Panasonic PT-AE100E User Manual

TQBJ 0096

ENGLISH

LCD Projector

Operating Instructions

Model No. PT-AE100E

R

DIGITAL ZOOM

ENTER

MENU

NORMAL

F

MUTE

INPUT

ASPECT

VOLUME

PROJECTOR

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this

manual for future use.

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IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG (U.K. only)

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT
CAREFULLY.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your
safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse
need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of
13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted
when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be
used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be
purchased from an Authorised Service Centre.

If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your
home, then the fuse should be removed and the plug cut off and
disposed of safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the
cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below.
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

WARNING: — THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
IMPORTANT:

— The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance

with the following code: —

Green-and-Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live

As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows.

The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected
to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the
Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in
the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal
in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse.

Open the fuse
compartment with a screwdriver and replace the
fuse.

ASA

13A250V

BS1363/A

HE-8

N

ASA

L

FUSE

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

WARNING:

To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

Machine Noise Information Ordinance 3. GSGV, January 18, 1991: The
sound pressure level at the operator position is equal or less than 70 dB
(A) according to ISO 7779.

WARNING:

1) Remove the plug from the wall outlet when this unit is not in use for a
prolonged period of time.

2) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

3) Do not remove the earthing pin on the power plug. This apparatus is
equipped with a three prong earthing-type power plug. This plug will only
fit an earthing-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician. Do not
defeat the purpose of the earthing plug.

Dear Panasonic Customer:

This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that
you might require. We hope it will help you to get the most performance out
of your new product, and that you will be pleased with your Panasonic LCD
projector.
The serial number of your product may be found on its back. You should
note it in the space provided below and retain this booklet in case service is
required.

Model number: PT-AE100E

Serial number:

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Precautions with regard to safety

WARNING

If a problem occurs (such as no image or no sound) or if you notice
smoke or a strange smell coming from the projector, turn off the power
and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.

B Do not continue to use the projector in such cases, otherwise fire or

electric shocks could result.

B Check that no more smoke is coming out, and then contact an Authorised

Service Centre for repairs.

B Do not attempt to repair the projector yourself, as this can be dangerous.

Do not install this projector in a place which is not strong enough to
take the full weight of the projector.

B If the installation location is not strong enough, it may fall down or tip over,

and severe injury or damage could result.

Installation work (such as ceiling suspension) should only be carried
out by a qualified technician.

B If installation is not carried out correctly, there is the danger that injury or

electric shocks may occur.

If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, or if the projector is
dropped or the cabinet is broken, turn off the power and disconnect the
power cord from the wall outlet.

B Continued use of the projector in this condition may result in fire or electric

shocks.

B Contact an Authorised Service Centre for repairs.

Do not cover the air inlet or the air outlet.

B Doing so may cause the projector to overheat, which can cause fire or

damage to the projector.

Do not overload the wall outlet.

B If the power supply is overloaded (for example, by using too many

adapters), overheating may occur and fire may result.

Do not remove the cover or modify it in any way.

B High voltages which can cause fire or electric shocks are present inside

the projector.

B For any inspection, adjustment and repair work, please contact an

Authorised Service Centre.

Clean the power cord plug regularly to prevent it from becoming
covered in dust.

B If dust builds up on the power cord plug, the resulting humidity can

damage the insulation, which could result in fire. Pull the power cord out
from the wall outlet and wipe it with a dry cloth.

B If not using the projector for an extended period of time, pull the power

cord plug out from the wall outlet.

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Contents

Preparation

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE..........2

Precautions with regard to safety ....5

Accessories........................................9

Precautions on handling .................10

Location and function of

each part........................................12

Using the remote control unit.........17

Inserting the battery........................17

Operating range..............................17

Connections .....................................18

Notes on connections .....................18

Example of connecting to video

equipment ...................................18

Example of connecting to

computer .....................................19

Example of connecting to equipments

compatible with YP

BPR(CBCR)

signals .........................................20

Setting-up .........................................21

Projection methods.........................21

Projector position............................21

Basic Operation

Starting to use..................................22

Turning on the power......................22

Turning off the power......................23

On-screen menus.............................24

Menu screens .................................24

Menu operation guide.....................26

Unavailable on-screen

menu items..................................26

Returning to the previous screen....26

Returning a setting to the factory

default .........................................27

Using the freeze function ................27

Using the DIGITAL ZOOM

function .........................................28

Correcting keystone distortion.......29

Setting the ASPECT.........................30

Using the index window function...32

Using the shutter function ..............33

Changing the display

language........................................33

Muting the sound .............................33

Adjusting the picture .......................34

PICTURE MODE ............................34

COLOR...........................................34

TINT................................................34

BRIGHT ..........................................34

CONTRAST....................................35

SHARPNESS .................................35

TV SYSTEM ...................................35

Colour Hue Setting ........................35

WHITE BALANCE R/G/B ...............35

SIGNAL MODE...............................35

Adjusting the position .....................36

HORIZONTAL POSITION ..............36

VERTICAL POSITION....................36

DOT CLOCK...................................36

CLOCK PHASE ..............................36

ASPECT .........................................36

AUTO SETUP.................................37

Advanced Operation

Option settings.................................37

OSD................................................37

PC PRIORITY.................................37

BACK COLOR ................................37

4:3 H-POS ......................................37

FRONT/REAR ................................38

DESK/CEILING ..............................38

LAMP POWER ...............................38

LAMP TIME ....................................38

FUNCTION .....................................38

Others

Indicators..........................................39

Cleaning and replacing

the air filter ....................................41

Replacing the lamp unit ..................42

Before asking for service ................45

Specifications...................................47

Appendix...........................................49

List of compatible signals ...............49

Connector pin wiring.......................50

Projection dimensions calculation

methods ......................................51

Dimensions.......................................51

Trademark acknowledgements ......52

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During a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector or the cable.

B Electric shocks can result.

Do not use the projector in a bath or shower.

B Fire or electric shocks can result.

Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used.

B Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you look directly into this

light, it can hurt and damage your eyes.

Do not bring your hands or other objects close to the air outlet port.

B Heated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not bring your hands or

face, or objects which cannot withstand heat close to this port, otherwise
burns or damage could result.

Replacement of the lamp unit should only be carried out by a qualified
technician.

B The lamp unit has high internal pressure. It can easily become damaged if

struck against hard objects or dropped, and injury or malfunctions may
result.

When replacing the lamp, allow it to cool for at least one hour before
handling it.

B The lamp cover gets very hot, and contact with it can cause burns.

Before replacing the lamp, be sure to unplug the power cord from the
power outlet.

B Electric shocks or explosions can result if this is not done.

Caution

Do not set up the projector in humid or dusty places or in places where
the projector may come into contact with smoke or steam.

B Using the projector under such conditions may result in fire or electric

shocks.

When disconnecting the power cord, hold the plug, not the cord.

B If the power cord itself is pulled, the cord will become damaged, and fire,

short-circuits or serious electric shocks may result.

Always disconnect all cables before moving the projector.

B Moving the projector with cables still attached can damage the cables,

which could cause fire or electric shocks to occur.

Do not place any heavy objects on top of the projector.

B Failure to observe this may cause the projector to become unbalanced

and fall, which could result in damage or injury.

Do not short-circuit, heat or disassemble the battery or place it into
water or fire.

B Failure to observe this may cause the battery to overheat, leak, explode or

catch fire, and burns or other injury may result.

Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power
cord plug.

B Do not damage the power cord, make any modifications to it, place it near

any hot objects, bend it excessively, twist it, pull it, place heavy objects on
top of it or wrap it into a bundle.

B If the power cord is used while damaged, electric shocks, short-circuits or

fire may result.

B Ask an Authorised Service Centre to carry out any repairs to the power

cord that might be necessary.

Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.

B Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks.

Insert the power cord plug securely into the wall outlet.

B If the plug is not inserted correctly, electric shocks or overheating could

result.

B Do not use plugs which are damaged or wall outlets which are coming

loose from the wall.

Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which are unstable.

B If the projector is placed on top of a surface which is sloped or unstable, it

may fall down or tip over, and injury or damage could result.

