User manual MITSUBISHI XL9U

LCD PROJECTOR MODEL XL9U User Manual This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector. XL9 ENGLISH CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. NOTE: SINCE THIS PROJECTOR IS PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. WARNING Use the attached specified power supply cord. If you use another power-supply cord, it may cause interference with radio and television reception. Use the attached RGB cable or RS-232C cable with this equipment so as to keep interference within the limit of a FCC Class B device. This apparatus must be grounded. DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LENS WHEN THE PROJECTOR IS IN THE POWER ON MODE. CAUTION Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/ Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75. The attached power cords are to be used exclusively for this product. Never use them for other products. When using the projector in Europe: COMPLIANCE NOTICE This Projector complies with the requirements of the EC Directive 89/336/EEC "EMC Directive" as amended by Directive 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, and 73/23/EEC "Low Voltage Directive" as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC. The electro-magnetic susceptibility has been chosen at a level that gains proper operation in residential areas, on business and light industrial premises and on small-scale enterprises, inside as well as outside of the buildings. All places of operation are characterised by their connection to the public low voltage power supply system. WARNING Use the attached RGB cable or RS-232C cable with this equipment so as to keep interference within the limits of an EN55022 Class B device. Please follow WARNING instructions. EN ­ 2 Contents Important safeguards .......................................................................................... 4 Overview .............................................................................................................. 6 Remote control ..................................................................................................... 8 Installation ........................................................................................................... 9 Basic connections ............................................................................................... 10 Preparation ........................................................................................................ 12 Basic operation .................................................................................................. 13 Menu operation .................................................................................................. 15 Image adjustment .............................................................................................. 18 Advanced features ............................................................................................. 20 Lamp replacement ............................................................................................. 23 Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 24 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 25 Indicators ........................................................................................................... 28 Specifications ..................................................................................................... 29 ENGLISH Note: This symbol mark is for EU countries only. This symbol mark is according to the directive 2002/96/EC Article 10 Information for users and Annex IV. Your MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste. Please, dispose of this equipment at your local community waste collection/recycling centre. In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic product. Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in! Declaration of Conformity Model Number : Trade Name : Responsible party : Telephone number : XL9U MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. 9351 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A +1-(949) 465-6000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trademark, Registered trademark Macintosh is registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc. Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. EN ­ 3 Important safeguards Please read all these instructions regarding your LCD projector and retain them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LCD projector. 1. Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Instructions All operating instructions must be followed. Cleaning Unplug this projector from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning. Attachments and equipment Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval of the manufacturer as such additions may result in the risk of fire, electric shock or other personal injury. Water and moisture Do not use this projector near water or in contact with water. Accessories Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the projector. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 10. Power sources 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, please consult your appliance dealer or local power company. 11. Power-cord protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and points where they exit from the appliance. Do not put the power cord under a carpet. 12. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a fire or electric shock. 13. Objects and liquids Never push objects of any kind through openings of this projector 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. 14. Servicing Do not attempt to service this projector yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 15. Damage requiring service Unplug this projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: (a) If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. (b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the projector. (c) If the projector does not operate normally after you follow the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. An improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the projector to its normal operation. (d) If the projector has been exposed to rain or water. (e) If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. (f) If the projector exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. 16. Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be sure that the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or parts having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 17. Safety check Upon completion of any service or repair to this projector, ask the service technician to perform safety checks determining that the projector is in a safe operating condition. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 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. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, ensuring reliable operation of the projector and to protect it from overheating. Do not block these openings or allow them to be blocked by placing the projector on a bed, sofa, rug, or bookcase. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. EN ­ 4 WARNING: Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your projector. Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your projector. It may cause fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer. Never remove the cabinet. This projector contains high voltage circuitry. An inadvertent contact may result in an electric shock. Except as specifically explained in User Manual, do not attempt to service this product by yourself. Please contact your dealer when you want to fix, adjust, or inspect the projector. Do not modify the projector. It can lead to fire or electric shock. Do not keep using the damaged projector. If the projector is dropped and the cabinet is damaged, unplug the projector and contact your dealer for inspection. It may lead to fire if you keep using the damaged projector. Do not face the projection lens to the sun. It can lead to fire. Use correct voltage. If you use incorrect voltage, it can lead to fire. Do not place the projector on uneven surface. Place the projector on a level and stable surface only. Do not look into the lens when the projector is operating. It may hurt your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when the projector is on. Do not unplug the power cord during operation. It can lead to lamp breakage, fire, electric shock or other trouble. Wait for the fan to stop before unplugging the power cord. Do not touch the air outlet grilles and bottom plate. Do not touch them or put other equipment close to the air outlet grilles because they become hot during operation. The heated air outlet grilles and bottom plate may cause injury or damage to other equipment. Also, do not put the projector on a desk that is easily affected by heat. Do not look into the air outlet grilles when projector is operating. Heat, dust, etc. may blow out of them and hurt your eyes. Do not block the air inlet and outlet grilles. If they are blocked, heat may be generated inside the projector, causing deterioration in the projector quality and fire. Do not use flammable solvents (benzene, thinner, etc.) and flammable aerosols near the projector. Flammable substances may ignite causing fire or breakdown because the temperature inside the projector rises very high while the lamp is illuminating. Place of installation For safety's sake, do not use the projector at any place subjected to high temperature and high humidity. Please maintain an operating temperature, humidity, and altitude as specified below. · Operating temperature: between +41°F (+5°C) and +95°F (+35°C). · Operating humidity: between 30% and 90%. · Never put any heat-producing device under the projector to prevent the projector from being overheated. · Do not install the projector at a place that is unstable or subject to vibration. · Do not install the projector near any equipment that produces a strong magnetic field. Also refrain from installing the projector near any cable carrying a large amount of current. · Place the projector on a solid, vibration-free surface. Otherwise it may fall, causing serious injury or damage. · Do not stand the projector on its end. It may fall, causing serious injury or damage. · Slanting the projector more than ±10°(right and left) or ±30°(front and rear) may cause trouble or explosion of the lamp. · Do not place the projector near air-conditioning unit or heater to avoid the air outlet and inlet grilles from being exposed to hot air. COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio / TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mitsubishi could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF INDUSTRY CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. EN ­ 5 ENGLISH Clean the air-filter once a month. Clean the air-filter frequently. If the filter or ventilation slots become clogged with dirt or dust, the temperature inside of the projector may rise and cause some troubles, such as damage of inside parts, and shortening the life of the panels. Overview 1 2 34 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 8 7 6 Remote control sensor (Front) Control panel Speaker Terminal panel Air outlet grille Kensington Security Lock Standard connector 7 Foot adjustment button 8 Lens 9 Air outlet grille 10 Remote control sensor (Rear) 11 Air inlet grille 11 Control panel 1 2 3 4 COMPUTER KEYSTONE VIDEO POWER STATUS 11 10 AUTO POSITION 1 Focus ring 2 Zoom ring 3 POWER indicator 4 POWER button 5 COMPUTER / $ button 6 MENU button 7 } button 8 KEYSTONE/ENTER button 9 VIDEO / % button 10 AUTO POSITION / { button 11 STATUS indicator Important: · While the menu or the screen for the keystone adjustment is being displayed or image capturing is being executed, the COMPUTER, VIDEO, and AUTO POSITION buttons function as the $, %, and { buttons respectively. · While the menu is on the screen, the KEYSTONE button functions as the ENTER button. · While the screen for password entry is being displayed, all buttons except the POWER button will not function. 1 USB terminal 2 SERIAL terminal (8P) 3 COMPUTER / COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal (Mini D-SUB 15P) 4 COMPUTER / COMPONENT VIDEO IN-1 terminal (Mini D-SUB 15P) 5 COMPUTER / COMPONENT VIDEO IN-2 terminal (Mini D-SUB 15P) 6 Power terminal for wireless LAN unit (DC OUT 5 V 1.5 A(MAX)) · Do not use the power terminal as a power for other devices than the specified wireless LAN unit. (Wireless LAN unit isn't packaged together with the projector.) 