Panasonic PT-AE2000U User Manual

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Operating Instructions

LCD Projector

Model No. PT-AE2000U

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

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Information

Important Safety Notice

Important

Dear Panasonic Customer:

The following information should be read and understood as it provides details, which will enable you to operate the projector in a manner which is both safe to you and your environment, and conforms to legal requirements regarding the use of projectors. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this projector, please read these instructions completely and save this booklet with the projector for future reference. We hope it will help you to get the most 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 bottom. You should note it in the space provided below and retain this booklet in case service is required.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

Power Supply: This LCD Projector is designed to operate on 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz AC, house current

Model number: PT-AE2000U

Serial number:

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

only.

CAUTION: The AC power cord which is supplied with the projector as an accessory can only be used for

power supplies up to 125 V, 7 A. If you need to use higher voltages or currents than this, you will need to obtain a separate 250 V power cord. If you use the accessory cord in such situations, fire may result.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

CAUTION: This equipment is equipped with a three-pin grounding-type power

plug. Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug. This plug will only fit a grounding-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 grounding plug.

Do not remove

NOTICE: This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains mercury. Dispose may be

regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities, or the Electronic Industries Alliance: http:// www.eiae.org

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Important Safety Notice

WARNING:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC CAUTION: To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when

connecting to computers or peripheral devices. Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the users authority to operate. If you use serial port to connect PC for external control of projector, you must use optional RS-232C serial interface cable with ferrite core. Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the user’s authority to operate.

Important

Information

Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Center Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany

WARNING: Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection

of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: PT-AE2000U Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Address: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Telephone number: (888) 411 - 1996 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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J Quick steps

1. Set up your projector

See “Setting up” on page 14.

2. Connect with other devices

See “Connections” on page 18.

3. Prepare the remote control

See “Remote control” on page 11.

4. Start projecting

See “Switching the projector on/off” on page 19.

5. Adjust the image

See “Menu Navigation” on page 28.

Important Information

Important Safety Notice........................................ 2

Precautions with regard to safety ....................... 6

WARNINGS.................................................................6

CAUTIONS..................................................................8

Cautions when transporting.........................................9

Cautions when installing..............................................9

Cautions on use ........................................................10

Accessories ...............................................................10

Preparation

About Your Projector.......................................... 11

Remote control ..........................................................11

Projector body ...........................................................12

Getting Started

Setting up............................................................. 14

Screen size and throw distance.................................14

Projection method......................................................15

Front leg adjusters and throwing angle .....................15

Lens shift and positioning..........................................16

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

Before connecting to the projector.............................18

Connecting to COMPONENT IN/VIDEO IN/S-VIDEO IN ....18

Connecting to COMPUTER IN/HDMI IN ...................18

Basic Operation

Switching the projector on/off ........................... 19

Power cord ................................................................19

POWER indicator ......................................................19

Switching on the projector .........................................20

Switching off the projector .........................................20

Projecting an image ............................................ 21

Selecting the input signal...........................................21

Positioning the image ................................................21

Remote control operation .................................. 22

Operating range ........................................................22

Turning on the button backlight .................................22

Resetting to the factory default settings ....................22

Capturing an image ...................................................22

Switching the input signal..........................................23

Switching the aspect ratio..........................................23

Loading a saved setting ............................................23

Adjusting the signal condition with a waveform .........24

Adjusting the focus and zoom ...................................25

Switching the picture mode .......................................25

Adjusting the image...................................................25

Switching off the projector automatically ...................25

Setting your own color profile ....................................26

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Contents

Settings

Menu Navigation ..................................................28

Main menu and sub-menu ........................................ 28

Navigating through the MENU .................................. 30

PICTURE menu.....................................................31

PICTURE MODE....................................................... 31

CONTRAST .............................................................. 31

BRIGHTNESS........................................................... 31

COLOR ..................................................................... 31

TINT .......................................................................... 31

SHARPNESS ............................................................31

COLOR TEMPERATURE ......................................... 32

DYNAMIC IRIS.......................................................... 32

WAVEFORM MONITOR ........................................... 32

SPLIT ADJUST ......................................................... 32

ADVANCED MENU...................................................33

MEMORY SAVE ....................................................... 34

MEMORY LOAD ....................................................... 34

MEMORY EDIT......................................................... 35

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

POSITION menu ...................................................36

H-POSITION ............................................................. 36

V-POSITION ............................................................. 36

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

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

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

WSS .......................................................................... 38

OVER SCAN .............................................................38

KEYSTONE............................................................... 38

AUTO SETUP ........................................................... 38

LENS CONTROL...................................................39

ZOOM/FOCUS.......................................................... 39

FUNCTION BUTTON.............................................39

BUTTON1/2/3 ........................................................... 39

OPTION menu.......................................................40

INPUT GUIDE ........................................................... 40

OSD DESIGN............................................................ 40

OSD POSITION ........................................................ 40

BACK COLOR........................................................... 40

STARTUP LOGO ......................................................40

AUTO SEARCH ........................................................ 40

HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL............................................... 40

FRAME RESPONSE.................................................40

INSTALLATION......................................................... 41

SLEEP....................................................................... 41

ALTITUDE.................................................................41

LAMP POWER.......................................................... 41

LAMP RUNTIME .......................................................41

Maintenance

TEMP and LAMP Indicators ............................... 42

Managing the indicated problems............................. 42

Care and Replacement ....................................... 43

Cleaning the projector............................................... 43

Replacing the lamp unit ............................................ 44

Troubleshooting.................................................. 46

Appendix

Technical Information......................................... 47

List of compatible signals.......................................... 47

Serial terminal........................................................... 48

Ceiling mount bracket safeguards ............................ 51

Specifications............................................................ 52

Dimensions ............................................................... 54

Trademark acknowledgements................................. 55

Index..................................................................... 56

Important

Infomation

PreparationGetting StartedBasic OperationSettingsMaintenanceAppendix

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Information

Precautions with regard to safety

Important

WARNINGS

If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.

Do not continue to use the projector in such cases,

otherwise fire or electric shocks could result.

Check that no more smoke is coming out, and then

contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs.

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.

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.

If installation is not carried out correctly, there is the

danger that injury or electric shocks may occur.

Do not use other than an authorized ceiling mount

bracket.

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

Continued use of the projector in this condition may

result in fire or electric shocks.

Contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs.

Do not overload the wall outlet.

If the power supply is overloaded (for example, by

using too many adapters), overheating may occur and fire may result.

Never attempt to modify or disassemble the projector.

High voltages can cause fire or electric shocks. For any inspection, adjustment and repair work,

please contact an Authorized Service Center.

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

If dust builds up on the power plug, the resulting

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

If not using the projector for an extended period of

time, pull the power plug out from the wall outlet.

Do not handle the power plug with wet hands.

Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks.

Insert the power plug securely into the wall outlet.

If the plug is not inserted correctly, electric shocks or

overheating could result.

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.

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.

Failure to observe this may result in fire or electric

shocks.

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

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.

If the power cord is used while damaged, electric

shocks, short-circuits or fire may result.

Ask an Authorized Service Center to carry out any

repairs to the power cord that might be necessary.

Do not place the projector on soft materials such as carpets or sponge mats.

Doing so may cause the projector to overheat, which

can cause burns, fire or damage to the projector.

Do not place liquid containers on top of the projector.

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

or electric shocks could result.

If any water gets inside the projector, contact an

Authorized Service Center.

Do not insert any foreign objects into the projector.

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.

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

Failure to observe this may cause the batteries to

leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. Store the batteries in a plastic bag and keep them away from metallic objects.

Do not touch the leaked liquid from the batteries.

If you touch the leaked liquid, it may hurt your skin.

Immediately wash away the liquid with water and seek medical advice.

If you get the leaked liquid in your eye, it may cause

blindness or damage. Never rub your eye, and immediately wash away the liquid with water and seek medical advice.

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

Electric shocks can result.

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Do not use the projector in a bath or shower.

Fire or electric shocks can result.

Precautions with regard to safety

Do not place your skin into the light beam while the projector is being used.

Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you

place directly into this light, it can hurt or damage your skin.

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

Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you

look directly into this light, it can hurt and damage your eyes.

Be especially careful not to let young children look

into the lens. In addition, turn off the power and disconnect the power plug when you are away from the projector.

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

Heated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not

place your hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat close to this port [allow at least 50 cm (20") of space], otherwise burns or damage could result.

Replacement of the lamp is recommended to be carried out by a qualified technician.

The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly

handled, explosion might result.

The lamp can easily become damaged if struck

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

Important

Information

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

The lamp cover gets very hot, and touching it can

cause burns.

Before replacing the lamp, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.

Electric shocks or explosions can result if this is not

done.

Do not allow infants or pets to touch the remote control unit.

The accessory remote control unit can be used to

operate not only the projector but also other appliances such as air conditioners and electrical device by programming them using the learning function. If the remote control unit operated inappropriately, fire or injury may result.

Keep the remote control unit out of the reach of

infants and pets after using it.

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Precautions with regard to safety

Important

CAUTIONS

Do not cover the air inlet port or the air outlet port.

Doing so may cause the projector to overheat, which

can cause fire or damage to the projector.

Do not place the projector in narrow, badly ventilated

places such as closets or bookshelves.

Do not place the projector on cloth or papers, as

these materials could be drawn into the air inlet port.

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

Using the projector under such conditions may result

in fire, electric shocks or plastic deterioration. The plastic deterioration may cause the falling down of the projector which is mounted in the ceiling.

Do not set up the projector in a high temperature environment, such as near a heater or in direct sunlight.

Failure to observe this may result in fire, malfunction

or plastic deterioration.

Do not set up the projector outdoors.

The projector is designed for indoor use only.

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

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.

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.

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 batteries or place them into water or fire.

Failure to observe this may cause the batteries to

overheat, leak, explode or catch fire, and burns or other injury may result.

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

If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may

explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result.

Use only the specified batteries.

If incorrect or different kind of batteries are used, they

may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result.

Do not mix old and new batteries.

If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may

explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result.

Remove the used batteries from the remote control promptly.

If you leave used batteries in the remote control for

an extended period of time, it may cause liquid leaking, abnormal internal temperature rising or explosion.

If not using the projector for an extended period of time, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet and remove the batteries from the remote control.

If dust builds up on the power plug, the resulting

humidity may damage the insulation, which could result in fire.

Keeping or leaving the remote control with batteries

inside may cause insulation deterioration, electrical leakage or explosion which could result in fire.

Do not put your weight on this projector.

You could fall or the projector could break, and injury

may result.

Be especially careful not to let young children stand

or sit on the projector.

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

Electric shocks can result if this is not done.

If the lamp has broken, ventilate the room immediately. Do not touch or bring your face close to the broken pieces.

Failure to observe this may cause the user to absorb

the gas which was released when the lamp broke and which contains nearly the same amount of mercury as fluorescent lamps, and the broken pieces may cause injury.

If you believe that you have absorbed the gas or that

the gas has got into your eyes or mouth, seek medical advice immediately.

Ask your dealer about the replacement of the lamp

unit and check the inside of the projector.

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Precautions with regard to safety

Ask an Authorized Service Center to clean inside the projector at least once a year.

If dust is left to build up inside the projector without

being cleaned out, it can result in fire or problems with operation.

It is a good idea to clean the inside of the projector

before the season for humid weather arrives. Ask your nearest Authorized Service Center to clean the projector when required. Please discuss with the Authorized Service Center regarding cleaning costs.

We are constantly making efforts to preserve and maintain a clean environment. Please take non repairable units back to your dealer or a recycling company.

Cautions when transporting

Important

Information

Do not subject the projector to excessive vibration or shocks.

The projector lens need to be handled with care. Cover the lens with the lens cover when transporting

the projector.

Cautions when installing

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

The internal parts can be damaged, which may cause

malfunctions or accidents.

Avoid setting up in places which are subject to sudden temperature changes, such as near an air conditioner or lighting equipment.

The life of the lamp may be shortened or the projector

may be turned off. See “TEMP indicator” on page 42.

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

The projector may be subject to electromagnetic

interference.

When transporting the projector, hold the body at the bottom securely.

Do not hold the adjuster legs or the top cover to move

the projector, as this may damage the projector.

If installing the projector to the ceiling, ask a qualified technician or an Authorized Service Center to carry out all installation work.

You will need to purchase the separate installation kit

(Model No. ET-PKE2000, ET-PKE1000S). Furthermore, all installation work is should only be carried out by a qualified technician.

See “Ceiling mount bracket safeguards” on page 51

for the safety cable installation.

