE or HIGH ASPECT CHANGE Selects the vertical to horizontal ratio of the video image projected The factory set ratio is 4 3 When projecting high vision image a ratio of 16 9 can be selected SLEEP TIME 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 and 60 minutes LAMP TIME Indicates accumulated used hours of the tight source lamp SOURCE Normally set to AUTO If the image is unstable or does not d
73. radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense About burning in of the D ILA device Do not allow the same still picture to be projected for a long time or an abnormally bright video picture to be projected Do not project video images with high intensity or high contrast on a screen The video image could be burned in to the D ILA device Use special care when projecting video games or computer program images There is no problem with ordinary video cassette playback images IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this product observe the following basic rules for its installation use and service Please read these Important Safeguards carefully before use All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to All operating instructions should be followed Unplug this product from the wall outlet before c
74. rminal video y c cb b y er r y G B R H V Signals whose density of scanning lines field is twice as high Responds to signals whose horizontal scanning frequency is 31 5 kHz NTSC can be made twice as dense by a line doubler separately available recommended article Also possible to respond to fully specified decoded wide clear vision signals and 525P progressive signals Responds to signals whose horizontal scanning frequency is 33 5 kHz PAL can be made twice as dense by a line doubler separately available recommended article E Computer signals e Signals with the following resolutions can be input to the input terminal of PC IN 1 analog RGB or PC IN 2 G B R H V The following signals are preset Screen resolution standard name Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency Scanning method 640 x 400 PC 9801 24 8kHz 56 4Hz 500600 SVR 500 600 SGA i Interlace signals are not handled Some signals other than listed above can be displayed But they require adjustment Even some of the signals listed above may require adjustment depending on the video board used When a signal other than listed above is input the screen could be partially erased or an unneeded fold over screen could appear Even signals in the frequency range that can be input may not be displayed normally depending on the type of the signal Composite sync Cs and G on sync signal
75. s cannot handied depending on the devices connected 19 L m O T Connecting to Various Devices Cont JONnNee I atl Ct eea Connecting to Video Devices Before connection be sure to turn off both the projector and video device e Read the manual which comes with each video device thoroughly Use the supplied AV connection cable An AV connection cable with an S video terminal is not supplied ea Video devices VCR Video Cassette recorder S video cable separately available i E 4 BNC RCA conversion plug accessory l i To video To audio L AV connection To audio R cable accessory The video input terminal AV IN input terminal can be switched with the VIDEO or video button However since this projector has only a single audio e Use of an extension cable to connect a video device and the input terminal reconnect audio input in accordance projector could cause video degradation When a signal with much jitter is reproduced on a VCR or special effect playback is performed the upper part of the picture or the picture itself may be erased or distorted Connecting to Hi Vision Devices Before connection be sure to turn off both the projector and Hi Vision devices Read the manual which comes with each Hi Vision device thoroughly Use separately available BNC cables and audio cables to co
76. solution becomes coarse 44 setting and Adjusting Other Functions OPTIONS Cont Set adjust the desired item with the cursor button lt or gt e To adjust multiple items repeat steps 4 and 5 Adjustment item Adjustment content Sets whether to clear the menu display automatically a fixed time later or not Factory setting NO YES Clears the display automatically in about 25 seconds NO Does not clear the display automatically NO feon YES Sets whether to show the line display Y C VIDEO etc at the top of the projected screen or not Factory setting ON OFF Does not show the line display ON Shows the line display The line display disappears about 5 seconds after it is shown OFF agm ON Reverses video image right to left Factory setting OFF OFF For the front method ON For upside hanging from the ceiling OFF fesse ON MENU AUTO OFF LINE DISPLAY RIGHT LEFT lt gt REV TOP BOTTOM INV CLAMP lt p gt Inverses video image upside down Factory setting OFF OFF For normal set up ON For upside hanging from the ceiling OFF agi ON Sets the clamp pulse s position at the back porch BP or on the sink tip ST Normally the clamp is used at BP If with some PCs or workstations the screen becomes unstable such as being too dark lt gt or too bright try to switch to ST factory setting BP BP T
77. ttons on the remote control or VOLUME on the setting menu When a cable is connected to this jack no audio sound is produced from the projector s speakers remote terminal mini jack Connect an infrared remote control extension unit etc to this jack For details consult your dealer RS 232C terminal D sub 9 pin This is a RS 232C interface specified terminal This projector can be controlied by a computer connected externally For details consult your dealer monitor terminal D sub 3 row 15 pin The computer input signal projected on the screen is output A display unit can be used by connecting it to this terminal 11 ENGLISH Controls and Features cont Connector Panel Cont contr 9 PC IN 2 terminal BNC These are input terminals for analog RGB signals vertical sync V signals and horizontal sync H signals composite signals Cs Devices which have analog RGB signal output terminals can be connected To input the composite sync signals Cs to this unit use the horizontal sync H terminal input of external sync signals is automatically detected Detection of H D signals or Cs signals causes automatic switch to external sync The priority order is H D gt Cs e When computer signals are input the uppermost edge of the screen may appear bowing if the sync signal input is composite sync Cs or G on sync signal In that case use separate sync signals for vertical sync