7 VIDEO IN terminals 8 AUDIO IN terminal 9 AUDIO OUT terminal 10 Power jack 5 MENU ENTER 9 8 7 6 Terminal panel 12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 Important: · By connecting your computer to the USB terminal using an optional USB cable, you can use the mouse control function of the computer with the optional remote control (R-SC1). (The provided remote control can't use the function.) Ask your dealer for purchase of the optional remote control. EN ­ 6 Bottom side 3 1 Lamp cover 2 Air inlet grille / Filter cover 3 Adjustment feet (Left/Right) Caution: Do not replace the lamp immediately after using the projector because the lamp would be extremely hot and it may cause burns. 2 1 Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 POWER button Direction buttons MENU button STILL button AUTO POSITION button MUTE button (Audio/Video) + , - (VOLUME) buttons EXPAND button KEYSTONE button 16 : 9 button ENTER button COMPUTER button VIDEO button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 COMPUTER VIDEO 13 12 11 10 9 8 MENU STILL ENTER 16:9 AUTO POSITION EXPAND KEYSTONE MUTE - + VOLUME Important: The + and - buttons are used in the keystone adjustment and the EXPAND mode in addition to the volume control. While the screen for password entry is being displayed, the buttons on the remote control will function as those for password entry as shown below. (See page 22.) 0 1 ENTER 2 4 7 5 8 3 6 9 · The POWER button on the remote control can be used for turning off the power. EN ­ 7 ENGLISH Remote control Battery installation Use two AA size batteries. 1. Remove the back cover of the remote control by pushing the battery compartment door in the direction of the arrow. 2. Load the batteries making sure that they are positioned correctly (+ to +, and - to -). · Load the batteries from - spring side, and make sure to set them tightly. 3. Replace the back cover. 1 2 3 Caution: · Use of a battery of wrong type may cause explosion. · Only Carbon-Zinc or Alkaline-Manganese Dioxide type batteries should be used. · Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations. · Batteries may explode if misused. · Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire. · Be sure to handle batteries according to the instructions. · Load batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) sides correctly oriented as indicated on the remote control. · Keep batteries out of reach of children and pets. · Remove the batteries, if the remote control is not used for a long time. · Do not combine a new battery with an old one. · If the solution of batteries comes in contact with your skin or clothes, rinse with water. If the solution comes in contact with your eyes, rinse them with water and then consult your doctor. Operation range (of the remote control) The maximum operation distance of the remote control is about 10 m (or about 32 feet) when the remote control is pointed at the remote control sensor of the projector. When the remote control is pointed to the screen, the distance from the remote control to the projector via the screen should be 6 m or less. However, the operation distance varies depending on the type of the screen used. Reception angle (vertical) 20° 15° 20° 15° Reception angle (horizontal) Reception angle (vertical), ceiling mount 30° 30° 20° 20° Important: · Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or fluorescent light. Keep a distance at least 2 m (6.5 feet) between the remote control sensor and the fluorescent light to ensure correct operation of the remote control. Inverted fluorescent light, if located near the projector, may interfere the remote control. · When you use the remote control too close to the remote control sensor, the remote control may not work correctly. EN ­ 8 Installation Layout of the projector Image size varies depending on the distance between the screen and the projector. Front projection W A B H A=B Hd L L : Distance between the screen and the front edge of the projector Hd : Height of the projected image Distance from the screen : L Maximum Minimum zoom (WIDE) zoom (TELE) inch m inch m Diagonal size inch cm Screen Width : W inch cm Height : H inch cm Hd inch cm 40 102 32 81 24 61 47 1.2 56 1.4 2.2 5 60 152 48 122 36 91 71 1.8 85 2.2 3.2 8 80 203 64 163 48 122 95 2.4 114 2.9 4.3 11 100 254 80 203 60 152 119 3.0 143 3.6 5.4 14 150 381 120 305 90 229 178 4.5 215 5.5 8.1 21 200 508 160 406 120 305 238 6.0 287 7.3 10.8 27 250 635 200 508 150 381 298 7.6 359 9.1 13.5 34 300 762 240 610 180 457 358 9.1 ­ ­ 16.2 41 · The above figures are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements. Front projection, ceiling mounting For ceiling mounting, you need the ceiling mount kit designed for this projector. Ask a specialist for installation. For details, consult your dealer. · The warranty on this projector does not cover any damage caused by use of any non-recommended ceiling mount kit or installation of the ceiling mount kit in an improper location. · For rear projection, set IMAGE REVERSE in the INSTALLATION menu to MIRROR. See page 16. Caution: · Placing the projector directly on a carpet impairs ventilation by the fans, causing damage or failure. Put a hard board under the projector to facilitate ventilation. · Place the projector at least 50 cm (or 20 inch) away from the wall to prevent the air inlet grille and the air outlet grilles that emit hot air from being blocked. · Do not use the projector in the following locations and manners, which may cause fire or electric shock. · In a dusty or humid place. · In a sideways or upside-down position. · Near a heater. · In an oily, smoky, or damp place such as a kitchen. · In direct sunlight. · Where the temperature rises high, such as in a closed car. · Where the temperature is lower than +41°F (or +5°C) or higher than +95°F (or +35°C). · When using the projector mounted on the ceiling, set IMAGE REVERSE in the INSTALLATION menu to MIRROR INVERT. See page 16. · When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, images may appear darker than those projected in the case of tabletop mounting. This isn't a product malfunction. Rear projection Ask a specialist for installation. For details, consult your dealer. EN ­ 9 ENGLISH Basic connections This projector can be connected with various devices such as a VCR, video camera, videodisc player, and personal computer that have analog RGB output connectors. Important: · Make sure that the connected device is turned off before starting connection. · Plug in the power cords of the projector and the connected devices firmly. When unplugging, hold and pull the plug. Do not pull the cord. · When the projector and the connected devices are located too close to each other, the projected image may be affected by