Do not place the projector into water or let it become wet.

B Failure to observe this may result in fire or electric shocks.

Do not place liquid containers on top of the projector.

B If water spills onto the projector or gets inside it, fire or electric shocks

could result.

B If any water gets inside the projector, contact an Authorised Service

Centre.

Do not insert any foreign objects into the projector.

B Do not insert any metal objects or flammable objects into the projector or

drop them onto the projector, as doing so can result in fire or electric
shocks.

After removing the battery from the remote control unit, keep the
battery out of the reach of small children and infants.

B The battery can cause death by suffocation if swallowed.
B If the battery is swallowed, seek medical advice straight away.

Do not allow the + and - terminals of the battery to come into contact
with metallic objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

B Failure to observe this may cause the battery to leak, overheat, explode or

catch fire.

B Store the battery in a plastic bag and keep it away from metallic objects.

Insulate the battery using tape or similar before disposal.

B If the battery comes into contact with metallic objects or other batteries, it

may catch fire or explode.

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When inserting the battery, make sure the polarities (+ and -) are
correct.

B If the battery is inserted incorrectly, it may explode or leak, and fire, injury

or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may
result.

Use only the specified battery.

B If an incorrect battery is used, it may explode or leak, and fire, injury or

contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may
result.

Do not put your weight on this projector.

B You could fall or the projector could break, and injury may result.
B Be especially careful not to let young children climb onto the equipment.

Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet as a safety
precaution before carrying out any cleaning.

B Electric shocks can result if this is not done.

Ask an Authorised Service Centre to clean inside the projector at least
once a year.

B If dust is left to build up inside the projector without being cleaned out, it

can result in fire or problems with operation.

B It is a good idea to clean the inside of the projector before the season for

humid weather arrives. Ask your nearest Authorised Service Centre to
clean the projector when required. Please discuss with the Authorised
Service Centre regarding cleaning costs.

We are in effort to hold your environment clean. Please bring the non
repairable unit your Dealer or a Recycling Company.

Remote control unit
(N2QADC000003 x1)

Power cord for U.K.
(K2CT3FR00001 x1)

Video/Audio cable [3.0
m (9´10˝),
K2KA2FA00001 x1]

Lithium battery for
remote control unit
(CR2025 x1)

Power cord for
Continental
(K2CM3FR00001 x1)

Accessories

Check that all of the accessories shown below have been included with your
projector.

DIGITAL ZOOM

ENTER

MENU

NORMAL

F

MUTE

INPUT

ASPECT

VOLUME

PROJECTOR

Carrying bag (TPEP004
x1)

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About the screen

If the screen you are using is dirty, damaged or discoloured, attractive
projections cannot be obtained. Do not apply any volatile substances to the
screen, and do not let it become dirty or damaged.

Before carrying out cleaning and maintenance, be
sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the
wall outlet.

Wipe the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth.

If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in water with a small amount
of neutral detergent in it, squeeze the cloth very well, and then wipe the
cabinet. After cleaning, wipe the cabinet dry with a dry cloth.

If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the instructions supplied with
the cloth before use.

Do not wipe the lens with a cloth that is dusty or which produces lint.
If any dust or lint gets onto the lens, such dust or lint will be magnified and
projected onto the screen. Use a blower to clean any dust and lint from the
lens surface, or use a soft cloth to wipe off any dust or lint.

Precautions on handling

Cautions regarding transportation

Be sure to attach the lens cover before transporting the projector.

The projection lens is extremely susceptible to vibration and shocks. When
carrying the projector, use the accessory carrying bag.
When placing the projector inside the carrying bag, position it so
that the lens is facing upward.

Cautions regarding setting-up

Observe the following at all times when setting up the projector.

Avoid setting up in places which are subject to vibration or shocks.

If the projector is set up in locations with strong vibration, such as near a
motor, or if it is installed inside a vehicle or on board a ship, the projector
may be subjected to vibration or shocks which can damage the internal parts
and cause malfunctions or accidents. Accordingly, set up the projector in a
place which is free from such vibrations and shocks.

Do not set up the projector near high-voltage power lines or near
motors.

The projector may be subject to electromagnetic interference if it is set up
near high-voltage power lines or motors.

If installing the projector to the ceiling, ask a qualified technician to
carry out all installation work.

If the projector is to be suspended from the ceiling, you will need to purchase
the separate installation kit (Model No.: ET-PKE100). Furthermore, all
installation work should only be carried out by a qualified technician.

If using of this projector at high elevations (above 1400 m), consult
your dealer or Authorised Service Centre.

Special measures will be necessary to use this projector at high elevations,
so consult your dealer or Authorised Service Centre about preparations.
Failure to observe this may cause malfunctions.

Notes on use

In order to get the best picture quality

If outside light or light from indoor lamps is shining onto the screen, the
images projected will not have good contrast. Draw curtains or blinds over
any windows and turn off any fluorescent lights near the screen to prevent
reflection.

Do not touch the surfaces of the lens with your bare hands.

If the surface of the lens becomes dirty from fingerprints or anything else, this
will be magnified and projected onto the screen. Moreover, when not using
the projector, retract the lens and then cover it with the accessory lens cover.

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# Air outlet port

Do not cover this port.

WARNING

Do not bring your hands or other
objects close to the air outlet
port.

B Heated air comes out of the air

outlet port. Do not bring your
hands or face, or objects which
cannot withstand heat close to
this port, otherwise burns or
damage could result.

$ Connector panel

(page 16)

% Power input socket (AC IN)

(page 22)
The accessory power cord is
connected here.
Do not use any power cord other
than the accessory power cord.

& MAIN POWER switch

(pages 22 and 23)

' Lamp unit holder

(page 43)

NOTE:

B During projection of an image, the

cooling fan will operate, emitting
a small noise as it operates.
Turning the lamp on or off will
cause this noise to increase a
little.

B By using the OPTION menu to

set “LAMP POWER” to LOW, the
operating sound of the fan can be
reduced. (Refer to page 38.)

Projector <Back and bottom>

Location and function of each part

# Speaker
$ Zoom ring

(page 23)

% Focus ring

(page 23)

& Projection lens
' Air inlet ports

Do not cover this port.

( Front adjustable legs(L/R)

(page 23)

) Lens cover
* Leg adjuster buttons(L/R)

(page 23)
This button is used to unlock the
front adjustable legs. Press to
adjust the angle of tilt of the
projector.

+ Air filter

(page 41)

, Remote control signal receptor

(page 17)

- Security lock

This can be used to connect a
commercially-available theft­prevention cable (manufactured
by Kensington). This security lock
is compatible with the Microsaver
Security System from
Kensington. Contact details for
this company are given below.
Kensington Technology Group
ACCO Brands Inc.
2855 Campus Drive
San Mateo, CA 94403 USA
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
http://www.kensington.com/
http://www.gravis.com/

. Projector control panel

(page 14)

Projector <Top, right and front>

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+ MENU button

(page 24)
This button is used to display
menu screens. When a menu
screen is being displayed, it can
be used to return to a previous
screen or to clear the screen.

, NORMAL button

(page 27)
This button is used to reset the
projector adjustment values to the
factory default settings.

- DIGITAL ZOOM +/- buttons

(page 28)
These buttons are used to
enlarge certain portions of the
projected image.

. ENTER button

(page 26)
This button is used to accept and
to activate items selected in the
on-screen menus.

/ Arrow (FF, GG, IIand HH)

buttons

(page 26)
These buttons are used to select
and adjust items in the on-screen
menu screens.

0 F(function) button

(page 38)
This button momentarily freezes
a moving image (FREEZE menu
item), and it can be used to split
the screen into one frozen image
and one moving image (INDEX
menu item). Use the FUNCTION
item in the OPTION menu to
select which of these two
operations you want to use with
this button.

1 ASPECT button

(page 30)
This button is used for aspect
adjustment (vertical and
horizontal proportions).

# TEMP indicator

(page 39)
This indicator illuminates if an
abnormally high temperature is
detected inside the projector. If
the temperature rises above a
certain level, the power supply
will be turned off automatically
and the indicator will illuminate or
flash.

