Polaroid SVGA 270 User Manual

SVGA 270

LCD Projector

User Guide

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Liquid Crystal Projector

SVGA 270

USER'S MANUAL

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Thank you for purchasing this HITACHI liquid crystal projector.

Please read the accompanying manual “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and this “USER'S
MANUAL” thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading,
store this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference.

CONTENTS

FEATURES
BEFORE USE

Contents of Package
Part Names
Loading the Battery

INSTALLATION

Installation of the projector and Screen
Angle Adjustment
Cabling
Power Connection
Example of System Setup
Plug & Play

OPERATIONS

Power On/Off
Basic Operation
Menu Functions

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning
Lamp

TROUBLESHOOTING

OSD Message
Indicators Message
Symptom
Warranty and After-service

SPECIFICATIONS

Tables:
Table 1-1. Installation Reference
Table 1-2. Basic Operations
Table 1-3. Menu Functions
Table 1-4. OSD Message
Table 1-5. Indicator Message
Table 1-6. Symptom
Table 1-7. Specifications
Table 1-8. Example of Compatible Signal

NOTE:

* The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
* The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual
* The reproduction, transmission or use of this documents or contents is not permitted without

express written authority.

TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

* PS/2, VGA and XGA are registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
* Apple, Macintosh, Mac and ADB are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
* VESA and SVGA are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
* Windows is registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
* Carefully observe the trademarks and registered trademarks of all companies, even when not

mentioned.

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FEATURES

This liquid crystal projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC / PAL /
SECAM video signals onto a screen. Little space is required for installation and large images can
easily be realized.

• Outstanding brightness

The UHB lamp and high-efficiency optical system assure a high level of brightness.

• Partial magnification function

Interesting parts of images can be magnified for closer viewing.

• Distortion correction function

Distortion-free images are quickly available.

BEFORE USE

Contents of package

Make sure all of the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, please
contact your dealer.

NOTE: Keep the original packing material for future reshipment.

Projector

User’s Manual

(this manual)

Safety Instructions

Power Cord

US Type

Power Cord

UK Type

Power Cord

Europe Type

RGB Cable Video Cable Audio Cable

(Stereo Mini)

Mac Adapter

VIDEO

STANDBY/ON

POSITION

FREEZE

MAGNIFY

VOLUME

AUTO

OFF

TIMER BLANK

MENU

SELECT

RGB

MUTE

MENU RESET

Remote Controller
containing Battery

Carrying Bag

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Part Names

Power Switch

AC Inlet

(to the Power Cord)

Ventilation Openings

(Intake)

ZOOM knob
FOCUS ring

Remote Control Sensor

Lens
Slide Lens door
Foot Adjuster

FRONT/LEFT VIEW OF
THE PROJECTOR

RESET Button

MUTE Button

INPUT Button

STANDBY/ON Button

Foot Adjuster Button

Air Filter and Intake

(for the Cooling Fan)

Speaker

Foot Adjuster

LAMP Indicator
TEMP Indicator
POWER Indicator
MENU Button

Ventilation Openings
(exhaust)

REAR/RIGHT VIEW OF
THE PROJECTOR

Terminal Panel
(Refer below)

S-VIDEO Terminal

RGB IN Terminal

CONTROL Terminal

VIDEO Terminal

Remote Control Sensor

AUDIO IN Terminal

TERMINAL PANEL

Control Panel (Refer to the section "OPERATIONS" for details)

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Part Names (continued)

VIDEO

STANDBY/ON

POSITION

FREEZE

MAGNIFY

VOLUME

AUTO

OFF

TIMER BLANK

MENU

SELECT

RGB

MUTE

MENU RESET

STANDBY/ON Button

Button

Button

Button

Button

MENU Button

MAGNIFY Button

MAGNIFY Button

MAGNIFY Button

AUTO Button

TIMER Button

Battery Holder

OFF

VIDEO Button

RGB Button

MENU SELECT Button

POSITION Button

RESET Button

VOLUME Button

VOLUME Button

FREEZE Button

MUTE Button

BLANK Button

REMOTE CONTROLLER

Loading the Battery

First Loading:

In original packing, the battery is installed in the battery
holder of the remote controller with protection film. Pull
out the protection film to load the battery.

Replacing:

1. See the reverse side of the remote controller.

2. Pinch the groove and pull out battery holder as the
drawing right.

3. Remove the worn battery.

4. Install the new battery with “+” side facing.

5. Push in and click the battery holder.

Pull out

“+” side

Battery Holder

(Refer to the section "OPERATIONS" for details)

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Be careful in handling the battery according to instructions of the accompanying manual
“SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and this manual.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Use the 3V micro lithium battery Type no. CR2025 only.
When you dispose the battery, you must obey the law in the relative area or country.
Keep the battery away from children and pets.

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INSTALLATION

Installation of the Projector and Screen

Install the projector in a suitable environment according to instructions of the
accompanying manual “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and this manual.

Refer to the drawing and table below for determining of the screen size and projection distance.