If using this projector at high elevations (above 1 400 m), set the HIGHLAND to ON. See “ALTITUDE” on page 41.

Failure to observe this may result in malfunctions or

the life of the lamp or the other components may be shortened.

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Information

Precautions with regard to safety

Important

Cautions on use

In order to get the best picture quality

Draw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn off

any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen.

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, attach the lens cover.

Liquid crystal panel

Do not project the same image for long periods of

time, as this may remain as an afterimage on the liquid crystal panel.

The liquid crystal panel of the projector is built with

very high precision technology to provide fine picture details. Occasionally, a few stuck pixels may appear on the screen as fixed points of blue, green or red. It is recommended to switch off the projector once and try after 1 hour later again. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your LCD.

The projector has a high pressure mercury lamp and that is characterized as follows.

The brightness of the lamp depends on the duration

of use.

The lamp may explode or shorten the lamp life by

shocks or chipping damage.

The lamp may explode only occasionally after using

the projector.

The lamp may explode if using the projector after the

instructed lamp replacement timing.

The lamp life is depends on individual lamp

characteristics, usage condition and the installation environment. Especially the consecutive use of the projector for more than 10 hours, or the frequent switching on or off may greatly affect on the lamp life.

Screen

Do not apply any volatile substances which may

cause discoloration to the screen, and do not let it become dirty or damaged.

Optical components

If you use the projector consecutively 6 hours every

day, the optical components may need to be replaced in less than 1 year.

Accessories

Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector.

Remote control for PT-AE2000U (x1) EUR7914Z60

AA batteries for remote control (x2)

Power cord (x1) K2CG3FZ00008 3 m (9'10")

Safety cable

TTRA0141 Attachment screw (x1) Safety cable (x1)

Lens cover (x1) TXFKK01VKF5

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About Your Projector

Remote control

POWER button

While the MAIN POWER button is on, switch between stand-by mode and projection mode. (page 19)

Display the main menu or return to the previous menu. (page 30)

Navigate through the menus with FGIH, and activate the menu item with ENTER. (page 30)

Reset some of the settings to the factory default settings. (page 22)

Battery compartment

1. Press the tab and lift up the cover.

2. Insert the batteries according to the polarity diagram indicated inside.

Remote control signal emitter

Remote control signal. (page 22)

Turn the button backlight of the remote control on/ off. (page 22)

Preparation

Function buttons

Assign the frequently used functions from the options for shortcut. (page 39)

Learning remote control buttons and LCD

Program and operate other devices. See “Remote Control Operating Guide” which is provided with the projector.

Return to the previous menu. (page 30)

Capture the projected image as a still image. (page 22)

Switch to cycle through the input method. (page 23)

Switch to cycle through the aspect ratio. (page 23)

Display the input waveform. (page 24)

Display the LENS CONTROL menu and adjust the focus and size of the image. (page 25)

Switch to cycle through the PICTURE MODE. (page 25)

Display the PICTURE menu. (page 25)

Turn off the power automatically by setting the duration. (page 25)

Display the MEMORY LOAD menu. (page 23)

Display the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu. (page 26)

NOTE:

• Do not drop the remote control.

• Avoid contact with liquids or moisture.

• Use manganese batteries or alkaline batteries with the remote control.

• Do not attempt to modify or disassemble the remote control. Contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs.

• Do not keep pressing the remote control buttons as this may shorten battery life.

• Do not point the laser in other people’s eyes or stare into beam.

• See “Remote control operation” on page 22.

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About Your Projector

Projector body

J Top and front view

Air exhaust port

Preparation

Heated air comes out of this opening.

Projection lens

Lens cover

Protects the projection lens from dust or dirt.

Lens shift dial • Vertical

(page 16)

Remote control signal receptor

(page 22)

Lens shift dial • Horizontal

(page 16)

POWER/LAMP/TEMP indicators

(page 19/page 42)

Air filter

(page 43)

MAIN POWER

Switch the projector on/off (page 20)

Air exhaust port

Heated air comes out of this opening.

INPUT SELECT

Switch to cycle through the input method. (page 21)

Navigate through the menus with F G H I, and activate the menu item with ENTER. (page 30)

POWER

While the MAIN POWER is on, switch between stand-by mode and project mode. (page 19)

Display the main menu. Return to the previous menu. (page 30)

RETURN

Return to the previous menu. (page 30)

(Push to open/close the cover.)

FOCUS and ZOOM

Adjust the focus and size of the image. (page 21)

NOTE:

• Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 50 cm (20") of them as this may cause damage or injury.

• While the projector is not in use, keep the lens cover to protect the lens.

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J Back and bottom view

Security lock

Air intake port

Attach the commercial shackle lock which is provided with the projector. Compatible with the Kensington MicroSaver Security System. (page 51)

About Your Projector

Top cover

Hold at the back corner of the top cover and slightly push up to open. (page 44)

Preparation

Air intake port

AC IN

Connect the power cord to supply electronic power to the projector. (page 19)

Safety cable attachment point

Attach the safety cable when mounted in the ceiling. (page 51)

Screw up/down to adjust the projection angle. (page 15)

Connecting terminals (page 18)

COMPUTER IN

Connect an RGB signal cable from your PC.

HDMI IN

Connect HDMI signal cables.

Front leg adjusters

Screw up/down to adjust the

Lens cover attachment holeFront leg adjusters

COMPONENT IN

Connect YPBPR signal cables.

SERIAL

Connect a compatible cable for controlling the projector remotely via your computer. (page 48)

projection angle. (page 15)

S-VIDEO IN

Connect a S-VIDEO signal cable.

VIDEO IN

Connect an RCA composite video cable.

NOTE:

• Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 50 cm (20") of them as this may cause damage or injury.

• The projector should only be used with the attached power cord to ensure optimum performance and avoid damage to the projector.

• Do not open the top cover other than replacing the lamp unit.

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Setting up

Screen size and throw distance

You can adjust the projection size with 2.0x zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows.

Projected image

Getting Started

Projection size (16 : 9) Throw distance (L)

Screen

Screen Diagonal

(SD)

1.01 m (40") 0.50 m (1'7") 0.89 m (2'11") 1.2 m (3'11") 2.3 m (7'6")

1.27 m (50") 0.62 m (2') 1.11 m (3'7") 1.5 m (4'11") 2.9 m (9'6")

1.52 m (60") 0.75 m (2'5") 1.33 m (4'4") 1.8 m (5'10") 3.5 m (11'5")

1.77 m (70") 0.87 m (2'10") 1.55 m (5'1") 2.1 m (6'10") 4.1 m (13'5")

2.03 m (80") 1.00 m (3'3") 1.77 m (5'9") 2.4 m (7'10") 4.7 m (15'8")

2.28 m (90") 1.12 m (3'8") 1.99 m (6'6") 2.7 m (8'10") 5.3 m (17'4")

2.54 m (100") 1.25 m (4'1") 2.21 m (7'3") 3.0 m (9'10") 5.9 m (19'4")

3.05 m (120") 1.49 m (4'10") 2.66 m (8'8") 3.6 m (11'9") 7.2 m (23'7")

3.81 m (150") 1.87 m (6'1") 3.32 m (10'10") 4.5 m (14'9") 9.0 m (29'6")

5.08 m (200") 2.49 m (8'2") 4.43 m (14'6") 6.0 m (19'8") 12.0 m (39'4")

* All measurements above are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.

Screen height (SH) Screen width (SW)

Minimum distance

(LW)

Maximum distance

(LT)

J Calculation methods for screen dimensions

You can calculate more detailed screen dimension from the screen diagonal.

SW (m) = SD (m) x 0.872 SH (m) = SD (m) x 0.490

LW (m) = 1.189 x SD (m) - 0.04 LT (m) = 2.378 x SD (m) - 0.05

* The results above are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.

NOTE:

• Do not use the projector at a raised or a horizontally tilted position as it may cause

malfunction of the projector.

• Make sure the projector lens surface is parallel with the screen. You can tilt the projector

body less than approximately ± 30° vertically. Overtilting may result in shortening the component’s life.

• For the best quality of the projection image, install a screen where sun light or room light

does not shine directly onto the screen. Close window shades or curtains to block the lights.

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Setting up

Projection method

You can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods. To set the desired method in the projector, See “INSTALLATION” on page 41.

J Setting on a desk/floor and

projecting from front

INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESK INSTALLATION: REAR/DESK

J Setting on a desk/floor and

projecting from rear

J Mounting in the ceiling and

projecting from front

INSTALLATION: FRONT/CEILING INSTALLATION: REAR/CEILING

NOTE:

• A translucent screen is required for rear projection.

• When mounting the projector in the ceiling, the optional ceiling mount bracket (ET-PKE2000, ET-PKE1000S) is required.

• See “Ceiling mount bracket safeguards” on page 51.

J Mounting in the ceiling and

projecting from rear

Front leg adjusters and throwing angle

You can screw up/down the front leg adjusters to control the angle of the projector for adjusting the throwing angle. See “Positioning the image” on page 21.

Getting Started

NOTE:

• Heated air comes out of the air exhaust port. Do not touch the air exhaust port directly.

• If keystone distortion occurs, see “KEYSTONE” on page 38.

• Screw up the adjuster legs, and an audible click will be heard as the limit.

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Setting up

Lens shift and positioning

If the projector is not positioned right in front of the center of the screen, you can adjust the projected image position by moving the lens shift dials within the shift range of the lens.

J Adjusting the lens shift dials

Q Horizontal shift

You can place the projector where the projector lens is up to 40% horizontally off-center from the screen and

then adjust the image position with the Lens shift dial • Horizontal.

Getting Started

Moving to screen’s right

Q Vertical shift

You can place the projector where the projector lens is up to 100% vertically off-center from the screen and the

adjust the image position with the Lens shift dial • Vertical.

Up to about 40 %

of the projection

Turn the dial clockwise:

Up to about 40 % of the projection

Turning the dial counterclockwise: Moving to screen’s left

Up to about 100 %

of the projection

Up to about 100 %

of the projection

Shifting the lever down:

Moving to screen’s bottom.

Shifting the lever up:

Moving to screen’s top.

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Setting up

J Projector location range

You can determine where to locate the screen and the projector by considering the lens shift possibilities. See “Positioning the image” on page 21.

Q When the screen position is fixed

Projector

Vertical center of screen

Screen

Q When the projector position is fixed

100%

Placement

Center of lens

Getting Started

Shift range

100%

40% 40%

Projector

NOTE:

• When the projector is located right in front of the screen and the lens shift dials is centered, you will get the best quality of the projection image.

• When the Lens shift dial • Vertical is at the vertical limit of the shift range, you cannot turn the dial to the horizontal limit, likewise when the Lens shift dial • Horizontal is at the horizontal limit of the shift range, you cannot turn the dial to the horizontal limit.

• When the projector is tilted and you adjust KEYSTONE, the center of the screen and the lens need to be realigned.

• Do not force the lens shift dials to turn as this may damage the projector. Turning the dials maximum limit is 4 or 5 times from the default position.

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Connections

Before connecting to the projector

Read and follow the operating and connecting instructions of each peripheral device. The peripheral devices must be turned off. Use cables that match each peripheral device to be connected. Confirm the type of video signals. See “List of compatible signals” on page 47. Audio cables must be connected from each peripheral device directly to the audio reproduction system.

Connecting to COMPONENT IN/VIDEO IN/S-VIDEO IN

Getting Started

To COMPONENT

video output

DVD player Video player DVD player

To VIDEO output

Connecting to COMPUTER IN/HDMI IN

HDMI cable

(RP-CDHG100: Optional))

To HDMI output

To S-VIDEO output

RGB signal cable (Commercial item)

NOTE:

• Make sure the HDMI cable is adapted to your HDMI device for proper performance.

• A compatible cable is required for an HDMI 1 080p signal.

• It is possible to connect with DVI devices via a HDMI/DVI conversion adapter, but some equipment may not project the

image properly or other problems could be encountered. “Serial terminal” on page 48

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DVD player

Computer

Switching the projector on/off

Power cord

J Connecting

1. Make sure the shape of the power plug and the AC IN connector on the back of the projector match, then push the plug all the way in.

2. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

J Disconnecting

1. Make sure the MAIN POWER is switched off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

2. Hold the plug and unplug the power cord from the

AC IN connector on the side of the projector.

NOTE:

• Do not use other than the provided power cord.

• Ensure all the input devices are connected and turned off before connecting the power cord.

• Do not force the connector as this may damage the projector and/or the power cord.

• Dirt or dust build-up around plugs may cause fire or electrical hazards.

