Proxima UltraLight S520 User Manual

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710-00866

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User's Guide 710-00866

Part No.710-00866

ULTRALIGHT S520 User's Manual.qxd

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UltraLight S520

USER'S MANUAL

Please read this user's manual thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding.

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

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aufmerksam.

MANUEL D'UTILISATION

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fonctionnement de l'appareil.

MANUAL D'ISTRUZIONI

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comprendere quanto riportato ai fini di un corretto utilizzo del proiettore.

MANUAL DE USUARIO

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producto.

GEBRUIKSAANWIJZNG

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hebben van de uitgebreide mogelijkheden.

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INSTRUÇÕES DO PROPRIETÁRIO

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usuário.

TECHNICAL

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UltraLight

S520 USER'S MANUAL

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Thank you for purchasing this PROXIMA liquid crystal projector.

Please read the “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....................................P.2

BEFORE USE................................P.2

Contents of Package...........................P.2

Part Names .........................................P.3

Loading the Battery.............................P.4

INSTALLATION.............................P.5

Installation of the projector and Screen

.....P.5

Angle Adjustment................................P.5

Cabling................................................P.6

Power Connection...............................P.6

Example of System Setup...................P.7

Plug & Play..........................................P.7

OPERATIONS................................P.8

Switching the Power Supply ON/OFF

....P.8

Basic Operation...................................P.9

Setup Menu.......................................P.11

Input Menu ........................................P.12

Image Menu ......................................P.13

Options Menu....................................P.14

No Signal Menu.................................P.15

MAINTENANCE...........................P.16

Lamp .................................................P.16

Air Filter Maintenance .......................P.18

Other Maintenance............................P.18

TROUBLESHOOTING.................P.19

OSD Message...................................P.19

Indicators Message...........................P.20

Symptom...........................................P.21

SPECIFICATIONS .......................P.22

WARRANTY AND AFTER-SERVICE

...P.23

REGULATORY NOTICES ...........P.24

Tables:

Table 1. Installation Reference .............P.5

Table 2. Basic Operations.....................P.9

Table 3. Setup Menu...........................P.11

Table 4. Input Menu ............................P.12

Table 5. Image Menu ..........................P.13

Table 6. Options Menu........................P.14

Table 7. No Signal Menu.....................P.15

Table 8. OSD Message.......................P.19

Table 9. Indicator Message.................P.20

Table 10. Symptom.............................P.21

Table 11. Specifications......................P.22

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

S-Video Cable

Power Cord

Europe Type

RGB Cable

Video Cable Audio Cable

(RCA / 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

Audio Cable

(Mini / Mini)

Registration Card

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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

Rear 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 P.8 "OPERATIONS")

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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(the
transparent filmsome of which is inside the battery
folder). 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 P.8 "OPERATIONS")

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. 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, and pressing
the foot adjuster button, adjust the projection angle.

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

3. Turn the rear foot adjuster to adjust the left-right slope.

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.

Foot Adjuster

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Press the foot adjuster button

Rear Foot Adjuster

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.

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.

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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 P.22 “SPECIFICATION” and
“Table 1. Example of Compatible Computer Signal” of the TECNICAL section.
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.
RCA/Mini cable: to the video tape recorder
Mini/Mini cable: to the computer

RS-232C:

Connect the CONTROL terminal of the projector to the computer by the optional RS-232C cable.
Refer to the manual of the RS-232C cable for the control command.

Cabling

* Incorrect connecting could result in fire or electrical shock. Please read this manual and

the separate “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”.

* Before connecting, 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

*Before connecting, read the instruction

manuals of the devices to be
connected, and make sure that the
projector is compatible with the
device.

*The cables (Power cord, RGB cable

and other cables) may have to be used
with the core set to the projector side.
Use the cables which are included
with the projector or specified.

Core

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Example of system setup

AC Inlet

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) (14) (15) are sometimes not connected.

RGB Cable

RS-232C Cable

Connecting with notebook computer

When connecting with notebook computer, set to valid the RGB external image output
(setting CRT display or simultaneous display of LCD and CRT).
Please read instruction manual of the notebook for more information.

RGB Cable

Audio Cable

(Mini/Mini)

Audio Cable

(RCA/Mini)

Audio Cable

(RCA/Mini)

Audio Cable

(Mini/Mini)

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OPERATIONS

Switching the Power Supply ON/OFF

Switching Power ON

1. Check that the power cord is connected correctly.

2. Set the power switch to [ | ]. The standby mode is selected, and the Power indicator is turned to
orange.

3. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the control panel or the remote. Warm-up begins and the
Power indicator blinks in green.

