Sanyo PLV-Z1X User Manual

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Multimedia Projector

MODEL PLV-Z1X

Owner’s Manual

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Features and Design

This Multimedia Projector is designed with the most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. This projector utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology.

◆ Compatibility

The projector widely accepts various video and computer input signals including; Computers, 6 Color systems (NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-N, PAL-M), Component video, S-video and RGB scart.

◆ Simple Computer System Setting

The projector has the Multi-scan system to conform to almost all computer output signals quickly. (See page

33.)

◆ Keystone Adjustment

Keystone distortion function is provided to correct distortion of the projected image allowing you to use the projector without locational constraints. (See page 20 and

40.)

◆ Multilanguage Menu Display

Operation menu is available in; English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Chinese, Korean, or Japanese. (See page 40.)

◆ Power Management

The Power management function reduces power consumption and maintain the lamp life. (See page 41.)

◆ Interlace Progressive Conversion

High-quality picture is available with this technology which converts interlace signal into progressive signal. (See page 29.)

◆ My Picture

A projected image can be captured and used for the starting display of the projector with the Capture function. You can also display the captured image whenever you want to with the MY PICTURE (MY-P) button on the remote control. (See page 11, 20, 40, 41.)

◆ Lamp Mode

Brightness of the projection lamp can be changed by setting. The projector has the function to adjust the brightness according to an input signal for the best suited image. (See page 42.)

◆ Short Zoom Lens

This projector is equipped with Short Zoom Lens which allows you to enjoy 100" screen size in range of 9.8' (3.0m) to 13.1' (4.0m).

◆ Lens Shift

The Lens Shift function gives you less limitation in positioning the projector. You can use it at desired places without a distorted image.

◆ 16 : 9 Wide Screen

The projector is equipped with LCD panels (960 x 540 resolution) of 16 : 9 ratio so that you can project the image from component video signal such as a DVD player and high definition TV in a full screen.

◆ Aperture (Contrast) Adjustment

Contrast can be adjusted not only through menu operation but also by the aperture lever. (See page 19.)

◆ Wide Selection of Image Levels

You can select an ideal image level suitable for the surroundings or your desired picture quality. (See page 27,37.) 4 different your choices of images can also be stored. (See page 28-29, 38.)

◆ Selectable Setting Position

Mounting function provides proper image position (up/down and left/right) depending on the setting position of the projector such as ceiling mounting or wallhung. (See page 41)

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TRADEMARKS

● Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer,Inc.

● IBM, VGA, XGA, and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc.

● Windows and PowerPoint are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

● Each name of corporations or products in the owner's manual is a trademark or a registered trademark of its respective

corporation.

Features and Design ..............................................2

Table of Contents...................................................3

To the Owner..........................................................4

Safety Instructions.................................................5

Air Circulation ..............................................................6

Installing the Projector in Proper Position....................6

Moving the Projector ...................................................6

Compliance.............................................................7

Part Names and Functions ....................................8

Front ............................................................................8

Back.............................................................................8

Bottom.........................................................................8

Terminal.......................................................................9

Top...............................................................................10

Remote Control ...........................................................11

Remote Control Operating Range ...............................12

Remote Control Batteries Installation..........................12

Installation..............................................................13

Positioning the Projector .............................................13

Adjustable Feet............................................................13

Moving the Lens..........................................................14

Connecting the AC Power Cord ..................................15

Connecting to Video Equipment (Component) ............16

Connecting to Video Equipment (Video, S-Video)........16

Connecting to Video Equipment (RGB Scart) ..............17

Connecting to a Computer ..........................................17

Basic Operation......................................................18

Turning On the Projector .............................................18

Turning Off the Projector.............................................18

Zoom Adjustment........................................................19

Focus Adjustment .......................................................19

Aperture (Contrast) Adjustment ..................................19

Lamp Mode Selection .................................................19

Keystone Adjustment ..................................................20

My Picture Function ....................................................20

No Show Function .......................................................20

On-Screen Menu .........................................................21

Menus .........................................................................22

Video Input ............................................................23

Input Source Selection

(INPUT 1 Terminal / Video, S-Video, Component) .......23

Input Source Selection

(INPUT 2 Terminal / Component, RGB Scart) .............25

Video System Selection...............................................26

Image Level Selection ................................................27

Image Level Adjustment .............................................28

Screen Size Adjustment ..............................................30

Computer Input .....................................................32

Input Source Selection ................................................32

Computer System Selection........................................33

Computer Adjustment (Auto) ......................................34

Computer Adjustment (Manual) ..................................35

Image Level Selection ................................................37

Image Level Adjustment .............................................38

Screen Size Adjustment ..............................................39

Setting ............................................................................40

Setting .........................................................................40

Maintenance and Cleaning....................................43

Warning Indicator ........................................................43

Cleaning the Air Filter ..................................................44

Replacing the Air Filter ................................................45

Cleaning the Projection Lens.......................................45

Cleaning the Projector Cabinet ....................................45

Lamp Replacement .....................................................46

Lamp Replace Counter ................................................47

Cleaning the RGB panels.............................................48

Appendix.................................................................50

Troubleshooting...........................................................50

Indicators and Projector Condition...............................52

Menu Tree ...................................................................53

Compatible Computer Specifications ..........................55

Technical Specifications ..............................................56

Dimensions..................................................................57

Configurations of Terminal ..........................................58

Optional Parts ..............................................................58

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CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE EXCEPT LAMP REPLACEMENT. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT.

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL WITH THIS UNIT.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Before operating this projector, read this manual thoroughly and operate the projector properly. This projector provides many convenient features and functions. Operating the projector properly enables you to manage those features and maintains it in better condition for a considerable time. Improper operation may result in not only shortening the product-life, but also malfunctions, fire hazard, or other accidents. If your projector seems to operate improperly, read this manual again, check operations and cable connections and try the solutions in the “Troubleshooting” section in the end of this booklet. If the problem still persists, contact the dealer where you purchased the projector or the service center.

Safety Precaution

WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

– This projector produces intense light from the projection lens. Do not stare directly into the lens as possible. Eye damage could result. Be especially careful that children do not stare directly into the beam. – Install the projector in a proper position. If not, it may result in a fire hazard. – Provide appropriate space on the top, sides and rear of the projector cabinet for allowing air circulation and cooling the projector. Minimum clearance must be maintained. If the projector is to be built into a compartment or similarly enclosed, the minimum distances must be maintained. Do not cover the ventilation slot on the projector. Heat build-up can reduce the service life of your projector, and can also be dangerous.

– Do not put any flammable object or spray can near the projector, hot air is exhausted from the ventilation holes. – If the projector is not to be used for an extended time, unplug the projector from the power outlet.

READ AND KEEP THIS OWNER'S MANUAL FOR LATER USE.

SIDE and TOP

REAR

CAUTION

Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75. Ne peut être utilisé dans une salle d’ordinateurs telle que définie dans la norme ANSI/NFPA 75 Standard for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment

To the Owner

50cm

1m 50cm

50cm

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Safety Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use. Unplug this projector from AC power supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector.

For added protection to the projector during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage due to lightning and power line surges.

Do not expose this unit to rain or use near water... for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc...

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The projector may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the projector. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the projector. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturers.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to insure reliable operation of the equipment and to protect it from overheating.

The openings should never be covered with cloth or other materials, and the bottom opening should not be blocked by placing the projector on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This projector should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.

This projector should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a book case unless proper ventilation is provided.

Never push objects of any kind into this projector through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the projector.

Do not install the projector near the ventilation duct of air-conditioning equipment.

This projector should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied, consult your authorized dealer or local power company.

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this projector where the cord may be damaged by persons walking on it.

Do not attempt to service this projector yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Unplug this projector from wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled into the projector. c. If the projector has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the projector does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the projector to normal operation. e. If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the projector exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service.

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this projector, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the projector is in safe operating condition.

Voor de klanten in Nederland

Bij dit product zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.

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Safety Instructions

CAUTION IN CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING THE PROJECTOR

– Do not drop or bump a projector, otherwise damages or malfunctions may result. – When carrying a projector, use a suitable carrying case. – Do not transport a projector by using a courier or transport service in an unsuitable transport case. This may cause damage to a projector. To transport a projector through a courier or transport service, consult your dealer for best way.

Moving the Projector

When moving the projector, close the front cover and retract the adjustable feet to prevent damage to the lens and cabinet. When the projector is not in use for an extended period, put it into a suitable case.

Do not tilt the projector more than 20 degrees to either side.

