User manual HITACHI CP-X960WA

Liquid Crystal Projector Model CPX960WA / 970W USER'S GUIDE Thank you for purchasing the Hitachi liquid crystal projector. Please read this user's manual thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. Outline This liquid crystal projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/SECAM video signals onto a screen. Little space is required for installation and large images can easily be realized. Contents Page Features (1) Outstanding brightness The UHB lamp and high-efficiency optical system assure a high level of brightness. (2) Partial magnification function Interesting parts of images can be magnified for closer viewing. (3) Distortion correction function Distortion-free images are quickly available. (4) Power zoom and power focus. (5) P in P function (6) USB jack Before Use ................................................3 Checking the package Contents ................8 Names and functions of each part ............8 Installation ..............................................12 Basic operations ......................................13 Adjustments and functions ......................17 Connection to the video signal terminals ................................22 Connection to the RGB signal terminal ..................................22 Connecting to the USB ............................25 Connection to the CONTROL signal terminal ..................................26 Example of system setup ........................31 Cleaning the air filter ................................31 ..............................................32 Lamp Message table..........................................32 When you think something wrong ............33 Specifications ..........................................34 About the warranty and after-service ..........................35 1 About Trademarks · VGA and XGA are trademarks of IBM (International Business Machines Corporation). · Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Corporation of the U.S. · VESA and SVGA are trademarks or registered trademarks of Video Electronics Standards association. · Windows95 and Windows98 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Carefuly observe the trademarks and registered trademarks of all companies, even when not mentioned. FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN U.K THIS PRODUCT IS SUPPLIED WITH A TWO PIN MAINS PLUG FOR USE IN MAINLAND EUROPE. FOR THE U.K PLEASE REFER TO THE NOTES ON THIS PAGE. IMPORTANT FOR UNITED KINGDOM WORDING FOR CLASS I EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTION BOOKS AND LABELS The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Shoud the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating. If the fuse cover is detachable never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug. Fuse covers are available from your dealer. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. Shoud it be necessary to change the mains plugs, this must be carried out by a competent person, preferable a qualified electrician. If there is no alternative to cutting off the mains plug, ensure that you dispose of it immediately, having first removed the fuse, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. WARNING: THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and Yellow = Earth, Blue = Neutral, Brown = Live. Green & Yellow to Earth Brown to Live Fuse Blue to Neutral Cord Clamp As these colours may not correspond with the coloured makings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured Green or Green and Yellow. The wire coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED. WARNING: 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 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. Instructions to Users: This equipment complies with the requirements of FCC (Federal Communication Commission) Class A equipments provided that following conditions are met. (1) Video signal cables: Double shielded coaxial cables (so called FCC shield cable) must be used and the outer shield must be connected to the ground. Or, if normal coaxial cables are used, the cables must be enclosed in metal pipes or similar way to reduce the interference noise radiation. (2) Power cord: Shielded power cord must be used. The outer shield must be connected to the ground. (3) Video inputs: The input signal amplitude must no exceed the specified level. Before Use About the Symbols Various symbols are used in this instruction manual and on the product itself to ensure correct usage, to prevent danger to the user and others, and to prevent property damage. The meanings of these symbols are described below. It is important that you read these descriptions thoroughly and fully understand the contents. Warning Caution Typical Symbols