Projector ED-X15 User's Manual ­ Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference. About this manual Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are described below. WARNING This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling. CAUTION This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling. Please refer to the pages written following this symbol. NOTE · The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. · The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. · The reproduction, transfer or copy of all or any part of this document is not permitted without express written consent. Trademark acknowledgment · VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. · Apple and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. · VESA and SVGA are trademarks of Video Electronics Standard Association. · Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Read this Safety Guide first. Projector User's Manual - Safety Guide Thankyouforpurchasingthisprojector. WARNING · Before using, read these user's manuals of this projector to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference. Incorrect handling of this product could possibly result in personal injury or physical damage. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any damage caused by mishandling that is beyond normal usage defined in these manuals of this projector. NOTE ·Theinformationinthismanualissubjecttochangewithoutnotice. ·The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in thismanual. · The reproduction, transmission or use of this document or contents is not permittedwithoutexpresswrittenauthority. About The Symbols V arioussymbolsareusedinthismanual,theuser'smanualandontheproduct itselftoensurecorrectusage,topreventdangertotheuserandothers,andto preventpropertydamage.Themeaningsofthesesymbolsaredescribedbelow. Itisimportantthatyoureadthesedescriptionsthoroughlyandfullyunderstand thecontents. WARNING CAUTION Typical Symbols Thissymbolindicatesinformationthat,ifignored,could possiblyresultinpersonalinjuryorevendeathdueto incorrecthandling. Thissymbolindicatesinformationthat,ifignored,could result possibly in personal injury or physical damage duetoincorrecthandling. T his symbol indicates an additional warning (including cautions).An illustrationisprovidedtoclarifythecontents. T his symbol indicates a prohibited action. The contents will be clearly indicatedinanillustrationornearby(thesymboltotheleftindicatesthat disassemblyisprohibited). T hissymbolindicatesacompulsoryaction.Thecontentswillbeclearly indicatedinanillustrationornearby(thesymboltotheleftindicatesthat thepowerplugshouldbedisconnectedfromthepoweroutlet). Safety Precautions WARNING Never use the projector if a problem should occur. Abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, no image, no sound, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquidsorforeignmatter,etc.cancauseafireorelectricalshock. Insuchcase,immediatelyturnoffthepowerswitchandthendisconnectthe powerplugfromthepoweroutlet.Aftermakingsurethatthesmokeorodor has stopped, contact your dealer. Never attempt to make repairs yourself becausethiscouldbedangerous. ·Thepoweroutletshouldbeclosetotheprojectorandeasilyaccessible. Disconnectthe plugfromthe poweroutlet. Use special caution for children and pets. Incorrect handling could result in fire, electrical shock, injury, burn or vision problem. Usespecialcautioninhouseholdswherechildrenandpetsarepresent. Do not insert liquids or foreign object. Penetrationofliquidsorforeignobjectscouldresultinfireorelectricalshock. Usespecialcautioninhouseholdswherechildrenarepresent. Ifliquidsorforeignobjectshouldentertheprojector,immediatelyturnoffthe powerswitch,disconnectthepowerplugfromthepoweroutletandcontact yourdealer. ·Donotplacetheprojectornearwater(ex.abathroom,abeach,etc.). ·Donotexposetheprojectortorainormoisture.Donotplacetheprojector outdoors. ·Donotplaceflowervases,pots,cups,cosmetics,liquidssuchaswater,etc onoraroundtheprojector. ·Donotplacemetals,combustibles,etconoraroundtheprojector. · oavoidpenetrationofforeignobjects,donotputtheprojectorintoacase