Do not point the projector down to project

an image.

Do not put the projector on either side to

project an image.

Install the projector properly. Improper Installation may reduce the lamp lifetime and cause a fire hazard.

NO DOWNWARD

NO SIDEWARD

Installing the Projector in Proper Position

Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered.

CAUTION

Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. When using or installing the projector, the following precautions should be taken. – Do not put any flammable objects near the vent. – Keep the exhaust vent at least 3.0’(1m) away from any objects. – Do not touch a peripheral part of the exhaust vent, especially screws and metallic part. This area will become hot while the projector is being used. – Do not put anything on the cabinet. The materials put on the cabinet will not only get damaged but also cause fire hazard by heat. Cooling fans are provided to cool down the projector. This projector monitors internal temperature and control the running speed of the cooling fans.

Air Circulation

Air Intake Vent

Exhaust Vent

(Hot air exhaust)

20˚

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Compliance

AC Power Cord for the United Kingdom :

This cord is already fitted with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating, marked thus . If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug (i.e. red or orange). Fuse covers are available from the Parts Department indicated in your User Instructions. If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket outlet, it should be cut off and destroyed. The end of the flexible cord should be suitably prepared and the correct plug fitted. (See Over)

WARNING : A PLUG WITH BARED FLEXIBLE CORD IS HAZARDOUS IF ENGAGED IN A LIVE SOCKET OUTLET.

The Wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green-and-yellow ············ Earth Blue ································· Neutral Brown ······························ Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow. The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

WARNING : THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

The AC Power Cord supplied with this projector meets the requirement for use in the country you purchased it.

AC Power Cord for the United States and Canada :

AC Power Cord used in the United States and Canada is listed by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standard Association (CSA). AC Power Cord has a grounding-type AC line plug. This is a safety feature to be sure that the plug will fit into the power outlet. Do not try to defeat this safety feature. Should you be unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician.

THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHOULD BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

AC POWER CORD REQUIREMENT

Federal Communication Commission Notice

Note : 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.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Model Numbers : PLV-Z1X Trade Name : Sanyo Responsible party : SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address : 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311

Telephone No. : (818)998-7322

ASA

GROUND

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!3 !4 !5

q w

e r t uy i o !0

Bottom

!6 Adjustable Feet !7 Lamp Cover !8 Air Intake Vent (back and bottom) !9 Air Filter @0 RGB Panel Cleaning Holes

!8!7

!2 Power Cord Connector !3 Main On/Off Switch !4 Air Intake Vent !5 Terminals and Connectors

q Exhaust Vent

CAUTION

Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Do not put heat-sensitive objects near this side.

w Air Intake Vent

(The two arrows show air flow.)

e Top Controls and Indicators r Front Cover t Infrared Remote Receiver y Projection Lens u Zoom Lever i Focus Ring o Aperture Lever !0 Lens Shift Ring (Up/Down) !1 Lens Shift Ring (Left/Right)

Back

Front

Part Names and Functions

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Part Names and Functions

A built-in micro processor which controls this unit may occasionally malfunction and need to be reset. This can be done by pressing the RESET button with a pen, which will shut down and restart the unit. Do not use the RESET function excessively.

q D-sub RGB

Connect computer output, component output or RGB Scart 21-Pin video output to this terminal. (p16, 17)

Terminal

q w

e t

e VIDEO

Connect the composite video output from video equipment to this jack. (p16)

r Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr

Connect the component video output to these jacks. (p16)

t S-VIDEO

Connect the S-Video output from video equipment to this jack. (p16)

w SERVICE PORT

This jack is used to service this projector.

Part Names and Functions

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Part Names and Functions

POWER

WARNING

LAMP

REPLACE

INPUT

SELECT

ON-OFF

Top

q w e r

t y u

i INPUT button

Select input source. (p23, 25, 32)

t MENU button

Open or close the On-Screen Menu. (p21)

e WARNING indicator

Light red when the projector detects abnormal condition. This also flashes red when the internal temperature of the projector exceeds the operating range. (p43, 52)

w POWER indicator

Flash red until the projector gets ready to be turned on. It lights red when the projector is in the stand-by mode. It remains green while the projector is under operation. When the front cover is closed it lights orange. (p52)

y POINT (Upe/Downd/Left7/Right8) button

Select an item or adjusts value in the On-Screen Menu. These are also used to pan the image in the Digital zoom mode. (p39)

u SELECT button

Execute the item selected. It is also used to expand / compress the image in Digital zoom mode. (p39)

r LAMP REPLACE indicator

Turn yellow when the life of the projection lamp draws to an end. (p46, 52)

q POWER ON–OFF button

Turn the projector on or off. (p18)

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Part Names and Functions

Remote Control

q w

o SCREEN button

Select a screen size. (p30, 31, 39)

!3 AUTO PC button

Operate the Auto PC adjustment function. (p34)

r POINT (UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT) button

Select an item or adjusts value in the On-Screen Menu. These are also used to pan the image in the Digital zoom mode. (p39)

e MENU button

Open or close the On-Screen Menu. (p21)

i POWER ON-OFF button

Turn the projector on or off. (p18)

!5 NO SHOW button

Turn the picture into black image. (p20)

w LAMP button

Select a lamp mode. (p42)

!2 IMAGE buttons

Select an image level. (p27, 37)

!0 SELECT button

Execute the item selected, or to expand or compress image in the Digital zoom mode. (p39)

q LIGHT button

Light the buttons on the remote control for about 10 seconds.

y INPUT buttons

Select input source. (p23, 25, 32)

t INPUT button

Select input source. (Input 1 or 2) (p23, 25, 32)

u MY PICTURE button

Display the captured image. (p20, 40. 41)

!4 KEYSTONE button

Correct keystone distortion. (p20, 40)

!1 IMAGE ADJ. button

Display the On-Screen Menu of the Image Adjust Menu in a line and adjusts image level. You can directly adjust an item. (p28, 29, 38)

Part Names and Functions

LIGHT

INPUT

LAMP

MODE

LAMP

SELECT

IMAGE ADJ.

SCREEN

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT

COMP.

DARK

U - 1 U - 2

U - 3 U - 4

CLEAR

USER SETTING

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Part Names and Functions

To insure safe operation, please observe the following precautions :

● Use (2) AA, UM3 or LR06 type alkaline batteries.

● Replace two batteries at the same time.

● Do not use a new battery with a used battery.

● Avoid contact with water or liquid.

● Do not expose the remote control to moisture, or heat.

● Do not drop the remote control.

● If a battery has leaked on remote control, carefully wipe case clean and install new batteries.

● Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

● Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

Point the remote control toward the projector (Infrared Remote Receiver) whenever pressing any button. Maximum operating range for the remote control is about 16.4’ (5m) and 60° in front of the projector.

16.4’ (5 m)

60°

Remote Control Batteries Installation

Remote Control Operating Range

Pull up the lid and remove it.

Remove the battery compartment lid.

Slide the batteries into compartment.

Replace the compartment lid.

Two AA size ALKALINE batteries

For correct polarity (+ and –), be sure battery terminals are in contact with pins in compartment.

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Projection angle can be adjusted up to 11.8 degrees with the adjustable feet.

Lift the front of the projector and pull the feet lock latches on both sides of the projector.

Adjustable Feet

Feet Lock Latches

Release the feet lock latches to lock the adjustable feet and rotate the adjustable feet to adjust the position and tilt.

To retract the adjustable feet, lift the front of the projector and pull and undo the feet lock latches. Keystone distortion of the projected image can be adjusted by menu operation. (p20, 40)

CAUTION

Tilt the projector within the adjustable range in order not to shorten the life of the lamp. Proper angle should be taken. See page 6.

Adjustable Feet

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Note:

• The brightness in a room has a great influence on picture quality. It is recommended to limit ambient lighting in order to provide the best image.

• The values shown are approximate and may vary from the actual size.

This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface and can be focused from 3.9’(1.2m) - 20.0’(6.1m). Refer to the figure and the table below for the screen size and the distance between the projector and the screen.