• Switch off the power to the projector when not in use.

POWER indicator

Indicator status Status

No illumination or flashing The MAIN POWER button is switched off.

Red Lit The MAIN POWER button is switched on and the projector is in standby.

Flashing The POWER button is switched on and the projector is getting ready to project.

Green

Lit The projector is ready to project.

Lit The POWER button is switched off and the projector is cooling the lamp.

Orange

Flashing

The POWER button is switched on again when cooling the lamp and recovering to projection mode. Recovery may take a while.

NOTE:

• While the projector is cooling the lamp, do not switch the MAIN POWER button off or unplug the power cord.

• The electric consumption in standby mode is 0.08 W.

Basic Operation

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Switching the projector on/off

(1)

(3)

(2)

(3)

(1)

(2)

Switching on the projector

NOTE:

Basic Operation

Switching off the projector

POWER indicator

(2)

1. Switch the MAIN POWER button on.

The power indicator lights up in red.

2. Remove the lens cover from the lens.

• When starting up the projector, some small rattling or tinkling sound may be heard, or the display may flicker for the characteristics of the lamp. Those are normal and do not affect the performance of the projector.

• Do not attempt to modify the lens cover which may cause burns, fire or damage to the projector.

(1)

(3)

3. Press the POWER button.

The power indicator lights up in green after flashing

for a while.

The STARTUP LOGO is displayed on the screen.

See “STARTUP LOGO” on page 40.

POWER indicator

1. Press the POWER button.

The confirmation screen is displayed. It will

disappear and return to the projection after 10 seconds without any operation.

To return to the projection, press any button except

the POWER button.

NOTE:

• Press the POWER twice or for a long duration to switch the power off.

(3)

(1)

(2)

2. Press I to select OK and press the POWER or

ENTER button.

The power indicator lights up in orange while cooling

the lamp, then illuminates red when it is ready to switch off the MAIN POWER button.

3. Switch off the MAIN POWER button on the back of the projector.

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Projecting an image

Selecting the input signal

1. Switch on the connected devices.

Press the play button of the required device.

2. Press the INPUT button to select the required input method if needed. See “Switching the input signal” on page 23.

The image will be projected on the screen.

Positioning the image

NOTE:

• AUTO SEARCH is ON as default and the signal from the connected devices is detected automatically. See “AUTO SEARCH” on page 40.

1. Press the ASPECT button to select the required aspect mode. See “Switching the aspect ratio” on page 23.

2. Adjust the projected image with the lens shift dials. See “Lens shift and positioning” on page 16.

3. Adjust the angle of the projector.

Screw down the front leg adjusters and adjust the

angle vertically.

See “Front leg adjusters and throwing angle” on

page 15.

4. Adjust the focus and the projected image size.

Press +/- of the FOCUS and ZOOM buttons to

adjust.

Press the LENS button to adjust the focus and zoom

by the remote control. See........................

NOTE:

• Do not touch the air exhaust port as this may cause burns or injury.

• If keystone distortion occurs, see “KEYSTONE” on page 38.

• If you adjust the focus, you may need to adjust the size of the image by pressing the ZOOM button again.

Basic Operation

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Remote control operation

Operating range

Basic Operation

You can operate the projector with the remote control within the remote range 7 m (22'11").

Q Facing to the projector

Ensure the remote control emitter is facing to the remote control signal receptor on front/back of the projector and press the required buttons to operate.

Q Facing to the screen

Ensure the remote control emitter is facing to the screen and press the required buttons to operate the projector. The signal will be reflected off the screen. The operating range may differ due to the screen material. This function may not be effective with a translucent screen.

NOTE:

• Do not let strong light shine onto the signal receptor.

The remote control may malfunction under strong light such as fluorescent.

• If there are any obstacles between the remote control

and the remote control signal receptor, the remote control may not operate correctly.

Turning on the button backlight

In a dark room, you can turn on the button backlight to operate the remote control. Press the LIGHT button on the upper right corner of the unit to turn on the backlight and enter the light-on mode.

After 30 seconds without any operation, the backlight will go out and press any but the LIGHT button to turn on again. To escape from the light-on mode, press the

LIGHT button.

Resetting to the factory default settings

You can reset most of the customized settings to the factory defaults by pressing DEFAULT button of the remote control. Display the required sub-menu or the menu items and press the button again.

NOTE:

• Some menu items are not available to reset by pressing

the DEFAULT button. Adjust each menu items manually.

Capturing an image

When projecting an image, press FREEZE button to capture the projected image and display it on the screen as a still picture. Press again to escape.

You can adjust AREA SELECT of the SPLIT ADJUST menu by pressing the ENTER button while the frozen image is displayed. See “SPLIT ADJUST” on page 32.

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Switching the input signal

Remote control operation

You can switch the input method manually by pressing the INPUT button. Press the button several times or press I H to cycle through the input methods as follows. The

COMPONENT 1 IN

COMPONENT 2 IN

actual projected image will be changed in a while.

The graphical guidance will be displayed on the upper

right of the projected image and you can confirm the selected input method which is highlighted in yellow. See “INPUT GUIDE” on page 40.

COMPONENT 1 IN COMPONENT 2 IN

COMPUTER IN S-VIDEO IN

HDMI 3 IN VIDEO IN

HDMI 2 IN HDMI 1 IN

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

HDMI 1 IN

HDMI 2 IN

HDMI 3 IN

COMPUTER IN

NOTE:

• If you select an unplugged input method, the guidance will blink on and off several times.

• See “List of compatible signals” on page 47.

• See “Connections” on page 18.

COMPONENT (YPBPR) signals from the equipment connected to

COMPONENT IN 1/ COMPONENT IN 2.

S-VIDEO signal from the equipment connected to S-VIDEO IN.

VIDEO signal from the equipment connected to VIDEO IN.

HDMI signal from the equipment connected to HDMI IN 1/HDMI IN 2/ HDMI IN 3.

COMPUTER (RGB) signal from the

equipment connected to

COMPUTER IN.

Switching the aspect ratio

The aspect ratio will be selected automatically, or you can switch it manually by pressing the ASPECT button. Press the button several times to cycle through the different aspect type as follows. See “ASPECT” on page 36.

Q VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT (YPBPR)

4:3 JUST

16:9 ZOOM2

14:9 ZOOM1

Q COMPUTER (RGB)

4:3 16:9

Loading a saved setting

You can access saved settings instantly. See “MEMORY LOAD” on page 34.

1. Select the required setting from MEMORY1 - 16.

Undefined setting will not be displayed.

2. Press ENTER to activate the selected setting.

Q HDMI

4:3 16:9

NOTE:

• If you project an image with an unmatched aspect ratio, the image may distort or some portions may be cropped. Select an aspect ratio which preserves the intention of the image creator.

• The order of aspect type is defined not only by the input method but also by the input signals. See “List of compatible signals” on page 47.

• If you project a copyrighted image enlarged or distorted by using ASPECT function in commercial use in a public place, such as a restaurant or hotel, you might infringe on the copyright of the creator which is protected by copyright law.

NOTE:

• If you have not saved any settings, MEMORY1 - 16 will not be displayed.

Basic Operation

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Remote control operation

50%

Adjusting the signal condition with a waveform

You can display the image brightness and contrast level of the input signal with a waveform. See “WAVEFORM MONITOR” on page 32.

100%

50%

ENTER

J Displaying the waveform

Basic Operation

1. Press the WAVEFORM button and display the waveform monitor.

Press the WAVEFORM button again to escape from

the waveform mode.

2. Press ENTER button until the required waveform option is displayed.

In FULL SCAN mode, press F G I H to change

the waveform position.

In SINGLE LINE SCAN mode, press F G to select

the required line position.

FULL SCAN(Y) SINGLE LINE SCAN(B)

FULL SCAN(R) SINGLE LINE SCAN(G)

FULL SCAN(G) SINGLE LINE SCAN(R)

FULL SCAN(B) SINGLE LINE SCAN(Y)

NOTE:

•In SINGLE LINE SCAN mode, the position of the waveform monitor depends on the position of the selected line.

• You can display the main menu by pressing the MENU button and adjust the menu items.

• The called up menu items displayed position depends on the position of the waveform monitor.

• You can activate AUTO ADJUST of the WAVEFORM menu by pressing the DEFAULT button.

• The signal which is lower than 0% in the waveform will be displayed as same as 0% on the projected image.

• While the waveform is displayed, the image is displayed without the COLOR MANAGEMENT adjustment.

• When adjusting the KEYSTONE of the POSITION menu while the waveform is displayed, xvYCC will be deactivated.

100%

Signal level

Adjust to 0%

Monitoring the waveform of

FULL SCAN

SINGLE LINE SCAN

Adjust to 100%

brightness and contrast of the whole image.

Monitoring the waveform of brightness and contrast in each horizontal line of the image.

COMPUTER (except 1080) HDMI (Expand)

Adjust to 100%

100%

Optimal

dynamic range

Monitor position

Signal level

Adjust to 0%

dynamic range

Monitor position

J Adjustment example

Project a commercial test signal for picture adjustment on the screen and press the WAVEFORM button.

Q Adjusting with luminance options

1. Press the ENTER button until FULL SCAN(Y)/ SINGLE LINE SCAN(Y) is displayed.

2. Press the PIC. ADJUST to display the PICTURE MODE of the PICTURE menu.

3. Press G several times to display the BRIGHTNESS.

4. Adjust the BRIGHTNESS by pressing I H.

Adjust the bottom line of the waveform to 0%

(0 or 7.5 IRE).

Setting range: -32 to +32

5. Press G once to display the CONTRAST.

6. Adjust the CONTRAST by pressing I H.

Adjust the bottom line of the waveform to 100%

(100 IRE).

Setting range: -64 to +64

FULL SCAN(Y)/SINGLE LINE SCAN(Y)

BRIGHTNESS

CONTRAST

Adjust the bottom line of the waveform to 0% (0 IRE or 7.5 IRE)

Adjust the top line of the waveform to 100% (100 IRE)

Optimal

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Remote control operation

Q Adjusting with RGB options

1. Press the ENTER button until the required option is displayed.

2. Press the PIC. ADJUST twice to display the GAMMA of the ADVANCED MENU menu.

3. Press G several times to display the required brightness option.

4. Adjust the brightness option by pressing I H.

Adjust the bottom line of the waveform to 0%

(0 IRE or 7.5 IRE).

Setting range: -16 to +16

5. Press G once to display the required contrast option.

6. Adjust the contrast option by pressing I H.

Adjust the top line of the waveform to 100%

(100 IRE).

Setting range: -32 to +32

Adjusting the focus and zoom

You can adjust the focus and zoom of the projected image. Press the LENS button to

Switching the picture mode

FULL SCAN(R)/SINGLE LINE SCAN(R)

BRIGHTNESS R

CONTRAST R

FULL SCAN(G)/SINGLE LINE SCAN(G)

BRIGHTNESS G

CONTRAST G

FULL SCAN(B)/

BRIGHTNESS B

CONTRAST B

display the LENS CONTROL menu. See “LENS CONTROL” on page 39.

Adjust the bottom line of the waveform to 0% (0 IRE or 7.5 IRE)

Adjust the top line of the waveform to 100% (100 IRE)

Adjust the bottom line of the waveform to 0% (0 IRE or 7.5 IRE)

Adjust the top line of the waveform to 100% (100 IRE)

Adjust the bottom line of the waveform to 0% (0 IRE or 7.5 IRE)

Adjust the top line of the waveform to 100% (100 IRE)

You can switch the preset picture mode settings by pressing the PIC. MODE button. Press the button until the required setting is

selected. See “PICTURE MODE” on page 31.

NORMAL CINEMA3

DYNAMIC

COLOR1

COLOR2 CINEMA1

Adjusting the image

You can display the PICTURE and ADVANCED MENU menu items with called

up style by pressing the PIC. ADJUST button. Press the button to switch between

PICTURE and ADVANCED MENU menu. Press F G to select the required menu item and I H to adjust.

Q PICTURE menu items

PICTURE MODE, CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS, COLOR TEMPERATURE and DYNAMIC IRIS

Q ADVANCED MENU items

GAMMA, CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, xvYCC, DETAIL CLARITY, NR, MPEG NR, CINEMA REALITY and TV-SYSTEM

NOTE:

• For each menu items description, see “PICTURE menu” on page 31.

• The screen will be cleared after 7 seconds without any operation.

Switching off the projector automatically

CINEMA2

Basic Operation

You can switch off the POWER automatically by setting the SLEEP feature. Press the SLEEP button several times to cycle through the duration of time. See “SLEEP” on page 41.

