User manual HITACHI ED-X8250

Projector ED-S8240/ED-X8250 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. 1 Content Content About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1 Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 3 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About contents of package . . . . . . . 3 Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . 3 Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Adjusting the projector's elevator . . 9 Using the Security Bar . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting your devices . . . . . . . . .11 Connecting power supply . . . . . . . 14 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Putting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Using the remote control . . . . . . . . 16 Power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Turning on the power. . . . . . . . . . . 17 Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Temporarily muting the sound . . . . 18 Selecting an input signal . . . . . . . . 18 Searcting an input signal . . . . . . . . 19 Selecting an aspect ratio . . . . . . . . 19 Adjusting the zoom and focus . . . . 19 Using the automatic adjustment feature . 20 Adjusting the position . . . . . . . . . . 20 Correcting the keystone distortions 21 Using the magnify feature . . . . . . . 21 Freezing the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Temporarily blanking the screen . . 22 Operating the computer screen . . . 23 Multifunctional settings . . . . 24 Using the menu function . . . . . . . . 24 EASY Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Aspect, Keystone, Mode, Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Whisper, Mirror, Reset, Filter time, Language, Go to advanced menu Brightness, Contrast, Gamma, Color temp, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Progressive, My memory PICTURE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 IMAGE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 INPUT Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Color space, Component, Video format, Frame lock, Information Keystone, Whisper, Mirror, Volume, Audio Aspect, Over scan, V. position, H. position, H. phase, H. size, Auto adjust execute SETUP Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 SCREEN Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Language, Menu position, OSD bright., Blank, Start up, MyScreen, MyScreen lock, Message OPTION Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Auto search, Auto off, Lamp time, Filter time, Service Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . Related messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regarding the indicator lamps . . . . Phenomena that may easily be mistaken for machine defects . . . . Warranty and after-service . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 40 42 44 45 45 46 48 51 51 2 Projector features / Preparations Projector features This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/ SECAM, Component (SD, HD) video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little space for installation and gets a large image from short distance. High Brightness Newly developed 180W UHB (Ultra High Brightness) lamp gives you a higher brightness image on a screen. The image can be still kept as bright and clean enough for use in bright rooms. Low Noise WHISPER function is available for reducing acoustic noise to realize quieter operation. It is perfect for use in low luminance rooms where low noise is more important than brightness. Rich Connectivity This projector has a variety of I/O ports. It can be easily connected to many signal sources like PC, DVD and so on. The rich connectivity provides you more options to make your presentation impressive. Compact Body Even with its many features, this projector is extremely compact and slim, which gives you more flexibility and usability to use it where you want. Preparations About contents of package Please see the "Contents of package" of the "User's Manual - Quick Guide". Your projector should come with the items shown there. Contact immediately your dealer if anything is missing. NOTE · Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. For moving the projector, be sure to use the original packing materials. Use special caution for the lens part. Fastening the lens cover To avoid losing the lens cover, please fasten it the lens cap to the projector using the strap. Strap ring Strap Bottom side Strap hole 1. Fix the strap to the strap ring of the lens cover. 2. Put the strap into the groove on the rivet. 3. Push the rivet into the strap hole. 3 Part names Part names Projector Lamp cover (41) (Lamp unit is inside.) Zoom knob (19) Focus ring (19) Vent (7) Lens (17) Front-Right side Control buttons (6) Remote sensor (16) Speaker Security bar (10) (Use for attaching a commercial anti-theft chain or wire.) Elevator button (9) Elevator foot (9) Lens cover (3) Filter cover (42) (Air filter and intake vent are inside.) Bottom side WARNING During use or immediately after use, do not touch around the lamp and vents of the projector. () It could cause a burn. 4 Part names Power switch (17) AC inlet (14) Ports (See below.) Rear-Left side CONTROL port (12) AUDIO-OUT port (12) AUDIO IN2 L/R port (13) (In the default setting, the AUDIO IN2 L/R port is the audio port for the VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO ports, however it is possible to change the settings. 