T or bag together with any thing except the accessories of the projector, signalcablesandconnectors. Never disassemble and modify. Theprojectorcontainshighvoltagecomponents.Modificationand/ordisassemblyof theprojectororaccessoriescouldresultinfireorelectricalshock. ·Neveropenthecabinet. ·Askyourdealertorepairandcleaninsider. Do not give the projector any shock or impact. Donot disassemble. Iftheprojectorshouldbeshockedand/orbroken,itcouldresultinaninjury, andcontinuedusecouldresultinfireorelectricalshock. Iftheprojectorisshocked,immediatelyturnoffthepowerswitch,disconnect thepowerplugfromthepoweroutletandcontactyourdealer. Do not place the projector on an unstable surface. Iftheprojectorshouldbedroppedand/orbroken,itcouldresultinaninjury, andcontinuedusecouldresultinfireorelectricalshock. ·Donotplacetheprojectoronanunstable,slantorvibrantsurfacesuchas awobblyorinclinedstand. ·Usethecasterbrakesplacingtheprojectoronastandwithcasters. · Do not place the projector in the side up position, the lens up position or thelensdownposition. · In the case of a ceiling installation or the like, contact your dealer before installation. Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING Be cautious of High temperatures of the projector. Hightemperaturesaregeneratedwhenthelampislit.Itcouldresultinfireor burn.Usespecialcautioninhouseholdswherechildrenarepresent. Donottouchaboutthelens,airfansandventilationopeningsduringuseor immediatelyafteruse,topreventaburn.Takecareofventilation. ·Keepaspaceof0cmormorebetweenthesidesandotherobjectssuch aswalls. ·Donotplacetheprojectoronametallictableoranythingweakinheat. ·Donotplaceanythingaboutthelens,airfansandventilationopeningsof theprojector. ·Neverblocktheairfanandventilationopenings. ·Donotcovertheprojectorwithatablecloth,etc. ·Donotplacetheprojectoronacarpetorbedding. Never look through the lens or openings when the lamp is on. Thepowerfullightcouldadverselyaffectvision. Usespecialcautioninhouseholdswherechildrenarepresent. Use only the correct power cord and the correct power outlet. Incorrectpowersupplycouldresultinfireorelectricalshock. · Use only the correct power outlet depending on the indication on the projectorandthesafetystandard. ·Theenclosedpowercordmustbeuseddependingonthepoweroutletto beused. Be cautious of the power cord connection. Incorrectconnectionofthepowercordcouldresultinfireorelectricalshock. ·Donottouchthepowercordwithawethand. ·Checkthattheconnectingportionofthepowercordisclean(withnodust), beforeusing.Useasoftanddryclothtocleanthepowerplug. · Insert the power plug into a power outlet firmly.Avoid using a loose, unsoundoutletorcontactfailure. Be sure to connect with ground wire. ConnectthegroundterminalofACinletofthisunitwiththegroundterminal provided at the building using the correct power cord; otherwise, fire or electricshockcanresult. ·Don'ttakethecoreofpowercordaway. Surelyconnect thegroundwire. Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING Be careful in handling the light source lamp. The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp made of glass. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out. When the bulb bursts, it is possible for shards of glass to fly into the lamp housing, and for gas containingmercurytoescapefromtheprojector'sventholes. Please carefully read the section "Lamp". Be careful in handling the power cord and external connection cables. If you keep using a damaged the power cord or cables, it can cause a fire or electrical shock. Do not apply too much heat, pressure or tension to the powercordandcables. Ifthepowercordorcablesisdamaged(exposedorbrokencorewires,etc.), contactyourdealer. ·Donotplacetheprojectororheavyobjectsonthepowercordandcables. Also,donotplaceaspread,cover,etc,overthembecausethiscouldresult intheinadvertentplacingofheavyobjectsontheconcealedpowercordor cables. · Do not pull the power cord and cables. When connecting and disconnectingthepowercordorcables,doitwithyourhandholdingtheplug orconnector. ·Donotplacethecordneartheheater. ·Avoidbendingthepowercordsharply. ·Donotattempttoworkonthepowercord. Be