Elmo MP-350 User Manual

MP-350

English

Instruction Manual

Master Operation Guide

■ Read the separate”Instruction Manual -Network Operation Guide” and the separate “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD” carefully before using the projector.

■ Refer to the separate “Instruction Manual - Network Operation Guide” for the operations of a Wireless LAN (WiFi)

■ Keep this guide in a safe place for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

■ 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.

■ Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

■ Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

■ Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

■ Attachments

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

■ Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

■ Placement

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.

Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use

a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

■ Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a

bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions

have been adhered to.

■ Power Sources

This product 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 supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

■ Grounding or Polarization

This product may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. Should read “If the 2-wire polarized plug fails to fit in the outlet, try reversing the plug”. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

■ 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, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

■ Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

■ Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

■ A product and cart combination should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

■ Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings 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 product.

■ Servicing

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

■ Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust

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

• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for

service.

■ Replacement Parts

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

■ Safety Check

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

■ Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

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 to persons.

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 product.

SA 1966

SA 1965

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product.

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin Directive 2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries. Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste batteries.

BEFORE YOU USE

■ The supplied power cord and AC adapter are designed for exclusive use with this product. Do not use them with other equipments.

■ Be sure to use the power cord applicable to your local power specifications. If the product was sold in Japan, use the AC adapter sold with the product with 100VAC and 50 or 60 Hz.

■ Do not knot or coil the power cord or AC adapter cord or wrap them around the AC adapter. Doing so may damage the cords, causing fire or electric shock.

■ Carry this product by holding the lower part of the main unit in both hands. Do not apply excessive vibration or shock on the product. By doing so may damage parts causing malfunction.

■ Do not apply vibration or shock during the projection. Do not use this product in a car or ship where vibration or shock is applied to the product. The vibration or shock may damage parts causing malfunction.

■ Do not use this product near high-voltage power lines or power source. The product may receive harmful interference.

■ Do not use this product in locations subject to humidity, dust, smoke, oil smoke or steam. Dirt may attach to the optical parts such as lens causing unclear image.

■ Do not use this product in locations exposed to extreme temperature or locations where the temperature changes too quickly. Use this product under the following environmental conditions: Temperature：5℃～ 35℃ Humidity： less than 85％(No condensation)

■ When the product is suddenly brought into a warm place from a cold place or when the room temperature is quickly raised, condensation may occur to the surface of the lens causing unclear image. Wait until the condensation is completely gone and the image becomes clear.

■ Do not touch lens. It may leave fingerprint which results in blurred image.

■ Depending on the type of the USB flash drive, the operation may not be guaranteed.

■ Transfer the data from the USB flash drive onto a device such as a computer to save a

backup copy. Malfunction of the product or repairs to it may cause the data saved in the USB flash drive to be deleted.

■ Important notes when connecting HDMI cable.

• Use HIGH SPEED HDMI cable with HDMI logo.

HDMI cable that is not compliant with HDMI standard may not be used.

・Do not apply excessive force to the HDMI terminal while the cable is connected to the

HDMI terminal. It could damage the HDMI terminal, leading to a malfunction.

■ Follow the guidelines below to prevent the product from dropping or overturning.

• Use the product on a stable base, desk, or table. Do not place the product on an

unstable base or slanted location.

• Place or wire the product to prevent the AC adapter cord or video cable from pulling.

■ Luminescent spot and black spot There may be some pixels that do not properly operate due to the use of image pick-up device made-up of many pixels. Though luminescent or black spots may be found on the screen, it is a phenomenon peculiar to the image pick-up device and is not a malfunction.

■ There may be some flickering on the screen when shooting a pattern image with gradual changes in brightness. It is a phenomenon peculiar to the image pick-up device and is not a malfunction. This product is not designed to display such kind of images.

■ There may be some image distortion for a moment when the output resolution of the connected device is changed while the image is projected. This is because the product automatically adjusts the projection settings according to the input signal. It is not a malfunction.