78. und the projector When the projector is enclosed in a space of the following dimensions use an air conditioner so the temperature inside becomes equal to the outside temperature Allowable minimum space required 20cm 7 7 8 20cm 7 7 8 po 50cm 19 3 4 I F f E l l 20cm 7 7 8 20cm 7 7 8 15 a m O lt Lu Installing the Projector Cont Projection Distance and Screen Size E The projector s projection lens is a zoom lens of about 1 5 x The screen size at the maximum enlargement is 1 5 times that of the minimum size E The projection distance that can be focused is 2 5 to 20 m Install the projector within this range E Change of projection screen according to aspect ratio creen with 16 9 aspect ratio Screen l Center line of the lens Install the projector so the lower edge of the projection screen is at the same height as the lens center line Projection screen size diagonal length When screen aspect ratio is 4 3 When screen aspect ratio is 16 9 Minimum projection screen Maximum projection screen Minimum projection screen Maximum projection screen 8 2 ft 42 63 39 57 2 5 m approx 107 cm approx 160 cm approx 100 cm approx 144 cm 16 4 ft 86 128 79 117 5m approx 219 cm approx 325 cm approx 201 cm approx 297 cm 32 8 ft 172 259 158 237
79. uter inputs During PC IN 1 or PC IN 2 input signal PIXEL CLOCK TRACKING The lateral size and display area of video image are adjusted PHASE Flickering or dim video image is adjusted POSITION V POS The vertical position of the video image being projected is adjusted H POS The horizontal position of the video image being projected is adjusted PICTURE BRIGHTNESS The brightness of the video image being projected is adjusted CONTRAST The contrast of the video image being projected is adjusted R GAIN The gain in red signal of the video image being projected is adjusted G GAIN The gain in green signal of the video image being projected is adjusted B GAIN The gain in blue signal of the video image being projected is adjusted TEXT MODE Adjust easiness for reading text during RESIZE Normal Normal Text 1 Display the outline of small letters already Text 2 Makes the outline of large letters sharp ALL RESET All the items adjusted are reset SOUND TREBLE The treble of the audio sound being input is adjusted BASS The bass of the audio sound being input is adjusted MENU AUTO OFF Sets whether to turn off menu display automatically YES or not NO LINE DISPLAY Sets whether to make the line display effective ON or not OFF for about 5 seconds after input switching RIGHT LEFT REV Image is reversed right to left for upside down hanging ceiling TOP BOTTOM INV Image is inverted top to bottom fo
80. wn BACK button To finish the main menu press in gray color cannot be operated or set in the current mode PAGE BACK again 3 To finish the menu display from the submenu display POSITION menu press PAGE BACK twice 38 Operating the Main Menu Cont Adjusting Picture Quality E Remote control unit Adjust brightness contrast etc so you have the desired screen Adjustment items on the PICTURE menu are different when AV signals are input and when computer signals are input MENU ENTER button 1 Press the MENU ENTER button COMPUTER VIDEO e The main menu appears on the screen CO Co 2 Select PICTURE with the cursor button A or V The selected item displayed in text is shown in magenta color on the screen Press the MENU ENTER button e The submenu items of the PICTURE menu appear on the screen Cursor buttons E When AV signals are input PICTURE NTSC BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SHARPNESS COLOR PAGE BACK button TINT BJ ALL RESET E Main menu PICTURE menu VIDEO E When computer signals are input a et ee WJIPICTURE SXGA2 m mr uu OPTIONS lt JSOURCE BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST R GAIN G GAIN gt DECODER AUTO NTSC B GAIN LANGUAGE ENGLISH 0 TEXT MODE NORMAL DALL RESET Submenu item PICTURE PICTURE menu 4 Select the item to adjust with the cursor Notes button or V The selected item is shown in magenta color Items
81. ystem oo eecesteeeeecess 35 Changing the Language Display ccccseee 36 Adjusting the Pixel CIocK ccceccceeesseeeeseseenens 37 Adjusting the Screen Position cceeeeseeeeereees 38 Adjusting Picture Quality eceeeseesneceeeee 39 Adjusting Sound Quality eeaeee 42 Setting and Adjusting Other Functions OPTIONS cccccccccseseesseescecseneeseseesennneneers 43 Changing Setting the Source ww eee 46 Replacing the Lamp cccccccssssnesseeseenes 48 Resetting the Lamp Use Time aaaeeeaa 50 Cleaning and Replacing the Filter 51 Troubleshooting ccscseecceeesenssseenenseeeees 52 Specifications ccccssssseensenseereceeensenesseees 54 e This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the remote control You can also use the button on the projector if they have the same or similar names but in small letters In the following operational explanations the buttons on the projector are expressed as for example the video button the computer button while the buttons on the remote control are expressed as the VIDEO button the COMPUTER button Accessories The following accessories are included with this projector Check for them if any item is missing please contact your dealer Remote control unit AAA RO3 size dry cell battery x2 Power code for checking operation approx 2 5 m 8 2 ft Personal computer connection cable AV connecti

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