their interference. · See the owner's guide of each device for details about its connections. Projector + AV device S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN to audio output to video output to S-video output VCR, etc Important: · Match the colors of the video and audio plugs on the AV cable with those of the terminals. · Speaker output is mono. · Set AUDIO MODE in the FEATURE menu to VIDEO to hear the audio only when the input source is VIDEO. (See page 17.) Projector + DVD player or HDTV decoder Some DVD players have an output connector for 3-line fitting (Y, CB, CR). When connecting such DVD player with this projector, use the COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal. DVD player or HDTV decoder AUDIO cable (option) Y CB(PB) CR(PR) to audio output BNC-RCA connector (option) No connection G B R HD/CS VD AUDIO IN Mini D-SUB 15P-BNC conversion cable (optional) COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN Important: · The terminals' names Y, PB, and PR are given as examples of when a HDTV decoder is connected. · The terminals' names vary depending on the connected devices. · Use a Mini D-SUB 15P-BNC conversion cable for connection. · Image may not be projected correctly with some DVD players. · When connecting a HDTV decoder having RGB output terminals, set COMPUTER INPUT to RGB in the SIGNAL menu. · Speaker output is mono. EN ­ 10 Projector + Computer RGB cable for PC Computer to audio input Audio cable (option) to monitor port COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN COMPUTER/ COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT PC audio cable (option) RGB cable for PC (option) Necessary when outputting to both a PC monitor and the projector. MONITOR OUTPUT to PC audio output Important: · When you use a longer RGB cable instead of the provided cable, the image quality may deteriorate. · Some computers require additional connectors or analog RGB output adapters to be connected with this projector. Contact your dealer for further information. · This projector uses a stereo pin jack for its audio input. Check the type of the audio output terminal of the connected computer and prepare a proper cable for connection. Some computers don't have the audio output terminal. · Speaker output is mono. · Set AUDIO MODE in the FEATURE menu to COMPUTER to hear the audio only when the input source is COMPUTER. (See page 17.) · When the audio cable is connected to the AUDIO OUT terminal, the speaker output is muted. For Macintosh · If your Macintosh has no video port, a monitor output adapter is required. Contact your dealer for further information. · Some Macintoshes require a MAC adapter for the RGB cable for connection with this projector. Contact your dealer for further information. About DDC The COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN-1 terminal of this projector complies with the DDC1/2B standard. When a computer supporting this standard is connected to this terminal, the computer will automatically load the information from this projector and prepare for output of appropriate images. · After connecting a computer supporting this standard to this terminal, plug the power cord of the projector in the wall outlet first, and then boot up the computer. · You may need to install the DDC driver, depending on the computer you use. In this case, you need to download the driver from our Web site. Contact your dealer or Mitsubishi sales office for further information. EN ­ 11 ENGLISH Preparation Preparation for projection 1. Attach the provided power cord to the projector. 2. Plug the power cord in the wall outlet. 3. Remove the lens cap. Warning: · Do not look into the lens directly when the projector is on. · The lens cap is for protecting the lens. If you leave the lens cap on the lens with the projector turned on, it may be deformed because of heat build-up. Remove the lens cap when you turn on the projector. · The power cords for use in the U.S. and Europe are provided with this projector. Use the appropriate cord for your country. · This projector uses the power plug of three-pin grounding type. Do not remove the grounding pin from the power plug. If the power plug doesn't fit your wall outlet, ask an electrician to change the wall outlet. · The provided power cord for the U.S. is rated at 120 V. Never connect this cord to any outlet or power supply using other voltages or frequencies than rated. If you want to use a power supply using other voltage than rated, prepare an appropriate power cord separately. · Use 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz to prevent fire or electric shock. · Do not place any objects on the power cord or do not place the projector near heat sources to prevent damage to the power cord. If the power cord should be damaged, contact your dealer for replacement because it may cause fire or electric shock. · Do not modify or alter the power cord. If the power cord is modified or altered, it may cause fire or electric shock. Caution: · Plug in the power cord firmly. When unplugging, hold and pull the power plug, not the power cord. · Do not plug in or out the power cord with your hand wet. It may cause electric shock. Important: · Install the screen on a flat wall at 90 degrees to the floor. · Slanting the projector more than ±10° (horizontally) or ±30° (vertically) may cause trouble or explosion of the lamp. You can tilt the projector up to 7 degrees using the adjustment feet only. · Images may not be projected in a shape of a regular rectangle or with its aspect ratio 4:3, depending on the installation conditions of the projector and the screen. · To correct vertical keystone distortion, press the KEYSTONE button on the projector or the remote control to display KEYSTONE, and adjust the image by pressing the } or { button (or VOLUME + or button on the remote control). In the following cases: Press the } (or -) button. Press the { (or +) button. Adjustment of the projection angle For the best projection, project images on a flat screen installed at 90 degrees to the floor. If necessary, tilt the projector using the two adjustment feet on the bottom of the projector. Important: · When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the adjustment value is indicated. Note that this value doesn't mean a projection angle. · The allowable range of the adjustment value in the keystone adjustment varies depending on the installation conditions. · When the keystone adjustment takes effect, the resolution decreases. In addition, stripes may appear or straight lines may bend in images with complicated patterns. They are not due to product malfunctions. · Noise may appear on the screen during the keystone adjustment because of the type of the video signal being projected and the setting values of the keystone adjustment. In such cases, set the keystone adjustment values in the range where the image is displayed without noise. · When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the image may not be displayed correctly because of the type of input signal. · When the 1080i signal is input, the keystone adjustment ranges are limited. Adjustment feet Screen 1. Tilt up the project to the appropriate angle. 