■ Lifetime of the parts Using this product in high temperature or in locations where there are a lot of dusts or smoke or using this product continuously for a long period of time for business purpose may deteriorate the product performance or quality even less than a year of usage, due to the lifetime of its parts. To purchase replacement parts or repair, contact the dealer from whom you purchased this product or branch/office near your location for chargeable repair.

Notes on the use of Wireless LAN（ＷｉＦｉ）

■ This product uses 2.4GHz radio waves. The wireless device in this product has been certified

under the Radio Law. Do not use this product under the following conditions:

-Near industrial, scientific, and medical devices, such as a pacemaker

-Near in-plant radio station for mobile equipment identifier (license required and being used in factory line; etc.)

-Near low power wireless base station (license not required)

■ Depending on the using environment the wireless communication may be adversely affected.

Especially the wireless communication is not available when there are reinforcing steel, metal and/or concrete between the product and the equipment.

■ The frequency bandwidth permitted to be used varies depending on the radio wave

regulations in each country. Using this product outside the country may be illegal.

■ “Wireless LAN(WiFi)” is also referred to as “WiFi” in this guide.

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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. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement: 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 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: The product comply with the US/Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......................................................................................... 2

BEF OR E Y OU US E ................................................................................................... 6

Notes on the use of Wireless LAN（ＷｉＦｉ） .................................................................. 7

CONTENTS ................................................................................................................ 9

1 GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................ 12

CHECKING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS ............................................................ 12

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ......................................................................... 13

Projector ............................................................................................................ 13

Control panel ..................................................................................................... 14

List of LED indicators ......................................................................................... 16

Terminal panel ................................................................................................... 17

Remote control .................................................................................................. 18

Preparing the remote control ............................................................................. 19

Operating range for the remote control .............................................................. 21

INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR .......................................................................... 22

Throw distance and screen size ........................................................................ 22

Using the protective cover ................................................................................. 23

Using a tripod for a camera ............................................................................... 26

CONNECTING TO THE DEVICES ....................................................................... 27

Connecting the power (AC adapter and power cord)......................................... 27

Connecting to RGB IN terminal ......................................................................... 28

Connecting to HDMI terminal ............................................................................ 29

Connecting a USB flash drive ............................................................................ 30

Connecting using wireless LAN ......................................................................... 31

2 BASIC OPERATION .............................................................................................. 32

TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF ......................................................................... 32

Powering on ...................................................................................................... 32

Powering off....................................................................................................... 33

DETECTING THE INPUT SOURCE ..................................................................... 34

Checking the current input source ..................................................................... 34

Waiting for the input source to be automatically detected.................................. 34

Selecting the input source with the remote control ............................................ 35

Selecting the input source from the control panel .............................................. 37

ADJUSTING THE FOCUS .................................................................................... 38

CORRECTING THE KEYSTONE DISTORTION................................................... 40

Correcting the keystone distortion manually with the remote control ................. 40

CONTROLLING THE VOLUME ............................................................................ 42

Turning up the volume ....................................................................................... 42

Turning down the volume .................................................................................. 42

TURNING OFF THE SOUND................................................................................ 43

HIDING THE IMAGE ............................................................................................. 43

3 USB VIEWER ........................................................................................................ 44

SUPPORTED FILE FORMATS AND VERSIONS ................................................. 44

DISPLAYING THE USB MENU ............................................................................. 44

PLAYING MOVIES - MOVIES -............................................................................. 48

DISPLAYING STILL PICTURES - STILL PICTURES -.......................................... 51

DISPLAYING OFFICE FILES - OFFICE FILES- ................................................... 53

4 MENU OPERATION .............................................................................................. 57

DISPLAYING THE MENU AND BASIC OPERATION ........................................... 57

Displaying the main menu ................................................................ ................. 57

Operating the menus ......................................................................................... 57

MAIN MENU ......................................................................................................... 59

SELECTING THE INPUT SOURCE ...................................................................... 61

ADJUSTING TH KEYSTONE DISTORTION ......................................................... 63

SELECTING THE DISPLAY MODE ...................................................................... 64

ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS ......................................................................... 65