34) COMPONENT VIDEO ports (13) Y CB/PB CR/PR VIDEO port (13) S-VIDEO port (13) AUDIO IN1 port (12) (In the default setting, the AUDIO IN1 port is the audio port for the RGB IN1 and RGB IN2 ports, however, it is possible to change the settings. 34) Elevator button (9) Elevator foot (9) Vent (7) Restart switch (*) (48) RGB IN1 port (12) RGB IN2 /RGB OUT port (12) (Use the RGB IN OUT switch to select RGB IN2 or RGB OUT for this port.) RGB IN2 port: Inputs the RGB signal from a PC. RGB OUT port: When connected to a monitor, outputs the signal input via RGB IN1. USB port (12) Y AUDIO IN2 R CONTROL RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT K CB/PB CR/PR VIDEO L AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN1 USB S-VIDEO Ports RGB IN OUT switch (12) Use this button to select either RGB IN2 or RGB OUT for the corresponding port. When this switch is not pushed in, RGB IN2 is selected. When this switch is pushed in, RGB OUT is selected. NOTE (*) About Restart switch: This projector is controlled by an internal microprocessor. Under certain exceptional circumstances, the projector may not operate correctly and the microprocessor will need to be reset. In such a case, please push the Restart switch by using a cocktail stick or similar, and before turning on again, make the projector cool down at least 10 minutes without operating. Only push the Restart switch in these exceptional instances. 5 Part names Control buttons LAMP indicator (46, 47) Cursor buttons ,,, (24) STANDBY/ON button (17) TEMP indicator (46, 47) POWER indicator (17) INPUT button (18) Remote control SEARCH button (19) RGB button (18) VIDEO button (19) ASPECT button (19) HOME button (23) MAGNIFY ON button (21) OFF button (21) END button (23) FREEZE button (22) POSITION button (20) ESC button (24) ESC POSITION MENU VIDEO RGB SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK STANDBY/ON button (17) AUTO button (20) BLANK button (22) PAGE UP button (23) VOLUME button (18) END PAGE DOWN MUTE ON MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME OFF MUTE button (18) PAGE DOWN button (23) KEYSTONE button (21) MENU button (24) FREEZE KEYSTONE ENTER RESET Cursor buttons ,,, (24) ENTER button (24) RESET button (24) Battery cover (15) (on the back) 6 Setting up Setting up WARNING Place the projector in a stable position horizontally. A fall or a turnover could cause an injury and/or damage to the projector. Then using damaged projector could result in a fire and/or an electric shock. · Do not place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a wobbly or inclined stand. · Do not place the projector in the side/front/rear-up position, except cleaning the air filter. Place the projection in a cool place, and pay attention enough to ventilation. The high temperature of the projector could cause a fire, a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. · Do not stop up, block and cover the projector's vents. · Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides and other objects such as walls. · Do not place the projector on a metallic thing or anything weak in heat. · Do not place the projector on a carpet, cushion or bedding. · Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as a heater. · Put nothing about lens and vents of the projector. Put nothing on the projector. · Put nothing that is sucked or sticks to the bottom of projector. This projector has some intake vents also on the bottom. Do not place the projector on the place that gets wet. Damping the projector or inserting liquid in the projector could cause a fire, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the projector. · Do not place the projector in a bathroom or the outdoors. · Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector. CAUTION Avoid a smoky, humid or dusty place. Placing the projector in such place could cause a fire, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the projector. · Do not place the projector near a humidifier, a smoking space or a kitchen. Adjust the direction of the projector to keep the light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor. 7 Setting up Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: ED-S8240 : 800×600, ED-X8250 : 1024×768 (b) (a) The screen size (diagonal) (b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) (c) The height of the screen (±10%) (c) up 4:3 16:9 (a) (a) (c) down For the model ED-S8240 (a) Screen size [inch (m)] 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 150 200 250 300 (0.8) (1.0) (1.3) (1.5) (1.8) (2.0) (2.3) (2.5) (3.0) (3.8) (5.1) (6.4) (7.6) 4 : 3 screen (b) Projection distance (c) Screen height [m (inch)] [cm (inch)] min. up max. down 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.8 3.1 3.7 4.6 6.2 7.7 9.2 (36) (48) (60) (72) (84) (96) (109) (121) (145) (182) (242) (303) (364) 1.1 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.6 2.9 3.3 3.7 4.4 5.5 7.4 9.3 11.1 (43) (57) (72) (87) (101) (116) (130) (145) (174) (218) (291) (364) (437) 5 6 8 9 11 12 14 15 18 23 30 38 46 (2) (2) (3) (4) (4) (5) (5) (6) (7) (9) (12) (15) (18) 41 55 69 82 96 110 123 137 165 206 274 343 411 16 : 9 screen (b) Projection distance (c) Screen height [m (inch)] [cm (inch)] min. max. down up (39) (52) (65) (79) (92) (105) (118) (132) (158) (198) (264) (330) (397) 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.8 6.0 8.1 10.1 12.1 (47) -1 (63) -2 (79) -2 (94) -2 (110) -3 (126) -3 (142) -4 (158) -4 (190) -5 (238) -6 (317) -8 (397) -10 (476) -12 (0) (-1) (-1) (-1) (-1) (-1) (-1) (-2) (-2) (-2) (-3) (-4) (-5) 39 51 64 77 90 103 116 129 154 193 257 322 386 (15) (20) (25) (30) (35) (41) (46) (51) (61) (76) (101) (127) (152) (16) 1.0 (22) 1.3 (27) 1.7 (32) 2.0 (38) 2.3 (43) 2.7 (49) 3.0 (54) 3.3 (65) 4.0 (81) 5.0 (108) 6.7 (135) 8.4 (162) 10.1 For the model ED-X8250 (a) Screen size [inch (m)] 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 150 200 250 300 (0.8) (1.0) (1.3) (1.5) (1.8) (2.0) (2.3) (2.5) (3.0) (3.8) (5.1) (6.4) (7.6) 4 : 3 screen (b) Projection distance (c) Screen height [m (inch)] [cm (inch)] min. up max. down 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.1 3.7 4.6 6.2 7.8 9.3 (36) (48) (60) (73) (85) (97) (109) (122) (146) (183) (244) (306) (367) 1.1 1.5 1.8 2.2 2.6 3.0 3.3 3.7 4.5 5.6 7.5 9.3 11.2 (43) (58) (73) (87) (102) (117) (132) (146) (176) (220) (294) (367) (441) 5 6 8 9 11 12 14 15 18 23 30 38 46 (2) (2) (3) (4) (4) (5) (5) (6) (7) (9) (12) (15) (18) 41 55 69 82 96 110 123 137 165 206 274 343 411 16 : 9 screen (b) Projection distance (c) Screen height [m (inch)] [cm (inch)] min. max. down up (39) (52) (66) (79) (93) (106) (119) (133) (159) (200) (266) (333) (400) 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.9 6.1 8.1 10.2 12.2 (47) -1 (63) -2 (79) -2 (95) -2 (111) -3 (127) -3 (143) -4 (159) -4 (192) -5 (240) -6 (320) -8 (400) -10 (480) -12 (0) (-1) (-1) (-1) (-1) (-1) (-1) (-2) (-2) (-2) (-3) (-4) (-5) 39 51 64 77 90 103 116 129 154 193 257 322 386 (15) (20) (25) (30) (35) (41) (46) (51) (61) (76) (101) (127) (152) (16) 1.0 (22) 1.3 (27) 1.7 (32) 2.0 (38) 2.4 (43) 2.7 (49) 3.0 (54) 3.4 (65) 4.0 (81) 5.1 (108) 6.8 (135) 8.5 (162) 10.2 8 Setting up Adjusting the projector's elevator CAUTION If you press the elevator button without holding the projector, the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fingers and possibly result in malfunction. To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself, always hold the projector whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the elevator feet. Do not incline the projector rightward or leftward. Also do not incline it backward or forward exceeding 9 degrees. Exceeding these range could cause malfunction, and could shorten the lifetime of the consumables. Except for inclining by the elevator feet adjustment, place the projector horizontally. You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which you need to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of projection. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees. 1. 2. 3. Elevator feet Elevator button After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, press and hold in the elevator buttons while holding the projector. The elevator buttons and the elevator feet are on the both sides. Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and release the elevator buttons. When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into position. If necessary, you can also finely adjust the height of the projector by twisting the elevator feet by hand. 9 Setting up Using the Security Bar WARNING Do not use the security bar to prevent the projector from falling. Dropping or knocking over the projector may cause damage or injury. CAUTION The security bar is not a comprehensive theft prevention measure. It is intended to be used as an extra theft prevention measure. A commercial anti-theft chain or wire can be attached to the security bar on the projector. 1. How to attach or wire can be An anti-theft chain attached as shown in the illustration. (Anti-theft chains or wires of up to 10mm in diameter can be used) Security Bar Anti-theft chain or wire [sold separately] 10 Setting up Connecting your devices CAUTION Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector. Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector. Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection. Some cables have to be used with core set. A too long cable may cause a certain picture degradation. Please consult with your dealer for details. For cables that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector. Make sure that you connect devices to the correct port. Incorrect connection may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector. NOTE · Whenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector, be sure to activate the laptop's RGB external image output (set the laptop to CRT display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display). For details on how this is done, please refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding laptop computer. · Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten. · Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of these modes will not be possible with this projector. · For some RGB signal modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary. · When the image resolution is changed on a computer, depending on an input, automatic adjustment function may take some time and may not be completed. In this case, you may not be able to see a check box to select "Yes/No" for the new resolution on Windows. Then the resolution will go back to the original. It might be recommended to use other CRT or LCD monitors to change the resolution. About Plug-and-Play capability Plug-and-Play is a system composed of the computer, its operating system and peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is compatible with VESA DDC 2B. Plug-and-Play can be achieved by connecting this projector to a computer is VESA DDC (display data channel) compatible. · Please take advantage of this function by connecting the accessory RGB cable to the RGB IN1 port (DDC 2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if any other type of connection is attempted. · Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector is a Plug-and-Play monitor. 11 Setting up Examples of connection with a computer * In the default setting, the AUDIO IN1 port is the audio port for the RGB IN1 and RGB IN2 ports. To change the settings, refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu. (34) RGB cable USB cable Y AUDIO IN2 R CONTROL RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT K RGB out Audio out RS-232C USB CB/PB CR/PR VIDEO L AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN1 USB S-VIDEO Stereo mini audio cable RS-232C cable Use the RGB IN OUT switch to select RGB IN2 (RGB IN2 is selected if the switch is not pushed in). RGB IN1 Stereo mini audio cable RGB out Audio out Y AUDIO IN2 R CONTROL CB/PB CR/PR VIDEO L AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT K RGB IN2 USB RGB cable S-VIDEO Connecting to a monitor (output) RGB in Use the RGB IN OUT switch to select RGB OUT (RGB OUT is selected if the switch is pushed in). Y AUDIO IN2 R CONTROL CB/PB CR/PR VIDEO L AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN1 RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT K RGB OUT USB RGB cable S-VIDEO Connecting to a speaker with amplifier (output) Audio in Y AUDIO IN2 R CONTROL CB/PB CR/PR VIDEO S-VIDEO L AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN1 RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT K USB Stereo mini audio cable 12 Setting up Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player * In the default setting, the AUDIO IN2 L/R port is the audio port for the VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO ports. To change the settings, refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu. (34) Audio/Video cable Audio (R) out Audio (L) out Video out Audio cable Y AUDIO IN2 R CONTROL CB/PB L AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN1 RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT K Y AUDIO IN2 R CONTROL RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT K CB/PB CR/PR VIDEO L AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN1 USB S-VIDEO Audio (R) out Audio (L) out S-Video out S-Video cable CR/PR VIDEO S-VIDEO USB Component video out Component video cable Y AUDIO IN2 Y R CB/PB CB/PB CONTROL L AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN1 RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT K USB CR/PR Audio (R) out Audio (L) out CR/PR VIDEO S-VIDEO Audio cable Y AUDIO IN2 R CONTROL RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT K CB/PB CR/PR VIDEO L AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN1 USB S-VIDEO 13 Setting up Connecting power supply WARNING Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock. · Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct one. · Only plug the power cord into an outlet rated for use with the power cord's specified voltage range. · Never modify the power cord. Never attempt to defeat the ground connection of the three-pronged plug. AC inlet Connector of the power cord 1. Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector. 2. Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet. 14 Remote control Remote control Putting batteries WARNING Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment. · Be sure to use only the batteries specified. Do not use batteries of different types at the same time. Do not mix a new battery with used one. · Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a battery. · Keep a battery away from children and pets. · Do not recharge, short circuit, solder or disassemble a battery. · Do not allow a battery in a fire or water. Keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry place. · If you observe a leakage of a battery, wipe out the flower and then replace a battery. If the liquid adheres to your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately. Remove the battery cover. 1. Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert the 2. Align and batteries. two AA batteries according to their plus and minus insert the 3. terminals as indicated in the remote control. Close the battery cover. Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place. 15 Remote control Using the remote control CAUTION Be careful in handling the remote control. · Do not drop or expose the remote control to physical impact. · Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. It may result in malfunction. · Remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place if you won't be using the remote control for an extended period. · Replace the batteries whenever the remote control starts malfunctioning. · When strong lights (such as direct sunlight) or light from an extremely close range (such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp), hit the projector's remote sensor, the remote control may cause to function. Adjust the direction of the projector to keep the light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor. The remote control works with the projector's remote sensor. 30º approx. 3 meters 30º · The range of the remote sensor is 3 meters with a 60 degree range (30 degrees to the left and right of the remote sensor). · Also a remote signal reflected in the screen etc. may be available. If it is difficult to send a remote signal to the sensor directly, please try to use the reflected signal. · Since the remote control uses infrared light to send signals to the projector (Class1 LED), be sure to use the remote control in an area free from obstacles that could block the remote control's output signal to the projector. 16 Power on/off Power on/off WARNING When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens of projector. Also do not peep at the inside of projector through a hole. NOTE · Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector prior to the connected devices. Power off the projector later than the connected devices. Make sure that the power cord is firmly and indicator button correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. Remove the lens cover, and set the power switch to the ON position. The power indicator will light up in steady orange. Then wait several seconds because the buttons may not function for these several seconds. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. POWER The projector lamp will light up and the POWER indicator will begin blinking in green. When the power is (Steady orange) completely on, the indicator will stop blinking and light in POWER green. (Blinking in green) To display the picture, select an input signal according to POWER the section "Selecting an input signal" (18). VIDEO RGB SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK Turning on the power 1. 2. 3. STANDBY/ON POWER ON MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME OFF END PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER ESC RESET This product is able to turn off the main power during the cooling. However, please pay special attention to below two points when you do: (1) Please do not turn the projector on again for at least 1 minute in this case. Neglect could shorten the lifetime of the lamp. (2) During use or immediately after use, do not touch around the lamp and vents of the projector (4 ) It could cause a burn. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The message "Power off?" will appear on the screen for approximately 5 seconds. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the Power off? remote control again while the message appears. The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will POWER begin blinking in orange. Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light in (Blinking in orange) steady orange when the lamp cooling is complete. POWER Make sure that the power indicator lights in steady orange, (Steady orange) and set the power switch to the OFF position. The POWER indicator will go off. Attach the lens cover. Turning off the power (Steady green) 1. 2. 3. 17 Operating Operating Adjusting the volume remote 1. Press the VOLUME button on theaid you in control. the volume. A dialog will appear on the screen to adjusting Use the cursor buttons / to adjust the volume. 