20.0' (6.1m)

15.1' (4.6m)

9.8' (3.0m)

3.9' (1.2m)

Screen Size (W x H) mm

16 : 9 aspect ratio

Zoom (min)

31”

Zoom (max)

686 x 386

3.9' (1.2m)

––-––

40”

884 x 497

5.2' (1.6m)

3.9' (1.2m)

100”

2209 x 1244

13.1' (4.0m)

9.8' (3.0m)

150”

3314 x 1866

19.3' (5.9m)

15.1' (4.6m)

200”

4419 x 2489

––-––

20.0' (6.1m)

(Inch Diagonal)

(Center)

Installation

Positioning the Projector

Installation

100”

150”

Zoom (max)

Zoom (min)

200”

154”

116”

40”

76”

31”

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Installation

The projection lens can be moved up, down, left, and right with the manual lens shift function. This function makes it easy to provide a projected image where you want.

uppermost

1/2W

Lens Shift Ring (Left/Right)

Turn the lens shift ring (left/right) left/right to move the lens leftward / rightward. Turn the lens shift ring (up/down) up/down to move the lens upward / downward.

Lens Shift Ring (Up/Down)

1/2W

downmost

leftmost rightmost

Lens Shift Up/Down

Lens Shift Left/Right

Moving the Lens

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Note:

•The best image is generally obtained at the center of the lens shift.

•When using the lens shift upward or downward to the limit, the lens does not move to the limit leftward or rightward. When using the lens shift leftward

or rightward to the limit, the lens does not move to the limit upward or downward.

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NOTE ON THE POWER CORD

AC power cord must meet requirement of the country where you use a projector. Confirm an AC plug type with the chart below and proper AC power cord must be used.

If supplied AC power cord does not match your AC outlet, contact your sales dealer.

Installation

To power cord connector on your projector.

Projector side AC outlet side

Ground

To the AC outlet.

(120 V AC)

For Continental Europe

For the U.S.A. and Canada

This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or 200-240 V AC. This projector automatically selects the correct input voltage. It is designed to work with single-phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system. Consult your authorized dealer or service station if you are not sure of the type of power being supplied. Connect the projector with all peripheral equipment before turning the projector on. (See page 16-17 for connection.)

CAUTION

For safety, unplug AC power cord when the projector is not in use. When this projector is connected to the outlet with AC power cord and the Main On/Off switch is on, it is in Stand-by mode and consumes a little electric power. Turn the Main On/Off switch off when the projector is not in use.

Connecting the AC Power Cord

Connect AC power cord (supplied) to the projector. The AC outlet must be near this equipment and must be easily accessible.

For the U.K.

To the AC outlet.

(200 - 240 V AC)

To the AC outlet.

(200 - 240 V AC)

Installation

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Installation

Connecting to Video Equipment (Video, S-Video)

Video Equipment

S-Video Cable

S-VIDEO

Output

NOTE When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet.

S-VIDEOVIDEO

Composite

Video Output

Video Cable (RCA x 1)

Video, S-Video

Use the supplied Video cable or a S-video cable (commercially available).

Video Equipment

Component Video Output

(Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr)

Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr

Component

Cable

(RCA x 3)

Component

Use a Component cable (option) or Component cable (option) and Component-VGA cable (option) for component.

Connecting to Video Equipment (Component)

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Note:

•See page 58 for ordering optional cables.

D-sub RGB

Component

Cable

(RCA x 3)

Component-

VGA Cable

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Installation

RGB Scart

Use a Scart-VGA cable (option).

Video Equipment

D-sub RGB

RGB Scart

21-pin Output

Scart-VGA Cable

VGA Cable

IBM-compatible or Macintosh computer

Monitor Out

Connecting to a Computer

Computer (Analog)

Use a VGA cable (commercially available).

NOTE When connecting the cable, the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet.

✔

Note:

•See page 58 for ordering optional cables.

Connecting to Video Equipment (RGB Scart)

D-sub RGB

Installation

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Connect the projector's AC power cord into an AC outlet and open the front cover. Turn the Main On/Off switch on, and the POWER indicator flashes red in a moment and turns on red. (If the front cover is being closed, the POWER indicator light orange.)

Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on the remote control. The POWER indicator turns green, and the cooling fans start to operate. The preparation display appears on the screen and the count down starts. (A captured image can be used as the preparation display. See “Capture” on page 41.)

Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on the remote control, and a message "Power off?" appears on the screen. The message is not displayed and the projector is turned off when the Power off confirmation function is off. (See the Setting Menu on page 41.)

Press the POWER ON-OFF button again to turn off the projector. The POWER indicator starts to flash red, and it continues while the cooling fans are operating (for about 90 seconds).

TO MAINTAIN THE LIFE OF LAMP, ONCE YOU TURN PROJECTOR ON, WAIT AT LEAST 5 MINUTES BEFORE TURNING IT OFF. DO NOT DISCONNECT AC POWER CORD WHILE COOLING FANS ARE RUNNING OR BEFORE POWER INDICATOR LIGHTS RED. OTHERWISE IT WILL RESULT IN SHORTENING LAMP LIFE.

When the projector has cooled down enough to be turned on again, the POWER indicator lights red. Then you can turn the Main On/Off switch off and disconnect the AC power cord.

The message disappears after 4 seconds.

After the count-down, the input source that was selected last and the Lamp mode status icon appear on the screen.

Turning Off the Projector

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Note:

• When the front cover is closed during operation, the projector is automatically turned off in 5 seconds for safety. Be sure to turn off the projector by pressing the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on the remote control after use.

• The projector cannot be turned on during the cooling period with the POWER indicator flashing red. You can turn it on again after the POWER indicator lights red.

• Do not use the projector for more than 24 hours continuously. Turn off the projector at least once in 24 hours and give it a rest. Continuous use may result in shortening the lamp lifetime.

• This projector monitors internal temperature and automatically controls the running speed of the cooling fans.

• If the WARNING indicator flashes or lights red, see “Warning Indicator” on page 43.

Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector.

(See page 42 for Lamp mode.)

Selected Input Source and Lamp Mode

Lamp mode

OFF ON

Open the front cover.

Main On/Off switch

Turning On the Projector

Basic Operation

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Basic Operation

Move the Zoom Lever to zoom in and out.

Rotate the Focus Ring to adjust the projected picture focus.

Zoom Lever

Focus Ring

Move the Aperture Lever to adjust contrast.

Aperture Lever

Basic Operation

Lamp Mode Selection

Desired lamp mode can be selected according to video signal. (p42)

LAMP MODE button

Bright mode . . . . . . . . . Normal brightness

React image mode . . . . The controlled brightness according

with input signal

Theater black mode . . .

Lowers brightness and reduces the lamp power consumption.

Aperture (Contrast) Adjustment

Focus Adjustment

Zoom Adjustment

LIGHT

MODE

LAMP

SCREEN

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Basic Operation

Press the NO SHOW button on the remote control to black out the image. To restore to normal, press the NO SHOW button again or press any other button.

The message disappears after 4 seconds.

No Show Function

If a projected picture has keystone distortion, correct the image with KEYSTONE adjustment.

• The arrows are white when there is no correction.

• The arrow disappears at the maximum correction.

• The direction of the arrow being corrected turns purple.

Reduce the upper width with the KEYSTONE ▲ button or the Point Up button.

Reduce the lower width with the KEYSTONE ▼ button or the Point Down button.

Press the KEYSTONE ▲/▼ button on the remote control or select the Keystone in the Setting Menu (p40). The Keystone dialog box appears.

Correct keystone distortion by pressing the KEYSTONE ▲/▼ button or the Point Up/Down button. Press the KEYSTONE ▲ button or the Point Up button to reduce the upper part of image, and press the KEYSTONE ▼ button or the Point Down button to reduce the lower part.

Press the MY PICTURE (MY-P) button on the remote control to display a captured image. To restore to normal, press the MY PICTURE (MY-P) button again or press any other button.

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Note:

• After selecting Normal through or Natural wide in the Screen Size Adjustment menu (p31), the keystone adjustment function cannot be operated.

My Picture Function

Keystone Adjustment

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Basic Operation

Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu (Main Menu).

Select a menu from the main menu by pressing the Point Up/Down button, and press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. (The selected icon turns yellow.)

Press the MENU button to close the On-Screen Menu when you are selecting a main menu. When you are selecting a sub-menu, press the MENU button twice.

Select an item by pressing the Point Up/Down button, and activate the item that you have selected with the

(SELECT), (Point Left),

(Point Right) button.

You can control and adjust this projector through the On-Screen Menu. Refer to the following pages to operate each adjustment on the On-Screen Menu.

Top Control

Point Right

button

Item

SELECT button

POINT button

Remote Control

MENU button

On-Screen Menu

MENU button

SELECT button

POINT button

On-Screen Menu (Main Menu)

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Note:

• If you are selecting a sub-menu or an item displayed in a line, pressing the MENU button takes you back to the previous On-Screen Menu.

