LG RL-JT10 User Manual

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Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set.
Retain it for future reference.
Record model number and serial number of the set.
See the label attached on the bottom of the set and
quote this information to your dealer when you
require service.

Model number :
Serial number :

RL-JT10

OWNER’S MANUAL

LG LCD PROJECTORLG LCD PROJECTOR

LCD

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LCD

PROJECTOR

PROJECTOR

FCC NOTICE

• A Class A digital device

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Adigital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 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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INTRODUCTION

Safety Instructions 3
Names of parts 11

ENGLISH

CONTENTS

INDEX

INSTALLATION AND

COMPOSITION

CONNECTION

BASIC FUN-CTIONS

Installation Instructions 19
Composition 21
Turning on the Projector 23
Turning off the Projector 24
Operating the Projector 25
Selecting source mode 26

Connecting to a Desktop PC 27
Connecting to a Notebook PC 28
Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop PC
Connecting to a Macintosh PowerBook
Connecting to a Video Source 31
Connecting to a DVD 32
Connecting to a D-TV Settop Box 33

Function checking 34
Using Still function 35

SPECIAL

FUNCTIONS

Selecting language 36
Using Blank function 37
Using Flip Horizontal / Vertical function
Checking lamp time 41

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Before operating the
unit, please read this
manual carefully.

POSITIONING

TRACKING

VIDEO

RS-232C

INFORMATION

Using Resize function 42
Adjusting screen display 43

Using Tracking function 45

Adjusting Video 47

External control device setup 48

Supported Monitor Display 58
Maintenance 59
Memo 60
Specifications 62

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Safety Instructions

G Please take note of the safety instructions to prevent any potential accident or misuse of the projector.

G Safety Instructions are given in two forms as detailed below.

WARNING
NOTES

The violation of this instruction may cause serious injuries and even death.

The violation of this instruction may cause light injuries or damage to the projector.

G After reading this manual, keep it in the place that the user always can contact easily.

Indoor Installation-WARNING

Do not place the Projector in direct sunlight or
near heat sources such as radiators, fires and
stove etc.

- This may cause
a fire hazard !

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Do not make the children hang on or
climb the installed projector.

- It may cause the display to fall,
causing a injury or a death.

Do not place inflammable materials
beside the projector

- This may cause a fire hazard !

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MENU

Indoor Installation-NOTES

Disconnect from the mains and remove all
connections before moving.

POWER

SOURCE

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MENU

PATTERN

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Do not place the projector close to sources
of steam or oil such as a humidifier.

- This may create a fire hazard or an
electric shock
hazard !

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Indoor Installation-NOTES

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MENU

SOURCE

ENTER

PATTERN

POWER

VOL

VOL

ENGLISH

Do not place the projector where it might
be exposed to dust.

- This may cause a fire hazard !

POWER

SOURCE

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Only use the projector on a level and sta­ble surface.

- It may become unstable and affect operation.

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Don’t clog the vents(air intake/exhaust) of
the projector.

This would cause the internal temperature to
increase and could cause a fire hazard!

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When installing the projector on a table, be
careful not to place it near the edge.

- This may cause the projector to fall
causing serious injury to a child
or adult and serious damage
to the projector.

- Only use a suitable stand.

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Ensure good ventilation around the pro­jector. The distance between the projector
and the wall should be more
than 30cm.

- An excessive increase
in its internal
temperature may
cause a fire hazard!

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Do not place the projector directly on a
carpet, rug or place where ventilation is
restricted.

- This would cause its
internal temperature to
increase and might
create a fire hazard !

Air intake

Outdoor Installation-WARNING

Do not use the projector in a damp place
such as a bathroom where it is likely to get
wet.

- This may cause a fire or an
electric shock hazard !

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exhaust pipe

In case of using a receiver (VCR, Digital
Set Top Box), bend antenna cable
between inside and outside building to
prevent rain from flowing in.

- This may cause water
damaged inside the
projector and could
give an electric shock.

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Safety Instructions

Outdoor Installation-NOTES

In case of using a receiver (VCR, Digital
Set Top Box), do not place an antenna in
the vicinity of power
lines.

- This may cause an
electric shock.

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In case of using a receiver (VCR, Digital
Set Top Box), there should be enough dis­tance between an outside antenna and
power lines to keep the former from
touching the latter even when
the antenna falls.

- This may cause an electric shock.