OFF 240MIN.

60MIN. 210MIN.

90MIN. 180MIN.

120MIN. 150MIN.

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Remote control operation

Setting your own color profile

You can adjust a selected color individually and save and retrieve under the PICTURE MODE setting. Press the COLOR M. button to open the menu.

PROFILE

CURSOR LOG PROFILE SAVE PROFILE DELETE PROFILE NAME CHANGE

J Create a new profile

Q Adjusting the selected color

Select a color and adjust COLOR, TINT and BRIGHTNESS.

1. Select the CURSOR menu and press ENTER.

The projected image is captured, and the target

cursor is displayed.

Basic Operation

When the LOG is fully stored, the target cursor will

not be displayed. See “Managing stored logs” on page 26.

Target cursor

NORMAL

3. Select a menu item and the I H to adjust each

item level.

The result box is displayed on the right of the cursor

and shows the adjusted color.

CURSOR

RETURN

COLOR

ENTER

TINT BRIGHTNESS

SELECT

DEFAULT

Adjusted color

COLOR

TINT

BRIGHTNESS

Adjust the vividness of the color. Setting range: -30 to +30

Adjust the color tone. Setting range: -30 to +30

Adjust the brightness of the color. Setting range: -20 to +20

4. Press ENTER to store the adjusted result.

“PROCESSING” is displayed for a few seconds and

the result is stored in LOG.

You can store up to 8 logs under LOG for each

PICTURE MODE setting.

5. Press MENU or RETURN to return to the previous menu.

Repeat the steps above to store more adjustment.

2. Move the cursor with F G I H to the required

place to select a color and press ENTER.

The color at the center of the target cursor is

sampled and the sample box is displayed on the left of the cursor. The menu items are displayed on the upper part of the screen.

CURSOR

Sampled color

SELECT

DEFAULT

RETURN

ENTER

COLOR

TINT BRIGHTNESS

Q Managing stored logs

You can edit or delete the stored logs of the selected PICTURE MODE.

1. Select LOG and press ENTER.

The LOG menu is displayed.

PICTURE MODE : CINEMA1

POINT1

POINT2

POINT3

POINT4

POINT5

POINT6

POINT7

POINT8

ALL DELETE

Sampled color Adjusted color

2. Select the required log from 1 - 8 or ALL DELETE, and press ENTER.

Select CHANGE to edit the log.

The cursor menu is displayed and you can readjust the color.

Select DELETE to delete the log.

The confirmation screen will be displayed. Select OK to delete.

When you select ALL DELETE, the "DELETE ALL

LOG." screen is displayed. Select OK to delete all logs. The PROFILE setting will be set to NORMAL.

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Remote control operation

Q Saving a log setting as a profile

Return to the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu and save the stored log as a profile. Make sure that the PICTURE MODE is not switched.

1. Select the PROFILE SAVE menu and press

ENTER

The PROFILE SAVE menu is displayed. You can

save the profile as USER1, USER2 and USER3.

USER1

USER2 USER3

2. Press ENTER to save the profile

The confirmation screen is displayed. Press ENTER

again to save.

3. Use F G I H to specify the location of the

required character to enter and press the ENTER button.

You can enter up to 14 characters.

PROFILE NAME INPUT

ALL DELETE

Q Changing the profile names

You can change the name of the profiles from the PROFILE NAME CHANGE menu.

1. Select PROFILE NAME CHANGE and press the ENTER button.

2. Select the required profile and press the ENTER button.

3. Use F G I H to specify the location of the required character to enter and press the ENTER button.

4. Select OK and press the ENTER button to set the entered text as a name.

Q Loading saved profiles

When profiles are loaded under the PICTURE MODE setting, you can keep them as you defined

until the PROFILE is set to NORMAL.

1. Select the required PICTURE MODE and press ENTER.

2. Press the COLOR M. button and select the PROFILE menu.

The profile settings of the selected PICTURE MODE

will be displayed.

3. Select the required profile and press ENTER.

OK CANCEL

4. Repeat step 3 until you finish the text line.

Move cursor to ALL DELETE and press the ENTER

button to delete all the entered text line.

Press the DEFAULT button to delete the last entered

character or indicated with cursor in the text box.

To insert a character in the entered text line, move

the cursor to the text box to select the required place and press G then perform step 4.

5. Select OK and press the ENTER button to set the entered text as a name.

Press the ENTER button without entering any text to

keep the default name.

Q Deleting the saved profiles

You can delete the profiles from PROFILE DELETE menu.

1. Select PROFILE DELETE and press the ENTER button.

2. Select the required profile or ALL DELETE and press the ENTER button.

The confirmation screen will be displayed and select

OK.

3. Press the ENTER button.

NORMAL

USER1

USER2

USER3

Return to the default setting of the PICTURE MODE menu.

Defined profile settings.

NOTE:

• LOG and PROFILE SAVE are not displayed before you apply COLOR MANAGEMENT.

• If you load a profile with a different attribute mode of the profile, the CURSOR and PROFILE SAVE menus will not be displayed.

• The approximate colors will be adjusted at the same time. If you adjust the exact same color differently, both colors will affect each other and you might get unexpected results.

• White, Black and Gray are not adjustable.

• If you escape the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu or attempt to perform another menu action before you save the adjusted profile, the confirmation screen will be displayed.

• If you switch the input signal before you save the profile, the setting will be cancelled without notice.

Basic Operation

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Menu Navigation

The menu system allows you to access functions which do not have their own dedicated buttons on the remote control. The menu options are structured and categorized. You can navigate through the menu with F G H I buttons.

Main menu and sub-menu

NOTE:

• Some default settings vary by the selected input signal.

• Sub-menu items vary according to the selected input signal.

• Some settings are adjustable without any signals.

Main menu Sub-menu Options (Underlined is default setting) Page

PICTURE PICTURE MODE NORMAL

Settings

*1. COMPUTER/COMPONENT/HDMI signals only

COLOR2 CINEMA1 CINEMA2

CINEMA3 CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMPERATURE DYNAMIC IRIS ON WAVEFORM MONITOR OFF

SPLIT ADJUST AREA SELECT page 32

ADVANCED MENU GAMMA GAMMA HIGH

MEMORY SAVE MEMORY1 - 16 page 34 MEMORY LOAD MEMORY1 - 16 page 34 MEMORY EDIT MEMORY DEL MEMORY NAME CHANGE page 35

SIGNAL MODE

• Default: 0

FULL SCAN(Y) SINGLE LINE SCAN(R)

FULL SCAN(R) SINGLE LINE SCAN(G)

FULL SCAN(G) SINGLE LINE SCAN(B)

FULL SCAN(B) MONITOR POSITION

SPLIT ADJUST MODE

CONTRAST CONTRAST R

BRIGHTNESS BRIGHTNESS R

COLOR MANAGEMENT

xvYCC ON

DETAIL CLARITY ON

NR ON

MPEG NR ON

CINEMA REALITY ON

TV-SYSTEM AUTO

DYNAMIC COLOR1 page 31

OFF page 32 SINGLE LINE SCAN(Y) page 32

AUTO ADJUST

NORMAL REVERSE

•Default: 0

GAMMA MID GAMMA LOW

•Default: 0

CONTRAST G CONTRAST R

•Default: 0

BRIGHTNESS G BRIGHTNESS B

PROFILE CURSOR LOG PROFILE SAVE PROFILE DELETE PROFILE NAME CHANGE

SECAM PAL-N PAL-M PAL NTSC 4.43 NTSC

•Default: 0

OFF OFF

OFF OFF OFF

page 31 page 31 page 31 page 31 page 31 page 32

page 33

page 35

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Menu Navigation

Main menu Sub-menu Options (Underlined is default setting) Page

POSITION H-POSITION

V-POSITION

DOT CLOCK

CLOCK PHASE ASPECT 4:3 16:9 14:9 page 36

WSS

OVER SCAN KEYSTONE

AUTO SETUP

LENS CONTROL ZOOM/FOCUS page 39

• Default: 0

ZOOM1 ZOOM2 JUST

• Default: 0

page 36 page 36

page 36

page 38

FUNCTION BUTTON

LANGUAGE

OPTION INPUT GUIDE DETAILED

*1. COMPUTER signals only *2. COMPUTER/COMPONENT signals only *3. VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT signals only *4. Not available with COMPUTER signals *5. COMPUTER signals only

BUTTON1 page 39 BUTTON2 BUTTON3

OSD DESIGN TYPE1 OSD POSITION UPPER LEFT UPPER CENTER UPPER RIGHT page 40

LOWER LEFT LOWER CENTER LOWER RIGHT

BACK COLOR BLUE BLACK page 40 STARTUP LOGO ON AUTO SEARCH ON HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL NORMAL FRAME RESPONSE NORMAL INSTALLATION FRONT/DESK

REAR/DESK REAR/CEILING

SLEEP OFF

150MIN. 180MIN. 210MIN. 240MIN. ALTITUDE LOW LAMP POWER NORMAL LAMP RUNTIME page 41

SIMPLE OFF page 40 TYPE2 TYPE3 page 40

CENTER

OFF page 40 OFF page 40 EXPAND page 40 FAST page 40 FRONT/CEILING page 41

60MIN. 90MIN. 120MIN. page 41

HIGH page 41 ECO-MODE page 41

Settings

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Menu Navigation

Navigating through the MENU

J Displaying the main menu

Press the MENU button to display the main menu and the operating guidance.

Main menu

PICTURE

POSITION

LANGUAGE

LENS CONTROL

FUNCTION BUTTON

OPTION

RETURN

SELECT

Operating guidance

Contains the required buttons to adjust the settings.

ENTER

Sub-menu

PICTURE MODE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMPERATURE DYNAMIC IRIS WAVEFORM MONITOR SPLIT ADJUST ADVANCED MENU MEMORY SAVE MEMORY LOAD MEMORY EDIT

J Adjusting with the bar scale

items

The triangle mark under the bar indicates factory default setting and the square indicates the current setting.

Current setting

BRIGHTNESS

Settings

Default

Current settings

NORMAL

OFF

J Operating procedure

1. Press F G to scroll to the required main menu

item and press ENTER to select.

The selected item is highlighted in orange and the

sub-menu is displayed on the right.

See “Main menu and sub-menu” on page 28.

PICTURE

POSITION

LANGUAGE

LENS CONTROL

FUNCTION BUTTON

OPTION

RETURN

SELECT

ENTER

2. Press F G to scroll to the required sub-menu item and press I H or ENTER to adjust.

The selected item is called up and the other menu

items disappear from the screen. Called up item will be disappear after 5 seconds and return to the menu mode.

If there is a lower level, the next level will be

displayed.

PICTURE

POSITION

ENGLISH

LENS CONTROL

FUNCTION BUTTON

OPTION

RETURN

SELECT

ENTER

H-POSITION V-POSITION ASPECT WSS OVER SCAN KEYSTONE

H-POSITION

V-POSITION ASPECT WSS OVER SCAN KEYSTONE

J Returning to the previous menu

Press the MENU or RETURN button to return to the previous menu. Press repeatedly to escape from the menu mode and return to the projection.

NOTE:

• See “Resetting to the factory default settings” on page 22 to reset each menu items.

3. Press I H to adjust or set the selected item.

For items using a bar scale, the current settings are

displayed on the left of the bar scale.

You can cycle through the options of an item by

pressing I H.

BRIGHTNESS

4. Press MENU or RETURN to return to the previous menu.

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PICTURE menu

Remote control Control panel

See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 30. See “Main menu and sub-menu” on page 28.

PICTURE MODE

Depending on the projection environment, you can use these preset parameter settings to optimize image projection. Press I H to cycle through the options.

NORMAL CINEMA3

DYNAMIC

CINEMA2

COLOR1

COLOR2 CINEMA1

CONTRAST

You can adjust the contrast of the projected image. Adjust the BRIGHTNESS in advance if necessary.

HigherLower

Setting range: -64 to +64

BRIGHTNESS

You can adjust the brightness of the projected image.

BrighterDarker

Setting range: -32 to +32

COLOR

You can adjust the color saturation of the projected image.

NORMAL

DYNAMIC Bright and sharp setting

COLOR1

COLOR2

CINEMA1 Hollywood style colors

CINEMA2

CINEMA3 Vivid and crisp color setting

Setting for a general image, such as sports or games

Setting for HDTV standard in ITUR BT. 709 and color temperature 6 500 K at the default setting of the PICTURE menu items.

Setting for DCDM standard (SMPTE431-2) and color temperature 6 300 K at the default setting of the PICTURE menu items.