ADJUSTING THE CONTRAST ............................................................................. 66

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME.................................................................................. 67

Volume setting ................................................................................................... 67

Turning off the sound (MUTE) ........................................................................... 67

SETTING THE LANGUAGE.................................................................................. 68

DETAIL SETTINGS ............................................................................................... 69

Displaying the detail settings ............................................................................. 69

Display the “Main” menu. ................................................................................... 69

Checking various information ............................................................................ 72

Setting the ECO mode ....................................................................................... 72

Displaying the “Display setting” menu. .............................................................. 73

Adjusting the horizontal position of the image ................................................... 73

Adjusting the vertical position of the image ....................................................... 74

Adjusting the frequency ..................................................................................... 74

Adjusting the tracking ........................................................................................ 75

Selecting the aspect ratio .................................................................................. 76

Setting the auto power off .................................................................................. 77

Selecting the projection mode ........................................................................... 79

Selecting the installation mode .......................................................................... 80

Returning to the factory settings ........................................................................ 81

5 MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................... 82

CLEANING THE LENS, THE CABINET AND THE REMOTE CONTROL ............. 82

Cleaning the lens ............................................................................................... 82

Cleaning the cabinet and the remote control ..................................................... 82

CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE PROJECTOR .................................................. 83

6 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................... 84

INDICATOR ICONS .............................................................................................. 84

LIST OF USB MENU ERROR MESSAGES .......................................................... 88

WARNING INDICATOR DISPLAY ......................................................................... 89

COMMON PROBLEMS AND CHECK ITEMS ....................................................... 90

7 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................ . 93

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................ 93

Remote control .................................................................................................. 95

Supplied accessories ......................................................................................... 95

LIST OF COMPATIBLE SIGNALS......................................................................... 96

8 Appendix ................................................................................................................ 98

Converting an Office file to a PDF file ................................................................... 98

TRADEMARKS ..................................................................................................... 99

9 WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SERVICE .......................................................100

Projector

AC adapter

Power cord

Remote control

*Battery included

Protective cover

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARD

WARRANTY CARD

CD-ROM

*with Hook and loop

fastener (2pcs)

*QUICK START

GUIDE included

1 GETTING STARTED

CHECKING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS

The items below are included with this product. If any item is missing, contact the dealer from whom you purchased this product.

Number

Name

Function

Page

①

Lens

To project an image.

→P22

②

Focus dial

To focus the projected image.

→P38

③

Speaker

Built-in speaker.

④

Control panel

To control the projector.

→P14

⑤

Remote sensor

To receive IR signal from the remote control.

→P21

⑥

Rear panel

Terminal panel to connect other devices.

→P17

⑦

Intake vent

Air ventilator inlet to cool down the inside of the projector.

⑧

Exhaust vent

Air ventilator outlet to exhaust the air inside of the projector.

⑤

⑥

① ② ③

⑦

④

⑧

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Projector

TOP/FRONT TOP/BACK

Number

Mark

Name

Function

Page

①

Power indicator

The green LED turns on when the projector is turned on.

→P16

②

Wireless LAN indicator

The blue LED turns on when WiFi is used or ready to be used. The blue LED flashes while the projector is trying to establish a WiFi connection.

→P16

①

②

③

⑨

⑩

④ ⑥ ⑦

⑤

⑧

CAUTION

■ Do not look into the lens during the projection. The strong light emitted from the lens may cause damage to your eyes. Pay attention especially when you use the projector in an environment where there are children.

■ Do not touch around the exhaust vent during or immediately after the projection. The area around the exhaust vent may become very hot and could result in burn.

■ Hot air may be emitted from the exhaust vent. Do not place any objects, which are easily affected by heat, in front of the exhaust vent.

Control panel

Number

Mark

Name

Function

Page

③

Warning indicator

The red LED turns on or flashes when there is something wrong with the projector.