This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling. This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could result possibly in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling. This symbol indicates an additional warning (including cautions). An illustration is provided to clarify the contents (the illustration to the left indicates danger of electrical shock). This symbol indicates a prohibited action. The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby (the symbol to the left indicates that disassembly is prohibited). This symbol indicates a compulsory action. The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby (the symbol to the left indicates that the power plug should be disconnected from the power outlet). 3 [Safety Precaution] Warning s If a problem should occur. · If smoke or a strange odor arise, continued use could result in fire or electrical shock. In such case, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact your dealer for repairs. Never attempt to make repairs yourself because this is dangerous. Do not use this projector if there is no image or sound, or if the sound is Disconnect the distorted. Continued use plug from the could result in fire or power outlet. electrical shock. In such case, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer. If water should enter the inside of this projector, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer. s Do not insert foreign objects. through · Do not insert metal objects etc., of the ventilation openings, this projector or drop such objects inside because this could result in fire or electrical shock. If a foreign object should enter this projector, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer. Disconnect the Continued use could result in plug from the power outlet. fire or electrical shock. Use special caution in households where children are present. · · · s Do not look through the lens when the lamp is on. Never look through the lens when the lamp is on. The powerful light could adversely affect vision. Use special caution in households where children are present. s Do not install on an unstable surface. on an · Do not install this projectorwobbly unstable surface such as a s Avoid shock or impact on the projector. If the projector should fall, resulting in damage to the cabinet, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer. Continued use could result in fire or electrical shock. Electric shock hazard. stand or incline because this could result in the projector falling and causing injury. s Do not open the cabinet. cabinet. · Never open the voltage There is high Disconnect the plug from the power outlet. inside which can cause electrical shock. Do not Contact your dealer for disassemble. internal inspection, adjustment and repair. s Do not place this projector in a container containing liquid. Do not place flower vases, flower pots, cups, cosmetics, liquids such as water, etc., on top of this projector. Spillage could result in fire or electrical shock. s Do not modify. Do not Do not modify this projector because disassemble. this could result in fire or electrical shock. s Do not use in the bathroom. Do not use this projector in the bathroom because this could result in fire or electrical shock. Do not use near water. s Use only the indicated power supply. Use only the indicated power supply. The use of any other power supply could result in fire or electrical shock. 4 Warning s Handle the power cord with care. damage, cut, · Do not twist the power process or strongly cord. Placing heavy objects on the power cord, heating or strongly pulling the power cord can result in damage as well as fire or electrical shock. · Pulling on the power cord · Placing heavy objects on the power cord · Damaging the cord · Placing near heaters s High temperatures are generated when the lamp is lit, so do not place objects in front of the lens. the power · Do not position projector. This can cord under the · · damage the power cord and cause fire or electrical shock. Also, do not place a spread, cover, etc., over the power cord because this could result in the inadvertent placing of heavy objects on the concealed power cord. If the power cord is damaged (exposed or broken core wires, etc.), contact your dealer for replacement; otherwise, fire or electrical shock could result. Make sure there is no dust, etc., on the power plug and insert a knife blade to make sure that there is no looseness. CAUTION LASER RADIATIONDO NOT STARE INTO BEAM WAVE LENGTH: 650nm MAX . OUTPUT: 1mW CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT RADIAZIONI LASER NON GUARDARE NEL RAGGIO LUCE APPARECCHIO LASER DI CLASSE 2 RAYONNEMENT LASER MANUFACTURED NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 