TOP VIEW

SIDE VIEW

a: Distance from the LCD projector to the screen.

The projection distance shown in the table below
are for full size (800 x 600 dots).

b: Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the

screen (a, b: +/-10%)

Table 1-1. Installation Reference

Screen size

(inches)

a (inches)

b (inches)

Min. Max.

40 37 46 3

60 57 69 5

80 77 93 7

100 96 116 9

120 116 139 10

150 145 174 13

200 194 233 17

a

b

Angle Adjustment

Use the foot adjuster on the bottom of the projector to adjust the projection angle. It is variable
within 0˚ to 10˚ approximately.

1. Lift up the front side of the projector.

2. Pressing the foot adjuster button, adjust the projection angle.

3. Release the button to lock at the angle to be fixed.

Do not release the foot adjuster button unless the projector is being held; otherwise, the
projector could overturn or the fingers could get caught and cause personal injury.

10°

Foot Adjuster

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Press the foot adjuster button

Horizontal inclination may
be adjusted using the
adjuster at the rear.

Installation of liquid crystal projector

Please basically use liquid crystal projector at the horizontal position.
If you use liquid crystal projector by the lens up position, the lens down position and the side up
position, this may cause the heat inside to build up and become the cause of damage.
Be especially careful not to install it with ventilation holes blocked.

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RGB Signal Input:

Connect the RGB IN terminal of the projector to the display signal output of the computer by the
enclosed RGB cable. Secure the screws on the connector and tighten.
For some modes, the enclosed Mac adapter is necessary. Refer to the “Table 1-8. Example of
Compatible Computer Signal” of the section “SPECIFICATION”.
NOTE: Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of these modes will

not be possible with this projector.

Video Signal Input:

Connect the VIDEO terminal of the projector to the video signal output of the video tape recorder
by the enclosed video cable except for S-Video signal.
For S-Video signal, use the S-VIDEO terminal of the projector and the optional cable for S-Video.

Audio Signal Input:

Connect the AUDIO IN terminal of the projector to the audio signal output by the enclosed audio
cable.

RS232C:

Connect the CONTROL terminal of the projector to the computer.

Power Connection:

Use the correct one of the enclosed power cords depending on the power outlet to be use.
Connect the AC inlet of the projector to the power outlet firmly by the power cord

Cabling

Before connecting, read the instruction manuals of the devices to be connected, and make
sure that the projector is compatible with the device, and turn off to all devices to be
connected.

WARINING

Be carful in handling the power cord according to
instructions of the accompanying manual "SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS" and this manual.
Connect the power cord firmly. Avoid using a loose,
unsound outlet or contact failure.

AC INLET

Power Cord

Power outlet

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Example of system setup

AC Input

Video tape recorder with S jack

Video tape recorder

Computer

(desktop type)

Computer

(notebook type)

Plug & Play

This projector is VESA DDC 1/2B compatible. Plug & play is possible by connecting to a computer
that is VESA DDC (Display Data Channel) compatible.
(Plug & play is a system configured with peripheral equipment including a computer and display,
and an operating system.
NOTE: Use the RGB cable included with this projector when using plug & play. With other cables,

pins (12) - (15) are sometimes not connected (effective only for RGB).

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OPERATIONS

Power On/Off

Power On

1. Confirm that power cord is connected properly.

2. Push "I" of the power switch. Standby mode is set up and power source indicator burns in the
orange.

3. Push a control panel or "STANDBY/ON" of the remote controller. A warm-up is started and
power source indicator goes on and off in green.

4. When power source on is completed, power source indicator finishes blinking, and burns in
green. Open a Slide lens door.

5. Adjust picture size using the projection lens ZOOM knob.

6. Adjust focus using the projection lens FOCUS ring.

Power Off

1.Push a control panel or "STANDBY/ ON" of the remote controller for about one second. The

ramp of projector disappears and cooling of the ramp is started. Power source indicator goes on
and off in the orange during ramp cooling. It is ineffective even if power source indicator pushes
"STANDBY/ ON" button during the blinking.

2. When ramp cooling is completed, STANDBY mode is set up and power source indicator stops
blinking, and burns in the orange. Confirm this, and push the "O"side of the power switch.
Don't make power switch OFF when power source indicator burns in the orange except for the
emergency. The time when power source indicator is green and power source OFF during the
blinking shorten the life of projector lamp.

3. Power source indicator disappears when power source OFF is completed. Close without
forgetting a lens door.

Power Switch

Slide Lens door

STANDBY/ON Button

POWER Indicator

VIDEO

STANDBY/ON

POSITION

FREEZE

MAGNIFY

VOLUME

MENU

SELECT

RGB

MENU RESET

STANDBY/

ON Button

ZOOM knob

FOCUS ring

Read the "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" of this calligraphy and the separate volume well
surely and use it for the safety before the use after attention.

Make the power source of the computer ON before projector when using a RS-232
communications function.

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Basic Operation

Basic manipulation to show in the table 1-2 can be done easily by the control panel of projector and
the attached remote controller. (The item of ⊕ can manipulate with the control panel.)