→P16,89

④

UP button

To move the selected item upward. The “Input source select” menu appears when the “Input source standby” screen is displayed or the image is displayed on the screen.

→P37

⑤

DOWN button

To move the selected item downward. The “Keystone adjustment” screen appears when the “Input source standby” screen is displayed or the image is displayed on the screen.

→P40

⑥

LEFT button

To move the selected item to the left.

⑦

RIGHT button

To move the selected item to the right.

⑧

Enter button

To execute the selected item.

⑨

Power button

To turn on/off the projector.

→P32, 33

⑩

Menu button

To display/hide the menu. To return to the previous menu without executing the selected item while operating the menu.

→P57

Power indicator (Green)

The projector is turned on.

→P32

Off

The projector is turned off.

→P33

Wireless LAN indicator (Blue)

A WiFi connection is established.

→P32

Off

A WiFi connection is off.

→P32

Flashing

The projector is now trying to establish a WiFi connection.

→P32

Warning indicator (Red)

An abnormal temperature inside the projector is detected.

→P84

Off

The projector is in normal condition.

→P84

Flashing *Flashing every 0.25 seconds.

There is something wrong with the internal fan.

→P84

Flashing *Flashing every second.

Either an abnormal rise of temperature inside the projector is detected or the brightness of the LED is decreased.

→P84

List of LED indicators

The 3 LED indicators on the top of the projector indicate the status of the projector by lighting up or flashing, in different colors and different flashing speeds.

＜Upper part of the Control panel＞

Power indicator Wireless LAN indicator Warning indicator

If the warning indicator lights up or flashes, there is something wrong with the projector. Refer to “WARNING INDICATORS”(Page89) for details about actions to be taken.

Number

Name

Function

Page

①

RGB IN

Analog RGB input terminal. To connect an analog RGB output device.

→P28

②

HDMI

HDMI input terminal. To connect an HDMI output device.

→P29

③

USB

To connect an USB flash drive to display or play the files stored in the USB flash drive.

→P30

④

DC IN 12V

To connect the supplied AC adapter.

→P27

⑤

Anti-theft security slot. To connect a security cable.

⑤

④

③

②

①

■ Use the HIGH SPEED HDMI cable with HDMI logo.

HDMI cable that is not compliant with HDMI standard may not be used.

■ Do not apply excessive force to the HDMI terminal while an HDMI

output device is connected. It could damage the HDMI terminal, leading to a malfunction.

CAUTION

Terminal panel

Number

Mark

Name

Function

Page

①

Power button

To turn on/off the projector.

→P32, 33

②

Menu button

To display/hide the menu. To return to the previous menu without executing the selected item while operating the menu.

→P57

③

UP button

To move the selected item upward.

④

DOWN button

To move the selected item downward.

⑤

LEFT button

To move the selected item to the left.

⑥

RIGHT button

To move the selected item to the right.

⑦

ENTER button

To execute the selected item.

⑧

Blank screen button

To display/cancel the blank screen that temporarily hides the projected image.

→P43

⑨

Input selection button

To display/hide the “Input source select” menu.

→P34

⑤ ⑥ ⑦

⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫

⑬

⑭

①

②

③

④

Remote control

Number

Mark

Name

Function

Page

⑩

Keystone ＋button

To increase the projection angle.

→P40

⑪

Keystone －button

To decrease the projection angle.

→P40

⑫

＋

Volume＋button

To increase the volume of the built-in speaker.

→P42

⑬

－

Volume－button

To decrease the volume of the built-in speaker.

→P42

⑭

MUTE button

To temporarily mute the sound.

→P43

Insulation sheet

When purchased

How to change the battery

Remote control

(Back)

Battery case

Button battery

Preparing the remote control

1. A battery is pre-installed in the remote control at the time of shipment (with insulation sheet).

Remove the insulation sheet before using the remote control for the first time.