2. To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the VOLUME button again. Even if you don't do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds. VIDEO RGB SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK ON MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME OFF END PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE VIDEO RGB KEYSTONE SEARCH Temporarily muting the sound ASPECT AUTO BLANK MUTE button on 1. Press the appear on the screen the remote control. muted the sound. A dialog will indicating that you have To restore the sound, press the MUTE or VOLUME button. Even if you don't do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds. POSITION MAGNIFY ON HOME PAGE UP MENU VOLUME OFF END ENTER PAGE DOWN MUTE ESC FREEZE RESET KEYSTONE POSITION MENU Selecting an input signal 1. ENTER 1. Press the INPUT button on the projector. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port as below. RGB IN1 RGB IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO When the RGB IN2/RGB OUT port functions as an RGB out port (the RGB IN OUT switch is pushed in), RGB IN2 cannot be selected. In that case "RGB2/RGB OUT RGB OUT" message will be displayed. Press the RGB button on the remote control to select an input port for the RGB signal. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its RGB input port as below. RGB IN1 RGB IN2 ESC RESET If the RGB button is pushed (when switching from VIDEO to RGB signals) when TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu the projector will check the RGB IN1 port first. If no input is detected at the port, the projector will check the RGB IN2 port. When the RGB IN2/RGB OUT port functions as an RGB out port (the RGB IN OUT switch is pushed in), RGB IN2 cannot be selected. In that case "RGB2/ RGB OUT RGB OUT" message will be displayed. OFF 18 VIDEO RGB SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK ON MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME END PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER ESC RESET Operating Selecting an input signal (continued) the VIDEO button 1. Pressfor video signal. on the remote control to select an input Each time you press the button, the projector switches its video input port as below. COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO ON VIDEO RGB SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME OFF END PAGE DOWN MUTE If the VIDEO button is pushed (when switching from RGB to VIDEO signals) when TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu the projector will check the COMPONENT VIDEO port first. If no input is detected at the port, projector will begin to check other ports in above order. POSITION MENU ENTER FREEZE KEYSTONE Searching an input signal ESC RESET 1. Press the SEARCH button on the remote control. to The projector will start to check its input ports in order VIDEO RGB SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK find any input signals. Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image. If no signal is found, the projector will return to the state selected before the operation. RGB IN 1 RGB IN 2 COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO ON MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME OFF END PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU Selecting an aspect ratio ENTER 1. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches the mode for aspect ratio in turn. For an RGB signal NORMAL 4:3 16:9 VIDEO RGB SEARCH ESC RESET For a video signal/no signal 4:3 16:9 SMALL ASPECT AUTO BLANK ON MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME OFF END PAGE DOWN MUTE The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal. For an HDTV signal of 1125i (1080i) or 750p (720p) as the COMPONENT VIDEO input, only 16:9 mode can be selected. Performing the automatic adjustment initializes the aspect ratio setting. FREEZE POSITION ENTER KEYSTONE MENU Adjusting the zoom and focus 1. Use the zoom knob to adjust the screen size. 2. Use the focus ring to focus the picture. Focus ring ESC Zoom knob RESET 19 Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature 1. Press the AUTO button on the remote control. For an RGB signal The vertical position, the horizontal position, the clock phase and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. And the aspect ratio will be automatically selected. Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature. A dark picture may still be incorrectly adjusted. Use a bright picture when adjusting. For a video signal or s-video signal The video format best suited for the respective input signal will be selected automatically. This function is available only when the AUTO mode is selected to the VIDEO FORMAT item in the INPUT menu (32). For a component video signal, the signal type is identified automatically independently of this function. For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal The vertical position and horizontal position will be automatically adjusted. For a component video signal The aspect ratio will be automatically selected. The clock phase will be automatically adjusted. The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds. Also please note that it may not function correctly with some input. ASPECT AUTO BLANK ON MAGNIFY VIDEO RGB SEARCH HOME PAGE UP VOLUME OFF END PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER ESC RESET VIDEO RGB SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK ON MAGNIFY HOME