Table 1-2. Basic Operation

Use the remote control in front of the remote control photoreceptor at a distance of about
3 m or less and an angle of 30 degrees to the left or right of the center.Be careful of the
strong light and the obstacle because it sometimes obstructs remote controller
manipulation.

Item Description

INPUT
SELECT

Sequential switching of the input signal : Push INPUT button.⊕

RGB → VIDEO → S-VIDEO (→ RGB)

The selection of input of RGB : Push RGB button.

VIDEO/S-VIDEO → RGB

The selection of input of VIDEO/S-VIDEO : Push VIDEO button.

RGB → VIDEO/S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ↔ VIDEO

*The signal name chosen at the time of a change in an input signal is
displayed for about three seconds.

POSITION

A setting/release of the centering control mode : Push POSITION button.

Icon [ ] is displayed by the centering control mode.

The accommodation of the image location : Push , , , button
by the centering control mode.
* It is effective by the VIDEO/S-VIDEO input only at the time of the

expansion mode.

* Icon [ ] disappears, and centering control mode is canceled

automatically when it passes for about 10 seconds under the condition
that manipulation isn't done.

RESET ⊕

The format of the menu item : Choose an appropriate item and push
RESET button.
The format of the centering control : Push RESET button by the
centering control mode.

MAGNIFY

The setting of the magnify mode : Push MAGNIFY button.
The movement of the magnify region : Do "centering control" by the

magnify mode.
The accommodation of the magnify multiplying factor : Push
MAGNIFY / by the magnifyn mode.
A release of the magnify mode : Push MAGNIFY button.
* Expansion is canceled due to the execution/setting of "AUTO" "ASPECT"

"VIDEO" or the change in the input signal.

OFF

FREEZE

A setting/release of the FREEZ mode : Push FREEZE button.
It is displayed, and an image rests by the rest mode icon [

II

].

* Rest is canceled due to the execution/setting of "centering control"

"sound volume" "noise reduction" "AUTO" "BLANK ON/OFF" or "MENU
ON/OFF", the change in the input signal.

* Be careful not to forget a release the static image when it rests.

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Table 1.2 Basic Operation (continued)

Item Description

VOLUME

Volume adjustment : Reduce VOLUME ↔ Increase VOLUME

MUTE ⊕

Set/Clear Mute mode: Press the MUTE! button.

No sound is heard in the MUTE mode.

AUTO

Automatic adjustment at RGB input: Press the AUTO button.

Horizontal position(H.POSIT), vertical position,(V.POSIT) clock phase
(H.PHASE), and horizontal size(H.SIZE) are automatically adjusted. Use
with the window at maximum size in the application display.

Automatic adjustment at VIDEO/S-VIDEO input:

Press the AUTO! button.

A signal type appropriate for the input signal is selected automatically.
Valid only when AUTO is set for VIDEO on the menu.

* This operation requires approximately ten seconds. It may not function

correctly with some input signals.

TIMER
ON/OFF

Timer start/stop: Press the TIMER button.

Count-down and display by the minute from the initial value (1~99) set in
TIMER on the Options menu to 0.

* The timer does not display in the BLANK MODE or STATIC MODE.

BLANK
ON/OFF

Set/Clear Blank mode: Press the BLANK button.

No image is displayed in the Blank mode. The screen color is as set in
BLANK on the Image menu.

MENU
ON/OFF ⊕

Menu display start/stop: Press the MENU button.
* The menu display is terminated automatically after approximately ten

seconds of inactivity.

MENU
SELECT

Select menu type: Press the MENU SELECT button.

Allows the user to select the normal menu or the single menu. Only the
selected item is displayed on the single menu, and other items are
displayed with the and buttons as with the normal menu.

* Valid only when the menu is used. Push MENU SELECT button after

choosing an item such as "BRIGHTNESS".

Normal menu Single menu

CONTRAST

-2

BRIGHT
CONTRAST
V POSIT
H POSIT
H PHASE

H SIZE

COUL BAL R
COUL BAL B

ASPECT

0

-2

+1

0
0

100
100

800

SETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGE

(MENU SELECT)

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Setup Menu

The following adjustments and settings are
possible when SETUP is selected at the top of
the menu. Part of the Setup menu differs
between RGB input and VIDEO/S-VIDEO
input. Select an item with the and
buttons, and start operation. Use the Single menu
to reduce menu size (see Table 1.2 MENU
SELECT).

Table 1.3 Setup Menu

Video

RGB

BRIGHT

CONTRAST

V POSIT
H POSIT

H PHASE

H SIZE
COUL BAL R
COUL BAL B

ASPECT

0

-2

+1

0
0

100
100

800

SETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGE

BRIGHT

CONTRAST

SHARPNESS

COLOR

TINT
COUL BAL R
COUL BAL B

ASPECT

0
+1
+1

0

0

0

0

SETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGE

Item Description

RGB

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

BRIGHTNESS

Adjustment: Dark ↔ Light

✔ ✔

CONTRAST

Adjustment: Weak ↔ Strong

✔ ✔

V. POSIT

Adjustment: Down ↔ Up

✔

-

H. POSIT

Adjustment: Left ↔ Right

✔

-

H. PHASE

Adjustment: Left ↔ Right
* Adjust to eliminate flicker.