Deeper and more rich color setting

NOTE:

• It may take for a while until the selected mode is stabilized.

DarkerLighter

Setting range: -32 to +32 When COMPUTER signal is connected, only available

with the following signals. 1 125 (1 080)/60i 1 125 (1 080)/50i 1 125 (1 080)/60p 1 125 (1 080)/50p

TINT

You can adjust the skin tone in the projected image.

reddish

Setting range: -32 to +32 When COMPUTER signal is connected, only available

with the following signals. 1 125 (1 080)/60i 1 125 (1 080)/50i 1 125 (1 080)/60p 1 125 (1 080)/50p

greenish

SHARPNESS

You can adjust the sharpness of the projected image.

Settings

Less

sharp

Setting range will vary according to the selected input

signal.

sharp

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COLOR TEMPERATURE

You can adjust the white balance of the projected image.

Less

bluish

Setting range: -6 to +6

bluish

DYNAMIC IRIS

You can switch automatic adjustment of the lamp and the lens iris on/off.

ON: Automatic adjustment OFF: No adjustment

WAVEFORM MONITOR

You can monitor whether or not the luminance level of the input signal is in the recommended range by displaying it in the waveform monitor. If the waveform is not in the range, adjust it for the best quality. See “Adjusting the signal condition with a waveform” on page 24.

OFF

FULL SCAN(Y) FULL SCAN(R) FULL SCAN(G) FULL SCAN(B) SINGLE LINE SCAN(Y) SINGLE LINE SCAN(R)

Settings

SINGLE LINE SCAN(G) SINGLE LINE SCAN(B) MONITOR POSITION AUTO ADJUST

UPPER LEFT

J AUTO ADJUST

You can switch on/off the automatic adjustment system in each items.

Items Default setting

BLACK LEVEL ADJUST ON

WHITE LEVEL ADJUST ON

RGB ADJUST (BLACK) OFF

RGB ADJUST (WHITE) OFF

1. Press F G and select the required item.

2. Press I H and switch on/off.

3. Press F G and select AUTO and press ENTER.

The confirmation screen will be displayed.

4. Press I H and select OK.

5. Press ENTER.

NOTE:

• When the WAVEFORM MONITOR is set to OFF, the AUTO ADJUST is not displayed.

SPLIT ADJUST

You can perform image adjustment in some PICTURE menu items while displaying a certain area of the frozen image in a split window.

Q SPLIT ADJUST MODE

Select the required split style from NORMAL and REVERSE in the SPLIT ADJUST MODE menu.

NORMAL

1. Press F G to move to the required waveform

style.

2. Press ENTER to select.

The WAVEFORM MONITOR will be displayed. See “Adjusting the signal condition with a waveform”

on page 24.

J MONITOR POSITION

When the FULL SCAN is selected, press F G I H to adjust the position of the monitor.

See “Adjusting the signal condition with a waveform”

on page 24.

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REVERSE

Q Adjusting the image in a split window

1. Select AREA SELECT and press the ENTER button.

The image will be frozen and the area cursor will be

displayed.

MOVE AREA GO TO SPLIT ADJUSTENTER GO TO SPLIT ADJUSTENTER

2. Press I H to move the area cursor to select the required area and press the ENTER

The selected frozen image will be displayed in a split

window.

3. Press the MENU to display the PICTURE menu on the right.

PICTURE

POSITION

LANGUAGE

LENS CONTROL

FUNCTION BUTTON

OPTION

RETURN

SELECT

ENTER

button.

PICTURE MODE

CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMPERATURE

DYNAMIC IRIS WAVEFORM MONITOR SPLIT ADJUST

ADVANCED MENU MEMORY SAVE

MEMORY LOAD MEMORY EDIT

NORMAL

OFF

PICTURE menu

ADVANCED MENU

You can perform more detailed image adjustment manually.

J GAMMA

You can adjust linear intensity at 3 levels. Press I H to increase/decrease 1 point.

Levels Default setting

GAMMA HIGH 0

GAMMA MID 0

GAMMA LOW 0

Setting range: -8 to +8

J CONTRAST

You can adjust the amount of contrast in RGB colors individually. Press I H to increase/ decrease 1 point.

RGB Default setting

CONTRAST R 0

CONTRAST G 0

CONTRAST B 0

Setting range: -32 to +32

J BRIGHTNESS

4. Adjust the required PICTURE menu items.

The Other menu items are not available. Sub-menu items vary according to the selected input

signal. See “Main menu and sub-menu” on page 28.

5. Press MENU/RETURN button several times to escape from the menu.

6. Press the ENTER button.

The confirmation screen will be displayed. Select OK

to finish the adjustment.

7. Press the ENTER button.

Press the ENTER button again to return to the AREA

SELECT.

Press the RETURN button escape from the SPLIT

ADJUST mode.

You can adjust the brightness in RGB colors individually. Press I H to increase/decrease 1 point.

RGB Default setting

BRIGHTNESS R 0

BRIGHTNESS G 0

BRIGHTNESS B 0

Setting range: -16 to +16

J NR (Noise Reduction)

You can switch the automatic noise reduction system on/off. Press I H to select the required setting.

ON: Automatic noise reduction OFF: No noise reduction

J MPEG NR

You can switch the automatic noise reduction system for MPEG format images on/off. The system minimize block noise and mosquito noise to eliminate jagged edges, providing an overall smoother image. Press I H to select the required setting.

ON: Active OFF: Deactive

Settings

NOTE:

• MPEG NR system is not available with COMPUTER/ HDMI (VGA60) signals.

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J COLOR MANAGEMENT

You can manage your own defined color settings. See “Setting your own color profile” on page 26.

J xvYCC

You can switch on/off the automatic adjustment system for signals which complied with xvYCC.

ON: Active OFF: Deactive

NOTE:

• xvYCC adjustment system is only available with HDMI signals in COLOR1 of PICTURE MODE menu.

J DETAIL CLARITY

You can switch on/off the automatic detail clarity system.

ON: Active OFF: Deactive

J CINEMA REALITY

You can switch the automatic image synchronizer on/off for 24 frames a second images, such as movies. Press I H to select the required setting.

ON: Active OFF: Deactive

MEMORY SAVE

You can save and name the adjusted PICTURE menu settings for instant access from MEMORY LOAD menu.

1. Adjust the items in PICTURE menu.

2. Select MEMORY SAVE and press the ENTER button.

3. Select the required memory setting and press the ENTER button.

The confirmation screen will be displayed. Select OK

and press the ENTER button.

Indicated with

4. Use F G I H to specify the location of the required character to enter and press the ENTER button.

You can enter up to 16 characters.

MEMORY NAME INPUT

★ is in use, and ✩ is empty.

ALL DELETE

OK CANCEL

NOTE:

• CINEMA REALITY is effective only with interlace signals.

J TV-SYSTEM

When the video signal is changed, the setting switches automatically.

Settings

You can switch the setting manually to match the video data. Press I H to cycle through the options.

NOTE:

• AUTO setting will select from NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL/ PAL60/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM.

AUTO NTSC

SECAM

NTSC 4.43

PAL-N

PAL-M PAL

5. Repeat step 4 until you finish the text line.

Move the cursor to ALL DELETE and press the

ENTER button to delete all the entered text line.

Press the DEFAULT button to delete the last entered

character or indicated with cursor in the text box.

To insert a character in the entered text line, move

the cursor to the text box to select the required place and press G then perform step 4.

6. Select OK and press the ENTER button to set the entered text as a name.

NOTE:

• If you leave the text box empty and save, the default memory number will stay as a name.

MEMORY LOAD

You can access the saved settings instantly. See “Loading a saved setting” on page 23.

1. Select a setting from MEMORY1 - 16.

Undefined settings will not be selectable.

2. Press ENTER to activate.

NOTE:

• If you have not saved any settings, MEMORY1 - 16 will not be displayed.

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PICTURE menu

MEMORY EDIT

You can edit the named memory settings.

Q Deleting a memory setting

1. Select MEMORY DEL and press the ENTER button.

2. Select the required memory setting and press the ENTER button.

If you select ALL DELETE, you can delete all of the

saved memory settings.

3. Select OK in the confirmation screen and press the ENTER button.

Q Changing the name of the memory

setting

1. Select the required memory setting and press the ENTER button.

2. Use F G I H to specify the location of the required character to enter and press the ENTER button.

You can enter up to 16 characters.

MEMORY NAME INPUT

SIGNAL MODE

The current selected signal will be displayed. This is available with signals from COMPUTER IN/

COMPONENT IN/HDMI IN only.

NOTE:

• See “List of compatible signals” on page 47.

ALL DELETE

OK CANCEL

3. Repeat step 4 until you finish the text line.

Move the cursor to ALL DELETE and press the

ENTER button to delete all the entered text line.

Press the DEFAULT button to delete the last entered

character or indicated with cursor in the text box.

To insert a character in the entered text line, move

the cursor to the text box to select the required place and press G then perform step 4.

4. Select OK and press the ENTER button to set the entered text as a name.

NOTE:

• If you have not saved any settings, MEMORY1 - 16 will not be displayed.

Settings

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POSITION menu

Remote control Control panel

See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 30. See “Main menu and sub-menu” on page 28.

H-POSITION

You can move the projected image horizontally for fine adjustment.

Move left

Move

right

V-POSITION

You can move the projected image vertically for fine adjustment.

Move

Move up

down

DOT CLOCK

If you have interference patterns of the projected image, which is sometimes referred to as moire or noise, you can minimize it by pressing I H to adjust the clock

Settings

frequency. (Available with signals from COMPUTER IN only)

NOTE:

• If the projecting signal’s dot clock frequency is higher

than 150 MHz, the adjustment may not make a difference.

• DOT CLOCK needs to be adjusted before adjusting the

CLOCK PHASE.

CLOCK PHASE

If you require further adjustment for the same reason as the DOT CLOCK adjustment, you can fine adjust the timing of the clock. Press I H to adjust. (Available with signals from COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT IN only)

NOTE:

• If the projecting signal’s dot clock frequency is higher than 150 MHz, the adjustment may not make a difference.

• Available signals from COMPONENT IN: 1 125 (1 080)/60i, 1 125 (1 080)/50i, 1 125 (1 080)/60p, 1 125 (1 080)/50p, 1 125 (1 080)/24p, 750 (720)/60p

ASPECT

You can switch the aspect ratio manually when needed.

J Aspect ratio depend on signals

Press I H to cycle through the aspect ratio options. The cycle pattern depends on the connected signals.

4:3 \ 16:9 \ 14:9 \ ZOOM1 \

VIDEO/

S-VIDEO

COMPUTER

(RGB)

HDMI

COMPONENT

(YPBPR)

ZOOM2 \ JUST AUTO \ 4:3 \ 16:9 \ JUST \ ZOOM

NTSC signal

4:3 \ 16:9 4:3 \ 16:9

VGA or SVGA signals Not switchable WIDE480/600/720/768/768-2/800/900 signals

4:3 \ 16:9 16:9 \ H - FIT \ V - FIT \ ZOOM

1 125 (1 080)/50i, 1 125 (1 080)/60i, 1 125 (1 080)/50p, 1 125 (1 080)/60p, 1 125 (1 080)/24p, 750 (720)/50p and 750 (720)/60p signals 4:3 \ 16:9 \ JUST \ ZOOM 525p (480p) and 625p (576p) signals

4:3 \ 16:9 \ 14:9 \ JUST \ ZOOM1 \ ZOOM2

625i (576i), 625p (576p) AUTO \ 4:3 \ 16:9 \ JUST \ ZOOM 525i (480i), 525p (480p) 16:9 \ H - FIT \ V - FIT 1 125 (1 080)/50i, 1 125 (1 080)/60i, 1 125 (1 080)/50p, 1 125 (1 080)/60p, 1 125 (1 080)/24p, 750 (720)/50p, 750 (720)/60p signals

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POSITION menu

J Aspect ratio options and projection example

If you apply the aspect ratio options to the projected image, the result will be as follows. The result may differ due to the input signals. See “Switching the aspect ratio” on page 23.

Q VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT

Not available with 1 125 (1 080)/50i, 1 125 (1 080)/60i, 1 125 (1 080)/50p, 1 125 (1 080)/60p, 1 125 (1 080)/ 24p, 750 (720)/50p and 750 (720)/60p signals.

Original size

4:3 Projects at 4:3.

16:9 Adjusts horizontally to 16:9.

Adjusts horizontally to fit 16:9. Closer

JUST

ZOOM/

ZOOM1

ZOOM2

14:9 Adjusts to 14:9.

to edge, more enlarged. Not available with COMPUTER signals.