$ LAMP indicator

(page 40)
This indicator illuminates when it
is time to replace the lamp unit. It
flashes if a circuit abnormality is
detected.

% Power indicator

(pages 22 and 23)
This indicator illuminates red
when the main power is switched
on (Standby Mode), and it
illuminates green when projection
of an image begins.

& POWER button

(pages 22 and 23)

' INPUT select button

(page 22)

( KEYSTONE buttons

(page 29)
These buttons are used to correct
keystone distortion of the
projected image when the
projector position is tilted upward
or downward.

) VOLUME +/- buttons

These buttons are used to adjust
the volume of the sound output
from the projector’s built-in
speaker.

* MUTE button

(page 33)
This button momentarily stops
output of the projector’s built-in
speaker.

<Projector control panel and remote control unit>

DIGITAL ZOOM

ENTER

MENU

NORMAL

F

MUTE

INPUT

ASPECT

VOLUME

PROJECTOR

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+

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B The wireless remote control and the projector itself have the same control

buttons available.

STANDBY(R)

ON(G) LAMP TEMP

POWER

KEYSTONE VOLUMEINPUT

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Inserting the battery

Insert the lithium battery which is
supplied with the remote control
unit, making sure that the polarities
are correct.

# While pushing the battery

holder tab to the right, pull out
the battery holder.

$ Insert the battery into the

battery holder so that the “+”
side is facing upwards.

% Insert the battery holder.

NOTE:

B Do not drop the remote control

unit.

B Keep the remote control unit

away from liquids.

B Remove the battery if not using

the remote control unit for long
periods.

B Use only CR2025 batteries as

replacement batteries.

Using the remote control unit

Operating range

If the remote control unit is held so
that it is facing directly in front of the
front remote control signal receptor,
the operating range is within
approximately 7 m (23´) from the
surfaces of the receptors.
Furthermore, the remote control unit
can be operated from an angle of
±30 ° to the left or right and ±15 °
above or below the receptors.

NOTE:

B If there are any obstacles in

between the remote control unit
and the receptors, the remote
control unit may not operate
correctly.

B If strong light is allowed to shine

onto the remote control signal
receptor, correct remote control
operation may not be possible.
Place the projector as far away
from light sources as possible.

B If facing the remote control unit

toward the screen to operate the
projector, the operating range of
the remote control unit will be
limited by the amount of light
reflection loss caused by the
characteristics of the screen
used.

Push the tab

Pull out

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<Connector panel>

L

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AUDIO

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R

AUDI O

VIDEO IN

PC IN

VIDEO S2 VIDEO

L

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AUDIO

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R

Y

PB/C

B

PR/C

R

COMPONENT IN

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# AUDIO L-R input jacks (for

VIDEO/S-VIDEO)

(page 18)
Only one system is provided, so
connect the appropriate
connector when using VIDEO or
S-VIDEO.

$ VIDEO input jack

(page 18)
This jack is used to input video
signals from a video equipment
such as a video deck.

% S2 VIDEO input connector

(pages 18 and 30)
This connector is used to input
signals from an S-VIDEO­compatible equipment such as a
video deck. The connector is
compatible with S2 and S1
signals, and projector aspect is
automatically adjusted according
to the type of signal received.

& AUDIO input jack (for PC)

(page 19)

' RGB input connector

(page 19)
This connector is used to input
RGB signals from a PC.

( AUDIO L-R input jacks (for

YP

BPR)

(page 20)

) YP

BPR(CBCR) input jacks

(page 20)
These jacks are used to input
YPBPR signals from compatible
equipment such as DVD players.

Match the “+”
surface of the
battery with the
“+” marked side of
the battery holder.

L

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AUDIO

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AUDIO

VIDEO IN

PC IN

VIDEO S2 VIDEO

L

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AUDIO

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PB/C

B

PR/C

R

COMPONENT IN

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Example of connecting to video equipment

DVD player

Video deck

NOTE:

B Only one audio system circuit is available for the AUDIO L-R input jacks

for S-VIDEO/VIDEO signals, so if you wish to change the audio input
source, you will need to remove and insert the appropriate plugs.

B If the signal cables are disconnected or if the power supply for the

computer or video deck is turned off while the digital zoom or index
window functions are being used, these functions will be cancelled.

NOTE:

B It is better to shut down the computer before turning off the MAIN POWER

switch of the projector.

B Refer to the list of compatible signals on page 49 for the types of RGB

signals which can be input to the projector by connecting a computer.

Example of connecting to computer

Connections

Notes on connections

B Read the instruction manual for each system component carefully before

connecting it.

B Turn off the power supply for all components before making any

connections.

B If the cables necessary for connecting a component to the system are not

included with the component or available as an option, you may need to
fashion a cable to suit the component concerned.

L

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AUDIO

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R

AUDIO

VIDEO IN

PC IN

VIDEO S2 VIDEO

L
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AUDIO

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R

Y

PB/C

B

PR/C

R

COMPONENT IN

Computer

To video outputTo audio

output

To audio

output

To S-Video output

To RGB output

To audio output

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Setting-up

Projection methods

The projector can be set up so that any one of the following four projection
methods can be used. Select whichever projection method matches the
setting-up method. (The projection method can be set from the OPTION
menu. Refer to page 38 for details.)

FRONT/REAR

FRONT

REAR

(Factory default setting)

NOTE:

B You will need to purchase the separate ceiling bracket (ET-PKE100) when

using the ceiling installation method.

Projector position

The projection range of this projector is 1.2 m – 7.4 m.
The lower edge of the projected image falls about 0.1 m from the centre of
the lens.
For details about projected image distances, refer to page 51.

DESK/CEILING

DESK CEILING

Example of connecting to equipment compatible
with YP

BPR(CBCR) signals

L

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AUDIO

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R

AUDIO

VIDEO IN

PC IN

VIDEO S2 VIDEO

L

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AUDIO

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R

Y

PB/C

B

PR/C

R

COMPONENT IN

NOTE:

B Refer to page 49 for a list of compatible YPBPR signals which can be input

to the projector.

DVD player

To YP

BPR

output

To audio output

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Minimum Distance

Maximum Distance

Screen Size (16:9)

Projection Distance Unit: m

1.01 m(40")

1.52 m(60")

2.03 m(80")

2.54 m(100")

3.81 m(150")

5.08 m(200")

YPBPR

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

PC

R

AC
IN

~

OFF ON

VIDEO IN

PC IN

MAIN
POWER

VIDEO S2 VIDEO

CO

R

AC

IN
~

OFF ON

VIDEO IN

PC IN

MAIN
POWER

VIDEO S2 VIDEO

M

DIGITAL ZOOM

ENTER

MENU

F

MUTE

INPUT

ASPECT

VOLUME

STANDBY(R)

ON(G) LAMP TEMP

POWER

KEYSTONE VOLUMINPUT

DIGITAL ZOOM

ENTER

MENU

F

MUTE

INPUT

ASPECT

VOLUME

Basic Operation

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Turning off the power

# Hold down the POWER button for at least 0.5 seconds or press the

POWER button twice to turn off the power.

The lamp unit will switch off and the picture will stop being projected. (The
power indicator on the projector will illuminate orange.)

$ Wait until the power indicator on the projector illuminates red (until

the cooling fan stops).

Do not in any way cut power to the projector while the cooling fan is still
operating. Be careful not to switch off the MAIN POWER switch of the
projector, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet or turn off in-line
switches such as tabletop power switches.

% Press the MAIN POWER switch to the “O” side to turn off the power.

NOTE:

B After the power is turned off, the lamp unit will take some time to cool

down. If you turn the power back on again before the lamp unit has cooled
down, the lamp unit may not turn on straight away, but it will turn on
automatically after a short period. (During this time, the power indicator on
the projector will flash orange.)

B When the projector is in standby mode (the power indicator on the

projector is illuminated red), the projector will still draw a maximum 0.7 W
of power, even when the cooling fan has stopped.