✔

-

H. SIZE

Adjustment: Small ↔ Large
* The image may not displayed correctly if the horizontal size

is excessive. In such cases, press the RESET button, and
initialise the horizontal size.

✔

-

SHARPNESS

Adjustment: Soft ↔ Clear

-

✔

TINT

Adjustment: Light ↔ Dark

-

✔

COLOR

Adjustment: Red ↔ Green
* Only when it is received, it is effective the signal of the

NTSC or NTSC4.43.

-

✔

COLOR BAL R

Adjustment: Light ↔ Dark

✔ ✔

COLOR BAL B

Adjustment: Light ↔ Dark

✔ ✔

ASPECT

Select image aspect ratio:

4:3[ ] ↔ 16:9[ ] ↔ 4:3 small[ ]

Select image aspect ratio:

Press button while 16:9[ ]/4:3 small[ ] is selected.
Center

→ Down → Up ( → Center )

* 4:3 small may not be displayed normally by an input signal.

✔ ✔

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Input Menu

The following functions are available when INPUT is selected on the
menu. Select an item with the and buttons, and start or stop
operation with the and buttons.

Table 1.4 Input Menu

fH:38kHz
fV:60Hz

RGB

VIDEO

AUTO

SETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGE

Item Description

RGB

Displays RGB input frequency: Displays the horizontal and vertical sync
signal frequency for RGB input.
* It is effective only at the time of input of RGB.

VIDEO

Select video signal type:

Select the signal type with the and buttons.

Select NTSC, PAL SECAM, NTSC4.43, M-PAL, or N-PAL as appropriate
for the input signal.
Auto Adjust is valid at VIDEO/S-VIDEO input when AUTO is selected,
and is then used for automatic selection of the signal type.

* Use this function when the image becomes unstable (eg. the image

becomes irregular, or lacks color).

* Auto Adjust requires approximately ten seconds. It may not function

correctly with some input signals. Pressing the AUTO! button in this case
may correct this problem.

AUTO

Automatic adjustment at RGB input: Select EXECUET with the button.

Horizontal position, vertical position, clock phase, and horizontal size are
automatically adjusted when RUN is selected. Use with the window at
maximum size in the application display.

Automatic adjustment at VIDEO/S-VIDEO input:

Select

EXECUET

with the button.
A signal type appropriate for the input signal is selected automatically
when

EXECUET

is selected. Valid only if AUTO is selected in VIDEO

(see above).

* This operation requires approximately ten seconds. It may not function

correctly with some input signals. Pressing the AUTO button in this case
may correct this problem.

* This function is the same as for Auto Adjust in Basic operation.

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Image Menu

The following adjustments and settings are available when IMAGE is
selected on the menu. Select an item with the and buttons, and
start operation.

Table 1.5 Image Menu

KEYSTONE

BLANK

MIRROR

START UP

+1

SETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGE

Item Description

KEYSTONE

Adjustment:

Reduce size of bottom of image

↔ Reduce size of top of image

BLANK

Select blank screen color: Select color with the and buttons.
* The image is cleared when the BLANK MODE is set with BLANK ON, or

when there is no signal, and the entire screen is displayed in the selected
color. Note that if TURN OFF is selected on the START UP the blank
screen is displayed in blue when there is no signal.

MIRROR

Operation start/stop: Press the or button.
Select Mirror status: Select mirror status with and buttons.

START UP

Operation start/stop: Press the or button.
Setup initial screen display: Select TURN ON with the button.
Clear initial screen display: Select TURN OFF with the button.

* Note that if TURN OFF is selected the blank screen is displayed in blue

when there is no signal.

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Options Menu

The following adjustments and settings are available when OPTIONS is
selected on the menu. Select an item with the and buttons, and
start operation.

Table 1. 6 Options Menu

VOLUME

MENU COLOR

TIMER
LANGUAGE
AUTO OFF

SYNC ON G

128

SETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGE

Item Description

VOLUME

Volume adjustment: Reduce VOLUME ↔ Increase VOLUME

MENU COLOR

Select menu background color: Select with the and buttons.

TIMER

Operation start/stop: Press the or button.
Setup initial timer value: Set 1~99 minutes with the and

buttons.

LANGUAGE

Operation start/stop: Press the or button.
Select menu display language: Select with the and buttons.

AUTO OFF

Operation start/stop: Press the or button.
Set AUTO OFF: Set 0~99 minutes with the and buttons.

The system automatically enters the standby mode when a signal is
not received for the set time.

Clear AUTO OFF: Select STOP (0 min.) with the button.

Wind Stop is selected the system does not enter the standby mode
even if no signal is received.

SYNC ON G

Operation start/stop: Press the or button.
SYNC ON G valid: Select TURN ON with the button.
SYNC ON G invalid: Select TURN OFF with the button.