2. Press the foot adjustment buttons next to the adjustment feet, and the adjustment feet will come out. 3. Release the buttons to lock the adjustment feet to that position. 4. Rotate the adjustment feet for fine adjustment. After using the projector: 5. Put the adjustment feet back into the projector by pressing the foot adjustment buttons. EN ­ 12 Basic operation POWER STATUS 3, 1, 2 5 MENU AUTO POSITION COMPUTER KEYSTONE VIDEO ENTER 5 5 COMPUTER VIDEO 3, 1, 2 6 MENU STILL ENTER 16:9 AUTO POSITION EXPAND KEYSTONE MUTE - + VOLUME 4 Power-on 1. Turn on the device connected to the projector first. 2. Plug the power cord in the wall outlet. · The POWER indicator lights up. · If the power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet before the projector is cooled down completely after use, the fans may start rotating when the power cord is plugged in next time and the POWER button may not function. In this case, wait for the fans to stop and press the POWER button to light the indicator. 3. Press the POWER button. · It may take about 1 minute for the lamp to light up. · The lamp occasionally fails to light up. Wait a few minutes and try to light the lamp again. · After the POWER button is pressed or the lamp mode is switched, the image may flicker before the lamp becomes stable. This is not a product malfunction. · The STANDARD lamp mode is activated by default whenever the projector is turned on. When the LOW lamp mode has been chosen, the default STANDARD lamp mode is switched to the LOW lamp mode in 1.5 minutes. Condition Stand-by When the lamp is on. When the lamp is off temporarily. Indicator STATUS POWER Green Red Green Red Important: · The projector starts warming up when the POWER button is pressed. During the warm-up process, images may appear dark and no commands are accepted. · By blinking red, the STATUS indicator indicates that the lamp should be replaced soon. Replace the lamp when the STATUS indicator blinks red. (See page 28.) · Images may not be projected with good quality in an extremely hot or cold environment. (This is not a product malfunction.) 4. Adjust the focus by turning the focus ring. 5. Choose your desired external input source using the COMPUTER or VIDEO button. · The input source is switched between COMPUTER1 and COMPUTER2 at every press of the COMPUTER button. · The input source is switched between VIDEO and S-VIDEO at every press of the VIDEO button. · The projector automatically selects the appropriate signal format. The selected signal format is displayed on the screen. · The COMPUTER and VIDEO buttons don't function while the menu is being displayed. · Images supplied from the computer may flicker. Press the $ or % button on the remote control to reduce flicker, if it occurs. 6. Adjust the image size by turning the zoom ring. · If necessary, adjust the focus and zoom again. EN ­ 13 ENGLISH Basic operation (continued) Power-off Use the following procedure to turn off the projector. Do not turn off the projector by unplugging the power cord while the lamp is on. Unplugging while the lamp is on degrades the lamp's performance and causes failure in the projector. 1 . Press the POWER button. · The message "POWER OFF? YES : PRESS AGAIN" appears on the screen. · To cancel, press any button except the POWER button. (Some buttons on the remote control don't function for cancel.) 2 . Press the POWER button within 10 seconds again. · The lamp will go out and the STATUS indicator will start blinking. · Though the lamp goes out at this second press of the POWER button, the air outlet fans continue operating for one minute to cool down the lamp and LCD panels. The STATUS indicator will stop blinking. 3 . Unplug the power cord. · The POWER indicator will go out. · If the power cord should be unplugged accidentally while either the air inlet fan or the air outlet fans are operating or the lamp is on, allow the projector to cool down for 10 minutes with the power off. To light the lamp again, press the POWER button. If the lamp doesn't light up immediately, repeat pressing the POWER button two or three times. If it should still fail to light up, replace the lamp. Important: · When storing the projector in the provided carrying case, the lens should face up. Volume from the speaker Press the VOLUME + or ­ button to change the volume from the speaker. The volume control bar will appear on the screen. VOLUME 15 · The volume control bar will disappear about 10 seconds after the VOLUME button is released. · The VOLUME buttons don't function while the menu selection bar or the menu is being displayed. · When a high-level audio signal, such as a DVD audio signal, is supplied to the AUDIO IN terminal, the output from the speaker may be distorted. AV mute The video and audio signals are temporarily muted when the MUTE button is pressed. To cancel muting, press the MUTE button again. · If MUTE MODE in the INSTALLATION menu is set to IMAGE, the splash screen will appear when the MUTE button is pressed. · You can alter the splash screen optionally. See page 21. · When muting starts, the lamp mode becomes LOW, darkening the displayed image. This is not a product malfunction. ANAMORPHIC mode When playing DVD discs containing data of letterboxed image, press the 16:9 button. Exit the ANAMORPHIC mode by pressing the 16:9 button again. Caution: · After using the projector, wait 1 minute for the air outlet fans to stop. Then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. · The lamp can't be lit again for 1 minute after turned off for safety purpose. It will take another 1 minute for the STATUS indicator to go out. If you want to turn on the projector again, wait until the indicator goes out, and then press the POWER button. · The air outlet fans rotate faster as the temperature around the projector rises. · When the temperature around the projector rises high, the sign "TEMPERATURE!!" blinks red on the screen. If the temperature stays high, the lamp will go out automatically. AUTO POSITION button When the image isn't projected in the right position with COMPUTER selected as the input source, follow the procedure below. 