B If the MAIN POWER switch is accidentally turned off while the projector is

being used, the lamp unit may not turn on straight away after the power is
turned back on. In such cases, the lamp unit will turn back on
automatically after a short period. (During this time, the power indicator on
the projector will flash green.)

B A tinkling sound may be heard while the power indicator is turned off, but

this is not a sign of a malfunction.

Starting to use

Turning on the power

Please ensure that all preparations have been completed before turning on
the power. (Refer to pages 18 – 21.)

# Remove the lens cover.

$ Connect the accessory power cord.

% Press the MAIN POWER switch to

the “|” side to turn on the power.

The power indicator on the projector
will illuminate red.

& Press the POWER button.

The power indicator on the projector
will flash green. After a short period,
the button will illuminate green, and a
picture will be projected.

' Turn on the power of all connected

devices.

Start the Play function a device such
as a DVD player.

( Press the INPUT select button to

select the input signal.

The input signal selected will change
as shown at below-right each time an
input select button is pressed.

Zoom

Focus

) While pressing the adjuster buttons,

adjust the forward/back angle of tilt
of the projector.

If there is keystone distortion in the
projected images, carry out keystone
correction as described on page 29.

* Turn the focus/zoom ring to adjust

the projected image focus and size.

STANDBY(R)

ON(G) LAMP TEMP

POWER

INPUT

KEYSTONE VOLU

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When a YPBPR signal is being
input

When a PC signal is being input

PICTURE

PICTURE MODE NORMAL

COLOR 0
TINT 0
BRIGHT 0
CONTRAST 0
SHARPNESS 0
COLOR TEMP. NORMAL
TV-SYSTEM AUTO1
SELCT ADJ ESC

PICTURE

PICTURE MODE NORMAL

COLOR 0
TINT 0
BRIGHT 0
CONTRAST 0
SHARPNESS 0
COLOR TEMP. NORMAL
SIGNAL MODE 525I
SELCT ADJ ESC

PICTURE

PICTURE MODE NORMAL

BRIGHT 0
CONTRAST 0
SHARPNESS 0
COLOR TEMP. NORMAL
W-BAL R 0
W-BAL G 0
W-BAL B 0
SIGNAL MODE SVGA
SELCT ADJ ESC

PICTURE menu (page 34)
When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal
is being input

When a PC signal is being input

POSITION

H-POSI 0

V-POSI 0
ASPECT 16:9
SELCT ENTER ESC

POSITION

H-POSI 0

V-POSI 0
DOT CLK 0
CLK PHASE 0
ASPECT 4:3
AUTO SETUP
SELCT ENTER ESC

POSITION menu (page 36)
When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO/
YPBPR signal is being input

On-screen menus

Menu screens

The various settings and adjustments for this projector can be carried out by
selecting the operations from on-screen menus.
The general arrangement of these menus is shown below.

MAIN MENU

OPTION menu (page 37)

LANGUAGE menu (page 33)

SHUTTER function

(page 33)

NOTE:

B The remote control unit must be

used to manipulate on-screen
menus.

B Keystone distortion of the on-

screen display will not be
corrected.

MENU

KEYSTONE

PICTURE
POSITION
SHUTTER
LANGUAGE
OPTION
SELCT ENTER

OPTION

OSD ON

PC PRIORITY NORMAL
BACK COLOR BLACK
4:3 H-POS CENTER
FRONT/REAR FRONT
DESK/CEILING DESK
LAMP POWER HIGH
LAMP RUNTIME 5H
FUNCTION INDEX
SELCT ADJ ESC

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO

SELCT ENTER ESC

Keystone correction

(page 29)

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Basic Operation

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Returning a setting to
the factory default

If you press the NORMAL button on
the remote control unit, you can
return settings to the factory default
settings. However, the operation of
this function varies depending on
which screen is being displayed.
B When a menu screen is being

displayed

All items displayed will be returned
to their factory default settings, and
the bar scale will appear white.

B When an individual adjustment

screen is being displayed

Only the item displayed will be
returned to the factory default
setting, and the bar scale will
appear white.

NOTE:

B Triangle symbols above and

below a menu bar indicate the
factory default setting. Items
which do not have these triangle
symbols cannot be returned to
the factory default setting.

Indicates the standard factory
default setting

Indicates the current adjustment
value

B The positions of triangle symbols

vary depending on the type of
signal being input.

Using the freeze function

The picture will alternate between a still picture and a moving picture each
time the F(function) button on the remote control unit is pressed.

Still picture Moving picture

Menu operation guide

# Press the MENU button.

The MAIN MENU screen will be
displayed.

$ Press the FFor GGarrow

buttons to select an item.

Selected items will be displayed
in blue.

% Press the ENTER button to

accept the selection.

The selected menu screen or
adjustment screen will then be
displayed.
(Example: PICTURE menu)

MENU

KEYSTONE

PICTURE
POSITION
SHUTTER
LANGUAGE
OPTION
SELCT ENTER

MENU
KEYSTONE

PICTURE

POSITION
SHUTTER
LANGUAGE
OPTION
SELCT ENTER

PICTURE

PICTURE MODE NORMAL

COLOR 0
TINT 0
BRIGHT 0
CONTRAST 0
SHARPNESS 0
COLOR TEMP. NORMAL
TV-SYSTEM AUTO1
SELCT ADJ ESC

& Press the FFor GGbuttons to

select an item, and then press
the IIor HHbuttons to change
or adjust the setting.

An individual adjustment screen
such as the one shown below will
be displayed for bar-scale items.

The bar scale will turn green
when any adjustment changes
the setting from the factory set
value.

Unavailable on-screen
menu items

This projector has unadjustable
items and unusable functions
depending on the signal being input.
When an item cannot be adjusted or
a function cannot be used, the
corresponding on-screen menu
display does not appear, and the
item or function will not work even if
the ENTER button is pressed.

Returning to the
previous screen

If you press the MENU button while
a menu screen is being displayed,
the display will return to the
previous screen.
If you press the MENU button while
the MAIN MENU screen is being
displayed, the MAIN MENU screen
will be cleared.

BRIGHT 0

Select FREEZE from the FUNCTION item in the OPTION menu to use this
function. (Refer to page 38.)

PICTURE

PICTURE MODE NORMAL

COLOR 0
TINT 0
BRIGHT 0
CONTRAST 0
SHARPNESS 0
COLOR TEMP. NORMAL
TV-SYSTEM AUTO1
SELCT ADJ ESC

BRIGHT 0

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Basic Operation

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Correcting keystone distortion

When either the projector or the screen is tilted, the keystone distotion will
affect the image. You can correct the image proportions by the following
procedure.

# Use the KEYSTONE buttons to obtain image balance.

You can also correct keystone distortion by selecting the KEYSTONE item
in the MAIN MENU and pressing ENTER.

Picture condition Operation

Press the or HHbutton.

Press the or IIbutton.

$ Press the MENU button to return to the previous screen.

NOTE:

B Keystone distortion can be corrected to ±30° of the angle of tilt for the

projector. However, the greater the correction amount, the more the
picture quality will deteriorate, and the harder it will become to achieve a
good level of focus. To obtain the best picture quality, set up the projector
and screen in such a way that the amount of keystone correction required
is as minimal as possible.

B The picture size will also change when correction of keystone distortion is

carried out.

Using the DIGITAL ZOOM function

This function lets you enlarge a
single section of the picture.
Furthermore, the spot display mode
which is used to select the section
which is to be enlarged can also be
used when making presentations.

# Press a DIGITAL ZOOM +/-

button.

The projector will change to spot
display mode.

$ Use the FF, GG, IIand

HH

buttons to move the spot to the
section which you would like to
enlarge, and then press the
ENTER button.

The area around the spot will
then be enlarged to twice the
normal size.

% Use the DIGITAL ZOOM +/-

buttons to change the
enlargement ratio.

The enlargement ratio can be
changed within the range of x1 to
x2, in steps of 0.1.

NOTE:

B When PC signals are being input,

the enlargement ratio can be
changed within the range of x1 to
x3.

& Press the MENU button to

return to the normal screen.