4. The Power indicator ceases blinking and turns to green when power is ON. Open the lens door.

5. Adjust picture size using the projection lens Zoom Knob.

6. Adjust focus using the projection lens Focus Ring.

Switching Power OFF

1. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the control panel or the remote for approximately two
second. The projector lamp is extinguished and lamp cooling begins. The Power indicator blinks
orange during lamp cooling. Pressing the STANDBY/ON button has no effect while the
Power indicator is blinking.

2. The system assumes the Standby mode when cooling is complete, and the Power indicator ceases
blinking and changes to orange. Check that the indicator is orange and set the Power switch to
[

O

].

3. The Power indicator is extinguished when power is OFF. Do not forget to close the 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

Please read this manual, and the separate “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” thoroughly before
using the equipment. Always ensure that the equipment is used safely.

Except in emergencies, do not switch power OFF unless the Power indicator is orange as it
will reduce the life of the projector lamp.

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Basic Operation

The Basic operation shown in Table 2 is performed from the projector control panel or the supplied
remote. (items indicated by * may be used from the control panel)

Table 2 . Basic Operation

(It continue the next page.)

Use the remote controller at a distance of approximately 3m from the sensor on the front
of the projector, and within a range of 30° left-right. Strong light and obstacles will
interfere with operation of the remote.

Item Description

INPUT
SELECT

Changes in input signal in sequence: Press INPUT button.*

RGB → VIDEO → S-VIDEO (→ RGB)

Select RGB input: Press RGB button.

VIDEO/S-VIDEO → RGB

Select VIDEO/S-VIDEO input: Press VIDEO button.

RGB → VIDEO/S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ↔ VIDEO

* The selected signal name is displayed for approximately three seconds

when the input signal is changed.

POSITION

Set/Clear position adjustment mode: Press POSITION button.
The [ ] icon is displayed in the POSITION mode.

Image position adjustment: Press the , , and buttons in the
position adjustment mode.

* Valid only in the MAGNIFY mode with VIDEO/S-VIDEO input.
* The [ ] icon is extinguished, and the position adjustment mode cleared

automatically, after approximately ten seconds of inactivity.

RESET *

Initialise menu items: Select an item and press the RESET button.
Initialise position adjustment: Press the RESET button

and the POSITION mode.Valid only when RGB signal is input.
* Valid except for VOLUME, LANGUAGE and H PHASE.

MAGNIFY

Set MAGNIFY mode: Press the MAGNIFY button.
Move magnified area: Run Position Adjustment in MAGNIFY mode.
Adjust magnification: Press MAGNIFY / in MAGNIFY mode.

Clear MAGNIFY mode: Press MAGNIFY button.

* MAGNIFY is cleared by running or setting AUTO, ASPECT, INPUT

SELECT or VIDEO, or by changing the input signal.

OFF

FREEZE

Set/Clear FREEZE mode: Press FREEZE button.
The [

II

] icon is displayed, and the image frozen, in the FREEZE mode.

* FREEZE is cleared by running or setting POSITION, VOLUME, MUTE,

Auto Adjust, BLANK ON/OFF, or MENU ON/OFF, or by changing the
input signal.

* Do not forget to clear frozen static images.

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Table 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 is not displayed in the BLANK MODE or FREEZE 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 Setup menu is used. Push the MENU SELECT button

after selecting items such as "BRIGHTNESS".

Normal menu Single menu

CONTRAST

-2

BRIGHT
CONTRAST
V POSIT
H POSIT
H PHASE

H SIZE

COLOR BAL R
COLOR 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 2 MENU
SELECT).

Table 3. Setup Menu

VIDEO/S-VIDEO

RGB

BRIGHT

CONTRAST

V POSIT
H POSIT

H PHASE

H SIZE
COLOR BAL R
COLOR BAL B

ASPECT

0

-2

+1

0
0

100
100

800

SETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGE

BRIGHT

CONTRAST

SHARPNESS

COLOR

TINT
COLOR BAL R
COLOR BAL B

ASPECT

0
+1
+1

0

0

0

0

SETUP INPUT OPT.IMAGE

Item Description

RGB

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

BRIGHT

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

-

✔

COLOR

Adjustment: Light ↔ Dark

-

✔

TINT

Adjustment: Red ↔ Green
* Valid only when NTSC or NTSC 4.43 signals is received.

-

✔

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 position of 16:9:[ ]/4:3 small[ ] image:

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

→ Down → Up ( → Center )

* 4:3small may not be displayed correctly with some input

signals.

✔ ✔

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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 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.
* Valid only at RGB input.

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 EXECUTE with the button.