2 LASER-STRAHLUNG PLACE OF MANUFACTURER:A NICHT IN DEN STRAHL MADE IN JAPAN BLICKEN LASER KLASSE2 IEC60825-1:1993+A1:1997 s Do not allow the laser beam to enter the eyes. This remote control is equipped with a laser pointer and a laser beam is emitted from the laser outlet. Do not look directly into the laser beam outlet or direct the laser beam at other people. Vision can be impaired if the laser beam enters the eyes. Especially pay attention if children are present. · Laser beam outlet AVOID EXPOSURELASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE 5 Caution s Do not sit or place heavy objects on this projector. Do · Thisnot sit on thisinprojector. could result overturning, s Clean the projector interior once every two years. Request your dealer to clean the interior of the projector approximately every two years. Accumulations of dust inside the projector can result in fire or malfunction if not cleaned for an extended period. This cleaning is more effective if performed befor every humid periods such as rainy season, etc. Ask your dealer for details about internal cleaning. · leading to damage or personal injury. Use special caution in households where children are present. Do not place heavy objects on this projector. Placing heavy objects on this projector could result in loss of balance or falling and cause personal injury. s Do not block the ventilation openings. Do not block the ventilation openings of this projector. Blocking ventilation could lead to internal overheating which could result in fire. Do not place this projector on its side during use or push it into a small, poorly ventilated location. Do not place this projector on a carpet or bedding or cover it with a table cloth, etc. Also, when installing this projector, make sure the ventilation openings are at least 30cm from the wall. s Avoid installation in humid or dusty locations. not install this · Do dusty location.projector in a humid or This could · result in fire or electrical shock. Avoid installation near the kitchen, a humidifier or other locations where there is oily smoke or humidity. This could result in fire or electrical shock. s Use the caster brakes. When installing this projector on a stand with casters, use the caster brakes to prevent the stand moving or over turning and causing personal injury. s Care and maintenance. For safety purposes, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet before starting the care and maintenance of this projector. Disconnect the plug from the power outlet. s Do not handle the power cord roughly. s Battery usage. away from · Keep the power cordcould melt the heaters because the heat batteries · Use only the specifiedmix old with this projector. Do not and new batteries because this could result in fire or personal injury due to battery cracking or leakage. Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading the batteries. Incorrect loading could result in personal injury or contamination of the surroundings due to battery cracking or leakage. · · · power cord and cause fire or electrical shock. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands because this could result in electrical shock. When disconnecting the power plug, do not pull on the power cord. This could damage the power cord and cause fire or electrical shock. Always grip the plug when disconnecting. 6 Caution s When the projector is not to be used for an extended period. For safety purposes when the projector is not to be used for an extended period because of travel, the etc., always disconnect the power Disconnect the plug from plug from the power outlet. Also power outlet. close the lens cover to prevent the lens surface being scratched. s Moving the projector. · When moving the projector, be sure to replace lens cap, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and disconnect all external Disconnect the plug from the connections. Failure to do this power outlet. could damage the power cord and cause fire or electrical shock. Avoid any impact or shock to the projector because this could result in malfunction. When moving this projector outdoors, protect it from wetting due to rain, etc. If the projector should become wet, dry it thoroughly before further use. Continued use while wet could result in fire or electrical shock. · [General Cautions] s Avoid excessively hot locations. Do not place this projector in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as a stove, etc., because the heat could have adverse influence on the cabinet and other parts. s Cabinet care. of plastic and discoloration · The cabinet is madeoccur if wiped with a solvent or paint peeling can s Sound volume. Set the volume at a suitable level to avoid bothering other people. It is also better to keep the volume level low and close the windows at night to protect the neighborhood environment. · · · s Lens care Use commercially available lens tissue to clean the lens (used to clean cameras, eyeglasses, etc.). Be careful not to scratch the lens with hard objects. such as benzine, thinner, etc. Before using chemical wipes, be sure to read and observe the instructions. Do not spray volatile substances such as insect repellent on the cabinet. Also, do not allow long-term close contact with rubber or vinyl products because this could result in discoloration, peeling paint, etc. Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet and operation panel. When excessively soiled, dilute a neutral detergent in water, wet and wring out the cloth and afterward wipe with a dry cloth. Do not apply undiluted detergent directly to the projector. s Extended usage. When using this projector for an extended period, stop periodically to rest the eyes to prevent eye fatigue. 7 Checking the package Contents Make sure all of the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, please contact your dealer. VIDEO RGB LASER STANDBY/ON POSITION Liquid Crystal Projector OPERATING GUIDE RESET Flüssigkristall-Projektor BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MENU FREEZE MAGNIFY OFF VOLUME Vidéoprojecteur à cristaux liquides NOTICE D'UTILISATION Proittore a cristalli liquidi LIBRETTO D'ISTRUZIONI Proyector con paneles de cristal líquido MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Vloeibare-kristallen Projektor Projector unit Remote control Remote control Batteries GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING Flytende krystall prosjektør BRUKERHÅNDBOK User's Guide (this document) Power Cord 3-Conductor 110V-US video/Audio cable 220-UK, Europe a b c RGB cable (15-15 pin M/M) Mac adapter with dip switch d Mouse cable × 3 Names and functions of each part Main unit ZOOM button Used to adjust the size of the image. (Refer to page 13.) ZOOM FOCUS FOCUS button Used to adjust the focus of the image on the screen. (Refer to page 13.) INPUT button Press this button to switch the input. The input changes in the following sequence each time this button is pressed. RGB1 RGB2 VIDEO MUTE button This button turns the sound on and off. Press once to turn the sound off; then press again to turn the sound back on. MUTE MENU INPUT STANDBY/ON LAMP POWER TEMP RESET STANDBY / ON button Press this button to turn the power on and off. When turned off, the projector enters standby status. Refer to page 13 - 14 for details. MENU button Displays the image menu. Refer to page 17 21 for details. RESET button Used to reset the initial settings. Refer to page 10.17.25.26 for details. LAMP indicator Lights or flashes when the temperature inside the projector increases or the lamp does not light. Refer to page 33 for details. TEMP indicator Blinks when the fan malfunctions. Refer to page 33 for details. POWER indicator This indicator lights or blinks during standby and during operation. Refer to page 33 for details. Remote control I/R receiver Speaker Speaker Lens Cooling fan (exhaust side) Carring handle Lens cap Cooling fan (intake side) · Use the remote control in front of the remote control photoreceptor at a distance of about 5 m or less and an angle of 30 degrees to the left or right of the center. 8 NORSK NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH CP-X960WA / 970W Names and functions of each part (continued) Remote control I/R receiver Main power switch Used to turn the power on and off. : OFF : ON AC IN jack Used to connect the accessory power cord. Caution Connecting to the AC IN jack Make sure the accesory power cord is plugged into the AC IN jack as far as it will go. Incomplete connection can result in fire or electrical shock. VIDEO IN jack S-VIDEO IN jack Mini DIN 4-pin connector VIDEO IN jack RCA jack AUDIO L/R IN jack RCA jack 1 RGB IN 2 S-VIDEO IN RGB IN jack D-sub 15-pin shrink (1/2) VIDEO IN CONTROL RGB OUT AUDIO IN CONTROL jack D-sub 15-pin shrink L MONO R AUDIO IN 1 2 AUDIO OUT USB USB jack AUDIO IN jack (RGB) Stereo mini jack The mouse cursor can be controlled by remote control by connecting to a personal computer. RGB OUT jack D-sub 15-pin shrink AUDIO OUT jack (RGB/VIDEO) Stereo mini jack 9 Names and functions of each part (continued) Remote control transmitter VIDEO, RGB button Press to switch the input. (Refer to page 13, 19.) VIDEO LASER STANDBY/ON POSITION RGB LASER button Turns the laser beam on and off. Refer to page 11 conceming usage and observe the cautions. STANDBY / ON button Used to turn the power on and off. Press for 1 sec. or more to turn the power off (enter standby status). (Refer to pages13 and 14.) button * POSITION then use the mouse Disk Pad to adjust Press