The projector will not return to
spot display mode at this time. To
return to spot display mode, clear
the enlarged picture display from
the screen and then press a
DIGITAL ZOOM +/- button again.

NOTE:

B This function can only be used

when using the remote control
unit.

B If the type of signal being input

changes while the digital zoom
function is being used, the digital
zoom function will be cancelled.

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Basic Operation

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Setting the ASPECT

This projector allows you to change the aspect ratio to match the type of
input signal. Pressing the ASPECT button will change the aspect ratio
according to the successive settings shown below.
(You can also change the aspect ratio by selecting the POSITION item in the
MAIN MENU and pressing ENTER.)

Illustrations for aspect ratio settings are shown on the next page. Refer to
this illustration for assistance in selecting a suitable aspect ratio.

About S2 and S1 video signals:

B S2 and S1 video signals are for 16:9 images and include a notification

signal when being played by devices such as a DVD player.

B When the projector is set to the “S1/S2” setting shown above, it will detect

those notification signals and automatically switch to the correct aspect
ratio for projection.

NOTE:

B This projector is equipped with an aspect ratio selection function.

However, if a mode which does not match the aspect ratio of the input
signal is selected, it may affect the quality of viewing of the original picture.
Keep this in mind when selecting the aspect ratio.

B If using this projector in places such as cafes or hotels with the aim of

displaying programmes for viewing for a commercial purpose or for public
presentation, note that if the aspect ratio (16:9) selection function is used
to change the aspect ratio of the screen picture, you may be infringing the
rights of the original copyright owner for that programme under copyright
protection laws.

B If a normal (4:3) picture which was not originally intended for wide-screen

viewing is projected onto a wide screen, distortion may occur around the
edges of the picture so that part of the picture is no longer visible. Such
programmes should be viewed in 4:3 mode to give proper consideration to
the aims and intentions of the original programme’s creator.

B The following signals have resolutions that are 16:9 image sizes. The

aspect ratios for these signals cannot be changed while being played
because they are already established. (Refer to page 49.)
HDTV60, HDTV50, 750p, WIDE 400/480/600/720/768

B Image sizes such as Cinema-Vision that project wider than the 16:9 ratio

will have narrow black fields at the top and bottom.

S-VIDEO S1/S2\4:3\16:9\JUST\ZOOM
VIDEO/YP

BPR

4:3\16:9\JUST\ZOOM

PC 4:3\16:9\V SCROLL

4:3 4:3 Input signal 4:3

16:9 Squeezed signal (image

contracted horizontally)

Horizontal expansion of
projected image

JUST 4:3 Input signal

Horizontal expansion of projected image
(Centre of image is less distorted)

ZOOM Letterbox signal Expansion preserves

original ratio

V SCROLL 4:3 Input signal

Enlarges image approximately

1.2 times (Vertical position can
be adjusted by the G and F
buttons)

ASPECT Input signal Projected Image

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Basic Operation

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Changing the display language

Using the index window function

This function lets you store a picture which is being projected into memory,
so that you can display a still picture and a moving picture on the screen.

# Press the F (function) button.

NOTE:

B The aspect ratio of the screen changes and the

image is vertically elongated in comparison to
a normal image.

$ Use the F and G buttons to select a screen

size.

The screen size can be chosen from 3 options.

Indicates the language which is
currently set

# Select LANGUAGE from the MAIN MENU screen and then press the

ENTER button.

$ Use the FG buttons to select a language and then press the ENTER

button.

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO

SELCT ENTER ESC

Using the shutter function

The shutter function can be used to momentarily turn off the picture and
sound from the projector when the projector is not being used for short
periods of time, such as during breaks in meetings or when carrying out
preparation. The projector uses less power in shutter mode than it does in
normal projection mode.

# Select SHUTTER from the MAIN MENU screen and then press the

ENTER button.

$ Press any button on either the projector or remote control unit to

return to normal operating mode.

% Use the IIand HHbuttons to switch between the still picture screen

(left) and moving picture screen (right).

& Press the ENTER button to store the picture in memory.

NOTE:

B When the screen size is changed, the picture’s aspect ratio will also

change. Make sure that you fully understand the notes on S2 and S1
signals which are given on page 30 before using the index window
function.

B When steps $ and % are carried out, the memory will be reset and a new

picture will be stored in memory.

Select INDEX from the FUNCTION item in the OPTION menu to use this
function. (Refer to page 38.)

Muting the sound

The sound can be muted for temporary interruptions such as telephone calls.
Press the MUTE button once to turn off sound, and press MUTE again to
regain sound.

NOTE:

B Turning off the power will cancel adjustments such as volume level set

with the VOLUME +/- buttons.

Still

Still

picture

Moving

picture

picture

Moving

picture

Still

picture

Still

picture

Moving

picture

Moving

picture

Still

picture

Moving

picture

Moving

picture

Still

picture

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CONTRAST

This adjusts the contrast of the
picture. Press the H button to make
the picture brighter, and press the
I button to make the picture
darker. (Adjust the BRIGHT setting
first if required before adjusting the
CONTRAST setting.)

SHARPNESS

Press the H button to make the
picture details sharper, and press
the I button to make the picture
details softer.

TV SYSTEM

(S-VIDEO/VIDEO only)

AUTO1 The projector

automatically distinguishes
between NTSC/NTSC

4.43/PAL/SECAM signals.

AUTO2 The projector

automatically distinguishes
between NTSC/PAL-

M/PAL-N signals.
This should normally be set to
“AUTO1” or “AUTO2”. If the signal is
of such poor quality that the correct
format cannot be automatically
distinguished, change the setting
manually to the required TV system.

Colour Hue Setting
(color temperature)

Use COLOR TEMP. to adjust colour
according to the type of screen
being used.
NORMAL is for white screens.
COOL is for grey screens.
WARM is for yellow screens.

WHITE BALANCE R/G/B

(PC only)
This is used to adjust the white
areas of the picture if they appear
colourised.
Press the I button to make the
selected colour lighter.
Press the H button to make the
selected colour stronger.

SIGNAL MODE

(PC/YPBPR only)
This displays the type of signal
which is currently being projected.
Refer to the table on page 49 for
details on each type of signal.

Adjusting the picture

Use the F and G buttons to select
an item, and then use the I and H
buttons to change the setting for that
item.
For items with bar scales, press the
ENTER button or the I or H
buttons to display the adjustment
screen, and then use the I or H
buttons to make the adjustment.

When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal is
being input

PICTURE

PICTURE MODE NORMAL

COLOR 0
TINT 0
BRIGHT 0
CONTRAST 0
SHARPNESS 0
COLOR TEMP. NORMAL
TV-SYSTEM AUTO1
SELCT ADJ ESC

When a YPBPR signal is being input

PICTURE

PICTURE MODE NORMAL

COLOR 0
TINT 0
BRIGHT 0
CONTRAST 0
SHARPNESS 0
COLOR TEMP. NORMAL
SIGNAL MODE 525I
SELCT ADJ ESC

PICTURE MODE

When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO/YPBP

R

signal is being input

When a PC signal is being input

Select the picture mode that best
matches the image source and
room conditions.
The mode best used in dark rooms
is NATURAL or CINEMA. For rooms
having regular lighting conditions in
use, select NORMAL. For
exceptionally bright rooms, use
DYNAMIC.

COLOR

(S-VIDEO/VIDEO/YP

BPR only)

Press the H button to make the
colour more vivid in tone, and press
the I button to make the colour
more pastel in tone.

TINT

(NTSC/NTSC 4.43/YPBPR only)
This adjusts the flesh tones in the
picture. Press the H button to make
flesh tones more greenish, and
press the I button to make the
flesh tones more reddish.

BRIGHT

This adjusts the darker areas (black
areas) in the picture. Press the H
button if dark areas are too solid (for
example, if hair is difficult to see),
and press the I button if black
areas are too light (grey rather than
black).