Power-WARNING

Earth wire should be connected.

- If the earth wire is not connected, there is possible a

danger of electric shock caused by the current leak­age.

- If grounding methods are not possible, a separate cir-

cuit breaker should be employed and installed by a
qualified electrician.

- Do not connect ground

to telephone wires,
lightning rods or
gas pipe.

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Short-circuit

Power

breaker

In case of using a receiver (VCR, Digital
Set Top Box), contact your service center
to construct an antenna
because it needs
skilled man.

- This may cause an
electric shock.

The mains plug should be inserted fully
into the power outlet to avoid a fire
hazard !

- This may cause a fire hazard !

Do not place heavy objects on the power
cord

- This may cause a fire or an electric
shock hazard !

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Do not use too many plugs on the Mains
multi-outlet.

- It may result in
overheating
of the outlet
and causes a

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fire hazard !

Power-NOTES

ENGLISH

Never touch the power plug with a wet
hand

- This may cause an electric shock hazard !

Prevent dust collecting on the power plug
pins or outlet.

- This may cause a fire hazard !

Ensure the power cord does not come
into contact with sharp or hot objects such
as a heater.

- This may cause a fire
or an electric
shock hazard !

POWER

SOURCE

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PATTERN

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Hold the plug firmly when unplugging. If
you pull the cord the cord may be dam­aged.

- This may cause a fire hazard !

Do not plug when the power cord or the
plug is damaged or the connecting part of
the power outlet is loose.

- This may cause a fire or an electric shock
hazard !

Place the projector where people will not
trip or tread on the power lead.

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Do not turn the projector On/Off with plug­ging-in or unplugging the power plug to the
wall outlet.(Do not use the power plug
for switch.)

- It may cause mechanical
failure or could give an
electric shock.

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Safety Instructions

Using-WARNING

Do not place anything containing liquid on
top of the projector such as flowerpot,
cup, cosmetics or candle.

- This may cause a fire hazard !

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SOURCE

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MENU

PATTERN

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Do not allow any objects to fall into the
projector.

- This may cause an electric shock
hazard !

POWER

SOURCE

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PATTERN

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Dispose of used batteries carefully and
safely.

- In the case of a battery being

swallowed by a child
please consult a
doctor immediately.

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In case of impact shock or damage to the
projector switch it off and unplug it from
the mains outlet and contact your
service center.

- This may cause a fire or an
electric shock hazard !

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If water is spilt into the projector unplug it
from the mains supply outlet immediately
and consult your Service Agent.

- This may cause an electric
shock hazard !

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In the event that an image does not
appear on the screen please switch it off
and unplug it from the mains
supply and contact your
Service Agent.

- This may cause a fire or an
electric shock hazard !

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Do not use the projector in a moving vehi­cle.

- This may cause an
accident.

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Do not remove any covers (except lens
cover). High risk of Electric Shock!

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PATTERN

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Using-WARNING

ENGLISH

Don’t look directly onto the lens when the
projector is in use. Eye damage may occur!

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SOURCE

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PATTERN

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Do not touch metal parts during or soon
after operation since the vents and lamp
cover will remain very hot!

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Do not drop the projector or allow impact
shock.

- This may cause mechanical
failure or personal injury !

POWER

PATTERN

SOURCE

VOL

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MENU

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Don’t look at laser beam directly as it can
cause eye damage!

Never touch the wall outlet when there is
leakage of gas, open the windows and
ventilate.

- It can cause a fire or a burn by a spark.

Using-NOTES

Do not place heavy objects on top of pro­jector.

- This may cause mechanical failure or personal
injury!

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Take care not to cause impact to the lens
particularly when moving the projector.

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Do not stand the projector vertically or use
the projector in an inverted position.

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Safety Instructions

Using-NOTES

Do not touch the lens of the projector. It is
delicate and easily damaged.

POWER

SOURCE

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MENU

PATTERN

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Do not position the AV box near the vents
of the projector.

This may cause mechanical failure or a fire haz­ard!

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Cleaning-WARNING

Do not use any sharp tools on the projec­tor as this will damage the casing.

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SOURCE

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PATTERN

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Do not place objects on top of the projec­tor.

The top and bottom of the projector will get hot!
This may cause mechanical failure or a fire haz­ard!

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Do not use water while cleaning the pro­jector

- This may cause damage to the
projector or an electric
shock hazard.