Position, the image position (RGB mode only). (Refer to page 16.) button * DISK PAD / MOUSEitems when*4 menu (1) Used to select menu the screen is displayed (refer to page 16 - 18). (2) When the menu is not displayed, the mouse shift function and left click function are active. *1 (3) After the POSITION button has been pressed, the screen can be moved upward, downward and to the left and right. RESET * RESET / MOUSE RIGHT button menu (1)Operates as the RESET button when the MENU FREEZE MAGNIFY OFF VOLUME is displayed. Press this button to return to the initial settings. (2)Used to click the right mouse button when the menu is not displayed (refer to page 25,26). *1 (3)Pressing this button after scrolling the screen with POSITION returns the screen to the original position. button * MENU turn the menu screen display on and off. Used to (Refer to page 17 - 21.) P in P MUTE button * FREEZE the freeze (still) image display on and off. Used to turn (Refer to page 15.) BLANK AUTO TIMER VOLUME button * MAGNIFY button Used to magnify the displayed image. (Refer to page 16.) FOCUS ZOOM P button *2 * P into turn P in P (Picture In Picture: displays sub video Used signal images in the RGB signal) on and off. Each time this button is pressed, operation will change in the following sequence: (1) Reduce sub screen (2) Magnify sub screen (3)Off. (1) (3) (Refer to page 20.) Adjusts the volume of the sound. Press [ ] to increase the volume and ( ) to decrease the volume. When there is no video signal input, operation is not possible when the input video signal is outside the sync range. button * MUTE Mute. (Press the Play button again to Applies cancel.) TIMER button Turns the display of the time set with the Timer on the Menu screen on and off. The timer is not displayed when no input signal is detected or when SYNC is out of range or during blanking or during freezing. Refer to page 21 concerning the method used to set the timer. BLANK button Used to turn blanking on and off. (Refer to page 20.) FOCUS button Used to adjust the focus of the image on the screen. (Refer to page 13.) ZOOM button Used to adjust the size of the image. (Refer to page 13.) button * AUTO execute auto-adjust.*3 Used to *These functions do not operate when initial screen message "NO INPUT IS DETECTED" or "SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE" is displayed. *1 POSITION icon When the POSITION button is pressed, the moving display icon will appear at the bottom right of the screen. While displaying the icon, you can operate POSITION. *3 Auto adjustment function The projector automatically adjusts 4 items (V. POSIT, H. POSIT, H. PHASE, H. SIZE). When you choose AUTO (move the cursor to the right from the manual operation position), the AUTO confirmation menu shown below is indicated. *4 Disk Pad method of operation · Move and select by tilting Disk Pad in the required direction. · Press Disk Pad in to realize the function of the mouse left button. · A mouse cable is necessary if a mouse is to be used. (Refer to pages 26, 27.) *2 P in P function With the P in P function, signals are input to both RGB and VIDEO. This function operates only when the RGB signal has been selected. There is no display in the case of the no signal and when the RGB signal is outside the sync range. When P in P is used, audio is automatically switched to video. In P in P, audio input can be switched by pressing the VOL and VOL keys of the remote control, displaying the audio bar and moving DISK PAD left and right during the display. RGB/VIDEO 10 Names and functions of each part (continued) Caution · Auto adjust can take up to 30 seconds. · Auto adjust may not operate correctly in some cases, depending on the computer connected and the signal. · Be sure to expand images to full screen size when displaying low resolution images. · After auto adjust, the image may be slightly dark in some cases due to automatic adjustment of the signal level. · Auto adjust can not execute when the initial display is "NO INPUT IS DETECTED" or "SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE" during FREEZE or MAGNIFY. · Auto Adjust is executed when the following operations are performed. 1. When the type of input source signal is changed. 2. When the Auto Adjust (AUTO) button is pressed. · The message AUTO IN PROGRESS will be displayed on the screen during automatic adjustment. · The screen may be disrupted during automatic adjustment but this is not a malfunction. · RGB1 or RGB2 only can be used as the input signal. · Auto Adjust can also be executed using the operation buttons of the main unit. Hold down the RESET button and press the input switch (INPUT) button. Loading the batteries Loading AA batteries into the remote control. 