* When SYNC ON G is effective, it may not be displayed normally by

an input signal. Remove a signal connector, and make it condition
without a signal, and input a signal again in this case SYNC ON G
after it is overridden.

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No Signal Menu

The same adjustments and settings are available as with the Image and
Options menus when the MENUO button is pressed during display of the
‘NO INPUT IS DETECTED ON ***’ or ‘SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE
ON ***’ message while no signal is received. See Table 1.7 below.

Table 1.7 No Signal Menu

VOLUME

KEYSTONE

BLANK

MIRROR

START UP

MENU COLOR

TIMER
LANGUAGE
AUTO OFF

SYNC ON G

40
+1

Item Description

VOLUME

Volume adjustment: Reduce VOLUME ↔ Increase VOLUME

KEYSTONE

Adjustment:

Reduce size of bottom of image

↔ Reduce size of top of image

BLANK

Select blank screen color: Select color with the and buttons.
*

The image is cleared when the BLANK MODE is set with BLANK ON,
or when there is no signal, and the entire screen is displayed in the
selected color. Note that if

TURN OFF

is selected on the

START UP

the blank screen is displayed in blue when there is no signal.

MIRROR

Operation start/stop: Press the or button.
Select Mirror status: Select mirror status with and buttons.

START UP

Operation start/stop: Press the or button.
Setup initial screen display: Select TURN ON with the button.
Clear initial screen display: Select TURN OFF with the button.

* Note that if TURN OFF is selected the blank screen is displayed in

blue when there is no signal.

MENU COLOR

Select menu background color: Select with the and buttons.

TIMER

Operation start/stop: Press the or button.
Setup initial timer value: Set 1~99 minutes with the and buttons.

LANGUAGE

Operation start/stop: Press the or button.
Select menu display language: Select with the and buttons.

AUTO OFF

Operation start/stop: Press the or button.
Set AUTO OFF: Set 0~99 minutes with the and buttons.

The system automatically enters the standby mode when a signal is
not received for the set time.

Clear AUTO OFF: Select STOP (0 min.) with the button.

Wind Stop is selected the system does not enter the standby mode
even if no signal is received.

SYNC ON G

Operation start/stop: Press the or button.
SYNC ON G valid: Select TURN ON with the button.
SYNC ON G invalid: Select TURN OFF with the button.

* When SYNC ON G is effective, it may not be displayed normally by an input

signal. Remove a signal connector, and make it condition without a signal, and
input a signal again in this case SYNC ON G after it is overridden.

* For disposal of used lamp, treat according to the instruction of community authorities.
* Since the lamp is made of glass, do not apply shock to it and do

not scratch it.

* Also, do not use old lamp. This could also cause explosion of the

lamp.

* If it is probable that the lamp has exploded (explosive sound is

heard), disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and ask
your dealer to replace lamp.
The lamp is covered by front glass and air-tight structure, but, in
rare cases, the reflector and the inside of the projector may be
damaged by scattered broken pieces of glass, and broken pieces
could cause injury when being handled.

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MAINTENANCE

Lamps

Electric shock

High temperature

Mechanical shock

Contact your dealer before replacing the lamp.
(Product name: Projector lamp /Model name: DT00301)
Before replacing the lamp, switch power OFF, remove the power cord from the power outlet, and
wait approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled. The lamp may explode if handled at high
temperatures.

Lamp Life

Projector lamps have a finite life. The image will become darker, and hues will become weaker,
after a lamp has been used for a long period of time.
Replace the lamp if the LAMP indicator is red, or the CHANGE THE LAMP message (see Table

1.8) appears when the projector is switched ON.

Lamp

Front
glasss

Reflector

The LAMP is also red when the lamp unit reaches high temperature. Before replacing the
lamp, switch power OFF, wait approximately 20 minutes, and switch power ON again. If
the LAMP indicator is still red, replace the lamp.

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Replacing the Lamp

1. Switch the projector OFF, remove the power cord from the power
outlet, and wait at least 45 minutes for the unit to cool.

2. Prepare a new lamp.

3. Check that the projector has cooled sufficiently, and gently turn it
upside down.

4. Remove the two screws as shown in the diagram, and remove the lamp
cover.

5. Remove the ond screw, and gently remove the lamp while holding the
grips. Touching the inside of the lamp case may result in uneven
coloring.

6. Install the new lamp and tighten the one screw firmly.

7. Replace the lamp cover in position and tighten the two screws firmly.

8. Gently turn the projector right-side up.

* Ensure that screws are tightened properly. Screws not tightened fully may result in

injury or accidents.

* Do not use the projector with the lamp cover removed.

Resetting the Lamp Timer

Reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp. When the lamp has been replaced after the LAMP
indicator is red, or the CHANGE THE LAMP message is displayed, complete the following
operation within ten minutes of switching power ON. The power will be turned off automatically in
over 10 minutes.