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Use an air spray or soft cloth that is moist
with a neutral detergent and water for
removing dust or stains on the projection
lens.

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In the unlikely event of smoke or a
strange smell from the projector,
switch it off , unplug it from the
wall outlet and contact your
dealer or service centre.

- This may cause a fire or
an electric shock hazard !

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Cleaning-NOTES

ENGLISH

Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid clean­ers or aerosol cleaners.

- This may cause damage to
the Projector or cause
an electric shock hazard !

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Others-WARNING

Do not attempt to service the projector
yourself. Contact your dealer or service
centre.

- This may cause damage to the

projector and could give an
electric Shock as well as

invalidating the

warranty !

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Contact the Service Center once a year to
clean the internal parts of the projector.

- Accumulated dust can cause
mechanical failure.

In case of using a receiver (VCR, Digital
Set Top Box), in the event of a lightning or
thunder storm unplug the projector and
aerial from the wall outlet.

- This will prevent damage to
the projector and possible
electric shock.

Others-NOTES

POWER

SOURCE

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Be sure to unplug if the projector is not to
be used for a long period.

Accumulated dust
may cause a fire
hazard!

POWER

SOURCE

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PATTERN

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Do not mix new batteries with old batter­ies.

- It can cause a battery explosion, a fire by
leakage or could give an electric shock.

Refer lamp servicing to qualified service
personnel.

Only use the specified type of battery.

- This could cause damage to the remote
control.

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Names of parts

Main Body

Main Body

*

The LCD projector is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may, however, see a few tiny black
or coloured dots that continuously appear on the projector image. This is a normal result of the manufacturing
process and does not indicate a malfunction.

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If you store the projector in a cold place, to avoid condensation forming internally, wait for one hour before
using the projector after placing in a warm room.

Rear remote control sensor

Power button

POWER

Control panel

PATTERN

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SOURCE

Indicators

VOL

MENU

Foot adjusting
button

Lens cover

Horizontal leveler

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* Push the cover when

connecting power code.

Front remote control sensor

Zoom ring

Focus ring

Rear Connections

Rear Connections

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RS232C/Mouse

AV interface DVI input

AV Interface DVI Input

RS 232C

Rear remote control sensor

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System Connector
(Refer to page 22)

USB A

* To use the USB jack, your PC

should be equipped with a USB
jack.

- Connect a mouse to the USB
A jack.

- Connect USB jack of PC to the
USB B jack of the projector
with USB cable supplied.

USB BKensington Security

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Names of parts

Control Panel

Control Panel

Button

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Selects menus and items in the menus.

Selects or closes menus.

MENU Button

SOURCE Button

Switches to RGB, Video,

S-Video, Component

mode.

MENU

VOL VOL

SOURCE

ENTER

PATTERN

ENTER Button

Checks present mode and
saves the change of functions.

VOLUME Button

Adjusts volume level and
functions of menus.

PATTERN Button

When pressing the PATTERN
button, the test screen for
focus adjustment is displayed.

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POWER

POWER Button

V box front Panel

AAV box front Panel

ENGLISH

S-Video

Video

Video

L/Mono

S-Video Video/Audio DVD IN(480i)

V box back Panel

AAV box back Panel

DC OUT(12V/0.5A) AV INTERFACE

Audio

Audio

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DVD IN

B

(480i)

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DC OUT(12V/0.5A)

* Use this jack when connecting the

wireless receiver to the projector.

AV INTERFACE

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Names of parts

POWER

SOURCE

MENU

L

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BLANK

MUTE

LASER

MOUSE DRAG

VOL.

STILL

RESIZE

AUTO

KEYSTONE

ZOOM

Remote Control

Remote Control

POWER Button

SOURCE Button

L MOUSE Button

(Zoom-out Button)

ENTER

BLANK Button

LASER Button

A Button

MENU Button

R MOUSE Button
(Zoom-in Button)

POINTER Button
MUTE Button

* Switches the sound

on or off.

MOUSE DRAG
Button

VOLUME
+, - Button

STILL Button
RESIZE Button
AUTO TRACKING

Button
KEYSTONE D, E

Button

ZOOM D, E
Button

Inserting the batteries

Inserting the batteries

Slide the battery cover
in the direction of the

1

arrow to remove.

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Insert the batteries with
correct polarity.

2

Replace the battery
compartment cover to

3

the arrow direction.