Adjusts to 16:9 size with preserving original ratio. Escape the menu mode and press FG to adjust vertically.

Adjusts to cinescope size not including letter box. Escape the menu mode and press FG to adjust vertically.

4:3

Squeeze

signal

16:9

Letter box

14:9

Letter Box

2.35:1

Cinescope

Q COMPONENT signals

Available with 1 125 (1 080)/50i, 1 125 (1 080)/60i, 1 125 (1 080)/50p, 1 125 (1 080)/60p, 1 125 (1 080)/24p, 750 (720)/50p and 750 (720)/60p signals

4:3 16:9 Cinescope

Original Size

H - FIT Adjusts horizontally to 16:9.

V - FIT

ZOOM

Adjusts to 16:9 vertically. Escape and press F G to scroll the image to adjust the edge vertically.

Adjusts to 16:9 size with preserving original ratio. Escape the menu mode and press FG to adjust vertically.

Settings

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POSITION menu

WSS

WSS (Wide Screen Signalling) detects if a PAL/

625p (576p)/625i (576i) signal is input and that signal has an identification signal, and switch the aspect ratio to required setting automatically. You can switch the system off manually.

OVER SCAN

If the 4 edges of an image is partly dropped, you can use this function to adjust and project it properly.

Setting range: 0 to +10 OVER SCAN is not available with COMPUTER

signals.

Shrink

Enlarge

KEYSTONE

If the projector is aligned non-perpendicularly to the screen, or if the projection screen has an angled surface, you can vertically correct keystone.

Image Operation

Setting range: -32 to 32

NOTE:

• You can correct the distortion ± 30 degrees from the

vertical plane. For a better quality image, installing the projector with a minimum of distortion is recommended.

• Some distortion may be retained for the lens shift

adjustment.

• The distortion of the main menu screen is not

correctable.

• The result of the keystone correction will affect the

aspect ratio and the size of the image.

Settings

AUTO SETUP

You can adjust V - POSITION, H - POSITION, DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE automatically when

connecting via COMPUTER IN. Press ENTER to adjust these at the same time.

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LENS CONTROL

FUNCTION BUTTON

Remote control Control panel

See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 30. See “Main menu and sub-menu” on page 28.

ZOOM/FOCUS

You can use the 2 different test patterns to adjust the focus and zoom of the image. See “Lens shift and positioning” on page 16.

1. Press ENTER to display test pattern 1.

Press F G to adjust the focus and I H to adjust

the zoom.

FOCUS

RETURN

ZOOM

ENTER

2. Press ENTER to display test pattern 2.

Press F G to adjust the focus and I H to adjust

the zoom.

FOCUS

RETURN

ZOOM

ENTER

3. Press ENTER to display the projected image.

You can confirm the adjustment is fit to the projected

image.

4. Press MENU or RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press repeatedly to escape the menu mode.

NOTE:

• When the projector and/or the screen is tilted, adjust the focus at the center of the image. The upper and lower edge might be out of focus.

• When the image is distorted in keystone, adjust the

KEYSTONE in POSITION menu.

Remote control Control panel

See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 30. See “Main menu and sub-menu” on page 28.

BUTTON1/2/3

You can assign certain menu options to the 3 function buttons for instant operation.

1. Select the required button from BUTTON1, BUTTON2 or BUTTON3 and press the ENTER button.

2. Press F G I H to select the required menu options and press the ENTER button.

HDMI 1 IN NORMAL

HDMI 2 IN DYNAMIC

HDMI 3 IN COLOR1

COMPUTER IN COLOR2

COMPONENT 1 IN CINEMA1

COMPONENT 2 IN CINEMA2

S-VIDEO IN CINEMA3

VIDEO IN SPLIT ADJUST

BLANK

AUTO SETUP MEMORY LOAD

CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS

CONTRAST R BRIGHTNESS R

CONTRAST G BRIGHTNESS G

CONTRAST B BRIGHTNESS B

Q BLANK function

You can stop the projection temporary for electrical power save. Press any button except the LIGHT and learning remote control buttons.

WAVEFORM AUTO ADJUST

Settings

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OPTION menu

Remote control Control panel

See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 30. See “Main menu and sub-menu” on page 28.

INPUT GUIDE

When you change the input method, the guidance appears in the upper right corner of the screen. The following display methods are available. Press I H to cycle through the options.

Options Function

OFF Turn off the guidance.

Display the input method by text. The

SIMPLE

DETAILED

INPUT GUIDE will go out after

5 seconds without any operation.

Display the input method by graphic. The INPUT GUIDE will go out after 10 seconds without any operation.

BACK COLOR

You can choose a screen color from BLUE or BLACK for when the projector is in idle. Press I H to select.

STARTUP LOGO

You can switch the logo on/off that is displayed when starting up the projector. Press I H to select the required option. STARTUP LOGO will be displayed for 30 seconds.

ON Active OFF Deactive

AUTO SEARCH

When the projector is turned on, the input terminals are detected and an input signal is selected automatically. You can switch the system on/off. Press I H to cycle through the options.

ON Active OFF Deactive

NOTE:

• When no signal is detected, the last used input will be selected.

OSD DESIGN

You can change the background color of the menu. Press I H to cycle through the options.

TYPE1 Semi transparent black TYPE2 Solid blue TYPE3 Semi transparent dark blue

Settings

OSD POSITION

You can change the position where to display the menu. Press I H to cycle through the options.

UPPER

LEFT

LOWER

LEFT

UPPER

CENTER

LOWER

CENTER

UPPER

RIGHT

LOWER

RIGHT

HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL

When an HDMI IN is selected, you can switch the HDMI signal NORMAL or EXPAND to display the image. Press I H to select an option.

NORMAL For general HDMI equipment EXPAND For HDMI equipment with expanded

signals.

NOTE:

• HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL is not available with some equipment.

FRAME RESPONSE

You can minimize the time delay of image displaying for the interlace signals.

NORMAL Prioritize the image quality FAST Prioritize the frame response

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OPTION menu

INSTALLATION

When installing the projector, select the projection method according to the projector position. Press I H to cycle through the options. See “Projection method” on page 15.

FRONT/DESK

FRONT/CEILING

REAR/DESK

REAR/CEILING

Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from front

Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from front

Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from rear

Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from rear

SLEEP

You can select the required duration of time and set the off timer to turn off the power of the projector automatically. 3 minutes before turn-off, the countdown of minutes will be displayed in the lower right corner. Press I H to cycle through the options. See “Switching off the projector automatically” on page 25.

ALTITUDE

If you use the projector at high elevation, the ALTITUDE setting need to be HIGH to set the fan speed high. Press I H to select the required option.

LOW The fan speed is low. HIGH The fan speed is high.

NOTE:

• At 1 400 m (4 593 ft) above sea level, the setting must be HIGH.

• The loudness of fan noise depends on the ALTITUDE setting.

LAMP POWER

You can adjust the power of the lamp to save on electricity, prolong the lamp life and reduce the noise.

Options Function

NORMAL

ECO-MODE

When higher luminance is required.

When lower luminance is sufficient.

NOTE:

• When no input signal is detected, the function is disabled.

LAMP RUNTIME

You can check how long the lamp has been used.

NOTE:

• LAMP RUNTIME is a relevant matter for lamp replacement timing. See “Replacing the lamp unit” on page 44.

Settings

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TEMP and LAMP Indicators

Managing the indicated problems

If a problem should occur with the projector, the LAMP and/or TEMP indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follow.

1. Confirm the status of all indicators and projector, and switch off the projector in proper way.

2. Find out the cause of the problem by status of the LAMP and/or TEMP indicators.

3. Follow the following instruction for each indication and solve the problem.

4. Turn on the projector in the correct way and confirm the indicator is not indicating a problem any longer.

NOTE:

• If no problem is found or the problem remains, do not turn on the projector. Instead contact an Authorized Service Center.

J LAMP indicator

Indicator

Problem

Cause

Remedy

Illuminating red Flashing red

LAMP RUNTIME has reached 1 800 hours.

The lamp unit will run out soon and needs to be replaced.

See “Replacing the lamp unit” on page 44.

The lamp circuit failure, abnormal function or lamp unit is damaged.

The MAIN POWER is switched on again before the lamp unit is cooled enough.

Let the lamp unit cool down and turn on the MAIN POWER.

The lamp circuit failure, abnormal function.

Contact an Authorized Service Center.

POWER LAMP TEMP

The lamp unit is damaged.

See “Replacing the lamp unit” on page 44.

J TEMP indicator

Indicator

Problem The temperature inside and/or outside the projector is abnormally high.

Cause

Remedy

Maintenance

Illuminating red and still projecting Flashing red and the POWER button is turned off

The ventilation openings are covered.

Remove the object(s) from the ventilation openings or clear around the projector.

The room temperature is too high.

Reinstall the projector in temperature controlled place. See page 52.

The air filter is excessively dirty and the ventilation is poor.

Replace the air filter in the proper method. See page 43.

The projector is located at high elevations (above 1 400 m).

Turn on the projector and set the ALTITUDE to HIGH. See page 41.

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Care and Replacement

Cleaning the projector

J Before cleaning the projector

Switch off the MAIN POWER switch in proper way and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Unplug all the cables from the projector.

J Cleaning the outer surface of the projector

Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a soft cloth.

If it is difficult to remove the dirt, soak a cloth in a neutral detergent diluted with water, wring the cloth well and then wipe

the projector. Dry off the projector with dry cloth.

If you use a chemical treated wipe, follow the instructions supplied with it.

J Cleaning the lens surface

Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a lint-free cloth.

Make sure no dirt or dust remains on the surface of the lens. It will be enlarged and projected onto a screen.

J Cleaning the air filter

If the air filter is excessively dirty, the internal temperature of the projector increases and may cause malfunction. Clean the air filter regularly every 100 hours of usage.

1. Place a finger at the bottom of the air filter

2. Slightly push up and pull out the air filter to remove.

3. Vacuum dirt and dust from the air filter.

Do not wash the air filter.

4. Place and slightly slide in the air filter in the air intake port to attach.

Make sure the air filter clicks into the place.

NOTE:

• Do not use the projector without attaching the air filter.

J Replacing the air filter

The air filter should be replaced when cleaning is ineffective and when replacing the lamp unit. A replacement air filter is provided with a replacement lamp unit, ET-LAE1000. Contact an Authorized Service Center for the optional air filter.

Maintenance

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Care and Replacement

Replacing the lamp unit

J Before replacing the lamp unit

Switch off the MAIN POWER button in proper way and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Make sure the lamp unit and the surroundings are cooled enough. Unplug all the cables from the projector. Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver. Contact an Authorized Service Center to purchase a replacement lamp unit (ET-LAE1000). When the projector is mounted in the ceiling, do not work directly under the projector or put your face closer to the

projector.

NOTE:

• Prior to replacing the lamp unit, allow it to cool down to prevent the risk of burns, damage and other hazards.

• Do not attempt replacement with an unauthorized lamp unit.

J When to replace the lamp unit

The lamp unit is consumable and the brightness decreases by duration of usage. The LAMP indicator will inform you of the replacement timing at 1 800 hours, and at 2 000 hours, the projector will be turned off. Those figures are rough guidance and might be shortened by the usage conditions, characteristics of the lamp unit, environmental conditions, and so on. You can check the duration of usage time using LAMP RUNTIME in the

OPTION menu.

Indication

Over 1 800 hours

Over 2 000 hours

NOTE:

• The guide times, 1 800 and 2 000 hours, are rough estimates based on certain conditions and is not a guaranteed time. The estimated condition is: LAMP POWER in OPTION menu set to NORMAL.

• To prolong the lamp life, set the LAMP POWER in OPTION menu to ECO-MODE. See “LAMP POWER” on page 41.

• For more information about the lamp unit, such as guaranteed time, see the instructions which is provided with the lamp unit.

Maintenance

J Opening the top cover

1. Hold at the back corner of the top cover and slightly push up to open.

2. Unhook the top cover safety hook from the projector.

3. Hold the top cover up and press one of the buttons of the hinge parts each to remove.

When the projector is mounted in the ceiling,

removing the hinge parts is not required.

4. Remove the top cover aside.

On screen LAMP indicator

REPLACE LAMP

“REPLACE LAMP” is displayed on the upper left of the screen for 30 seconds. To clear the screen immediately, press any button.

“REPLACE LAMP” is displayed on the upper left of the screen, and it will stay until you respond. To clear the screen, press any button.

Illuminates red.

Press here

NOTE: When the projector is mounted in the ceiling;

• Place yourself at back side of the projector, then open and close the top cover.