1. Switch power ON, and press the TIMER button on the remote controller, or the RESET button on
the control panel, for approximately three seconds. The ‘LAMP xxxx hr’ message will appear on
the lamp timer on the bottom of the screen.

2. Press the MENU button on the remote controller, or the RESET button on the control panel,
while the lamp timer is displayed. The ‘LAMP xxxx ❏

→ 0 ■ CANCEL’ message will then

appear.

3. Press the and select 0, and wait until the timer display is cleared.

The message functions will not operate properly if the lamp timer is reset without
replacing the lamp, or the lamp timer is not reset when the lamp is replaced.

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Air Filter Maintenance

The air filter should be cleaned as described below at intervals of approximately 100 hours.

1. Switch the projector power supply OFF, and remove the
power cord from the power outlet.

2. Remove the air filter as shown in the diagram.

3. Vacuum the air filter.

4. Replace the air filter with the reverse procedure.

Other Maintenance

Inside maintenance

Ask a store for cleaning, the check toward an approximate goal of one time in 2 for the safe use.
Stop care by yourself absolutely because it is dangerous.

The maintenance of the lens

Wipe it lightly by the lens cleaning paper on the market. Don't touch a lens.

Maintenance of the Cabinet and Remote controller

Wipe it lightly with the cloth whose thing in such cases as the gauze is soft. Soak soft cloth in the
synthetic detergent thinned with the water or the water and wipe an iris well lightly when dirt is
cruel. Furthermore, wipe it lightly with the soft cloth which dried, and finish it.

Switch power OFF and remove the power cord from the power outlet, before beginning
maintenance work.

* Replace the air filter if contamination cannot be removed, or if it is damaged. Contact

your dealer in such case.(Product name: Air filter : MU01291)
* Do not use the equipment with the air filter removed.
* When the air filter is clogged with dust etc. the CHECK AIR FLOW message appears on

the screen and the power supply is switched OFF automatically to prevent the

temperature rising inside the projector.

Switch power OFF and remove the power cord from the power outlet, before beginning
maintenance work.

* The benzine and the paint thinner aren't to use a detergent except for the above and

medicine.
* Don't use spray.
* Don't scratch it with the stiff thing and don't strike it.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

OSD Message

A message like the bottom table sometimes displays it with this opportunity at the time of power
source on.
Cope in accordance with the bottom table if message appears on the screen.

Table 1-8. Mssage display list.

Message Contents

CANGE THE LAMP

AFTER REPLACING LAMP,

RESET THE LAMP TIME.

*1)

Left message is displayed when ramp use time is 1700 hours.
The use time of the ramp draws near in the life.
A power source is turned off automatically when the use time
of the ramp reaches a life.
Recommend the setup of the new ramp and a little early
switching.
Be sure to reset a ramp timer after the ramp switching.

CANGE THE LAMP

AFTER REPLACING LAMP,

RESET THE LAMP TIME.

THE POWER WILL TURN OFF

AFTER ** hr.

*1)

Left message is displayed when ramp use time passes 1779
hours.
It is more ** time until the use time of the ramp reaches a life.
When ** time is more used, a power source is turned off
automatically. Exchange a ramp in accordance with 1-17-page
"ReplacingtheLamp".
Be sure to reset a ramp timer after the ramp resetting.

CANGE THE LAMP

AFTER REPLACING LAMP,

RESET THE LAMP TIME.

THE POWER WILL

TURN OFF

AFTER 0 hr.

A power source will be turned off automatically soon because
the use time of the ramp reached a life.
Turn off a power source soon and exchange a ramp in
accordance with 1-17-page "ReplacingtheLamp".
Be sure to exchange a ramp and reset a ramp timer after the
switching.

NO INPUT IS DETECTED

ON ***

There is no signal input
Verification is to give me the condition of the connection of
input of a signal and the signal source.

SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE

ON ***

The current horizontal or vertical frequency cannot be used by
this projector
Verification is to give me the specification of this opportunity
and the signal source.

CHECK THE AIR FLOW

Internal overheating.
Wait approximately 20 min. and then turn the power on again.

* Make sure the ventilation openings are not blocked.
* Clean the air filter.
* Lower the ambient temperature to 35 degrees C or less.

*1) This display will disappear after 3min. but will reappear when the power is turned on

again.

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Indicators Message

The POWER indicator, LAMP indicator and TEMP indicator light or blink in the following cases.

Table 1-9. Indicators Message list

POWER

indicator

LAMP

indicator

TEMP

indicator

Contents

Lights

orange

Turns off Turns off Standby status

Blinks
green

Turns off Turns off Warming up. Wait.

Lights
green

Turns off Turns off Operation status.

Blinks

orange

Turns off Turns off Cool down.

Lights

red

Lights

red

Turns off

The lamp does not light.
Wait some time (approx. 20 min.) before turning the
power on again. If the indicator still lights, the lamp may
have failed and. Replace with a new lamp.

Lights

red

Blinks

red

Turns off

A lamp has not been inserted or the lamp cover is
missing.
Cut a power source, and happen for about 45 minutes,
and confirm the condition which a ramp and a ramp
cover mount this opportunity after cooling it fully. Make
contact with the store when a power source is made ON
again after the modification and it becomes the same
display again.