• The On-Screen Menu disappears by holding down the MENU button longer whatever you are selecting.

On-Screen Menu (Sub-Menu)

Basic Operation

INPUT

SCREEN

SELECT

IMAGE ADJ.

LAMP

REPLACE

SELECT

INPUT

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Basic Operation

Menus

VIDEO MENUS

COMPUTER MENUS

Input Menu: selects video input source. (p23-25)

AV System Menu: selects video system from AUTO, PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N, 1080i,

1035i, 720p, 575p, 480p, 575i, 480i. (p26)

Image Select Menu: selects image level from Cinema, Natural, Video, Dynamic, and User image

1 ~ 4. (p27)

Image Adjust Menu: adjusts Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Color temp., White balance (R/G/B),

Sharpness, Gamma, Auto grayscale, Progressive, Film, Reset, Store. (p28, 29)

Screen Menu: sets the screen size from Full, Full through, Zoom, Caption in 1, Caption in 2, Normal, Normal

through or Natural wide. (p30, 31)

Setting Menu: changes various settings; Language, Keystone, Blue back, Display, Background color, Menu

position, Logo, Capture, Mounting, Rear, Power management, Power off confirmation, Lamp mode, Remote control, Lamp counter reset, Factory default and Cleaning. (p40-42)

Input Menu: selects computer input source. (p32)

PC System Menu: selects computer system. (p33)

Image Select Menu: selects image level from Cinema, Natural, Dynamic, Graphic, and User image 1 ~ 4

(p37)

Image Adjust Menu: adjusts Contrast, Brightness, Color temp., White balance (R/G/B), Sharpness, Gamma,

Auto grayscale, Reset, Store. (p38)

Screen Menu: sets the size from Normal, Full, True, and Digital zoom. (p39)

Setting Menu: changes various settings; Language, Keystone, Blue back, Display, Background color, Menu

position, Logo, Capture, Mounting, Rear, Power management, Power off confirmation, Lamp mode, Remote control, Lamp counter reset, Factory default. and Cleaning. (p40-42)

PC Adjust Menu: selects Auto PC Adj., Fine sync, Total dots, Horizontal, Vertical, Current mode, Clamp,

Display area, Display area H, Display area V, Reset, Mode free, and Store. (p34-36)

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Input 1

Input 2

INPUT button

Input Source Selection (INPUT 1 Terminal / Video, S-Video, Component)

Choose Input 1 by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through the Input button on the remote control or through menu operation as described on the next page.

Direct Operation

Top Control Remote Control

INPUT button

Press VIDEO, S-VIDEO, or COMP. button on the remote control according to video input.

Remote Control

INPUT buttons

INPUT buttons: VIDEO / S-VIDEO / COMP.

When video input signal is connected to the VIDEO jack, select Video.

VIDEO

When video input signal is connected to the SVIDEO jack, select S-Video.

S-VIDEO

INPUT button

When video input signal is connected to the YPb/Cb-Pr/Cr jacks, select Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr.

Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr (Component)

Video Input

SELECT

INPUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT

COMP.

INPUT

SCREEN

SELECT

IMAGE ADJ.

DARK

CLEAR

U - 1 U - 2

USER SETTING

U - 3 U - 4

INPUT

IMAGE ADJ.

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Video Input

Select the Input Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu.

Select Input 1 with the Point Up/Down button and then press the Point Right button. The Source Select Menu will appear.

Move the pointer to the source that you want to select and then press the SELECT button.

Menu Operation

Input Menu

Source Selection Menu

pointer

Closes the source selection menu.

When video input signal is connected to the VIDEO jack, select Video.

VIDEO

When video input signal is connected to the SVIDEO jack, select S-Video.

S-VIDEO

When video input signal is connected to the YPb/Cb-Pr/Cr jacks, select Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr.

Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr (Component)

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Video Input

Input 2

Input 1

INPUT button

Input Source Selection (INPUT 2 Terminal / Component, RGB Scart)

Choose Input 2 by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through menu operation as described below.

Direct Operation

Top Control Remote Control

INPUT button

Select the Input Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu.

Select Input 2 with the Point Up/Down button and then press the Point Right button. The Source Select Menu will appear.

Move the pointer to the source that you want to select and then press the SELECT button.

Menu Operation

Input Menu

Source Selection Menu

pointer

Closes the source selection menu.

When the input source is coming from video equipment connected to the D-sub RGB terminal with a Component cable and a Component-VGA cable, select Component.

Component

When the input source is coming from video equipment connected to the D-sub RGB terminal with a Scart-VGA cable, select RGB (Scart).

RGB (Scart)

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Note:

• Component cable and Scart-VGA cable are options. See page 58 for order.

Video Input

LAMP

SCREEN

SELECT

IMAGE ADJ.

INPUT

SELECT

INPUT

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Video Input

AV System Menu (Video or S-Video)

AV System Menu (Component)

Select the AV System Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu.

Choose the system that you want to select with the Point Up/Down button and then press the SELECT button.

If the projector cannot reproduce proper video image, it is necessary to select a specific broadcast signal format among PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M, and PAL-N.

PAL / SECAM / NTSC / NTSC4.43 / PAL-M / PAL-N

The projector automatically detects incoming video signal, and adjusts itself to optimize its performance.

If the projector cannot reproduce proper video image, it is necessary to select a specific component video signal format among 480i, 575i, 480p, 575p, 720p, 1035i, and 1080i.

Auto

Component Video Signal Format

Video or S-Video

Component

The projector automatically detects incoming video system, and adjusts itself to optimize its performance. When Video System is PAL-M or PAL-N, select system manually.

Auto

Video System Selection

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Note:

• The AV System Menu cannot be selected when selecting RGB (Scart).

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Video Input

Select the Image Select Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu.

Choose the level that you want to select with the Point Up/Down button and then press the SELECT button.

Image Select Menu

To enjoy contrasting 3D images.

Cinema

To enjoy faithfully reproducted images without any control by the projector. Suitable for a dark room.

Natural

User preset image in the Image Adjust Menu (p28, 29).

User image 1~4

Image Level Selection

Direct Operation

Menu Operation

To enjoy sports or dramas from TV with contrasting clear images . Suitable for a dark room.

Video

Remote Control

IMAGE buttons

To enjoy contrasting images in a bright room.

Dynamic

Select an image level among Cinema, Natural, Video, Dynamic, User Image 1 ~ 4 by pressing the IMAGE buttons (CLEAR, DARK, and U-14 buttons) on the remote control. Each time you press the DARK button, Cinema, Natural or Video can be selected. These levels are suitable for a dark room. Press the CLEAR button, Dynamic can be selected. The level is suitable for a bright room.

To enjoy contrasting 3D images.

Cinema

To enjoy faithfully reproducted images without any control by the projector. Suitable for a dark room.

Natural

User preset image in the Image Adjust Menu (p28, 29).

User image 1~4

To enjoy sports or dramas from TV with contrasting clear images . Suitable for a dark room.

Video

To enjoy contrasting images in a bright room.

Dynamic

Video Input

LIGHT

LAMP MODE

LAMP

SCREEN

INPUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT

COMP.

SELECT

IMAGE ADJ.

DARK

U - 1 U - 2

USER SETTING

U - 3 U - 4

CLEAR

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You can adjust the items in the Image Level Adjustment menu with pressing the IMAGE ADJ. button on the remote control. Press IMAGE ADJ. button to display the adjustment bar. Adjust each item with Left/Right button. Press Up/Down button to select to the item to adjust. Press IMAGE ADJ. button again to close the adjustment bar.

Video Input

Select the Image Adjust Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu.

Select an item with the Point Up/Down button and press the Point Left/Right button to adjust the item.

Image Adjust Menu

Press the Point Left button to decrease contrast and the Point Right button to increase contrast. (From -31 to +31)

Press the Point Left button to adjust image darker and the Point Right button to adjust image brighter. (From -31 to +31)

Contrast

Brightness

This arrow indicates that there are other items. Select this item and press the Point Down button to go to the next item.

Press the Point Left button to lighten color and the Point Right button to deepen color. (From -31 to +31)

Press the Point Left/Right button to obtain proper color. (From -31 to +31)

Color

Tint

Press the Point Left button to lighten red tone and the Point Right button to deepen red tone. (From -31 to +31)

White balance (Red)

Press the Point Left button to lighten green tone and the Point Right button to deepen green tone. (From -31 to +31)

White balance (Green)

Press the Point Left button to lighten blue tone and the Point Right button to deepen blue tone. (From -31 to +31)

White balance (Blue)

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Note:

• Tint cannot be selected when the video system is PAL, SECAM, PAL-M, PAL-N.