1Remove the battery cover. Push the knob while lifting up the battery cover. 2Loading the batteries. Make sure the plus and minus poles are correctly oriented. 3Close the battery cover. Caution Battery usage cautions · Use only the specified batteries with this projector. Also, do not mix new and old batteries. This could cause in battery cracking or leakage, which could result in fire or personal injury. · When loading the batteries, make sure the plus and minus poles are correctly oriented as indicated in the projector. Incorrect orientation could cause battery cracking or leakage, which could result in personal injury or pollution of the surrounding environment. Caution Remote control usage cautions · Do not drop the remote control or apply impact. · Do not wet the remote control or place it on any wet object. Such actions could result in malfunction. batteries from the remote control. becomes difficult. the projector. · When not to be used for an extended period, remove the · Replace the batteries when remote control operation · Do not place the remote control close to the cooling fan of · Do not disassemble the remote control in case of malfunction. please bring it to the service station. Warning The laser pointer of the remote control is used as a pointer. Never look directly into the laser beam outlet or point the laser beam at other people. The laser beam can cause vision problems. CAUTION LASER RADIATIONDO NOT STARE INTO BEAM WAVE LENGTH: 650nm MAX . OUTPUT: 1mW CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT RADIAZIONI LASER NON GUARDARE NEL RAGGIO LUCE APPARECCHIO LASER DI CLASSE 2 RAYONNEMENT LASER MANUFACTURED NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 2 LASER-STRAHLUNG PLACE OF MANUFACTURER:A NICHT IN DEN STRAHL MADE IN JAPAN BLICKEN LASER KLASSE2 IEC60825-1:1993+A1:1997 AVOID EXPOSURELASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE 11 Installation Typical LCD Projector and Screen Installation Use the diagram below as reference to determine the screen size and projection distnace. Top view Screen Side view Lens center b a a a (inches) Screen size (inches) Minimum 40 60 80 100 120 150 200 55 85 114 144 176 220 291 Maximum 73 114 151 191 231 282 386 1 2 2 3 3 4 6 b (inches) a. Distance from the LCD projector to the screen b. Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the screen (a,b : +/-10%). Caution The LCD projector should normally be used level (the legs can point upward). Positioning the projector sideways, or with the lens pointing upward or downward can cause the internal temperature to rise, which could result in a malfunction. The projection distances shown in the diagram to the left are for full size (1,024 x 768 dots). Using the adjusters Use the adjusters on the bottom to adjust the projection angle. Front view Side view Adjuster Variable within the range of approximately 0° - 9° 1. Lift up the projector and release the adjuster lock. 2. After adjusting the projection angle, firmly lock the adjusters. 3. Rotate the adjusters for fine adjustment. Caution · Do not release the locks unless the projector is being held; otherwise, the projector could overturn or the fingers could get caught and cause personal injury. · Do not force the adjusters to rotate. This could damage the adjusters or cause the lock to fail. · Lock the adjusters firmly. If the lock is difficult to operate, change the angle slightly and try again. 12 Basic operations To project VIDEO LASER RGB 2 5742 STANDBY/ON POSITION 7 RESET MENU FREEZE MAGNIFY OFF VOLUME P in P MUTE 5 1 3 BLANK AUTO TIMER 4 FOCUS ZOOM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Turn on the main power switch of the projector [ I: ON]. · The Power indicator lights orange. Press the STANDBY / ON button. · The Power indicator will blink green and then light green. · The green blinking indicates warmup. Remove the lens cap. Use the ZOOM button to adjust the screen size. Use the FOCUS button to adjust the focus. (1) The display shown to the right will appear when the FOCUS button is pressed. +++FOCUS+++ (2) Use the FOCUS button to adjust the focus until the image is sharp. (3) The message "Focus" will disappear if any other button is pressed. · (When there is no input signal, the Focus characters are not displayed when the input signal is outside the sync range.) Turn on the power to the connected equipment. Refer to page 31 concerning the connection of other equipment. Press either the INPUT button of the projector or the VIDEO/RGB button of the remote control to select the signal to be projected on the screen. The selected signal input channel will be displayed in the lower right part of the screen. Example on-screen display RGB 1 13 Basic operations (continued) Turning off the power 1 1 VIDEO LASER STANDBY/ON RGB POSITION RESET MENU FREEZE MAGNIFY OFF VOLUME 2 3 P in P MUTE BLANK AUTO TIMER 1 Press the STANDBY/ON button for approximately 1 sec. · The Power indicator will blink orange, then the lamp will turn off. Approximately 1 sec. after that, the indicator will light orange. · After the power is turned off, the lamp will be cooled for approximately 1 min. and the power cannot be turned off even by pressing the STANDBY/ON button. · The standby status will not be entered if the time which the STANDBY/ON button is pressed is too short. 