1. Pull out the battery case.

2. Take out the old button battery and put the new button battery on the battery case with the "+" side facing up.

3. Insert the battery case to the remote control.

■ Use the button battery type CR2016 for the remote control.

■ Improper use of the battery may lead to electrolyte leakage or bursting

and may cause fire, injury or corrosion to the remote control. Observe the following precautions for safety use of the product.

・ Do not use any battery other than specified. ・ If the battery leaks, wipe off the leaked electrolyte with a cloth and

install a new battery. If the leaked electrolyte contacts your skin, immediately wash it away with running water.

・ When the time to replace the battery comes, immediately remove the

battery.

・ Remove the battery from the remote control when you do not use the

remote control for a long period of time.

・ Do not heat the battery or throw into fire. ・ Do not reverse the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals. ・ When disposing the battery, follow the recycling or disposal

regulations in your community.

■ Keep the battery removed from the remote control out of reach of children. The battery could choke children if swallowed.

CAUTION

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■ Do not place any objects between the remote control and the IR receiver. The remote control transmits IR signals and the projector will not respond if there are objects between the remote control and the IR receiver.

■ The strong light such as direct sun light or

■ The remote control may not work correctly if strong light (such as direct

sun light) or light from an extremely close range (such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp) shines on the IR receiver of the projector. Keep such light sources away from the projector.

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３８°

Operating

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Operating range for the remote control

Aim the IR transmitter of the remote control at the IR receiver on the back of the projector to control the projector. Use the remote control within its operating range as described below.

Screen size

Projection distance

Inch

Width (cm)

Height (cm)

L(cm)

53.8

33.7

64.6

40.4

75.4

48.0

86.1

53.8

96.9

60.6

107.7

67.3

118.5

74.0

108

129.2

80.8

118

140.0

87.5

128

146.5

91.5

133

スクリーンサイズ(型)

幅

高さ

Screen size (inch)

Height

Width

■ The values in the fable are design values and may vary. Use them as an indication only.

■ The aspect ratio of the projected image in full screen is 16: 10. When the aspect ratio of the input signal is different from 16: 10 (such as 16: 9 or 4: 3), top and bottom or left and right of the image will not be displayed and the screen size becomes smaller than those specified in the above table.

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INSTALLING THE PROJECTOR

Throw distance and screen size

Decide the position to place the projector. The distance between the projector and the screen should be between 48cm (screen size: 25 inch) and 133 cm (screen size: 68 inch).

① Attach the supplied Velcro tape to the

bottom of the projector (marked in red dotted lines).

Velcro tape (Supplied)

② Place the projector on the cover as

shown in the below picture. (Fix the projector with Velcro tape.)

Cover the projector to protect it from damage.

■ The Velcro tape may not be able to maintain its holding power if there are foreign objects on the attachment surface, such as dust, water or oil. Clean the attachment surface before attaching the tape.

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Using the protective cover

The followings are the instructions on how to install and use the supplied protective cover. The protective cover can be used as a projection stand as well as a protection cover for the projector.

How to install the protective cover

How to use the protective cover

Use the protective cover as a projection stand.

◎Change the projection angle by adjusting

the position of the tape.

■ Be sure to firmly hold the bottom of the projector and avoid applying an excessive vibration or impact when you carry the projector with the protective cover. The projector may slip out of the cover and drop to the ground, causing malfunction of the projector.

■ Do not use the projector with the protective cover on it. Doing so can cause the protective cover to get extremely hot, and possibly resulting in burn or injury.

■ The projector will remain hot for a while after it is turned off. Put the protective cover on the projector after it is cooled down. Otherwise, the projector may become defective.

CAUTION

■ When using the protection cover as a projection stand, observer the following precautions for safety use of the projector.

- Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used. Strong light is emitted from the projector's lens. If you look directly into this light, it can hurt and damage your eyes. Be especially careful not to let young children look into the lens.

- Do not touch the ventilation outlet as it can become heated while the projector is turned on and immediately after the projector is turned off.

CAUTION

■ Use a tripod that can support 500g or more.