• After adjusting any of the White balance Red, Green or Blue, the Color temp. will change to "User".

Image Level Adjustment

Press the Point Left/Right button for Color temperature level that you want to select. (High, Mid, Low1, Low2, Low3)

Color temp.

Press the SELECT button or Point Up/Down button to adjust the next item. Press the MENU button to return to the previous OnScreen Menu and store the adjusted value.

Go on to the next page...

The level being selected

Direct Operation

Menu Operation

IMAGE ADJ. button

INPUT

SELECT

IMAGE ADJ.

SCREEN

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Video Input

To store the adjustment data, select Store and press the Point Right button. The Image Level Menu will appear. Choose one of 4 image levels with the Point Up/Down button and press the SELECT button. A confirmation box will appear and select [Yes].

The Image Level Menu will appear. Choose one of 4 image levels with the Point Up/Down button and press the SELECT button. A confirmation box will appear and select [Yes].

Resets all adjustment to their previous figure.

Reset

Store

Interlace video signal can be converted to a progressive signal.

Off ···· Not activated. L1 ···· Select “L1” for an active picture. L2 ···· Select “L2” for a still picture.

Progressive

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Note:

• Progressive cannot be selected when 480p, 575p, 720p, 1035i, or 1080i is selected.

• Auto grayscale cannot be selected when Progressive is Off.

Press the Point Right button at this icon to store the value.

When this function is on, it detects proper interleaving of 3-2 pull down for film-base sources and produces a suitable image for the input source. (This function is available only when selecting L1 or L2 on Progressive for NTSC (480i).)

Film

Press the Point Left/Right button to obtain better balance of contrast. (From -7 to +7)

Gamma

Press the Point Left button to soften the image and the Point Right button to sharpen the image. (From -7 to +7)

Sharpness

When this function is "ON", it automatically enhances contrast of bright and dark part of image.

Auto grayscale

This arrow indicates that there are previous items. Select this item and press the Point Up button to go to the previous item.

Video Input

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You can resize the projected screen with pressing the SCREEN button on the remote control. Each time you press the SCREEN button you can change the screen size among Full, Full through, Zoom, Caption in 1, Caption in 2, Normal, Normal through, Natural wide.

Video Input

Select the Screen Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu.

Select an item with the Point Up/Down button and press the Point Left/Right button to set the screen size.

Screen Menu

Expands the width of an image and projects it in the center at a wide screen ratio of 16 : 9. (You can enjoy a high-quality image though the projected image is small.)

Full through

Provides an image to fit the width of the screen by expanding the width of the image uniformly. This function can be used to project a squeezed video signal at a wide video aspect ratio of 16 : 9. When your video equipment (such as DVD) has 16 : 9 output mode, select 16 : 9 and select Full in this Screen Menu to provide better quality.

Full

Screen Size Adjustment

Provides an image to fit the screen size (16 : 9 aspect ratio) by expanding the width and height of the image uniformly. This function can be used to project a letter box mode picture (4 : 3 aspect picture with black bar on the top and bottom edges) at a wide video aspect ratio of 16 : 9.

Zoom

Full

Full through

Zoom

Direct Operation

Menu Operation

SCREEN button

LIGHT

LAMP

MODE

LAMP

SELECT

SCREEN

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Video Input

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Note:

• Normal through and Natural wide cannot be selected after adjusting keystone distortion. (p20)

• Screen Menu cannot be selected when “720p”, “1035i”, or “1080i” is selected in the AV System Menu (p26).

Provides an image with no modification. (You can enjoy a high-quality image though the projected image is small.)

Normal through

Normal

through

Natural wide

Modifies an image of 4 : 3 aspect ratio to fit the screen size (16 : 9 aspect ratio). It expands the width and height of the image and makes it look natural.

Natural wide

Provides an image including a caption to fit the screen size (16 : 9 aspect ratio) by expanding the height of the image uniformly.

Caption in 1

Provides an image at a normal video aspect ratio of 4 : 3.

Normal

Caption in 1

Provides an compressed image including captions to fit the screen size(16:9 aspect ratio). This function is useful for the caption with number of lines.

Caption in 2

Video Input

Racing is stimulating!

Racing is stimulating! Let's enjoy it!

Racing is stimulating!

Racing is stimulating! Let's enjoy it!

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Choose INPUT 2 by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or on the remote control. By pressing PC button on the remote control, Computer input (input

2) can be quickly selected. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through menu operation as described below.

Select the Input Source Selection Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the submenu.

Select Input 2 with the Point Up/Down button and then press the Point Right button. The Source Select Menu will appear.

Move the pointer to the source that you want to select and then press the SELECT button.

When the input source is analog coming from a computer through the D-sub RGB terminal, select RGB (Analog).

RGB (Analog)

Input Source Selection

Direct Operation

Menu Operation

Input Menu

Source Selection Menu

pointer

Closes the source selection menu.

Top Control

Remote Control

INPUT button

Input 2

Input 1

INPUT button

PC button

Computer Input

SELECT

INPUT

IMAGE ADJ.

DARK

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT

COMP.

CLEAR

U - 1 U - 2

USER SETTING

U - 3 U - 4

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Computer Input

This projector can detect most of the current computer systems with the Multi-scan system and the Auto PC adjustment function provided in the projector. When selecting computer input, the projector automatically displays the most proper image for the input signal. One of the following four displays appears on the system menu icon. If the projector does not tune the input signal and the projected image is not displayed properly, or when you wish to adjust it manually, perform manual adjustment as described on page 35 and 36.

When the projector cannot recognize the connected signal as PC system provided in this projector, the Auto PC Adjustment function operates to adjust the projector and the message “Auto” is displayed in the PC System Menu icon. When the image is not provided properly, manual adjustment is required. (p35, 36)

There is no signal input from the connected computer. Check the connection of the computer and see if the projector is set correctly. (See “Troubleshooting” on page 50.)

Auto

– – – –

PC System Menu

Select the PC System Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu.

Choose the system that you want to select with the Point Up/Down button and then press the SELECT button.

PC System Menu

PC system can also be selected manually if some PC systems appear on the On-Screen Menu.

User preset adjustment in Computer Adjustment. Adjustment data can be stored in Mode 1 - 5. (p35, 36)

Mode 1

Computer systems provided in the projector. The projector chooses a proper system and displays it.

SVGA 1

*Mode 1 and SVGA 1 are examples.

Computer System Selection

Menu Operation

Computer Input

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Computer Input

The Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, Total dots, Horizontal, and Vertical to conform to your computer. This function can be operated as follows.

Select the PC Adjust Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu.

Choose the AUTO PC Adj. item and then press the SELECT button.

PC Adjust Menu

Auto PC Adj.

To store adjustment data

Adjustment parameters from Auto PC Adjustment can be memorized in this projector. Once parameters are memorized, the setting can be done just by selecting Mode in the PC System Menu (p33). See “Store” on page 36.

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Note:

• The Auto PC Adjust cannot be operated when 480i, 575i, 480p, 575p is selected in the PC System Menu.

Computer Adjustment (Auto)

Automatically adjusts Fine sync, Total dots, Horizontal, and Vertical for the input signal from your computer.

This arrow indicates that there are other items. Select this item and press the Point Down button to go to the next item.

Menu Operation

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Computer Input

Some computers employ special signal formats which may not be tuned by Multi-scan system of this projector. This projector has Manual PC Adjustment to enable you to precisely adjust several parameters to match those signal formats. The projector has 5 independent memory areas to memorize those parameters manually adjusted. This enables you to recall the setting for a specific computer whenever you use it.

Select the PC Adjust Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu.

Select an item with the Point Up/Down button and press the Point Left/Right button to adjust each item.

PC Adjust Menu

Adjusts an image as necessary to eliminate flicker from the display. Press the Point Left/Right button to adjust value. (From 0 to 31)

Fine sync

Adjusts the number of total dots in one horizontal period. Press the Point Left/Right button and adjust number to match your PC image.

Total dots

Adjusts horizontal picture position. Press the Point Left/Right button to adjust the position.

Horizontal

Adjusts vertical picture position. Press the Point Left/Right button to adjust the position.

Vertical

Press the Point Right button to show the information of the connected computer.

Current mode

Adjusts clamp level. When the image has dark bars, try this adjustment.

Clamp

Shows status (Stored / Free) of the selected Mode.

Selected Mode

Computer Adjustment (Manual)

Go on to the next page...