Lights

red

Turns off

Blinks

red

The cooling fan is not operating.
Cut a power source, and happen for about 20 minutes,
and confirm this opportunity after cooling it whether a
foreign substance isn't caught in the fan. Make contact
with the store when a power source is made ON again
after the modification and it becomes the same display
again.

Lights

red

Turns off

Lights

red

Internal overheating. *1)
Confirm this opportunity with the air filter if you don't
become dirty or ambient air temperature doesn't exceed
35 degrees if intake mouth and an exhaust mouth aren't
occupied after cooling it cut a power source it happens
for about 20 minutes. Make contact with the store when a
power source is made ON again after the modification
and it becomes the same display again.

*1) In some cases, when the air holes becomes blocked and the interior temperature rises,
the lamp will be turned off for protection and the LAMP indicator will flash red. In such
cases, turn off the MAIN POWER switch, allow the set to cool (for approx. 20 min.) and
then turn the power on again.

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Symptom

Before requesting repair, check in accordance with the following chart. If the situation cannot be
corrected, then contact your dealer.

Table 1-10. Symptom

Symptom Possible cause Remedy Page

The power is not
turned on.

* main power switch is not

turned on.

* The power cord is

disconnected.

* Turn on the main power switch.

* Plug the power cord into an AC

power outlet.

No video or audio.

* The input is not correctly set.

* No signal input.

* Use the projector or remote control

to set.

* Connect correctly.

Video is present but
no audio.

* The projector is not correctly

connected.

* The volume is seet to

minimum.

* Mute is turned on.

* Connect correctly.
* Press VOLUME on the remote

control or display the menu screen
and adjust the volume.

* Press the MUTE button.

Audio is present but
no video.

* The projector is not correctly

connected.

* The brightness adjustment

knob is rotated fully clockwise.

* The slide lens door is still

closed.

* Connect correctly.

* Select BRIGHT with the MENU

button and the press the
button.

* Open the slide lens door.

Colors are pale and
color matching is
poor.

Color density and color
matching are not correctly
adjusted.

Adjust the video.

Images are dark.

* Brightness and contrast are

not correctly adjusted.

* The lamp is nearing the end of

its service life.

* Adjust the video.

* Replace with a new lamp.

Video is blurred.

Focus or H PHASE is out of
adjustment.

Adjust the focus or H PHASE.

The LAMP indicator
lights red.

Lamp failure.

Wait approximately 20 min. and
then turn the power on again.

The TEMP indicator
lights red.

Internal overheating.

* Make sure the ventilation openings

are not blocked.
* Clean the air filter.
* Lower the ambient temperature to

35 degrees C or less.

The LAMP indicator
blinks red.

* The lamp cover is not set

correctly.

* The lamp is not set correctly.

* Check and correct the setting of
lamp cover and lamp.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification

Product name Liquid crystal projector
Model CP-S220W

Liquid
crystal
panel

Panel size 1.8 cm (0.7 type)
Drive system TFT active matrix

Pixels 485,616 pixels (604 horizontal x 804 vertical)
Lens Zoom lens F=2.0 ~ 2.3 f=18 ~ 21 mm
Lamp 130 W UHB
Speaker 0.7 W
Power supply AC100 ~ 120V, 2.0A / AC220 ~ 240V, 0.9A
Power consumption 200 W
Temperature range 0 ~ 35°C (Operating)
Size 289 (W) x 70 (H) x 210 (D) mm
Weight (mass) 2.38 kg or less

INPUT
signal

RGB

Video: Analog 0.7Vp-p, 75Ω terminator (positive)
H/V. sync.: TTL level (positive/negative)
Compound sync.: TTL level
D-sub 15-pin shrink jack

51

10

6

15

11

7 Ground Green

8 Ground Blue

9 ­1 Video input Red 10 Ground
2 Video input Green 11 ­3 Video input Blue 12 DDC jack
4 - 13

H. sync./ Compound sync.
5 Ground (DDC) 14 Vertical sync
6 Ground Red 15 DDC jack

VIDEO 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω terminator, RCA jack

S-VIDEO

Brightness signal: 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω terminator
Color signal: 0.286Vp-p (burst signal), 75Ω terminator
Mini DIN 4-pin jack

AUDIO

200mVrms, 47 kΩ or less (max. 3.0Vp-p)
Stereo mini jack (Speaker output is L/R mixed.)

CONTROL signal D-sub 15-pin shrink jack

NOTE : These specifications are subject to change without notice.

Table 1-11. Specifications

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Dimension Diagram

289

76

45.6

74.5

210

WARRANTY AND AFTER-SERVICE

* When a problem occurs, please check first using the Troubleshooting Chart provided in this

instruction manual. If the problem still persists, contact your dealer or service company.
* Repairs will be made as described in the warranty. For details, please read the warranty.
* Paid repairs will be made if desired in the event that the function can be restored by such repairs.