Functions on the Remote Control

Functions on the Remote Control

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Button

Button

POWER Button Selects ON/OFF of power.
SOURCE Button Switches to RGB, Video, S-Video, Component mode.
MENU Button Displays or hides the menu.

L MOUSE Button * Corresponds to the Left - Click of PC Mouse.

(Zoom-out Button) * Downsizes the screen on the zoom function.

R MOUSE Button * Corresponds to the Right - Click of PC Mouse.

(Zoom-in Button) * Enlarges the screen size on zoom function.

POINTER Button * After selecting menus, controls selecting and adjusting

MOUSE DRAG Button Uses to select and drag an icon in PC mode.
ENTER
ZOOM D, E Button Refer to page 44.
KEYSTONE D, E Button
RESIZE Button Refer to page 42.
AUTO TRACKING Button
BLANK Button Refer to page 37~38.
STILL Button Refer to page 35.
MUTE Button Cuts off audio.

VOL.(+, -) Button Adjusts volume level.
LASER Button Produces a bright red laser pointer on the screen for the

A Button Checks the present mode and saves the change of functions.

Function

Function

functions with the direction of up, down, left, right.

* Moves the screen with the direction of up, down, left, right

on zoom function.

* Moves and releases the selected icon on PC screen.

Refer to page 43.

Refer to page 45~46.

purpose of indication.

(Don’t look at laser beam directly as it can cause eye damage!)

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Names of parts

Projector Status Indicators

Projector Status Indicators

* Temperature indicator, lamp Indicator, operation indicator at the top front of the projector indicate the

operating status of the projector.

Lamp Indicator

Temperature indicator

Operation indicator

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Operation Indicator

Lamp Indicator

Temperature Indicator

MENU

SOURCE

ENTER

VOL VOL

PATTERN

POWER

Orange Standby.
Green(flashing) Lamp cooling untill the lamp turn on(Refer to P.23)
Green On operation.(Turn on the lamp)
Red Projector lamp is cooling as power out(2 minutes)
Off Power off.

Projection lamp is reaching the end of its life and needs

Red to be replaced with a new lamp.(over 1900 hours)

“Replace the Lamp”

Red(flashing)

The projector has trouble in the lamp or around it.
Contact the service center.

Green(flashing) The lamp cover is not closed.

Warning about “high temperature”. Turn the

of projector off and check the ventilator.

Orange

power
“Temperature is Too High”

Red

Red (flashing)

The projector is turned off due to its continual
high temperature.
Power has turned off due to a problem with the
internal cooling fan. Contact your service center.

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“ ”

is the warning message on screen.

Accessories

Accessories

POWER

MENU

SOURCE

L

R

BLANK

MUTE

LASER

ENGLISH

1.5V

1.5V

Remote Control

Audio/Video Cable

RS-232C cable

Batteries 2 (size AA)

AV Box cable

DVI cable

AV Box

DVI to VGA Cable

USB Cable

Portable Bag

/Sponge for lens protection

Mouse Connecting Cables

PS/2 Mouse Cable
(IBM PC or Compatible)

MAC Serial Mouse Cable

Optional Extras

* Contact your dealer for buying these items.
* When applying a ceiling installer, use only the ceiling installer for LCD projector.
* Contact your dealer for replacing a new lamp.

Power Cord

Operating guide

Projection Screen

Ceiling installer for LCD projector

S-Video Cable

Lamp

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Installation Instructions

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MENU

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*

Don’t place the projector in the following conditions. It may cause malfunction or product damage.

Provide proper ventilation for this projector.

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The projector is equipped with ventilation
holes(intake) on the bottom and ventilation
holes(exhaust) on the front. do not block or
place anything near these holes, or internal
heat build-up may occur, causing picture
degradation or damage to the projector.

● Do not place the projector on a carpet, rug

or other similar surface. It may prevent
adequate ventilation to the projector
bottom. This product should be mounted
securely to a suitable bracket or stand.

Avoid impact to the projector.

●

Do not spill liquid of any kind into the

● Leave an adequate distance(30cm or more)

around the projector.

projector.

Use and keep this projector in suitable temperature and humidity conditions.

●

Install this projector only in a location where adequate temperature and humidity are controlled.
(refer p.62)

Don’t place the projector where it can be covered with dust.

●

This may cause overheating of the projector. Clean the Air filter periodically.

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