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MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR

MODEL

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OWNER’S MANUAL

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TO THE OWNER

Before operating this projector, read this manual thoroughly and operate the projector properly.
This projector provides many convenient features and functions. Operating the projector properly enables
you to manage those features and maintains it in better condition for a considerable time.
Improper operation may result in not only shortening the product-life, but also malfunctions, fire hazard, or
other accidents.
If your projector seems to operate improperly, read this manual again, check operations and cable
connections and try the solutions in the “Trouble-shooting” section of the end of this booklet. If the problem
still persists, contact the sales dealer where you purchased the projector or the service center.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

• This projector produces intense light from the projection lens. Do not stare directly into the lens as
possible.

Eye damage could result. Be especially careful that children do not stare directly into the beam.

• This projector should be set in the way indicated. If not, it
may result in a fire hazard.

• Take appropriate space on the top, sides and rear of the
projector cabinet for allowing air circulation and cooling the
projector. Minimum distance should be taken. If the
projector is to be built into a compartment or similarly
enclosed, the minimum distances must be maintained. Do not cover the ventilation slot on the
projector. Heat build-up can reduce the service life of your projector, and can also be dangerous.

• Do not put any flammable object or spray can near the projector, hot air is exhausted from the
ventilation holes.

• The Remote Control Unit, supplied to this projector, emits the laser beam as the Laser Pointer function
from the Laser Light Window while pressing the LASER button (for 1. minute). Do not look into the
Laser Light Window or shine the laser beam on yourself or other people. Eye damage may result.

• If the projector is not to be used for an extended time, unplug the projector from the power outlet.

READ AND KEEP THIS OWNER’S MANUAL FOR LATER USE.

SAFETY PRECA UTI ONS

CAUTION: TO REDUCE

USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE EXCEPT LAMP REPLACEMENT. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THE

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT
DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS
UNIT.

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE
IMPORTANT
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS IN

OWNER’S MANUAL WITH THIS UNIT.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before the product is operated.

Read all of the instructions given here and retain
them for later use. Unplug this projector from AC

liquid

power supply before cleaning. Do not use
aerosol cleaners, Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
projector.

For added protection to the projector during a

it

lightning storm, or when

is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet. This will prevent damage due to
lightning and power line surges.

Do not expose this unit to rain or use near water...
for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming
pool, etc...

Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Do not place this projector on an unstable cart,
stand, or table. The projector may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the projector. Use only with a cart or
stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the projector. Wall or shelf mounting should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturers.

An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to
overturn.

Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the
cabinet are provided for ventilation, to insure
reliable operation of the equipment and to protect it
from overheating.

The openings should never be covered with cloth or
other materials, and the bottom opening should not
be blocked by placing the projector on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. This projector should
never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register.

This projector should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a book case unless proper

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ventilation is provided.

Never

through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or

fire or electric shoc k. Never spill l iquid of an y kind on the
projector.

This projector should be operated only from the
type of power

you are not sure of the type of power supplied, consult
your authorized dealer or local power company.

Do not overload wall outlet s and extension cords as this
can result in fire or el ectric shock. Do not allo w anything
to rest on

projector where the cord may be damaged by
persons walking on it.

Do not attempt to service this projector yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.

Unplug this

servicing to

following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the projector.
c. If the projector has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the projector does not oper ate normally by follow ing

e. If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has
f. When the projector exhibits a distinct change in

When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement par ts specified
by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
projector, ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks to determine that the projector is in safe
operating condition.

push objects of any kind into this projector

short out parts that could result in a

source indicated on the marking labe l. If

the power cord. Do not locate this

projector from wall outlet and refer

qualified service personnel under the

the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the projector to normal
operation.

been damaged.
performance-this indicates a need for service.

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COMPLIANCES

Federal Communication Commission Not ice

This equipment has been t ested and found to c omply with the lim its for a Class A digital device, pur suant to Part

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

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AC POWER CORD REQ UIREMENT

The AC Power Cord supplied with this projector meets the requirement for use in the country you purchased
it.

AC Power Cord for the United States and Canada:

AC Power Cord used in the United States and Canada is listed by the Underwriters
Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standard Association (CSA).
AC Power Cord has a grounding-type AC line plug. This is a safety feature to be sure
that the plug will fit into the power outlet. Do not try to defeat this safety feature.
Should you be unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician.

THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHOULD BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURES AND DESIGN 6

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DIRECT OPERATION 23

MENU OPERATION 23

COMPUTER MODE 24

PREPARATION 7

NAME OF EACH PART OF THE PROJECTOR7
SETTING-UP THE PROJECTOR 8

CONNECTING THE AC POWER CORD 8
POSITIONING THE PROJECTOR 9
ADJUSTABLE FEET 10
MOVING THE PROJECTOR 10

SELECTING COMPUTER MODE 24
SELECTING COMPUTER SYSTEM 24

COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS 25

PC ADJUSTMENT 26
PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT 28

NORMAL FUNCTION 29

AUTO

IMAGE FUNCTION 29

PICTURE POSITION ADJUSTMENT 30
PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 31

CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR
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TERMINALS OF THE PROJECTOR 11
CONNECTING TO THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT13
CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER 14

BEFORE OPERATION 15

TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 15
OPERATION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL 16

OPERATING RANGE 16
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES INSTALLATION 17

OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU 18

HOW

TO

OPERATE THE ON-SCREEN MENU 18
FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU 18
MENU BAR 19

VIDEO MODE 32

SELECTING VIDEO MODE 32
SELECTING VIDEO SOURCE 32

VIDEO SIGNAL FROM VIDEO OR S-VIDEO JACK 32

VIDEO SIGNAL FROM Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr JACKS 32

SELECTING COLOR SYSTEM 33
PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT 34

NORMAL FUNCTION 35

PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 35

SETTING 36

SETTING MENU 36
SETTING LANGUAGE 37

BASIC OPERATION 20

TURNING ON 70FF THE PROJECTOR 20
ADJUSTING THE IMAGE 21
ZOOM

FOCUS

LENS SHIFT ADJUSTMENT 21
KEY STONE ADJUSTMENT 22
NO SHOW FUNCTION 22
PICTURE FREEZE FUNCTION 22
P-TIMER FUNCTION 22

ADJUSTMENT 21

ADJUSTMENT 21

APPENDIX 38

OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE 38
MAINTENANCE 39

WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR 39
AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING 39
LAMP REPLACEMENT 40
LAMP REPLACEMENT MONITOR TIMER 40
CLEANING THE PROJECTION LENS 41

TROUBLESHOOTING 42
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 44

SOUND ADJUSTMENT 23

TRADEMARKS

• Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer,Inc.

• IBM and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc.

• Windows and PowerPoint are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• Each name of corporations or products in the owner’s manual is a trademark or a registered trademark of
its respective corporation.

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FEATURES AND DESIGN

This Multimedia Projector is designed with the most advanced technology for portability, durabilit y, and
ease of use. The projector utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and
matrix li

♦ Compatibility

This projector widely accepts various video and
computer input signals including;

• Computers

IBM-compatible and Macintosh computers up to

1280 x 1024 resolution.

• 6 Color Systems

NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC
N color system can be connected.

• Component Video

Component video signals, such as a DVD
player

480i, 480p, 575i, 575p, 720p, 1035i, 1080i-50 or
1080i-60, can be connected.

• S-Video

S-Video signals, such as a S-VHS VCR output
signals, can be connected.

♦ High Resolution Image

This projector provides 1024 x 768

resolution for
TV lines. The res olution from the com puter between
XGA (1024 x 768)
compressed into 1024 x 768

cannot display image of over 1280 x

When the resolution of your computer is over than
1280 x 1024, reset the computer output for lower
resolution.

♦ Multi-Scan System

This projector has Multi-Scan System to
conform to almost all computer output signals
quickly. There is no

adjustment of frequency

♦

One-Touch

Incoming computer

and the best setting is aut omatically selected by the
Auto Image function. No complicated setup is
necessary and

♦ Progressive Scan Function

This function converts interlace video signals into

progressive scan signals and provide fine
picture quality.

Multilanguage Menu Display

Operation menu is displayed in; English, Deutsch,
Francais, Italiano, Espanol, or Japanese.

uid crystal display (LCD) technology.

4.43, PAL-M or PAL-

output high definition TV signals including

computer input and

and SXGA

700 horizontal

(1280 x 1024) is

dots. This projector

1024 dots.

need for troublesom e manual

and other settings.

Auto Imaging

video signals are recognized

projection

is

always precise.

dots

♦ • Digital Zoom (Computer Mode only)

The Digital Zoom magnifies

times, allowing you to focus on crucial
infor mation at a

presentation.

the image up to 49

♦ Motor-driven Lens Shift

The projection lens can b e moved up and down with
the

motor-driven lens shift function. This function
makes it easy to provide the projected image
where you want.
The zoom and focus can be also adjusted with
motor-

driven operation.

♦ Keystone Correction

Positioning height of the projector may result in
distorted images being displayed in a trapezoid
shape. Keystone Correction solves this problem
by digitally altering the projection to produce
undistorted images.