When a PC signal is being input

PICTURE

PICTURE MODE NORMAL

BRIGHT 0
CONTRAST 0
SHARPNESS 0
COLOR TEMP. NORMAL
W-BAL R 0
W-BAL G 0
W-BAL B 0
SIGNAL MODE SVGA
SELCT ADJ ESC

PICTURE MODE NORMAL

[

DYNAMIC

[

CINEMA

PICTURE MODE NORMAL

[

DYNAMIC

[

NATURAL

TV-SYSTEM AUTO1

[

AUTO2

[

NTSC

[

NTSC4.43

[

PAL

[

PAL-M

[

PAL-N

[

SECAM

COLOR TEMP. NORMAL

[

COOL

[

WARM

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Basic OperationAdvanced Operation

Option settings

Use the F and G buttons to select
an item, then press the I or H
buttons to change the setting.

OSD

ON The signal name is

displayed in the top-right

corner of the screen when

the input signal is

changed.
OFF Use this setting when you

do not want the signal

name to be displayed.

PC PRIORITY

(PC only)

NORMAL displays the PC screen
data in a 4:3 aspect ratio.
WIDE displays the PC screen data
in a 16:9 aspect ratio.

BACK COLOR

This sets the colour which is
projected onto the screen when no
signal is being input to the projector.
This sets the background colour for
the left/right margins when the 4:3
aspect ratio is selected. (Refer to
page 31.)

4:3 H-POS

(4:3 aspect mode only)

This sets the horizontal positioning
of the projected image when the 4:3
aspect ratio is selected. (Refer to
page 31.)

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Adjusting the position

Use the F and G buttons to select
an item, and then use the I and H
buttons to change the setting for
that item.
For items with bar scales, press the
ENTER button or the I or H
buttons to display the adjustment
screen, and then use the I or H
buttons to make the adjustment.

When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO/
YPBPR signal is being input

When an PC signal is being input

HORIZONTAL POSITION

Press the I button to move the
picture to the left, and press the H
button to move the picture to the
right.

VERTICAL POSITION

Press the I button to move the
picture down, and press the H
button to move the picture up.

DOT CLOCK

(PC only)
Periodic striped pattern interference
(noise) may occur when a striped
pattern such as the one below is
projected. If this happens, use the
I and H buttons to adjust so that
any such noise is minimised.

CLOCK PHASE

(PC only)
Adjust the DOT CLOCK setting first
before carrying out this adjustment.
Use the I and H buttons to adjust
so that the noise level is least
noticeable.

NOTE:

B If signals with a dot clock

frequency of 100 MHz or higher
are being input, interference may
not be completely eliminated
when the DOT CLOCK and
CLOCK PHASE adjustments are
carried out.

ASPECT

Refer page 30.

When the input signal is from a
PC, first select AUTO SETUP and
then press the ENTER button to
initiate automatic positioning.
If the optimum setting is not
obtained when AUTO SETUP is
carried out, adjust by the following
procedure.

AUTO SETUP

(PC only)
HORIZONTAL POSITION,
VERTICAL POSITION, DOT
CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE are
matched to the input signal and are
automatically adjusted.

NOTE:

B When the ASPECT is set to V-

SCROLL (page 30), AUTO
SETUP cannot be performed.

POSITION

H-POSI 0

V-POSI 0
ASPECT 16:9
SELCT ENTER ESC

POSITION

H-POSI 0

V-POSI 0
DOT CLK 0
CLK PHASE 0
ASPECT 4:3
AUTO SETUP
SELCT ENTER ESC

OPTION

OSD ON

PC PRIORITY NORMAL
BACK COLOR BLACK
4:3 H-POS CENTER
FRONT/REAR FRONT
DESK/CEILING DESK
LAMP POWER HIGH
LAMP RUNTIME 5H
FUNCTION INDEX
SELCT ADJ ESC

OSD ON

[

OFF

PC PRIORITY NORMAL

[

WIDE

BACK COLOR BLACK

[

GRAY

[

BLUE

4:3 H-POS CENTER

[

RIGHT

[

LEFT

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Advanced OperationOthers

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Indicators

There are two indicators on the control panel of the projector which give
information about the operating condition of the projector. These indicators
illuminate or flash to warn you about problems that have occurred inside the
projector, so if you notice that one of the indicators is on, turn off the power
and check the table below for the cause of the problem.

Problem

Indicator

display

Flashing (red)

(Lamp unit on)

The surrounding
temperature or the
temperature inside
the projector has
become unusually
high.

Illuminated (red)

(Lamp unit on)

The temperature
inside the projector
has become
dangerously high, or
the temperature has
suddenly changed.

B The ventilation holes may be covered.
B The ambient temperature in the place of use may be too high.
B The air filter may be blocked.

B Uncover the ventilation holes.
B Set up the projector in a place where the temperature is

between 0 °C (32 °F) and 40 °C (104 °F) and the humidity is
between 20% and 80% (with no condensation).

B Turn off the MAIN POWER switch by following the procedure

on page 23, and then clean the air filter (refer to page 41).

Possible

cause

Remedy

The surrounding
temperature or the
temperature inside
the projector has
become dangerously
high, causing the
lamp unit to be
automatically shut
off.

Flashing (red)

(Lamp unit off)

TEMP indicator

FRONT/REAR

This setting should be changed in
accordance with the projector
setting-up method.
Set to “FRONT” when using a
normal reflective screen with the
projector positioned in front of the
screen, and set to “REAR” when
using a translucent screen with the
projector positioned behind the
screen.

DESK/CEILING

This setting should be changed in
accordance with the projector
setting-up method.
Set to “DESK” when setting up the
projector on a desk or similar, and
set to “CEILING” when suspending
the projector from the ceiling using
the ceiling bracket which is sold
separately.

LAMP POWER

This setting changes the lamp
brightness. When set to “LOW”, the
luminance of the lamp is reduced,
but the projector uses less power,
and the operating noise is also
reduced.
The LOW position is recommended
for narrow rooms where a high
picture luminance is not essential or
for watching movies.

LAMP TIME

This setting displays the usage time
for the lamp unit which is currently
being used.

NOTE:

B The lamp’s operating life varies

depending on the usage
conditions (such as the LAMP
POWER setting and the number
of times the power is turned on
and off).

FUNCTION

This sets the operation that will be
carried out when the FUNCTION
button is pressed.
INDEX will activate the Index
Window, splitting the screen into a
still image and a moving image.
(Refer to page 32.)
FREEZE will temporarily freeze the
image. (Refer to page 27.)

FRONT/REAR FRONT

[

REAR

DESK/CEILING DESK

[

CEILING

LAMP POWER HIGH

[

LOW

FUNCTION INDEX

[

FREEZE

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Others

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Cleaning and replacing the air filter

If the air filter becomes clogged with dust, the internal temperature of the
projector will rise, the TEMP indicator will flash and the projector power will
turn off. The air filter should be cleaned every 100 hours of use,
depending on the location where the projector is being used.

Cleaning procedure

# Turn off the MAIN POWER

switch and disconnect the
power cord plug from the wall
outlet.

Turn off the MAIN POWER switch
according to the procedure given
in “Turning off the power” on
page 23 before disconnecting the
plug from the wall outlet.

$ Gently turn the projector

upside down.

NOTE:

B Place the projector on top of a

soft cloth so that it will not
become scratched.

% Remove the air filter.

Put your fingernails under the air
filter and pull the air filter out of
the projector.

& Clean the air filter.

Use a vacuum cleaner to clean
off any accumulated dust.

NOTE:

B Be careful not to let the air filter

get sucked into the vacuum
cleaner.

' Install the air filter.

NOTE:

B Be sure to install the air filter

cover before using the projector.
If the projector is used without the
air filter cover installed, dust and
other foreign particles will be
drawn into the projector, and
malfunctions will result.

B If the dust cannot be removed by

cleaning, it is time to replace the
air filter. Please consult your
dealer. Furthermore, if the lamp
unit is being replaced, replace the
air filter at this time also.

Air filter

Remedy

Problem

Indicator

display

Flashing (red)

It is nearly time to
replace the lamp
unit.

Illuminated (red)

An abnormality has been detected in the lamp
circuit.

B Does “REPLACE

LAMP” appear on
the screen after
the projector is
turned on?