1. Project a bright image such as the "Recycle Bin" window on the full screen. 2. If the screen saver is running, turn it off. 3. Press the AUTO POSITION button. · If the image is still not in the right position, adjust the image position using the SIGNAL menu. EN ­ 14 Menu operation IMAGE COLOR TEMP. *1 *1 COLOR TINT *1 *2 SHARPNESS *2 GAMMA MODE *1 INSTALLATION AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF IMAGE CAPTURE *3 SETUP ON , OFF OFF, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 min GLAY, RED, GREEN, BLUE, BLACK, WHITE, RED 50%, GREEN 50%, BLUE 50% BACK COLOR SIZE x1, x2, FULL GO CAPTURE ON , OFF BLUE, BLACK, IMAGE BLACK, IMAGE STANDARD, LOW OFF, MIRROR, INVERT, MIRROR INVERT SPLASH SCREEN BACK COLOR MUTE MODE LAMP MODE IMAGE REVERSE FEATURE MENU POSITION EXPAND MODE AUDIO MODE CINEMA MODE *4 VIDEO SIGNAL SCART INPUT *3 ANAMORPHIC PASSWORD FUNCTION LANGUAGE RESET ALL 1 (Upper left), 2(Lower right) (These items are not available when the input EXPAND, REAL source is COMPUTER.) COMPUTER, VIDEO, COMPUTER VIDEO, MUTE AUTO , OFF AUTO , NTSC , PAL , SECAM , 4.43NTSC , PAL-M , PAL-N , PAL-60 ON , OFF OFF, CENTER, UPPER, LOWER DISPLAY INPUT , MENU ACCESS , SPLASH ID SCREEN LOCK OK UNLOCK OK , English, Español, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, , , , OK 0 - 999 *5 0 - 999 *5 0 - 31 0 - 9999 *5 RGB, YCBCR / YPBPR ON OFF OK SIGNAL HORIZ.POSITION VERT.POSITION FINE SYNC. *3 TRACKING *3 COMPUTER INPUT *3 HOLD *3 BEGIN END CLAMP POSITION *3 CLAMP WIDTH *3 VERT. SYNC. SHUTTER (U) SHUTTER (L) SHUTTER (LS) SHUTTER (RS) 0 - 15 0 - 15 0 - 63 1 - 63 AUTO, OFF 0 - 20 0 - 20 0 - 20 0 - 20 *5 *5 USER * 1: Not available when sRGB is set to ON. * 2: Not available with certain signals. * 3: Not available when the source is a VIDEO or S-VIDEO signal. * 4: Available only when the input signal is TV60 or 480i. * 5: Setting range differs depending on the input signals. Basic operation Several settings can be adjusted using the menu. Example: Auto power off time setting 1. Press the MENU button. opt. 4. Press the { or } button to select AUTO POWER OFF. AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF OFF OFF XGA60 IMAGE 5. Press the $ or % button to adjust the auto power off time. AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF OFF 30 min 2. Press the $ or % button to select INSTALLATION. opt. XGA60 6. Exit the menu by pressing the MENU button several times. Important: · When the MENU button doesn't function, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Wait about 10 minutes, plug the power cord in, and try again. · After selecting the items marked with , press the ENTER button. INSTALLATION 3. Press the ENTER button (or } button). opt. XGA60 OFF OFF INSTALLATION AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF EN ­ 15 ENGLISH CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS sRGB COLOR MATRIX *1 ± 30 RED ± 30 ± 30 YELLOW ± 30 ON , OFF GREEN ± 30 VIDEO CYAN ± 30 COMPUTER BLUE ± 30 USER MAGENTA ± 30 OFF RGB-TINT ± 20 STANDARD CONTRAST R ± 30 LOW CONTRAST B ± 30 HIGH BRIGHTNESS R ± 30 USER BRIGHTNESS B ± 30 ± 10 (Displayed only when the source is VIDEO or S-VIDEO.) ± 10 (Displayed only when the source is VIDEO or S-VIDEO.) ±5 AUTO, DYNAMIC, STANDARD, THEATER Menu operation (continued) 1 IMAGE CONTRAST ......... Use to adjust the image contrast. The contrast becomes higher opt. XGA60 as the value increases. BRIGHTNESS ..... Use to adjust the image brightness. The image becomes IMAGE brighter as the value increases. CONTRAST 0 sRGB .................... Choose ON for projection emphasizing on the color BRIGHTNESS 0 reproducibility. OFF sRGB · When sRGB is ON, COLOR MATRIX, COLOR TEMP., COMPUTER COLOR MATRIX COLOR, TINT, and GAMMA MODE can't be adjusted. STANDARD COLOR TEMP. COLOR MATRIX . Use to adjust the color balance in each color of the image. See page 18. COLOR 0 COLOR TEMP. .... Use to adjust the color temperature. See page 18. TINT 0 COLOR ................ Use to adjust the color intensity of the image. SHARPNESS 0 TINT .................... Use to adjust the color balance of the image. The color balance GAMMA MODE AUTO shifts to green as the value increases and shifts to purple as the value decreases. (Available only when VIDEO is chosen as the source.) · When the TV50 (PAL, SECAM) signal is input, TINT can't be adjusted. SHARPNESS ....... Use to adjust the image sharpness. The image becomes sharp as the value increases. (Available only when VIDEO is chosen as the source.) GAMMA MODE ... When AUTO is selected, the appropriate gamma mode is automatically selected depending on the input signal. For normal use, select AUTO. Select DYNAMIC for computer sources. Select STANDARD for sport scenes and video sources. Select THEATER for film sources. 2 INSTALLATION opt. XGA60 AUTO POWER ON .. When ON is chosen, the lamp is automatically lit when the INSTALLATION power cord is plugged in the wall outlet. Choose ON when AUTO POWER using the projector mounted on the ceiling. OFF ON AUTO POWER · The projector is in the stand-by mode when the lamp OFF OFF is off. Use the remote control to turn on the lamp. IMAGE SETUP CAPTURE AUTO POWER OFF .. Use to set the time elapsed before the projector enters the SPLASH ON SCREEN stand-by mode when there is no signal input from the source. BACK COLOR BLUE IMAGE CAPTURE .. Use to capture the screen for the splash screen. See page 21. BLACK MUTE MODE SPLASH SCREEN .. Choose ON to display the splash screen when the power STANDARD LAMP MODE is turned on. IMAGE · The splash screen can be changed. See page 21. OFF REVERSE BACK COLOR .... Use to select the background from among BLUE, BLACK and IMAGE, which will be displayed when there is no signal input from the source. When IMAGE is selected, the splash screen will be displayed. MUTE MODE ..... Use to choose the background, either BLACK, or IMAGE, which will be displayed when the MUTE button is pressed. When IMAGE is chosen, the splash screen will be displayed. LAMP MODE...... Use to change the brightness of the lamp. When LOW is