careful in handling the battery of the remote control. Incorrect handling of the battery could result in fire or personal injury. The batterymayexplodeifnothandledproperly. · Keep the battery away from children and pets. If swallowed consult a physicianimmediatelyforemergencytreatment. ·Donotallowthebatteryinafireorwater. ·Avoidfireorhigh-temperatureenvironment. ·Donotholdthebatterywiththemetallictweezers. ·Keepthebatteryinadark,coolanddryplay. ·Donotshortcircuitthebattery. ·Donotrecharge,disassembleorsolderthebattery. ·Donotgivethebatteryaphysicalimpact. ·Useonlythebatteryspecifiedintheothermanualofthisprojector. ·Makesuretheplusandminusterminalsarecorrectlyalignedwhenloading thebattery. · If you observe a leakage of the battery, wipe out the flower and then replacethebattery.Ifthefloweradheresyourbodyorclothes,rinsewellwith water. ·Obeythelocallawsondisposingthebattery. Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION Be careful in moving the projector. Neglectcouldresultinaninjuryordamage. · Do not move the projector during use. Before moving, disconnect the power cord and all external connections, and close the slide lens door or attachthelenscap. ·Avoidanyimpactorshocktotheprojector. ·Donotdragtheprojector. · ormovingtheprojector,usetheenclosedcaseorbagifprovided. F Do not put anything on top of the projector. Placing anything on the projector could result in loss of balance or falling, and cause an injury or damage. Use special caution in households where childrenarepresent. Do not attach anything other than specified things to the projector. Neglectcouldresultinaninjuryordamage. ·Someprojectorhasascrewthreadinalenspart.Donotattachanything otherthanspecifiedoptions(suchasconversionlens)tothescrewthread. Avoid a smoky, humid or dusty place. Placing the projector in a smoke, a highly humid, dusty place, oily soot or corrosivegascouldresultinfireorelectricalshock. · Do not place the projector near a smoky, humid or dusty place (ex. a smoking space, a kitchen, a beach, etc.). Do not place the projector outdoors. ·Donotuseahumidifierneartheprojector. Take care of the air filter to normal ventilate. Theairfiltershouldbecleanedperiodically.Iftheairfilterbecomesclogged bydustorthelike,internaltemperaturerisesandcouldcausemalfunction. Theprojectormaydisplaythemessagesuchas"CHECKTHEAIRFLOW" orturnofftheprojector,topreventtheinternalheatlevelrising. ·Whentheindicatorsoramessagepromptsyoutocleantheairfilter,clean theairfilterassoonaspossible. ·Ifthesoilingwillnotcomeofftheairfilter,oritbecomesdamaged,replace theairfilter. · Use the air filter of the specified type only. Please order the air filter specifiedintheothermanualofthisprojectortoyourdealer. ·Whenyoureplacethelamp,replacealsotheairfilter.Theairfiltermaybe attachedwhenyoubuyareplacementlampforthisprojector. ·Donotturnontheprojectorwithoutairfilter. Avoid a high temperature environment. The heat could have adverse influence on the cabinet of the projector and otherparts.Donotplacetheprojector,theremotecontrolandotherpartsin directsunlightornearahotobjectsuchasheater,etc. Avoid Magnetism. Manufacture strongly recommends to avoid any magnetic contact that is not shielded or protected on or near the projector itself. (ie.,. Magnetic Security Devices, or other projector accessory that contains magnetic material that has not been provided by the manufacture etc.) Magnetic objects may cause interruption oftheprojector'sinternalmechanicalperformancewhichmayinterferewithcooling fansspeedorstopping,andmaycausetheprojectortocompletelyshutdown. Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION Remove the power cord for complete separation. ·Forsafetypurposes,disconnectthepowercordiftheprojectorisnottobe usedforprolongedperiodsoftime. · Before cleaning, turn off and unplug the projector. Neglect could result in fireorelectricalshock. Disconnectthe plugfromthe poweroutlet. Ask your dealer to cleaning inside of the projector about every year. Accumulationsofdustinsidetheprojectorcauseresultinfireormalfunction. Cleaning inside is more effective if performed before every humid periods su ...