Press the SELECT button to adjust the next item. Press the MENU button to return to the previous OnScreen Menu and store the adjusted value.

This arrow indicates that there are other items. Select this item and press the Point Down button to go to the next item.

Computer Input

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Computer Input

Select the resolution at the Display area dialog box.

Display area

Adjusts the horizontal area displayed by this projector. Press the Point Left/Right button to decrease/increase value and then press the SELECT button.

Display area H

Adjusts the vertical area displayed by this projector. Press the Point Left/Right button to decrease/increase value and then press the SELECT button.

Display area V

Reset

Store

To store adjustment data, select Store and press the Point Right button. A dialog box will appear and choose one of 5 modes and then press the SELECT button.

Resets all adjustment to their previous levels.

Mode free

Vacant Mode

shows values of “Total dots,” “Horizontal,” “Vertical,” “Display area H,” and “Display area V.”

closes this dialog box.

To store adjustment data

To clear adjustment data

To clear adjustment data previously set, select Mode free and press the Point Right button. A dialog box will appear and choose one of 5 modes and then press the SELECT button.

This Mode has parameters being stored.

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Note:

• Auto PC Adjust, Display area, Display area (H/V) cannot be selected when 480i, 575i, 480p, 575p is selected in the PC System Menu (p33).

Select Store to store adjustment data.

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Computer Input

This check shows the level being selected.

Image Level Selection

Direct Operation

Menu Operation

Image Select Menu

Select the Image Select Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu.

Choose the level that you want to select with the Point Up/Down button and then press the SELECT button.

Remote Control

IMAGE buttons

Select an image level among Cinema, Natural, Dynamic, Graphic, User Image 1 ~ 4 by pressing the IMAGE buttons (CLEAR, DARK, and U-14 buttons) on the remote control. Each time you press the DARK button, Cinema or Natural can be selected. These levels are suitable for a dark room. Each time you press the CLEAR button, Dynamic or Graphic can be selected. These levels are suitable for a bright room.

To enjoy contrasting 3D images.

Cinema

To enjoy faithfully reproducted images without any control by the projector. Suitable for a dark room.

Natural

User preset image in the Image Adjust Menu (p38).

User image 1~4

To enjoy contrasting images in a bright room.

Dynamic

To enjoy graphic images such as game or PC screen in a bright room.

Graphic

To enjoy contrasting 3D images.

Cinema

To enjoy faithfully reproducted images without any control by the projector. Suitable for a dark room.

Natural

User preset image in the Image Adjust Menu (p38).

User image 1~4

To enjoy contrasting images in a bright room.

Dynamic

To enjoy graphic images such as game or PC screen in a bright room.

Graphic

Computer Input

LIGHT

INPUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT

COMP.

LAMP MODE

LAMP

SELECT

IMAGE ADJ.

DARK

U - 1 U - 2

USER SETTING

U - 3 U - 4

SCREEN

CLEAR

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Computer Input

Image Level Adjustment

Select the Image Adjust Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu.

Select an item with the Point Up/Down button and press the Point Left/Right button to adjust the item.

Press the Point Left button to decrease contrast and the Point Right button to increase contrast. (From -31 to +31)

Press the Point Left button to adjust image darker and the Point Right button to adjust image brighter. (From -31 to +31)

Contrast

Brightness

Press the Point Left/Right button to obtain better balance of contrast. (From -7 to +7)

Gamma

Press the Point Left button to soften the image and the Point Right button to sharpen the image. (From -7 to +7)

Sharpness

Press the Point Left button to lighten red tone and the Point Right button to deepen red tone. (From -31 to +31)

White balance (Red)

Press the Point Left button to lighten green tone and the Point Right button to deepen green tone. (From -31 to +31)

White balance (Green)

Press the Point Left button to lighten blue tone and the Point Right button to deepen blue tone. (From -31 to +31)

White balance (Blue)

Press the Point Left/Right button for Color temperature level that you want to select. (High, Mid, Low1, Low2, Low3)

Color temp.

When this function is "ON", it automatically enhances contrast of bright and dark part of image.

Auto grayscale

Resets all adjustment to their previous figure.

Reset

Store

Image Adjust Menu

This arrow indicates that there are other item menus.

Press the SELECT button or Point Up/Down button to adjust the next item. Press the MENU button to return to the previous OnScreen Menu and store the adjusted value. (See p38)

The Image Level Menu will appear. Choose one of 4 image levels with the Point Up/Down button and press the SELECT button. A confirmation box will appear and select [Yes].

Press the Point Right button at this icon to store the value.

IMAGE ADJ. button

Press Up/Down button to select to the item to adjust. Press IMAGE ADJ. button again to close the adjustment bar.

Direct Operation

Menu Operation

INPUT

SCREEN

SELECT

IMAGE ADJ.

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Computer Input

When Digital zoom is selected, the On-Screen Menu disappears and the message “D.Zoom” is displayed. Press the SELECT button to expand the image. And press the POINT UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to pan the image. The panning function can work only when the original image is larger than screen size (960 x 540).

Full

Digital zoom

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Note:

• This Screen Menu cannot be operated when “720p (HDTV)”, “1035i (HDTV)”, or “1080i (HDTV)” is selected in the PC System Menu (p33).

• Digital zoom cannot be selected when “480i”, “575i”, “480p”, or “575p” is selected in the PC System Menu (p33).

• This projector cannot display any resolution higher than 1280 X 1024. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than 1280 X 1024, reset the resolution to the lower before connecting to the projector.

• The image data in other than the resolution (1280 x 1024) is modified to fit the screen size in initial mode.

• The panning function may not operate properly if the computer system prepared in the PC Adjust Menu is used.

Provides image to fit screen size.

Normal

True

Screen Menu

Provides image in its original size. When the original image size is larger than the screen size (960 x 540), this projector enters “Digital zoom” mode automatically.

Provides an image to fit the horizontal size of the screen.

Screen Size Adjustment

Select the Screen Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu.

Select an item with the Point Up/Down button and press the Point Left/Right button to set the screen size.

You can resize the projected screen with pressing the SCREEN button on the remote control. Each time you press the SCREEN button you can change the screen size among Normal, Full, True, Digital zoom.

Computer Input

Direct Operation

Menu Operation

SCREEN button

LAMP MODE

LIGHT

LAMP

SELECT

SCREEN

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Keystone

Language

The language used in the On-Screen Menu is available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Chinese, Korean, or Japanese.

Display

This function decides whether to display On-Screen Displays.

On ···· shows all the On-Screen Displays. Off ···· does not show On-Screen Displays except;

● On-Screen Menu

● “Power off?” message

● “No signal” message

●”Wait a moment!” message

Blue back

When this function is “On,” the projector produces a blue image while input signal is not detected.

Logo

This function decides what to be displayed when starting up.

Off ···· count-down only Default ···· the factory-set logo User ···· the image you captured

Setting Menu (Language)

When the image is distorted vertically, select the Keystone. The OnScreen Menu disappears and the Keystone dialog box is displayed. Correct keystone distortion by pressing the Point Up/Down button. Refer to Keystone Adjustment on page 20.

Setting

Menu position

Background color

This function is used to change the color of background in the OnScreen Menu.

Menu position

This function is used to change the position of the On-Screen Menu. Move it with the Point Up/Down/Left/Right button and press the SELECT button to set it.

Select the Setting Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu.

Select an item with the Point Up/Down button to set various settings.

After selecting a language, move the pointer to this icon, and press the SELECT button to activate it.

This arrow indicates that there are other items. Select this item and press the Point Down button to go to the next item.

Setting

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Setting

For reducing power consumption as well as maintaining the lamp life, the Power management function turns off the projection lamp when the input signal is interrupted and no button is pressed for 30 seconds or more. When the input signal is interrupted and no button is pressed for 30 seconds or more, the timer display with the message "No signal" appears on the screen. The count-down starts for 5 minutes. When the count-down time has elapsed, the lamp will be turned off to cool itself down. The POWER indicator is flashing red during this cooling-off period. The next performance depends on setting as follows.

On ··· When the lamp has been fully cooled down, the POWER indi-

cator changes to green flashing. In this condition, the projection lamp will be turned on if the input signal is reconnected or any button on the top control or remote control is pressed.

Off ··· The Power management function is canceled.

Power management

Rear

When this function is “On,” the picture is left/right reversed. This function is used to project the image to a rear projection screen.