B This occurs when

the operation time
for the lamp unit is
nearing 1800
hours. (when
LAMP POWER
has been set to
“HIGH”) Ask your
dealer or an
Authorised
Service Centre to
replace the lamp
unit.

Possible

cause

B The power may

have been turned
on straight away
after it was turned
off.

B Wait for a while

until the lamp unit
cools down before
turning the power
back on again.

B There may be an

abnormality in the
lamp circuit.

B Turn off the MAIN

POWER switch by
following the
procedure given
on page 23, and
then contact an
Authorised
Service Centre.

LAMP indicator

NOTE:

B Be sure to turn off the MAIN POWER switch by following the procedure

given in “Turning off the power” on page 23 before carrying out any of the
procedures in the “Remedy” column.

B If the main power turns off after the TEMP indicator starts flashing, it

means that an abnormality has occurred. Please contact an Authorised
Service Centre so that the necessary repairs can be made.

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Lamp unit replacement procedure

NOTE:

B If the lamp usage time has passed 2000 hours (when LAMP POWER has

been set to “HIGH”), the projector will switch to standby mode after
approximately 10 minutes of operation. The steps * to - on the next
page should thus be completed within 10 minutes.

# Turn off the MAIN POWER

switch according to the
procedure given in “Turning off
the power” on page 23, and
then disconnect the power
cord plug from the wall outlet
and check that the area around
the lamp unit has cooled down.

$ Use a Phillips screwdriver to

turn the lamp unit cover fixing
screws at the bottom of the
projector, and then remove the
lamp unit cover from the
projector.

%

Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen
the two lamp unit fixing screws until
the screws turn freely. Then hold
the handle of the lamp unit and
gently pull it out from the projector.

& Insert the new lamp unit while

making sure that the direction
of insertion is correct, and then
use a Phillips screwdriver to
securely tighten the lamp unit
fixing screws.

Lamp unit cover

Handle

Lamp unit cover
fixing screws

Lamp unit fixing screws

Replacing the lamp unit

Warning

The lamp unit should only be
replaced by a qualified
technician.

When replacing the lamp, allow it
to cool for at least one hour
before handling it.

B The lamp cover gets very hot,

and contact with it can cause
burns.

Notes on replacing the
lamp unit

B The light generating lamp is

made of glass, so dropping it or
allowing it to hit hard objects may
cause it to burst. Be careful when
handling the lamp.

B After having removed the old

lamp, carelessly discarding it can
cause the lamp to burst. Dispose
of the lamp with the same care
that would be taken with a
fluorescent light.

B A Phillips screwdriver is

necessary for removing the lamp
unit. Make sure that your hands
are not slippery when using the
screwdriver.

NOTE:

B The projector is not supplied with

a replacement lamp unit. Please
ask your dealer for details. Lamp
unit product no.: ET-LAE100

CAUTION:

B Do not use any lamp unit other

than the one with the product
number indicated above.

Lamp unit replacement
period

The lamp is a consumable product.
Even when the full life of the bulb
has not been exhausted, the
brightness of the light will gradually
decline. Therefore periodic
replacement of the lamp is
necessary.
The intended lamp replacement
interval is 2000 hours, but it is
possible that the lamp may need to
be replaced earlier due to variables
such as a particular lamp's
characteristics, usage conditions
and the installation environment.
Early preparation for lamp
replacement is encouraged.
A lamp that has exceeded 2000
hours of use has a much greater
chance of exploding. In order to
prevent the lamp from exploding,
the lamp will be automatically shut
off when 2000 hours of use have
been reached.

NOTE:

B The usage hours explained

above are for use when the HIGH
setting has been selected for
LAMP POWER in the OPTION
menu. If the LOW setting is
selected, the brightness of the
lamp will be less and life of the
lamp can be extended.

B While 2000 hours is the intended

replacement interval, it is not a
period of time covered by
warranty.

Lamp indicator warning
light

On-screen display

The projector will enter
Standby Mode and the
red indicator lamp will
illuminate.

Displayed for 30
seconds. Pressing any
button will clear the
display.

More than 1800 hours

This display cannot be
cleared at all, no matter
which button is pressed.

More than 2000 hours

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Others

Before asking for service

Before asking for service, check the following points.

Problem Possible cause

Power does not
turn on.

No picture appears.

The picture is
fuzzy.

COLOR is too light or
TINT is poor

No sound can be
heard.

B The power cord may not be connected.
B The MAIN POWER switch is turned off.
B The main power supply is not being supplied to the

wall outlet.

B TEMP indicator is illuminated or flashing. (Refer to

page 39.)

B LAMP indicator is illuminated or flashing. (Refer to

page 40.)

B The lamp unit cover has not been securely

installed.

B The video signal input source may not be

connected properly.

B The input selection setting may not be correct.

(Refer to page 22.)

B The BRIGHT adjustment setting may be at the

minimum possible setting. (Refer to page 34.)

B The shutter function may be in use. (Refer to page

33.)

B The lens cover may still be attached to the lens.
B The lens focus may not have been set correctly.

(Refer to page 23.)

B The projector may not be at the correct distance

from the screen. (Refer to page 21.)

B The lens may be dirty.
B The projector may be tilted too much. (Refer to

page 23.)

B COLOR or TINT adjustment may be incorrect.

(Refer to page 34.)

B The input source which is connected to the

projector may not be adjusted correctly.

B The audio signal source may not be connected

properly.

B The volume adjustment may be at the lowest

possible setting. (Refer to page 14.)

B Make sure that the MUTE function is not activated.

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+ Press the ENTER button to

display the OPTION screen,
and then use the F and G
buttons to select LAMP
RUNTIME.

, Press and hold the ENTER

button for approximately 3
seconds.

The “LAMP RUNTIME” will
change to “TIME RESET
[POWER OFF]”.

NOTE:

B If the MENU button is pressed,

the lamp time resetting screen
will be cancelled.

- Hold down the POWER button

for at least 0.5 seconds or
press the POWER button twice
to turn off the power.

This will reset the cumulative
usage time for the lamp unit to
zero.

' Install the lamp unit cover, and

then use a Phillips screwdriver
to securely tighten the lamp
unit cover fixing screws.

NOTE:

B Be sure to install the lamp unit

and the lamp unit cover securely.
If they are not securely installed,
it may cause the protection circuit
to operate so that the power
cannot be turned on.

( Insert the power cord plug into

the wall outlet and then press
the MAIN POWER switch.

NOTE:

B If the POWER button on the

projector does not illuminate red
when the MAIN POWER switch is
turned on, turn the MAIN POWER
switch off again and check that
the lamp unit and the lamp unit
cover are securely installed. Then
turn the MAIN POWER switch
back on.

) Press the POWER button so

that a picture is projected onto
the screen.

* Press the MENU button to

display the MAIN MENU
screen, and then press the F
and G buttons to move the
cursor to select “OPTION”.

MENU
KEYSTONE
PICTURE
POSITION
SHUTTER
LANGUAGE

OPTION

SELCT ENTER

OPTION
OSD ON
PC PRIORITY NORMAL
BACK COLOR BLACK
4:3 H-POS CENTER
FRONT/REAR FRONT
DESK/CEILING DESK
LAMP POWER HIGH

LAMP RUNTIME 1820H

FUNCTION INDEX
SELCT ESC

OPTION
OSD ON
PC PRIORITY NORMAL
BACK COLOR BLACK
4:3 H-POS CENTER
FRONT/REAR FRONT
DESK/CEILING DESK
LAMP POWER HIGH

TIME RESET [POWER OFF]

FUNCTION INDEX
SELCT ESC

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Specifications

Power supply: 100 V–240 V ~, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption: 180 W (During standby (when fan is

stopped): Approx. 0.7 W)
Amps: 2.2 A–0.8 A
LCD panel:

Panel size (diagonal): 0.7 type (17.78 mm)
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Display method: 3 transparent LCD panels (RGB)
Drive method: Active matrix method
Pixels: 415 272 (858 x 484) x 3 panels

Lens: Manual zoom (1 - 1.2) / focus lens

F 2.0 - 2.3, f 22.0 mm - 26.2 mm
Lamp: UHM lamp (120 W)
Luminosity: 700 lm/ANSI
Scanning frequency: (for RGB signals):