■ Fully spread the legs of the tripod. In case of using a tripod with an

elevating column, do not extend the column when mounting the projector.

●Bottom of the projector

Tripod receptacle

●When mounted on a

tripod

■ Refer to the instruction manual of the tripod for instructions on the use of the tripod. Place the tripod in stable condition. Otherwise, it may tip over, causing injury.

■ When connecting the cables (such as the power cord, RGB cable or HDMI cable), make sure that nobody can trip over the cables. Otherwise, the projector may fall or tip over, causing injury.

CAUTION

N o t e

Using a tripod for a camera

The projector is equipped with a tripod receptacle on the bottom of the projector. You can mount the projector on a tripod for a camera.

■ The supplied AC adapter and power cord are for use with the projector only. Do not use with other devices.

■ Do not place the projector on carpet, cushions or bedding and do not cover the projector with a cloth or tablecloth. Doing so will increase the temperature of the projector and may cause fire or malfunction.

■ The supplied AC adapter may become hot during normal operation. This is normal. Do not continue to touch the adapter for a long period.

AC adapter (Supplied)

Power cord (Supplied)

CAUTION

CONNECTING TO THE DEVICES

Connecting the power (AC adapter and power cord)

Connect the supplied AC adapter and the power cord, and then firmly connect to the

DC IN 12V of the projector. Then insert the other plug of the power cord securely into the wall outlet.

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■ The aspect ratio of the projected image may not be correct depending on the video format that is input to the RGB IN terminal. In such cases, change the setting from the display setting menu or change the resolution of the device connected to the projector.

■ If no image is displayed on the screen when connecting a notebook computer, set the computer so that it can output RGB signals externally. The setting procedure varies depending on the type of the computer. Refer to the instruction manual of your computer.

- Operation of notebook computer

Either is pushed Fn＋F1～F12 (*Depending on the model.)

■ No sound will be output from the built-in speaker when a device is connected to the RGB IN terminal. If you want sound, use a speaker with amplifier.

RGB cable (Sold separately)

Device (such as a computer)

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Connecting to RGB IN terminal

1. Connect the projector to a device such as a computer using RGB cable.

Connect the RGB output terminal (MiniD-sub 15p) of your device such as a computer to the RGB IN terminal of the projector using an RGB cable (sold separately) as shown in the below picture. After firmly inserting the cable into the connector, tighten the screws on the connector.

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■ Use the HIGH SPEED HDMI cable with HDMI logo. HDMI cable that is not compliant with HDMI standard may not be used.

■ This projector complies with HDMI standard. However, we do not

guarantee the operation with all the output devices.

■ Do not apply excessive force to the HDMI terminal while an HDMI output

device is connected. It could damage the HDMI terminal, leading to a malfunction.

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Device (such as a computer)

HDMI cable (Sold separately)

Connecting to HDMI terminal

1. Connect the projector to a device such as a computer using HDMI cable.

Connect the HDMI output terminal of your device such as a computer and HDTV to the HDMI terminal of the projector using an RGB cable (sold separately) as shown in the below picture. Firmly insert the cable into the connector.

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■ The projector does not recognize a USB flash drive when a USB hub is used.

■ Only use a USB flash drive that has been formatted in FAT16 or FAT32.

■ The video may not be played correctly when a low speed USB flash

drive is used.

■ Some data files that are stored in a digital camera may not be displayed by connecting the digital camera to the projector (in mass storage mode) with a USB cable.

■ Refer to page 42 for the information on the “USB viewer operation”.

■ Always make a back-up of the data that you have saved to the USB flash

drive. The data in the USB flash drive may be accidentally deleted by malfunction or repair of the projector.

■ Some USB flash drives may not be used with the projector.

■ Do not remove the USB flash drive while it is in operation. Otherwise, the

USB flash drive or the files in the USB flash drive may be damaged.

USB flash drive (Sold separately)

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Connecting a USB flash drive

Connect a USB flash drive to the USB terminal of the projector.

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