chosen, the lamp brightness is kept low and the volume of the operation sound is reduced, resulting in a longer lamp replacement interval. · The STANDARD lamp mode is activated by default whenever the projector is turned on. When the LOW lamp mode has been chosen, the default STANDARD lamp mode is switched to the LOW lamp mode in 1.5 minutes. · When the lamp mode is switched, the projected image may flicker. This is not a product malfunction. IMAGE REVERSE .. Use to reverse the projected image. Select MIRROR for rear projection with the tabletop-mounted projector. Select MIRROR INVERT for front projection with the ceiling-mounted projector. ON · When you continue projection for a long time with BACK COLOR or MUTE MODE set to IMAGE, an afterimage may persist on the screen. · Do not change the setting of LAMP MODE frequently. · You can't set IMAGE CAPTURE or SPLASH SCREEN when PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to SPLASH ID SCREEN to enable the password lock. EN ­ 16 3 FEATURE opt. XGA60 MENU POSITION ... Use to select the position of the menu on the screen, 1. (upper left) or 2. (lower right). FEATURE EXPAND MODE .. Choose the mode for enlarging the image. See page 20. MENU POSITION 1. AUDIO MODE ..... Select COMPUTER to output the audio that is input to the A EXPAND MODE EXPAND AUDIO IN terminal when COMPUTER is chosen as the COMPUTER AUDIO MODE VIDEO source. Select VIDEO to output the audio that is input to that AUTO CINEMA MODE terminal when VIDEO is chosen as the source. Select ? AUTO VIDEO SIGNAL COMPUTER VIDEO mode to always output the audio that is input to that terminal. Select MUTE not to output the audio at SCART INPUT OFF all. ANAMORPHIC OFF CINEMA MODE .. When AUTO is selected, the film mode will be automatically PASSWORD DISPLAY FUNCTION INPUT activated when a film source signal is input. When OFF is English LANGUAGE Ë selected, the film mode will not be activated. OK RESET ALL VIDEO SIGNAL ... When AUTO is selected, the appropriate video format is automatically selected depending on the input signal. If the image isn't displayed correctly, select the desired video format manually. SCART INPUT ..... Choose ON when connecting the projector with a device equipped with the SCART terminal that can output RGB signal. SCART terminal is used mainly in Europe. Choose OFF normally. ANAMORPHIC .... Select the desired position from among UPPER, CENTER, and LOWER when playing DVD discs containing data of letterboxed images. PASSWORD FUNCTION . Use to change the mode of the password lock or to enable or cancel the password lock. See page 22 for details. LANGUAGE ........ Use to select the language used in the menu. ( / English / Español / Deutsch / Français / Italiano / / / / ) RESET ALL ......... Use to reset the menu settings (except IMAGE CAPTURE, PASSWORD, and LANGUAGE ). A A CINEMA MODE can be adjusted only when a TV60 or 480i signal is being displayed. When SCART INPUT is set to ON, nothing is output to the external monitor. When SCART INPUT is set to ON, normal computer signals aren't projected. Use a SCART-BNC (or SCART-Mini D-SUB 15P) cable (option) when connecting this projector with an AV device equipped with the SCART terminal. · Some AV devices equipped with the SCART terminal aren't compatible with this projector. · When VIDEO SIGNAL is set to AUTO, the image may not be projected with correct colors. Change the setting of VIDEO SIGNAL depending on the input signal in such cases. · When ANAMORPHIC is set to except OFF, the keystone adjustment ranges are limited. 4 SIGNAL HORIZ. POSITION ... Use to adjust the horizontal position of the image. VERT. POSITION ... Use to adjust the vertical position of the image. FINE SYNC. ......... Use to synchronize the projector with the PC input signal so that the image is not blurred. TRACKING .......... Use to eliminate image noise such as wide stripes. COMPUTER INPUT ... The projector adjusts its settings automatically when connected to a DVD player equipped with a component video output (Y, CB, CR). When the projector is connected with a device having an RGB terminal, choose RGB manually. HOLD .................. Use to adjust the image when flagging occurs near the top of the screen. opt. · · · · XGA60 0 0 0 0 RGB ON OK SIGNAL HORIZ. POSITION VERT. POSITION FINE SYNC. TRACKING RGB RGB COMPUTER INPUT HOLD USER 5 SIGNAL - USER (No need to adjust in normal use.) CLAMP POSITION/ SIGNAL-USER CLAMP WIDTH ... Use to correct solid white or solid black in the projected image. CLAMP VERT.SYNC. ........ Use to adjust the image when its motion doesn't run smoothly. 0 POSITION Select AUTO for normal use. CLAMP WIDTH 1 SHUTTER (U) ...... Use to adjust the image when noise appears on the top part of the VERT. SYNC. AUTO image. SHUTTER (U) 0 SHUTTER (L) ...... Use to adjust the image when noise appears on the bottom part of SHUTTER (L) 0 the image. SHUTTER (LS) 0 SHUTTER (LS) .... Use to adjust the image when noise appears on the left half of the image. SHUTTER (RS) 0 SHUTTER (RS) .... Use to adjust the image when noise appears on the right half of the image. · If any setting of the SIGNAL-USER menu is changed, the image may not be displayed correctly. In this case, press the AUTO POSITION button. ? Important: · You can set the IMAGE, SIGNAL, and SIGNAL-USER menus only when the signal is supplied. · TV60 and TV50 are equivalent to 480i and 576i respectively. Settings made for one of them apply automatically when its counterpart is supplied. EN ­ 17 ENGLISH Image adjustment Image adjustment You can adjust the image using the IMAGE menu. opt. XGA60 0 0 OFF COMPUTER STANDARD 0 0 0 AUTO 4. Press the { or } button to select the desired color. · If you want to adjust the balance of all colors of the image, select RGB-TINT. 5. Press the $ or % button to adjust the color balance of the selected color. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for optimum adjustment results. 