Horizontal position, vertical position, clock phase, and horizontal size are
automatically adjusted when

EXECUTE

is selected. Use with the window

at maximum size in the application display.

Automatic adjustment at VIDEO/S-VIDEO input:

Select

EXECUTE

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

EXECUTE

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 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 OPT. is
selected on the menu. Select an item with the and buttons, and
start operation.

Table 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 1~99 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.

* May not be displayed correctly with some input signals when SYNC

ON G is valid. In such cases, remove the signal connector so that
knows signal is received, set SYNC ON G to invalid, and reconnect
the signal.

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No Signal Menu

The same adjustments and settings are available as with the Image and
Options menus when the MENU 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.

Table 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.

* When the blank mode is set with BLANK ON, by absence of a signal, or by

input of a non-standard signal, the image is cleared and the complete screen is
displayed in the selected colour. Note that if No Display is selected in Initial
Screen the blank screen is displayed in blue when no signal is received.

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 1~99 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.

When 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.

* May not be displayed correctly with some input signals when SYNC ON G is

valid. In such cases, remove the signal connector so that knows signal is
received, set SYNC ON G to invalid, and reconnect the signal.

* 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 , 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.

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

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MAINTENANCE

Lamp

HIGH VOLTAGE

HIGH TEMPERATURE

HIGH PRESSURE

Contact your dealer before replacing the lamp.
(Option lamp: 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 P.19
Table 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. Loosen the two screws as shown in the diagram, and remove
the lamp cover.

5. Loosen the one 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. Also
steadily push the opposite side of the screwed lamp into the
unit.

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.

Do not reset the lamp timer without replacing the lamp. Reset the lamp timer always when
replace the lamp. The message functions will not operate properly if the lamp timer is not
reset correctly.

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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. Clean the air filter with a vacuum cleaner.

Other Maintenance

Maintenance Inside the Equipment

For safety reasons, ensure that the equipment is cleaned and checked by the dealer once every two
years. Maintaining the equipment by yourself is dangerous.

Cleaning the Lens

Gently wipe the lens with lens cleaning paper. Do not touch the lens with your hands.

Cleaning the Cabinet and Remote Controller

Gently wipe with a soft cloth. If dirt and stained etc. are not easily removed, use a soft cloth
dampened with water, or water and a neutral detergent, and wipe dry with a soft, dry cloth.

Switch power OFF and remove the power cord from the power outlet before beginning
maintenance work. Please read the separate “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” thoroughly to
ensure that maintenance is performed correctly.

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

your dealer in such case.(Option 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. Please read the separate “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” thoroughly to
ensure that maintenance is performed correctly.

* Do not use detergents or chemicals other than those noted above (e.g. benzene or

thinners).
* Do not use cleaning sprays.
* Do not rubber with hard materials, or tap the equipment.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

OSD Message

The messages as described below may appear on the screen at power ON. Take the appropriate
measures when such a message appears.

Table 8. OSD Messages

Message Contents

CHANGE THE LAMP

AFTER REPLACING LAMP,

RESET THE LAMP TIME.

*1)

The message shown at left appears after the lamp has
been used for more than 1700 hours.
The lamp is approaching the end of its life.
Power is switched OFF automatically when the lamp
reaches the end of its life. Prepare a new lamp for
installation.
Always reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp.

CHANGE THE LAMP

AFTER REPLACING LAMP,

RESET THE LAMP TIME.

THE POWER WILL TURN OFF

AFTER ** hr.

*1)

The lamp will reach the end of its life in ** hours.
Power will be switched OFF automatically in ** hours.
Replace the lamp as shown in P.16 “Lamp”.
Always reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp.

CHANGE THE LAMP

AFTER REPLACING LAMP,

RESET THE LAMP TIME.

THE POWER WILL

TURN OFF

AFTER 0 hr.

The lamp has reached the end of its life. Power will be
switched OFF in a few moments.
Switch power OFF immediately and replace the lamp as
shown in P.16 “Lamp”.
Always reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp.

NO INPUT IS DETECTED

ON ***

No input signal found.
Check signal input connections and signal sources.

SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE

ON ***

The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input signal is
not within the specified range.
Check the specifications of the equipment and the signal
source.

CHECK THE AIR FLOW

The internal temperature has risen.
Switch power OFF, and wait 20 minutes until the
equipment cools.
Check the following and Switch power ON again.
* Are the ventilation openings blocked.
* Is the air filter dirty.
* Is the ambient temperature in excess of 35°C.

*1) This message is cleared automatically after approximately three minutes, and appears
every time power is switched ON.