Time left until lamp off

Power management

Capture

This function is used to capture the image being projected and use it for a starting-up display or interval of presentations. After capturing the projected image, go to the Logo function and set it as “User”. Then the captured image will be displayed when turning on the projector next time or pressing the MY PICTURE (MY-P) button on the remote control. (p11, 20) To capture the image, select [Yes]. To cancel the Capture function, select [No].

Capture

✔

Note:

•A signal from a computer can be captured up to XGA(1024 x 768). If selecting 1280 x 1024 at Display area in the PC Adjust Menu (p36), then the image cannot be captured.

•A signal from video equipment can be captured except for 720P, 1035i, 1080i.

• If the Capture function fails to capture an image, the On-Screen Menu returns to the Capture item.

• If capturing a signal which is not able to be captured, an exclamation mark appears and the function will not be available.

• If cancelling the Capture function in the middle of operation, the last captured image will be deleted.

This arrow indicates that there are previous items. Select this item and press the Point Up button to go to the previous item.

Ceiling

Mounting

This function is used to select the way of setting the projector. Off ···· Cancels the selected way of setting Ceiling ···· Used to project the image from a ceiling mounting the

projector. The picture is top/bottom and left/right reversed.

Wall ···· Used to project the image from a wall-hanging projector.

The picture is top/bottom reversed.

Wall

Mounting

Setting

Power off confirmation

The confirmation dialog box to turn off the projector is displayed with this function ON.

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Setting

This function is used to reset the lamp replace counter. When replacing the projection lamp, reset the lamp replace counter by using this function. See page 47 for operation.

Lamp counter reset

Remote control

This projector has two different remote control codes: Code 1 (initial code) and Code 2. This switching function prevents remote control interference when operating several projectors or video equipment together. When operating the projector in “Code 1”, both the projector and the remote control must be switched to “Code 1”.

To change the code of the projector;

Set the remote control code in the Setting Menu to “Code 2”.

To change the code of the remote control;

Open the compartment lid on back of the remote control then you will find a white switch. Slide it left or right to change the code of the remote control.

After changing the code, make sure the remote control operates properly. To return to the initial code (Code 1), repeat the steps above.

Lamp mode

Factory default

This function returns all setting values except for the lamp counter to the factory default settings.

Lamp mode

Factory default

✔

Note:

• When the batteries of the remote control are replaced, the remote control code automatically returns to the initial code (Code 1).

Cleaning

This function is used to clean inside of the projector. Using blower at the same time is more effective. (See p48, 49)

Press the SELECT button, then the projected image is blacked out temporary whether input source is selected or not.

To restore to normal, press any other buttons. To cancel, press any other button during the cleaning operation.

Select [Yes] to activate it.

Select Factory default and this box appears. Select [Yes] , and the next box appears.

Remote control Code switch

CODE1 CODE2

Remote control

This function allows you to change brightness of the screen.

Bright mode . . . . . . . . . Normal brightness

React image mode . . . The controlled brightness according

with input signal

Theater black mode . . .

Lowers brightness and reduces the lamp power consumption.

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The WARNING indicator shows the state of the function which protects the projector. Check the state of the WARNING indicator and the POWER indicator to take proper maintenance.

WARNING flashing red

TOP CONTROL

Warning Indicator

The projector is shut down and the WARNING indicator is flashing red

When the temperature inside the projector exceeds the normal temperature, the projector is automatically shut down to protect the inside of the projector. The POWER indicator is flashing and the projector is being cooled down. When the temperature inside the projector returns to normal, the POWER indicator lights red and the projector can be turned on.

✔

Note:

• After the temperature inside the projector returns to normal, the WARNING indicator still continues to flash. When the projector is turned on again, the WARNING indicator stops flashing.

Then check the items below.

✓ Did you provide appropriate space for the projector to be ventilat-

ed? Check the installing condition to see if ventilation slots are not blocked.

✓ Is the projector not installed near the ventilation duct of air-condi-

tioning equipment which may be hot? Install the projector away from the ventilation duct of air-conditioning equipment.

✓ Is the air filter clean? Clean the air filter or replace it with a new

one.

TOP CONTROL

The projector is shut down and the WARNING indicator lights red

When the projector detects an abnormal condition, it is automatically shut down to protect the inside and the POWER and the WARNING indicator lights red. In this case, disconnect the AC power cord and reconnect it, and then turn the projector on once again for check. If the projector is turned off again and the POWER and the WARNING indicator lights red, disconnect the AC power cord and contact the service station for check and repair.

CAUTION

DO NOT LEAVE THE PROJECTOR WITH THE AC POWER CORD CONNECTED UNDER THE ABNORMAL CONDITION. IT MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.

POWER and WARNING lights red

Maintenance and Cleaning

Maintenance & Cleaning

POWER

WARNING

LAMP

REPLACE

POWER

WARNING

LAMP

REPLACE

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Maintenance and Cleaning

Turn off the projector and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

Turn over the projector. Put the projector on a soft cloth not to scratch the surface.

The air filters prevent dust from accumulating on the surface of the optical elements inside the projector. Should the air filters become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce cooling fans’ effectiveness and may result in internal heat build up and adversely affect the life of the projector. Clean the air filters according to the following steps below.

CAUTION

Do not operate the projector with the air filter removed. Dust may accumulate on the LCD panel and the projection mirror degrading picture quality. Do not put small parts into the air intake vents. It may result in malfunction of the projector.

RECOMMENDATION

We recommend avoiding dusty/smoky environments when operating the projector. When using under dusty or smoky conditions, dust may accumulate on a lens, LCD panels, or optical elements inside the projector. This condition may degrade the quality of a projected image. When the above symptoms are noticed, contact your authorized dealer or service station for proper cleaning.

Cleaning the Air Filter

Air Filter 2

Air Intake Vent

Air Filter 1 (Intake Vent)

Latch

Air Filter 2

Pull the latches on both edges upward.

Remove dust and dirt with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. Be careful not to damage the air filters and do not clean the air filters with water. When there is much dust and dirt on the air filter, replace it with a new one. (See next page for replacing the air filter. )

Put the air filters back into position. Make sure that the air filters are properly and fully inserted.

Cleaning the Air Filter 1

Remove dust and dirt with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. Be careful not to damage the air filter and do not clean the air filter with water. Clean the air intake vent with a vacuum cleaner at the same time.

Put the air filter back into the position with pushing the top of the tub. Do not push the delicate filter part. Make sure that the air filters are properly and fully inserted.

Push the latch and lift the air filter. Do not try to pull the delicate filter part.

Pull the

Air Filter horizontally not to break the inside latch.

Cleaning the Air Filter 2

Press here(the latch)

Put the latch in the groove

Push the top of the tab

Push here

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Disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning.

When the projector is not in use, replace the lens cover.

Follow these steps to clean the projection lens.

Cleaning the Projector Cabinet

Disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning.

Softly wipe the projector body with a soft, dry cleaning cloth. When it is heavily soiled, use a small amount of mild detergent and finish with a soft, dry cleaning cloth. Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner. Abrasive cleaners, solvents, or other harsh chemicals might scratch the surface.

Follow these steps to clean the projector cabinet.

When the projector is not in use, put the projector in the carrying case to protect it from dust and scratches.

Softly wipe the projection lens with a cleaning cloth that contains a small amount of non-abrasive camera lens cleaner, or use lens cleaning paper or a commercially available air blower to clean the lens. Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner. Abrasive cleaners, solvents, or other harsh chemicals might scratch the surface.

After removing the air filter from the projector as described above, remove the replacement filter from the holder.

Holds the air filter with both hands, and remove the replacement filter by pulling it up.

When there is much dust and dirt on the air filter, replace it with a new one following the steps below.

Install a new replacement filter and put the air filter back into the projector.

Replacement Filter

Install the replacement filter securely.

Remove the replacement filter as shown this figure.

Holder

Maintenance and Cleaning

Cleaning the Projection Lens

Replacing the Air Filter

Maintenance & Cleaning

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Maintenance and Cleaning

When the life of the projection lamp of this projector draws to an end, the LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow. If this indicator lights yellow, replace the lamp with a new one promptly.

Follow these steps to replace the lamp.

Lamp

ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP

Replacement lamp can be ordered through your dealer. When ordering a projection lamp, give the following information to the dealer.

● Model No. of your projector : PLV-Z1X

● Replacement Lamp Type No. : POA-LMP86

(Service Parts No. 610 317 5355)

For continued safety, replace with a lamp of the same type. Do not drop a lamp or touch a glass bulb! The glass can shatter and may cause injury.

Allow a projector to cool, for at least 45 minutes before you open the Lamp cover. The inside of the projector can become very hot.