7. Exit the menu by pressing the MENU button several times. · When the input source is VIDEO or COMPUTER, the setting items in the color matrix adjustment are automatically set to the predetermined values. You can change these settings manually. · To cancel the color matrix adjustment, select OFF in step 2. · When the color matrix adjustment is carried out, the colors in the menu will also vary. This isn't a product malfunction. IMAGE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS sRGB COLOR MATRIX COLOR TEMP. COLOR TINT SHARPNESS GAMMA MODE To control the white-to-black level of the image : Adjust CONTRAST in the IMAGE menu. Press the % button to increase the contrast and the $ button to reduce it. To control the light level of the image : Adjust BRIGHTNESS in the IMAGE menu. Press the % button to lighten the image and the $ button to darken it. To determine the intensity of the color : Adjust COLOR in the IMAGE menu. Press the % button to increase the intencity of color in the image and the $ button to decrease it. To adjust the red-green color balance of the image : Adjust TINT in the IMAGE menu. Press the % button to increase the amount of green in the image and the $ button to increase the amount of red in the image. To adjust the detail and clarity of the image : Adjust SHARPNESS in the IMAGE menu. Press the % button to sharpen the image and the $ button to soften the image. Color temperature 1. Select COLOR TEMP. in the IMAGE menu. 2. Press the $ or % button to select USER 3. Press the ENTER button. COLOR TEMP.-USER CONTRAST R CONTRAST B BRIGHTNESS R BRIGHTNESS B 0 0 0 0 . 4. Press the { or } button to select the desired item. 5. Press the $ or % button to adjust the selected item. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for optimum adjustment results. 7. Exit the menu by pressing the MENU button several times. Color matrix This projector adjusts the color balance in each color of RGB (red, green, and blue) and their neutral colors (yellow, cyan, and magenta) by the color correction adjustment. Use the color correct adjustment when you want to emphasize color or when only a certain color balance is not correctly adjusted. 1. Select COLOR MATRIX in the IMAGE menu. 2. Press the $ or % button to select USER 3. Press the ENTER button. COLOR MATRIX RED YELLOW GREEN CYAN BLUE MAGENTA RGB-TINT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 About color temperature There are different kinds of white color. Color temperature is a way to show the differences in white. White of which temperature is low appears reddish. When the color temperature rises, white appears bluish. This projector adjusts this color temperature by changing the values of contrast blue and red. To rise the color temperature: Increase the CONTRAST B (blue) and decrease the CONTRAST R (red). To reduce the color temperature: Decrease the CONTRAST B (blue) and increase the CONTRAST R (red). . EN ­ 18 This projector adjusts the format of the video signal supplied from the computer. However, sometimes images are not projected correctly owing to the type of the computer used. When the image from the computer isn't projected correctly, press the AUTO POSITION button. (See page 14.) If the image isn't projected correctly yet, adjust the image from the computer using the menu. opt. Simple adjustment method 1. Select HORIZ. POSITION in the SIGNAL menu. 2. Press the $ or % button to adjust the horizontal start position (or the left edge of the image). 3. Select TRACKING in the SIGNAL menu. 4. Press the $ or % button to adjust the horizontal end position (or the right edge of the image). 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for optimum adjustment results. 6. Select VERT. POSITION in the SIGNAL menu. 7. Press the $ or % button to adjust the vertical start position (or the upper edge of the image). XGA60 0 0 0 0 RGB ON OK SIGNAL HORIZ. POSITION VERT. POSITION FINE SYNC. TRACKING RGB RGB COMPUTER INPUT HOLD USER To move the image horizontally : Adjust HORIZ. POSITION in the SIGNAL menu. Press the % button to move the image to the left. Press the $ button to move the image to the right. To move the image vertically : Adjust VERT. POSITION in the SIGNAL menu. Press the % button to move the image upward. Press the $ button to move the image downward. When the image flickers or the image is out of focus : Adjust FINE SYNC. in the SIGNAL menu. When the top part of the image flags : Change the setting of HOLD in the SIGNAL menu. Select ON , press the ENTER button, and adjust BEGIN or END to minimize the flagging. SIGNAL-USER CLAMP POSITION CLAMP WIDTH ? 0 1 AUTO 0 0 0 0 VERT. SYNC. SHUTTER (U) SHUTTER (L) SHUTTER (LS) SHUTTER (RS) When wide strips appear : Adjust CLAMP POSITION or CLAMP WIDTH in the SIGNAL - USER menu. When the motion doesn't run smoothly : Adjust VERT. SYNC. in the SIGNAL - USER menu. Select AUTO for normal use. When noise appears on the right or left half of the image : Adjust SHUTTER (LS) or SHUTTER (RS) in the SIGNAL - USER menu. When noise appears on the top or bottom part of the image : Adjust SHUTTER (U) or SHUTTER (L) in the SIGNAL - USER menu. EN ­ 19 ENGLISH Adjustment of the image from the computer Important: Do not change any of the settings in the SIGNALUSER menu for normal use. Advanced features Expand By pressing the EXPAND button on the remote control, you can magnify the image to view the details. You can view the image in its original size in the REAL mode. · The EXPAND button doesn't function with video or S-video signal. · The EXPAND button doesn't function with some input signals. For details, see page 31. EXPAND REAL Still To stop the motion in the image temporarily (or to display a still image): Press the STILL button on the remote control. · The image will freeze temporarily. To resume the motion in the image: Press the STILL button on the remote control again. Magnified image Native resolution display To choose the EXPAND or REAL mode: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the $ or % to select the FEATURE menu. 3. Press the ENTER button. 4. Press the { or } button to select EXPAND MODE. 5. Press the $ or % to choose EXPAND or REAL. 6. Press the MENU button twice to exit the menu. To use the EXPAND mode: 1. Press the EXPAND button. · You can select the area to be magnified by pressing the {, }, $, or % button on the remote control. · You can change the magnification of the selected area by pressing the + or - button. 2. Press the EXPAND button again to exit the EXPAND mode. · The regular operation screen will appear. Important: · In the EXPAND mode, you can't adjust the volume. To use the REAL mode: 1. Press the EXPAND button. · In the REAL mode, press the $ or % button on the remote control for fine adjustment. · In the REAL mode, the AUTO POSITION button doesn't function. When this button is pressed, the prohibition mark ( ) appears on the screen. 2. Press the EXPAND button again to exit the REAL mode. · The regular operation screen will appear. EN ­ 20