2 3 Turn off the main power switch of the projector [ Attach the lens cap. : OFF]. Caution The fan will continue running for approximately 1 min. after the STANDBY/ON button is pressed. Do not turn off the main power switch while the lamp is on because this will shorten the service life of the lamp. Plug & Play This projector is VESA DDC 1/2B compatible. Plug & play is possible by connecting to a computer that is VESA DDC (Display Data Channel) compatible. (Plug & play is a system configured with peripheral equipment including a computer and display, and an operating system. Caution · Use the RGB cable included with this projector when using plug & play. With other cables, pins (12) - (15) are sometimes not connected (effective only for RGB1). · This device is recognized as a plug-and-play monitor. Use the standard Windows95/98 display drivers. · This function may not operate, depending on the personal computer used. · When the DDC function does not operate on a personal computer running Windows95/98, select the display type from Screen Priority. It is recommended that Super VGA 1024 x 768 (60-75Hz) be selected as the display type. The DDC function will not operate when connected to a Macintosh. 14 Basic operations (continued) Freeze function This function is used to freeze the image being displayed. (refer to page 10) VIDEO LASER STANDBY/ON POSITION RGB RESET MENU FREEZE MAGNIFY VOLUME OFF 1 P in P BLANK MUTE AUTO TIMER 1 Press the FREEZE button. · The image being displayed will freeze. · The [ ] mark appears in the lower right corner of the screen when the Freeze function is on. Cancelling the FREEZE function 1 Press the FREEZE button. · The FREEZE function will be cancelled. · The [ ] mark will be displayed for approximately 3 sec. when the FREEZE function is cancelled. Caution · When there is no input signal, the Freeze function is not effective when the input signal is outside the sync range. · Pressing the FREEZE button alternately turns the freeze function on and off. · The FREEZE function will be cancelled when the input select button is pressed or the display mode of the PC being used for display is changed. · When a still image signal is input when the FREEZE function is on, make sure not to forget to cancel the FREEZE function. · FREEZE function will be cancelled after the operations such as "FOCUS + , ­", " TIMER", "P in P", "AUTO", "BLANK", "VOLUME ","MENU", "MUTE" and "POSITION". 15 Basic operations (continued) Magnify function Part of an image can be displayed magnified. (refer to page 10) VIDEO LASER STANDBY/ON POSITION RGB 4 5 RESET 1,2 3 MENU FREEZE 6 VOLUME MUTE MAGNIFY OFF P in P BLANK AUTO TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the MAGNIFY + button. · The center part of the image will be displayed magnified approximately 2x. Changing the magnification ratio Press the MAGNIFY + button. · When this button is pressed, the image will be displayed even larger. Press the MAGNIFY ­ button. · When this button is pressed, the image will be displayed even smaller. Moving the display area Press the POSITION button. Press the DISK PAD up, down, left and right buttons. · The magnified area will move in accordance with the button pressed. Returning to normal display Press the MAGNIFY OFF button. · When there is no video signal input, Magnify is not effective when the video signal input is outside the sync range. · The magnify function will be cancelled when the input select button is pressed or the display mode of the PC being used for display is changed. · The Magnify function will be cancelled after the operations such as "AUTO", "KEYSTONE". Caution 16 Adjustments and functions VIDEO RGB LASER STANDBY/ON POSITION 1, 2, 3 2, 3 RESET MENU FREEZE MAGNIFY VOLUME OFF MENU P in P MUTE 3 1 1, 3 BLANK AUTO TIMER FOCUS ZOOM 1 2 3 Press the MENU ( ) buttons of the projector or the MENU button of the remote control. · The Menu screen will appear. (refer to page 18 - 21 for details.) Press the MENU ( ) buttons of the projector or the DISK PAD button of the remote control to select the menu item to be adjusted. · The selected menu item will be displayed in orange. Adjust the selected menu item with the MENU ( ) buttons of the projector or the DISK PAD button of the remote control.