Unit : mm

A warranty is provided for this product. Fill in the necessary items and store in a safe
place.

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REGULATORY NOTICES

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.

INSTRUCTIONS TO USERS: This equipment complies with the

requirements of FCC (Federal Communication Commission) equipments
provided that following conditions are met.
(1) Power cord:
(2) Video inputs:

CAUTION:Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

FCC Statement Warning

For the Customers in CANADA

NOTICE:This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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TECHNICAL

TECHNICAL

Example of computer signal

Resolution H

× V

fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Rating Signal mode

Display

mode

Note 1

640 × 350

37.9 85.1 VESA VGA-1 Zoom in

640 × 400

37.9 85.1 VESA VGA-2 Zoom in

720 × 400

37.9 85.0 VESA TEXT Zoom in

640 × 480

31.5 59.9 VESA VGA-3 Zoom in

640 × 480

35.0 66.7 Mac13"mode Zoom in

SW 1 ON
SW 2 ON

640 × 480

37.9 72.8 VESA VGA-3(72Hz) Zoom in

640 × 480

37.5 75.0 VESA VGA-3(75Hz) Zoom in

640 × 480

43.3 85.0 VESA VGA-3(85Hz) Zoom in

800 × 600

35.2 56.3 VESA SVGA(56Hz)

800 × 600

37.9 60.3 VESA SVGA(60Hz)

800 × 600

48.1 72.2 VESA SVGA(72Hz)

800 × 600

46.9 75.0 VESA SVGA(75Hz)

800 × 600

53.7 85.1 VESA SVGA(85Hz)

832 × 624

49.7 74.5 Mac16"mode Zoom out

SW 2 ON
SW 4 ON

1024 × 768

48.4 60.0 VESA XGA(60Hz) Zoom out

1024 × 768

56.5 70.1 VESA XGA(70Hz) Zoom out

1024 × 768

60.0 75.0 VESA XGA(75Hz) Zoom out

Note 1: Mac adapter is necessary to the resolution mode.

Projector is compatible with 13 inch mode and 16 inch mode.
Mac 13" mode=switch 1 and switch 2 are ON.
Mac 16" mode=switch 2 and switch 4 are ON.

ON

OFF

123456

Caution

• Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of these modes
will not be possible with this projector.

• Be sure to check jack type, signal level, timing and resolution before connecting this
projector to a computer.

• Depending on the input signal, full-size display may not be possible in some cases. Refer
to the number of display pixels above.

(Example 16 inch mode)

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Initial set signals

The following signals are used for the initial settings.
The signal timing of some computer models may be different. In such case, refer to pages 17 and 18
and adjust the V.POSIT and H.POSIT of the menu.

DATA

HSYNC

DATA

VSYNC

Display interval c

Back porch b

Sync a

Front porch d

Display interval c

Back porch b

Sync a

Front porch d

Computer /

Signal

Horizontal signal timing (µs)

a b c d

VGA-1(85Hz) 2.0 3.0 20.3 1.0

VGA-2(85Hz) 2.0 3.0 20.3 1.0

TEXT 2.0 3.0 20.3 1.0

VGA-3 3.8 1.9 25.4 0.6

Mac 13"mode 2.1 3.2 21.2 2.1

VGA-3(72Hz) 1.3 3.8 20.3 1.0

VGA-3(75Hz) 2.0 3.8 20.3 0.5

VGA-3(85Hz) 1.6 2.2 17.8 1.6

Computer /

Signal

Horizontal signal timing (µs)

a b c d

SVGA(56Hz) 2.0 3.6 22.2 0.7

SVGA(60Hz) 3.2 2.2 20.0 1.0

SVGA (72Hz) 2.4 1.3 16.0 1.1

SVGA (75Hz) 1.6 3.2 16.2 0.3

SVGA (85Hz) 1.1 2.7 14.2 0.6

Mac 16"mode 1.1 3.9 14.5 0.6

XGA (60Hz) 2.1 2.5 15.8 0.4

XGA (70Hz) 1.8 1.9 13.7 0.3

XGA (75Hz) 1.2 2.2 13.0 0.2

Computer /

Signal

Vertical signal timimg (lines)

a b c d

VGA-1(85Hz) 3 60 350 32

VGA-2(85Hz) 3 41 400 1

TEXT 3 42 480 1

VGA-3 2 33 480 10

Mac 13"mode 3 39 480 3

VGA-3(72Hz) 3 28 480 9

VGA-3(75Hz) 3 16 480 1

VGA-3(85Hz) 3 25 480 1

Computer /

Signal

Vertical signal timimg (lines)

a b c d

SVGA(56Hz) 2 22 600 1

SVGA(60Hz) 4 23 600 1

SVGA (72Hz) 6 23 600 37

SVGA (75Hz) 3 21 600 1

SVGA (85Hz) 3 27 600 1

Mac 16"mode 3 39 624 1

XGA (60Hz) 6 29 768 3

XGA (70Hz) 6 29 768 3

XGA (75Hz) 3 28 768 1