♦ Power Management

Power Management function
reduce power

not in use.
This Power Managem ent function

Projection Lamp off when the projector detects

the

signal interruption a nd any button is not pressed over
5 minutes. The Projection Lamp is automatically
turned on again when the proj ec tor detec ts the s igna l
or any operation button is pressed.
This projector is shipped with this function ON.

consumption while the projector is

is

provided to

operates to turn

♦ Digital Visual Interface

This projector is equipped with the DVI 24-pin
terminal

for connecting DVI

output of the

computer.

♦ Laser Pointer Function

The Remote Control U nit supplie d with this proj ector
includes the Laser Pointer function. This function
helps you to make a smart presentation on a
projected screen.

♦ Wireless Mouse

The Remote Control U nit supplie d with this proj ector
has Wireless Mouse function for the connected
computer.This func tion enables you to operate both
projector and

Unit only.

computer with this Remote Contr ol

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This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or
200-240 V AC. The projector automatically selects the
correct input voltage. It is designed to work with single­phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any
other type of power system.
Consult your authorized dealer or service station if you are
not sure of the type of power supply being in use.
Connect the projector with the peripheral equipment before
turning the projector on. (Refer to pages 11 14 ror
connection.)

CAUTION

For safety, unplug the AC Power Cord when the
appliance is not used.
When this projector is connected to the outlet
with the AC Power Cord, the appliance is in
Stand-by Mode and consumes a little electric

ower.

CONNECTING THE AC POWER CORD

NOTE ON THE POWER CORD

The AC Power Cord must meet the requirement of the country where you use the projector
Confirm the AC plug type with the chart below. The proper AC power cord must be used.
If the supplied AC Power Cord does not match the AC outlet, contact your sales dealer.

Projector side AC Outlet side

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POSITIONING THE PROJECTOR

• This projector is designed to project on a flat
projection surface.

• The projector can be focused from 4.6’ (1 .4m)

47.3’ (1 4.4m),

• Refer to the figure below to adjust the screen
size.

ROOM LIGHT

The brightness in the room has a great
influence on the picture quality. It is
recommended to limit ambient lighting in
order to provide the best image.

LENS SHIFT

The projection lens can be moved up and down with the motor-driven lens shift function. This function
makes it easy to provide the projected image where you want. The U/D ratio can be adjusted 10 : 0 1: 3
(refer to the figure below.). Refer to P 21 for operation.

ADJUSTMENT

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ADJUSTABLE FEET

Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted by rotating the ADJUSTABLE FEET. Projection angle can be
adjusted to 9.0 degrees.

1

Lift the front of the projector and pull the FEET LOCK

LATCHES on both sides of the projector.

2

Release the FEET LOCK LATCHES to lock the

ADJUSTABLE FEET and rotate the ADJUSTABLE FEET
to fine tune the position and the tilt.

3

To shorten the ADJUSTABLE FEET, lift the front of the

projector and pull and undo the FEET LOCK LATCHES.
The position and the keystone distortion of the image can

be adjusted using the Menu Operation. (Refer to P 22,

31 and 35.)

MOVING THE PROJECTOR

Use the Carry Handle when moving the Projector. When
moving the projector, replace the lens cover and retract the
feet to prevent damage to the lens and cabinet.
When this projector is not in use for an extended period, put it
into the case (dust cover) supplied with this projector.

CAUTION IN CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING THE PROJECTOR

• Do not drop or bump the projector, otherwise damages or malfunctions may result.

• When carrying the projector, use a suitable carrying case.

• Do not transport the projector by using a courier or transport service in an unsuitable transport
case. This may c ause damage to the projector. To tra nsport t he projector through a c o urier or
trans

ort service, consult your dealer for best way.

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This projector has INPUT TERMINALS and OUTPUT TERMINALS on its side for connecting computers
and video equipment. Refer to the figure on pages 11 to 14 and connect properly.

INPUT TERMINALS

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OUTPUT TERMINALS

RESET BUTTON R/C JACK

This projector uses a m i cro processor to control the When usi ng the Wired / Wirel ess

unit. Occasionally, the micro processor may Remote Control Unit as the Wired
malfunction and need to be reset. This can be done Remote Control, Connect the Wired
by pressing the RESET button with a pen, which will Remote Control Unit to this jack with
shut down and restart the unit. Do not use the the Remote Control Cable (supplied).

RESET function excessively. (Refer to page 17.)

COMPUTER MONITOR OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS

JACKS (BNC X 5) Connect an external audio This terminal outputs the composite video

These jacks

the COMPUTER INPUT terminals (Refer to P13,14.) I NPUT JACK. Connect an external

(except the
Connect an external monitor to

these jacks. (Refer to P14.)

VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT JACK

output the signal from amplifier to these jacks. signal or the signal from the S-VIDEO

digital input signal). Monitor to this jack. (Refe rto P13.)

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