MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR MODEL LC-SX3/SX3L OWNER'S INSTRUCTION MANUAL TO THE OWNER Before operating this projector, read this manual thoroughly and operate the projector properly. This projector provides many convenient features and functions. Operating the projector properly enables you to manage those features and maintains it in better condition for a considerable time. Improper operation may result in not only shortening the product-life, but also malfunctions, fire hazard, or other accidents. If your projector seems to operate improperly, read this manual again, check operations and cable connections and try the solutions in the "Trouble-shooting" section of the end of this booklet. If the problem still persists, contact the sales dealer where you purchased the projector or the service center. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. q This projector produces intense light from the projection lens. Do not stare directly into the lens as possible. Eye damage could result. Be especially careful that children do not stare directly into the beam. q This projector should be set in the way indicated. If not, it may result in a fire hazard. q Take appropriate space on the top, sides and rear of the projector cabinet for allowing air circulation and cooling the projector. Minimum distance should be taken. If the projector is to be built into a compartment or similarly enclosed, the minimum distances must be maintained. Do not cover the ventilation slot on the projector. Heat build-up can reduce the service life of your projector, and can also be dangerous. SIDE and TOP 20cm REAR 50cm 50cm 1m q Do not put any flammable object or spray can near the projector, hot air is exhausted from the ventilation holes. q The Remote Control Unit, supplied to this projector, emits the laser beam as the Laser Pointer function from the Laser Light Window while pressing the LASER button. Do not look into the Laser Light Window or shine the laser beam on yourself or other people. Eye damage may result. q If the projector is not to be used for an extended time, unplug the projector from the power outlet. READ AND KEEP THIS OWNER'S MANUAL FOR LATER USE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE EXCEPT LAMP REPLACEMENT. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL WITH THIS UNIT. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT. 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use. Unplug this projector from AC power supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector. For added protection to the projector during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage due to lightning and power line surges. This projector should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied, consult your authorized dealer or local power company. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this projector where the cord may be damaged by persons walking on it. Do not attempt to service this projector yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug this projector from wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled into the projector. c. If the projector has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the projector does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the projector to normal operation. e. If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the projector 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 that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this projector, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the projector is in safe operating condition. Do not expose this unit to rain or use near water... for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc... Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The projector may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the projector. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the projector. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturers. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to insure reliable operation of the equipment and to protect it from overheating. The openings should never be covered with cloth or other materials, and the bottom opening should not be blocked by placing the projector on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This projector should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This projector should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a book case unless proper ventilation is provided. Never push objects of any kind into this projector through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the projector. Voor de klanten in Nederland Bij dit product zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA. 3 COMPLIANCES Federal Communication Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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 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. AC POWER CORD REQUIREMENT The AC Power Cord supplied with this projector meets the requirement for use in the country you purchased it. AC Power Cord for the United States and Canada : AC Power Cord used in the United States and Canada is listed by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standard Association (CSA). AC Power Cord has a grounding-type AC line plug. This is a safety feature to be sure that the plug will fit into the power outlet. Do not try to defeat this safety feature. Should you be unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician. GROUND THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHOULD BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE. 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES AND DESIGN PREPARATION NAME OF EACH PART OF THE PROJECTOR SETTING-UP THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING THE AC POWER CORD POSITIONING THE PROJECTOR PICTURE LEVEL AND TILT ADJUSTMENT MOVING THE PROJECTOR 6 7 7 8 8 9 10 10 COMPUTER MODE SELECTING COMPUTER MODE SELECTING COMPUTER SYSTEM COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS 36 36 36 37 PC ADJUSTMENT PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT NORMAL FUNCTION 38 40 41 AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT PICTURE POSITION ADJUSTMENT PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 41 42 43 CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR TERMINAL OF THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING THE COMPUTER CONNECTING THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT 11 11 13 21 VIDEO MODE SELECTING VIDEO MODE SELECTING VIDEO SOURCE SELECTING COLOR SYSTEM PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT NORMAL FUNCTION 44 44 44 45 46 47 BEFORE OPERATION CONTROLS AND INDICATORS OPERATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL UNIT WIRELESS/WIRED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 23 23 25 25 28 PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 47 SETTING SETTING MENU SETTING LANGUAGE 48 48 49 OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU MENU BAR 30 30 30 31 APPENDIX OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE MAINTENANCE TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING LAMP REPLACEMENT CLEANING THE PROJECTION LENS 50 50 51 51 51 52 53 BASIC OPERATION TURNING ON / OFF THE PROJECTOR TO TURN ON THE PROJECTOR TO TURN OFF THE PROJECTOR 32 32 32 32 ADJUSTING THE IMAGE ZOOM ADJUSTMENT FOCUS ADJUSTMENT LENS SHIFT FUNCTION DIGITAL ZOOM FUNCTION NORMAL PICTURE FUNCTION FREEZE PICTURE FUNCTION NO SHOW FUNCTION P-TIMER FUNCTION AUTO IMAGE ADJUSTMENT CURSOR FUNCTION 33 33 33 33 33 33 34 34 34 34 34 TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 53 55 SOUND ADJUSTMENT DIRECT OPERATION MENU OPERATION 35 35 35 TRADEMARKS q Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer,Inc. q IBM and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc. q Windows and PowerPoint are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. q Each name of corporations or products in the owner's manual is a trademark or a registered trademark of its respective corporation. 5 FEATURES AND DESIGN This Multimedia Projector is designed with the most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. The projector utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. x Compatibility x Power Management This projector widely accepts various video and computer input signals including; q Computers IBM-compatible and Macintosh computers up to 1600 x 1200 resolution. q 6 Color Systems NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M or PALN color system can be connected. q S-Video S-Video signals, such as a S-VHS VCR output signals, can be connected. Power Management function is provided to reduce power consumption while the projector is not in use. This Power Management function operates to turn the Projection Lamp off when the projector detects signal interruption and any button is not pressed over 5 minutes. The Projection Lamp is automatically turned on again when the projector detects the signal or any operation button is pressed. This projector is shipped with this function ON. x Laser Pointer Function x High Resolution Image This projector provides 1280 x 1024 dots resolution for computer input and 800 horizontal TV lines. The resolution from the computer between 1280 x 1024 and 1600 x 1200 is compressed into 1280 x 1024 dots. This projector cannot display image of over 1600 x 1200 dots. When the resolution of your computer is over than 1600 x 1200, reset the computer output for lower resolution. The Wireless Remote Control Unit supplied with this projector includes the Laser Pointer function. This function helps you to make a smart presentation on a projected screen. x Wireless Mouse The Wireless Remote Control Unit supplied with this projector has Wireless Mouse function for the connected computer. This function enables you to operate both projector and computer with this Wireless Remote Control Unit only. x Multi-Scan System x Accessories This projector has Multi-Scan System to conform to almost all computer output signals quickly. There is no need for troublesome manual adjustment of frequency and other settings. x One-Touch Auto Imaging Incoming computer video signals are recognized and the best setting is automatically selected by the Auto Image adjustment. No complicated setup is necessary and projection is always precise. x Multilanguage Menu Display Operation menu is displayed in; English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, or Japanese. x Digital Zoom (Computer Mode onl ...