Horizontal scanning frequency: 30 kHz–70 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency: 50 Hz–87 Hz
Dot clock frequency: 100 MHz or less

YPBPR signals: 525i (480i), 625i, 525p (480p), 750p

(720p), 1125i (1080i)
Colour system: 6 (NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-

N/SECAM)
Projection size: 1016 mm - 5080 mm (40˝ - 200˝)
Throw distance: 1.2 m - 7.4 m (3´11˝ - 24´3˝)
Optical axis shift: 17:1 (fixed)
Screen aspect ratio: 16:9
Installation: Front/Rear/Ceiling/Desk (Menu selection

method)
Speaker: 4 cm x 3 cm oval x 1
Max. useable volume output: 2 W (mono)
Connectors

VIDEO IN:

S2 VIDEO: Single-line, Mini DIN 4-pin

Y 1.0 V [p-p], C 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Ω

VIDEO: Single-line, RCA pin jack

1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω

AUDIO: 0.5 V [rms] RCA pin jack x 2 (L-R)

PC IN:

RGB: Single-line D-SUB HD 15-pin (female)

R.G.B.: 0.7 V [p-p], 75 Ω
G.SYNC: 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω
HD/SYNC: TTL high impedance, automatic

plus/minus polarity compatible

VD: TTL high impedance, automatic

plus/minus polarity compatible

AUDIO: Single-line 0.5 V [rms] M3 jack (Stereo

MINI)

Remote control unit
does not operate.

The picture does not
display correctly.

Picture from
computer does not
appear

Problem Possible cause

B The battery may be weak.
B The battery may not be inserted correctly. (Refer to

page 17.)

B The remote control signal receptor on the projector

may be obstructed. (Refer to page 17.)

B The remote control unit may be out of the

operation range. (Refer to page 17.)

B The correct input signal may not be selected.

(Refer to page 22.)

B The signal format (TV system) may not be set

correctly. (Refer to page 35.)

B There may be a problem with the video tape or

other signal source.

B A signal which is not compatible with the projector

may be being input. (Refer to page 49.)

B The cable may be too long.
B The external video output for the laptop computer

may not be set correctly.
(You may be able to change the external output
settings by pressing the [Fn]+[F3] or [Fn]+[F10]
keys simultaneously. The actual method varies
depending on the type of computer, so refer to the
documentation provided with your computer for
further details.)

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Appendix

List of compatible signals

*1 The “i” appearing after the resolution indicates an interlaced signal.
*2 The following symbols are used to indicate picture quality.

AA Maximum picture quality can be obtained.
A Signals are converted by the image processing circuit before picture

is projected

B Some loss of data occurs to make projection easier.

720 x 480i 15.734 59.940 A Video/S-Video
720 x 576i 15.625 50.000 A Video/S-Video
720 x 480i 15.734 59.940 13.500 A YPBPR
720 x 576i 15.625 50.000 13.500 A YPBPR

720 x 483 31.469 59.940 27.000 A YPBPR
1 920 x 1 080i 33.750 60.000 74.250 A YPBPR/PC
1 920 x 1 080i 28.125 50.000 74.250 A YPBPR/PC
1 280 x 720 45.000 60.000 74.250 A YPBPR

640 x 400 31.469 70.086 25.175 A PC

640 x 400 37.861 85.081 31.500 A PC

640 x 480 31.469 59.940 25.175 AA PC

640 x 480 35.000 66.667 30.240 AA PC

640 x 480 37.861 72.809 31.500 AA PC

640 x 480 37.500 75.000 31.500 AA PC

640 x 480 43.269 85.008 36.000 AA PC

720 x 400 37.927 85.038 35.500 A PC

856 x 480 30.057 60.114 31.500 AA PC

800 x 600 35.156 56.250 36.000 A PC

800 x 600 37.879 60.317 40.000 A PC

800 x 600 48.077 72.188 50.000 A PC

800 x 600 46.875 75.000 49.500 A PC

800 x 600 53.674 85.061 56.250 A PC

832 x 624 49.725 74.550 57.283 A PC
1 072 x 600 37.287 59.947 51.382 A PC
1 280 x 720 45.106 60.141 76.500 A PC
1 024 x 768 48.363 60.004 65.000 A PC
1 024 x 768 56.476 70.069 75.000 A PC
1 024 x 768 60.023 75.029 78.750 A PC
1 024 x 768 68.678 84.997 94.500 A PC
1 024 x 768i 35.520 86.952 44.897 A PC
1 280 x 768 45.327 56.518 76.150 A PC
1 152 x 864 63.995 71.184 94.200 A PC
1 152 x 864 67.500 74.917 108.000 B PC
1 152 x 870 68.681 75.062 100.000 B PC

Display

resolution

(dots)*

1

Scanning

frequency

H

(kHz)V (Hz)

Dot clock

frequency

(MHz)

Picture

quality*

2

NTSC/M-NTSC/PAL-M

PAL/PAL-N/SECAM

525i
625i

525p
HDTV60
HDTV50

750P
VGA400

VGA480

WIDE400
WIDE480

SVGA

MAC16
WIDE600
WIDE720

XGA

WIDE768

MXGA

MAC21

Format

Mode

COMPONENT IN:

Y: 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω
P

B,PR (CB,CR): 0.7 V [p-p], 75 Ω

AUDIO: 0.5 V [rms] RCA pin jack x 2 (L-R)
Cabinet: Moulded plastic (ABS/PC)
Dimensions:

Width: 280 mm (11˝)
Height: 85 mm (3 11/32˝)
Length: 242 mm (9 17/32˝) (including lens)

Weight: 2.7 kg (6.0 lbs.)
Operating environment:

Temperature: 0 °C–40 °C (32 °F–104 °F)
Humidity: 20%–80% (no condensation)

Certifications: EN60950, EN55022, EN61000-3-2,

EN61000-3-3, EN55024

<Remote control unit>

Power supply: 3 V DC (Lithium CR2025 battery x1)
Operating range: Approx. 7 m (23´) (when operated directly

in front of signal receptor)

Weight: 32 g (1.13 ozs.) (including battery)
Dimensions:

Width: 50 mm (1 31/32˝)

Height: 12.5 mm (1/2˝)

Length: 86 mm (3 3/8˝)

<Options>

Ceiling bracket ET-PKE100
Projection Screen ET-SR90CT(width: 1 800 mm(70"))

ET-SR70CT(width: 1 400 mm(55"))

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Pin No. Signal

#

Earth (Luminance signal)
Earth (Colour signal)
Luminance signal
Colour signal

$
%
&

B The pin layout and signal names for the RGB input connector are shown

below.

Pin No. Signal

#

R
G/G·SYNC
B
SDA

$
%
.
/

HD/SYNC

0

VD

1

SCL

Pin + is spare.
Pins &–*, , and - are for earth.
Pins . and 1 functions are only valid when
supported by the computer

#$

%&

External view

-1

#'

,(

External view

Connector pin wiring

B The pin layout and signal names for the S2 VIDEO input connector are

shown below.

Projection dimensions calculation methods

The following methods will allow you to calculate dimensions such as screen
diagonal length and projection distances. Units in all calculations are metre.

Screen Width: SW=SDx0.872
Screen Height: SH=SDx0.490
Minimum Projection Distance: LW=1.42xSW-0.02
Maximum Projection Distance: LT=1.70xSW-0.08
Image Lower Edge from Lens Centre: H1=SW/32

Dimensions

<Units: mm (˝)>

STANDBY(R)

ON(G) LAMP TEMP

POWER

KEYSTONE VOLUMEINPUT

280 (11)

80 (3 5/32)

85 (3 11/32)

242 (9 17/32)

65.4 (2 9/16)

49.7 (1 31/32)

235.5 (9 9/32)

SD

SH

H1

SWLW/LT

R

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These Operating Instructions are printed on recycled paper.

Trademark acknowledgements

B VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines

Corporation.

B Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
B S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards

Association.

B Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of the various trademark owners.