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Indicators Message

The POWER indicator, LAMP indicator, and TEMP indicator are lit and blank as follows. Take the
appropriate measures.

Table 9. Indicators Message

POWER

indicator

LAMP

indicator

TEMP

indicator

Contents

Lights

orange

Turns off Turns off The Standby mode has been set.

Blinks
green

Turns off Turns off Warming up. Please wait.

Lights
green

Turns off Turns off ON. Normal operation possible.

Blinks

orange

Turns off Turns off Cooling. Please wait.

Lights

red

Lights

red

Turns off

Lamp is not lit.
The interior of the equipment may be too hot. Switch
power OFF, wait 20 minutes until the equipment cools,
and Switch power ON again. Replace the lamp if the
same problem occurs.

Lights

red

Blinks

red

Turns off

No lamp or lamp cover is found, or hasn’t been fitted in
correctly.
Switch power OFF, and wait for 45 minutes until the
equipment cools. Check fitting of the lamp and lamp
cover, and switch power ON again. Contact your dealer if
the same problem occurs again.

Lights

red

Turns off

Blinks

red

The cooling fan is not operating.
Switch power OFF, and wait for 20 minutes until the
equipment cools. Check for foreign matters in the fan,
and switch power ON again. Contact your dealer if the
same problem occurs again.

Lights

red

Turns off

Lights

red

The interior of the equipment is too hot. *1)
Switch power OFF, and wait for 20 minutes until the
equipment cools. Check whether the ventilation openings
are blocked, whether the air filter is dirty, or whether the
ambient temperature exceeds 35 °C. Then switch power
ON again. Contact your dealer if the same problem
occurs again.

*1) When the internal temperature becomes excessive power is switched OFF
automatically for safety reasons, and the indicator is extinguished. Set the power switch to
[

O

] and wait for 20 minutes until the equipment has cooled sufficiently.

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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 10. Symptom

This product is supplied with a written warranty. Please read it thoroughly, enter the
required details, and storage in a safe place.

Symptom Possible cause Remedy Page

The power is not
turned on.

The main power switch is not
turned on.

Turn on the main power switch.

6,8

The power cord is
disconnected.

Plug the power cord into an AC
power outlet.

No video or audio.

The input is not correctly set.

Use the projector or remote control
to set.

9

No signal input. Connect correctly.

6,7

Video is present but
no audio.

The projector is not correctly
connected.

Connect correctly.

6,7

The volume is seet to minimum.

Press VOLUME on the remote
control or display the menu screen
and adjust the volume.

10,14

Mute is turned on.

Press the MUTE button.

10

Audio is present but
no video.

The projector is not correctly
connected.

Connect correctly.

6,7

The brightness adjustment knob
is rotated fully clockwise.

Select BRIGHT with the MENU
button and the press the button.

11

The slide lens door is still
closed.

Open the slide lens door.

8

Colors are pale and
color matching is
poor.

Color density and color
matching are not correctly
adjusted.

Adjust the video.

11

Images are dark.

Brightness and contrast are not
correctly adjusted.

Adjust the video.

11

The lamp is nearing the end of
its service life.

with a new lamp.

16

Video is blurred.

Focus or H PHASE is out of
adjustment.

Adjust the focus or H PHASE.

11

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SPECIFCATIONS

NOTE : This specifications are subject to change without notice.

Table 11. Specifications

Item Specification

Product name Liquid crystal projector

Model ULTRALIGHT S520

Liquid
crystal
panel

Panel size 1.8 cm (0.7 type)

Drive system TFT active matrix

Pixels 480,000 pixels (800 horizontal x 600 vertical)

Lens Zoom lens F=2.0 ~ 2.3 f=18 ~ 21 mm

Lamp 130 W UHB

Speaker 1.0 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 76 (H) x 210 (D) mm

Weight (mass) 2.4 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

Mini DIN 4-pin jack 1

Brightness signal: 1.0Vp­p, 75Ω terminator

2

1
Ground

Ground

2

Color signal: 0.286Vp-p
(burst signal), 75Ω
terminator

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

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Dimension Diagram

289

76

45.6

74.5

210

60

WARRANTY AND AFTER-SERVICE

* If a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the P.19 “TROUBLESHOOTING” section

and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem contact your dealer or
service company. If repairs are possible, and desirable, they will be charged.

Unit : mm

This product is supplied with a written warranty. Please read it thoroughly, enter the
required details, and storage 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.
The cables (Power cord, RGB cable and other cables) may have to be used
with the core set to the projector side. Use the cables which are included with
the projector or specified.

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 - 1

TECHNICAL

TECHNICAL

Table 1. 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)