• Do not work directly under the projector or put your face closer to the projector.

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Hinge partsTop cover safety hook

J Removing and replacing the lamp unit

SLEEP

OFF

Care and Replacement

1. Use a Phillips screw driver to loosen the 3 lamp unit fixing screws until the screws turn freely.

2. Hold the handle of the lamp unit and release the lamp unit lock.

Lamp unit fixing screws

3. Pull out the lamp unit gently from the projector.

Lamp unit lock

4. Replace the new lamp unit while making sure that the direction of insertion is correct.

Press the top of the lamp unit and make sure the unit is installed securely.

5. Tighten the lamp unit fixing screws securely with a Phillips screwdriver.

J Attaching the top cover

1. Attach the hinge parts of the top cover to the projector and press slightly until it clicks.

When the projector is mounted in the ceiling, attaching the hinge parts is not required.

2. Hook the top cover safety hook to the projector.

3. Hooking the tabs of the top cover to the front of the projector and lift down slowly.

4. Press the back corner of the top cover gently until it clicks.

Make sure to hook the top cover safety hook to the body.

Press here

NOTE:

• Be sure to install the lamp unit and the top cover of the projector securely. If they are not securely installed, it may cause the protection circuit to operate so that the power cannot be turned on.

• Grip the handle and keep the lamp unit paralleled when you remove the lamp unit. Some parts of the lamp unit are sharpened and may cause injury.

• Do not switch the power on while the top cover is opened.

• When the projector is mounted in the ceiling, keep the lamp unit paralleled up and remove.

J Resetting the LAMP RUNTIME

If the lamp usage time has passed 2 000 hours (when LAMP POWER has been set to NORMAL), the projector will switch to standby mode after approximately 10 minutes of operation. The resetting procedure should thus be completed within 10 minutes.

1. Connect the power cord to the projector and a wall outlet, and switch the MAIN POWER on.

2. Switch the POWER button.

3. Press the MENU button to display the menu.

4. Press F G to select OPTION and press ENTER.

5. Press F G to select LAMP RUNTIME.

ALTITUDE

LAMP POWER

LAMP RUNTIME

LOW

NORMAL

1820H

6. Press and hold the ENTER button for approximately 3 seconds.

7. The confirmation screen will be displayed and select OK.

8. Switch off the POWER button to reset the duration of the LAMP RUNTIME.

9. Confirm the duration of time in LAMP RUNTIME is reset to "0".

Maintenance

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Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist, contact your dealer.

Problem Cause

Power does not turn on.

No picture appears.

The picture is fuzzy.

The color is pale or grayish.

The Remote control does not operate.

The picture does not display correctly.

Picture from a computer does not appear.

The power cord may not be connected. The MAIN POWER switch is turned off. No electric supply is at the wall outlet. TEMP indicator is lit or flashes. LAMP indicator is lit or flashes. The lamp unit cover has not been securely installed. The circuit breakers have tripped.

The video signal input source may not be connected to a terminal

properly.

The input selection setting may not be correct. The BRIGHTNESS adjustment setting may be at the minimum setting. The SHUTTER function may be in use. The lens cover may still be attached to the lens.

The lens focus may not have been set correctly. The projector may not be at the correct distance from the screen. The lens may be dirty. The projector may be tilted too much.

COLOR or TINT adjustment may be incorrect. The input source which is connected to the projector may not be

adjusted correctly.

The batteries may be weak. The batteries may not have been inserted correctly. The remote control signal receptor on the projector may be

obstructed.

The remote control unit may be out of the operation range.

The signal format (TV-SYSTEM) may not have been set correctly. There may be a problem with the VCR or other signal source. A signal which is not compatible with the projector is being input.

The cable may be longer than the optional cable. The external video output from a laptop computer may not be correct.

(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; refer to the documentation provided with your computer for further details.)

Reference

page

19 20 19 42 42 44

23 31 39 12

21 14 10 16

31 28

11 22

Maintenance

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Technical Information

List of compatible signals

Display

Mode Display

NTSC/NTSC 4.43/

PAL -M/PAL 60

PAL/PAL-N/SECAM - 720 x 576i 15.6 50.0 - A

525i (480i) 525i 720 x 480i 15.7 59.9 13.5 A

625i (576i) 625i 720 x 576i 15.6 50.0 13.5 A 525p (480p) 525p 720 x 483 31.5 59.9 27.0 A 625p (576p) 625p 720 x 576 31.3 50.0 27.0 A

1 125 (1 080)/60i 1 125/60i 1 920 x 1 080i 33.8 60.0 74.3 AA

1 125 (1 080)/50i 1 125/50i 1 920 x 1 080i 28.1 50.0 74.3 AA 1 125 (1 080)/24p 1 125/24p 1 920 x 1 080 27.0 24.0 74.3 AA COMPONENT/HDMI 1 125 (1 080)/60p 1 125/60p 1 920 x 1 080 67.5 60.0 148.5 AA 1 125 (1 080)/50p 1 125/50p 1 920 x 1 080 56.3 50.0 148.5 AA

750 (720)/60p 750/60p 1 280 x 720 45.0 60.0 74.3 AA 750 (720)/50p 750/50p 1 280 x 720 37.5 50.0 74.3 AA

VGA480 VGA60 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 25.2 A

WIDE480 WIDE480 856 x 480 30.1 60.1 31.5 A

SVGA SVGA55 800 x 600 35.2 56.3 36.0 A

WIDE600 WIDE600 1 072 x 600 37.2 59.9 51.4 A WIDE720 WIDE720 1 280 x 720 45.1 60.1 76.5 AA

XGA XGA60 1 024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 A

WIDE768 WIDE768 1 280 x 768 45.3 56.5 76.2 A

MXGA MXGA70 1 152 x 864 64.0 71.2 94.2 A

SXGA SXGA60 1 280 x 1 024 64.0 60.0 108.0 A

SXGA60+ SXGA60+ 1 400 x 1 050 65.1 59.9 122.4 A

WIDE768-2 WIDE768-2 1 360 x 768 48.8 59.8 74.3 A

WIDE800 WIDE800 1 280 x 800 49.7 59.8 83.5 A WIDE900 WIDE900 1 440 x 900 55.9 59.8 106.5 A

- 720 x 480i 15.7 59.9 - A

VGA75 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 A VGA85 640 x 480 43.3 85.0 36.0 A

VGA138 640 x 480 72.1 138.0 62.3 A

SVGA60 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 40.0 A SVGA70 800 x 600 48.1 72.2 50.0 A SVGA75 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 A SVGA85 800 x 600 53.7 85.1 56.3 A

XGA70 1 024 x 768 56.5 70.1 75.0 A XGA75 1 024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 A XGA85 1 024 x 768 68.7 85.0 94.5 A XGA89 1 024 x 768 72.1 89.0 99.2 A

MXGA75 1 152 x 864 67.5 74.9 108.0 A

resolution

(dots)

Scanning

frequency

(kHz)

V (Hz)

Dot clock

frequency

(MHz)

Picture

quality

Terminals

VIDEO/S-VIDEO

COMPONENT

COMPONENT/HDMI

COMPONENT/

HDMI/COMPUTER

COMPONENT/

HDMI/COMPUTER

COMPONENT/HDMI

COMPUTER

*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.

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Appendix

Technical Information

Serial terminal

The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connecter.

J Connection

D-sub 9 pin (male)

Serial terminal (female)

Computer

NOTE:

• You must use only an RS-232C Serial Interface Cable with a ferrite core, type ET-ADSER.

J Pin assignments and signal names

J Cable specifications

(When connected to a personal computer)

J Basic format

Pin No. Signal name Contents

A NC

B TXD Transmitted data

C RXD Received data

D NC

E GND Earth

F NC

G RTS

H CTS

I NC

Projector

Connected internally

PC (DTE)

STX Command : Parameter ETX

Start byte

(02h)

Appendix

The projector can not receive any command for 10 seconds after the lamp is switched on. Wait 10 seconds

before sending the command.

If sending multiple commands, check that a response has been received from the projector for one

command before sending the next command.

When a command which does not require parameters to be sent, the colon (:) is not required. If an incorrect command is sent from the personal computer, the ER401 command will be sent from the

projector to the personal computer.

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3 bytes

1 byte End

1 byte -

4 bytes

(03h)

The data streaming from the computer will start with STX, and proceed to Command, Parameter and end with ETX. You can add the required parameter.

J Communication settings

Signal level RS-232C Character length 8 bits

Sync. method Asynchronous Stop bit 1 bit

Baud rate 9 600 bps X parameter None

Parity None S parameter None

J Control commands

Command Control contents Remarks

PON

POF

IIS

OMN

POWER ON

POWER OFF

INPUT

MAIN Displaying the main menu.

In standby mode, all commands other than the PON command are ignored. The PON command is ignored during lamp ON control.

If a PON command is received while the cooling fan is operating after the lamp has switched off, the lamp is not turned back on again straight away in order to protect the lamp.

Parameter: CP1 = COMPONENT1 IN SVD = S-VIDEO IN HD1 = HDMI1 IN HD3 = HDMI3 IN

Technical Information

CP2 = COMPONENT2 IN VID = VIDEO IN HD2 = HDMI2 IN RG1 = COMPUTER IN

OEN

OBK

OCU/OCD/

OCL/OCR

OLE

OST

OFZ

OOT

OSH

OVM

OWM

VS1

VPM

ENTER Activating the selected items in the menu mode.

RETURN Returning to the previous menu or escaping from the menu mode.

Navigation buttons

LENS Activating the LENS CONTROL menu.

DEFAULT Resetting to the factory default setting. (page 22)

FREEZE

SLEEP

BLANK

PICTURE Activating the PICTURE menu. Send the command to switch menu items. (page 25)

WAVEFORM

ASPECT Switching the aspect ratio. (page 23)

PICTURE MODE

OCU = F button OCD = G button

Freezing the projected screen. Parameter: 0 = OFF 1 = ON

Setting the duration of time to turn off the power automatically. (page 25) 0 = OFF 1 = 60min. 2 = 90min. 3 = 120min. 4 = 150min. 5 = 180min. 6 = 210min. 7 = 240min.

Turning off the projection temporarily. Send the command to switch between ON and OFF. Do not send the command consecutively.

Activating the WAVEFORM. Parameter: 0 = OFF 1 = FULL SCAN (Y) 2 = FULL SCAN (R) 3 = FULL SCAN (G) 4 = FULL SCAN (B)

Switching the PICTURE MODE. (page 25) Parameter: NOR = NORMAL DYN = DYNAMIC CL1 = COLOR1 CL2 = COLOR2

CN1 = CINEMA1 CN2 = CINEMA2 CN3 = CINEMA3

OCL = I button OCR = H button

(page 24)

5 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (Y) 6 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (R) 7 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (G) 8 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (B)

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Appendix

Technical Information

J Inquiry commands

Command Control contents Parameter

QPW

QFZ

QIN

QOT

QPM

QSH

QWM

Power status 000 = OFF 001 = ON

FREEZE status 0 = OFF 1 = ON

CP1 = COMPONENT1 IN

INPUT signal status

SLEEP status

PICTURE MODE status

BLANK status 0 = OFF

WAVEFORM status

SVD = S-VIDEO IN HD1 = HDMI1 IN HD3 = HDMI3 IN

0 = OFF 1 = 60min. 2 = 90min. 3 = 120min. 4 = 150min. 5 = 180min. 6 = 210min. 7 = 240min.

NOR = NORMAL DYN = DYNAMIC CL1 = COLOR1 CL2 = COLOR2 CN1 = CINEMA1 CN2 = CINEMA2 CN3 = CINEMA3

Parameter: 0 = OFF 1 = FULL SCAN (Y) 2 = FULL SCAN (R) 3 = FULL SCAN (G) 4 = FULL SCAN (B)

CP2 = COMPONENT2 IN VID = VIDEO IN HD2 = HDMI2 IN RG1 = COMPUTER IN

5 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (Y) 6 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (R) 7 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (G) 8 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (B)

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Technical Information

Ceiling mount bracket safeguards

The projector and the ceiling mount bracket are designed sufficiently safety though, make sure the safety cable provided with the projector is installed and attached to the bottom of the projector when mounting in the ceiling for safety and security.

NOTE:

• Even if it is guarantee period, the manufacturer is not responsible for any hazard or damage caused by using a ceiling

mount bracket which is not purchased from an authorized distributors, or environmental conditions.

• Make sure to use a torque driver and do not use an electrical screwdriver or an impact screwdriver.

• Installation work of the ceiling mount bracket should only be carried by a qualified technician.

• Remove an unused ceiling mount bracket promptly.

J Installing the safety cable

1. Install the ceiling mount bracket according to the Installation Instructions.

2. Loop the security cable around the ceiling mount bracket with less slack.

Lace the cable of the end with a latch through the loop on the other end of the cable.

3. Attach the latch on to the bottom of the projector with a provided screw.

Torque: 1.25±0.2 N·m

* Indicated above is ET-PKE1000S.

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Technical Information

Specifications

Power supply AC 100 - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz

Power consumption

Amps 2.8 A - 1.2 A

Panel size (diagonal) 0.74 type (17.78 mm)

Aspect ratio 16 : 9

LCD panel

Lens

Lamp UHM lamp (165 W)

Luminosity 1 500 lm

Operating environment

Scanning

frequency (for RGB signal)

Display method 3 transparent LCD panels (RGB)

Drive method Active matrix method

Pixels 2 073 600 (1 980 x 1 080) x 3 panels

Horizontal scanning frequency

Vertical scanning frequency

240 W During standby (when fan is stopped): 0.08 W

Manual zoom (2x)/Manual focus F 1.9 - 3.2, f 22.4 mm - 44.8 mm

Temperature

Humidity 20% - 80% (no condensation)

30 kHz - 70 kHz

50 Hz - 85 Hz

0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) When the ALTITUDE (page 41) is set to ON: 0 °C - 35 °C (32 °F 95 °F)

COMPONENT (YPBPR) signals

Color system 7 (NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL60/SECAM)

Projection size 40" - 200" (1 016 mm - 5 080 mm)

Throw distance 1.2 m - 12 m (3'11" - 39'4")

Screen aspect ratio 16 : 9

Installation

*1. See “List of compatible signals” on page 47 for available signals.

Appendix

Dot clock frequency Less than 150 MHz

525i (480i), 525p (480p), 625i (576i), 625p (576p), 750 (720)/60p, 750 (720)/50p, 1 125 (1 080)/60i, 1 125 (1 080)/50i, 1 125 (1 080)/60p, 1 125 (1 080)/50p, 1 125 (1 080)/24p

FRONT/DESK, FRONT/CEILING, REAR/DESK, REAR/CEILING (Menu selection method)

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Technical Information

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

COMPUTER IN

Terminals

COMPONENT IN

HDMI IN Triple - line, 19-pin HDMI connector

SERIAL D-sub 9-pin RS-232C compatible

Cabinet Moulded plastic (PC+ABS)

Dimensions

Weight 7.2 kg (15.9 lbs.)

Single - line, Mini DIN 4p Y: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.286 V [p-p], 75

Single - line, RCA pin jack1.0 V [p-p], 75

Single - line, D - sub HD 15-pin (female) Selectable for input and output by menu operation.

R.G.B.

G.SYNC

HD/SYNC

B/CB, PR/CR Single - line, RCA pin jack x 3

Y, P

PB/CB, (PR/CR)

Width 460 mm (18 -3/32")

Height 130 mm (5 -3/32")

Length 300 mm (11 -25/32")

Ω

0.7 V [p-p], 75

1.0 V [p-p], 75

TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity compatible

1.0 V [p-p] (including sync), 75 Ω

0.7 V [p-p], 75 Ω

Ω

Certifications

Remote control

Options

UL60950-1 FCC Class B

Power supply 3 V DC (AA battery x 2)

Operating range Approx. 7 m (23') (when operated directly in front of signal receptor)

Weight 170 g (6 ozs.) (including batteries)

Width 52 mm (2 -1/32")

Dimensions

Cable cover ET-PCE2000

Ceiling bracket ET-PKE2000/ET-PKE1000S

Projection screen ET-SRW90CC

Cables

Length 200 mm (7 -27/32")

Height

ET-SC10CP (RCA pin jack x 3 - RCA pin jack x3) ET-SC10DT (RCA pin jack x3 - D-Terminal)

C-UL ICES-003

28.5 mm (1 -3/32") (not including surface projection parts)

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Appendix

Technical Information

Dimensions

300 (11-23/32)

15 (19/6)

Unit: mm

230 (9 -1/32)

460 (18 -3/32)

60 (2 -5/16)

17 (-21/32)

147 (5 -25/32)

116

(4 -9/16)

130

Appendix

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Technical Information

Trademark acknowledgements

VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of

HDMI Licensing LLC.

The font used in the on-screen displays is a Ricoh bitmap font, which is manufactured and sold by Ricoh

Company, Ltd.

All other trademarks are the property of the various trademark owners.

These Operating Instructions are printed on recycled paper.

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Appendix

Index

AC IN ......................................................................13

Accessories ..............................................................10

ADVANCED MENU ...................................................33

Air exhaust port ........................................................12

Air filter ....................................................................12

Air intake port ...........................................................13

ALTITUDE ...............................................................41

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

AUTO SEARCH ........................................................40

AUTO SETUP ..........................................................38

BACK COLOR ..........................................................40

Batteries

BLANK ....................................................................39

BRIGHTNESS

Ceiling mount bracket ................................................51

CINEMA REALITY ....................................................34

Cleaning ..................................................................43

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

COLOR ....................................................................31

COLOR M.

COLOR MANAGEMENT ...........................................34

COLOR TEMPERATURE ..........................................32

COMPONENT IN

COMPUTER IN

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

CONTRAST

DEFAULT

DETAIL CLARITY .....................................................34

Dimensions ..............................................................54

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

DYNAMIC IRIS .........................................................32

ENTER

Appendix

Replacing ...........................................................43

Remote control button .........................................11

Remote control function .......................................23

Accessory ..........................................................10

Compartment .....................................................11

ADVANCED MENU

PICTURE menu ..................................................31

Remote control button

Remote control function .......................................26

Remote control button .........................................11

Remote control function .......................................26

Connection .........................................................18

Terminal ............................................................13

Connection .........................................................18

Terminal ............................................................13

ADVANCED MENU .............................................33

PICTURE menu ..................................................31

Remote control button

Remote control function .......................................22

Control panel button ............................................12

Remote control button .........................................11

.............................................33

.........................................11

FOCUS

Control panel button ........................................... 12

LENS CONTROS menu ...................................... 39

FRAME RESPONSE ................................................ 40

FREEZE

Remote control button ........................................ 11

Remote control function ...................................... 22

Front leg adjusters ............................................. 13, 15

FUNCTION BUTTON

BUTTON1/2/3

Main menu ........................................................ 39

Remote control buttons ....................................... 11

.................................................... 39

GAMMA .................................................................. 33

HDMI IN

Connection ........................................................ 18

Terminal ............................................................ 13

HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL .............................................. 40

H-POSITION ........................................................... 36

INPUT

Control panel button ........................................... 12

Remote control button ........................................ 11

Remote control function ...................................... 23

INPUT GUIDE ......................................................... 40

INPUT SELECT

Control panel button ........................................... 12

INSTALLATION

POSITION menu

Projection method .............................................. 15

................................................ 41

KEYSTONE ............................................................. 38

LAMP

Indicator

Indicator status .................................................. 42

LAMP POWER ........................................................ 41

LAMP RUNTIME ................................................ 41, 45

Lamp unit

Replacing

LANGUAGE ............................................................ 29

LENS

Remote control button ........................................ 11

Remote control function ...................................... 25

LENS CONTROL

Main menu ........................................................ 39

Remote control button ........................................ 11

Lens cover .............................................................. 12

Accessory ......................................................... 10

Attachment hole ................................................. 13

Lens shift

Lens shift dial • Horizontal ................................... 12

Lens shift dial • Vertical ....................................... 12

LIGHT

Remote control buttons ....................................... 11

Remote control function ...................................... 22

............................................................ 12

.......................................................... 44

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Index

MAIN POWER ..........................................................12

MEM.LOAD

Remote control button .........................................11

Remote control function .......................................23

MEMORY EDIT ........................................................35

MEMORY LOAD .......................................................34

Remote control button .........................................11

Remote control function .......................................23

MEMORY SAVE .......................................................34

Control panel button ............................................12

Remote control button .........................................11

Remote control function .......................................30

Main menu .........................................................28

Navigation ..........................................................30

Sub-menu ..........................................................28

MPEG NR ................................................................33

Navigation buttons

Control panel button

Remote control button .........................................11

NR ..........................................................................33

............................................12

OPTION menu ..........................................................40

OSD DESIGN ...........................................................40

OSD POSITION ........................................................40

OVER SCAN ............................................................38

PIC.ADJUST

Remote control button .........................................11

Remote control function .......................................25

PIC.MODE

Remote control button .........................................11

PICTURE .................................................................31

Remote control button .........................................11

Remote control function .......................................25

PICTURE MODE ......................................................31

Remote control button .........................................11

Remote control function .......................................25

POSITION ................................................................36

POWER

Control panel button ............................................12

Indicator .............................................................12

Indicator status ...................................................19

Remote control button .........................................11

Power cord

Accessory

Connecting .........................................................19

..........................................................10

Remote control .........................................................11

Accessory ..........................................................10

Operating range ..................................................22

Operation ...........................................................22

Signal emitter .....................................................11

Signal receptor ...................................................12

RETURN

Control panel button ............................................12

Remote control button .........................................11

Remote control function .......................................30

Safety cable ............................................................ 51

Accessory ......................................................... 10

Attachment point ................................................ 13

Screen size ............................................................. 14

Calculation methods ........................................... 14

Security lock ............................................................ 13

SERIAL

Basic format ...................................................... 48

Cable specifications ........................................... 48

Communication settings ...................................... 49

Connection ........................................................ 48

Control commands ............................................. 49

Inquiry commands .............................................. 50

Pin assignments ................................................ 48

Terminal ............................................................ 13

SHARPNESS .......................................................... 31

SLEEP .................................................................... 41

Remote control button ........................................ 11

Remote control function ...................................... 25

Specifications .......................................................... 52

SPLIT ADJUST ........................................................ 32

STARTUP LOGO ..................................................... 40

S-VIDEO IN

Connection

Terminal ............................................................ 13

........................................................ 18

Technical Information ............................................... 47

TEMP

Indicator ............................................................ 12

Indicator status .................................................. 42

Throw distance ........................................................ 14

Throwing angle ........................................................ 15

TINT ....................................................................... 31

Top cover .......................................................... 13, 44

Troubleshooting ....................................................... 46

TV-SYSTEM ............................................................ 34

VIDEO IN

Connection

Terminal ............................................................ 13

V-POSITION ............................................................ 36

........................................................ 18

WAVEFORM

Remote control button ........................................ 11

Remote control function ...................................... 24

WAVEFORM MONITOR ........................................... 32

WSS ....................................................................... 38

xvYCC .................................................................... 34

ZOOM

Control panel button ........................................... 12

LENS CONTROL menu ...................................... 39

ZOOM/FOCUS ........................................................ 39

Appendix

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NOTE:

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

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Panasonic PT-AE2000U User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Important Safety Notice

Contents

Precautions with regard to safety

WARNINGS

CAUTIONS

Cautions when transporting

Cautions when installing

Cautions on use

Accessories

About Your Projector

Remote control

Projector body

Setting up

Screen size and throw distance

Projection method

Front leg adjusters and throwing angle

Lens shift and positioning

Connections

Before connecting to the projector

Connecting to COMPONENT IN/VIDEO IN/S-VIDEO IN

Connecting to COMPUTER IN/HDMI IN

Switching the projector on/off

Power cord

POWER indicator

Switching on the projector

Switching off the projector

Projecting an image

Selecting the input signal

Positioning the image

Remote control operation

Operating range

Turning on the button backlight

Resetting to the factory default settings

Capturing an image

Switching the input signal

Switching the aspect ratio

Loading a saved setting

Adjusting the signal condition with a waveform

Adjusting the focus and zoom

Switching the picture mode

Adjusting the image

Switching off the projector automatically

Setting your own color profile

Menu Navigation

Main menu and sub-menu

Navigating through the MENU

PICTURE menu

PICTURE MODE

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

TINT

SHARPNESS

COLOR TEMPERATURE

DYNAMIC IRIS

WAVEFORM MONITOR

SPLIT ADJUST

ADVANCED MENU

MEMORY SAVE

MEMORY LOAD

MEMORY EDIT

SIGNAL MODE

POSITION menu

H-POSITION

V-POSITION

DOT CLOCK

CLOCK PHASE

ASPECT

OVER SCAN

KEYSTONE

AUTO SETUP

LENS CONTROL

FUNCTION BUTTON

ZOOM/FOCUS

BUTTON1/2/3

OPTION menu