This indicator lights yellow when the life of the projection lamp draws to an end.

Top Control

CAUTION

Screw

Turn off the projector and disconnect the AC plug. Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes.

Loosen 2 screws of the lamp with a screwdriver and pull out the lamp by grasping the handle.

Replace the lamp with a new one and tighten the 2 screws back into position. Make sure that the lamp is set properly. Replace the lamp cover and tighten the screw.

Turn over the projector. Loosen the screw with a screwdriver, and remove the lamp cover.

Connect the AC power cord to the projector and turn on the projector.

Reset the Lamp replace counter.

See “Lamp Replace Counter” on the next page.

Lamp Replacement

Handle

Screw

CAUTION

Lamp Cover

Screw

POWER

WARNING

LAMP

REPLACE

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Maintenance and Cleaning

Be sure to reset the lamp replace counter after the lamp is replaced. When the lamp replace counter is reset, the LAMP REPLACE indicator stops lighting.

Turn the projector on, press the MENU button, and the OnScreen Menu will appear. Select the Setting Menu with the Point Up/Down button and press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu.

Select the Lamp counter reset item and then press the SELECT button. The message "Lamp replace counter Reset?" is displayed. Choose [Yes] and then press the SELECT button.

Another confirmation dialog box appears and choose [Yes] to reset the Lamp replace counter.

This projector uses a high-pressure lamp which must be handled carefully and properly. Improper handling may result in accidents, injury, or create a fire hazard.

● Lamp lifetime may differ from lamp to lamp and according to the environment of use. There is no guarantee of the same lifetime for each lamp. Some lamps may fail or terminate their lifetime in a shorter period of time than other similar lamps.

● If the projector indicates that the lamp should be replaced, i.e., if the LAMP REPLACE indicator lights up, replace the lamp with a new one IMMEDIATELY after the projector has cooled down. ( Follow carefully the instructions in the Lamp Replacement section of this manual. ) Continuous use of the lamp with the LAMP REPLACE indicator lighted may increase the risk of lamp explosion.

● A Lamp may explode as a result of vibration, shock or degradation as a result of hours of use as its lifetime draws to an end. Risk of explosion may differ according to the environment or conditions in which the projector and lamp are being used.

IF A LAMP EXPLODES, THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN.

If a lamp explodes, disconnect the projector’s AC plug from the AC outlet immediately. Contact an authorized service station for a checkup of the unit and replacement of the lamp. Additionally, check carefully to ensure that there are no broken shards or pieces of glass around the projector or coming out from the cooling air circulation holes. Any broken shards found should be cleaned up carefully. No one should check the inside of the projector except those who are authorized trained technicians and who are familiar with projector service. Inappropriate attempts to service the unit by anyone, especially those who are not appropriately trained to do so, may result in an accident or injury caused by pieces of broken glass.

LAMP HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Lamp Replace Counter

✔

Note:

• Do not reset the Lamp replace counter without implementation of lamp replacement. Be sure to reset the Lamp replace counter only after replacing the lamp.

Lamp counter reset

Maintenance & Cleaning

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Cleaning the RGB panels

If some dusts attach to optical parts inside the projector, the brightness could decrease or shadows could appear on the screen and image deterioration could result.

This projector equipped with RGB panel cleaning holes on the bottom of the projector to clean the internal parts (such as optical parts) of the projector. When you use the projector continuously for hours or you find shadows of dust on the projected screen, clean the inside of the projector with the supplied blower.

Using the supplied blower and the Cleaning function in the Setting menu, you can blow dusts away in the projector.

CAUTION IN USING THE BLOWER AND THE NOZZLE

● When using the blower, turn over the projector.

● Use only supplied blower and nozzle to keep the projector from being out of oder or damaging . We

could not guarantee the malfunction or breakage caused by using unsupplied tools.

● Do not use a commercially available air spry not to cause malfunction of internal parts with the cool air.

● Put the projector on a soft cloth not to scratch the surface.

● Open the hole cover only when you clean the inside of the projector.

● Do not pull the hole cover strongly.

● Do not look into the holes. Strong light could damage your eyes. (Do not look into Air intake vent and

Exhaust vent, too.)

● Use the blower and the nozzle only to clean the projector. Do not try to use them to another purpose. Do not user the blower and nozzle to a man (especially eyes, mouth or year and so on). Be careful not children put the blower and nozzle into their mouths or swallow them.

● Do not try to pull the nozzle out from the blower. If the nozzle happened to pull off, put it back into the blower.

When you find something unusual (smoke, strange sound, abnormal odor and so on) while you are cleaning, turn off and unplug the projector immediately, then call the dealer you purchased it or service center.

✔

Note:

• The dust might not be taken away completely with these steps. In that case, contact the dealer where you purchased the projector or the service center.

If the nozzle pulled off.....

The nozzle has stoppers. Put the stopper side of the nozzle in the blower. Put the nozzle firmly in the blower until the stoppers become invisible. When putting the nozzle in the blower, hold the stopper side not to break the nozzle. Make sure not to force the nozzle to pull off from the blower.

Stopper

Hold the stopper side of the nozzle

Pull the nozzle in till the stopper become invisible

Pull the nozzle firmly in the blower this way

CAUTION

PROHIBITED

Maintenance and Cleaning

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Maintenance and Cleaning

Press MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu and select the Setting menu by pressing the Point Up/Down button. Then press Point Right button to enter the sub-menu.

Turn over the projector then pull one of the hole covers upward gently.

Put the blower nozzle in the hole.

When finishing, pull the blower out and put the hole cover back tightly.

Turn over the projector again, then press any button on the top control or on the remote control to cancel the Cleaning function.

Put the hole covers back tightly after cleaning.

Clean with using the cleaning function in the Setting menu

Press Point Up/Down button to select the Cleaning function then press SELECT button to select the item.

The image is blacked out temporary.

While watching the position of the dust on the screen, blow air into the projector by the blower.

Inside

Outside

Do not open the bottom cover except for when you clean the inside of the projector. Especially while operating the projector, the optical parts could damage.

Which hole to put the nozzle in?

When you look at the screen

● When red spots (dust) are the most remarkable, put the nozzle in

the R panel cleaning holes.

● When green spots (dust) are the most remarkable, put the nozzle in

the G panel cleaning holes.

● When blue spots (dust) are the most remarkable, put the nozzle in

the B panel cleaning holes.

When cleaning, wave the nozzle inside of the projector back and forth. (Do not try to force the nozzle to bend.)

Use only supplied blower and nozzle. Do not use a commercially available air spry not to cause malfunction of internal parts with the cool air. We could not guarantee the mal-

function of breakage by using unsupplied tools.

When putting back the hole cover, starts from the outside hole to make the operation easier and prevent the hole cover from damaging.

Maintenance & Cleaning

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Troubleshooting

Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the items below once again.

– Make sure you have properly connected the projector to peripheral equipment as described in “Connecting to Video

Equipment” and "Connecting to a Computer" on page16 and 17. – Make sure all equipment is connected to AC outlet and the power is turned on. – When you operate the projector with a computer and it does not project an image, restart the computer.

No power

– Plug the power cord of the projector into the AC outlet. – See if the front cover is open and the POWER indicator lights red. – See if the Main On/Off switch is on. – Wait 90 seconds after the projector is turned OFF when turning the projector back on.

The projector can be turned on after the POWER indicator turns red. (See “Turning Off the Projector” on page 18.)

– Check the WARNING indicator. If the WARNING indicator lights red, the projector cannot

be turned on. (See "Warning Indicator" on page 43.) – Check the projection lamp. (See page 46.) – Check the projector is installed on the flat surface.

Image is out of focus.

–

Adjust focus of the projector. –

Provide proper distance between the projector and the projection screen. (See page 13.) –

Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning. (See page 45.) –

Moving the projector from a cool temperature location to a warm temperature location

may result in moisture condensation on the projection lens. In such an event, leave the

projector OFF and wait until condensation disappears.

Image is Left/Right

reversed.

–

Check the Mounting / Rear item. (See “Setting” on page 41.)

Problem:

–

Try these solutions.

Image is Top/Bottom

reversed.

–

Check the Mounting item. (See “Setting” on page 41.)

Some displays are not

seen during the

Operation.

–

Check the Display item. (See “Setting” on page 40 .)

No image

–

Check the connection between video equipment or your computer and the projector. –

See if the input signal is correctly output from your computer. Some laptop computers

may need changing the setting for monitor output when you are connecting a laptop

computer. See your computer’s owner’s manual for setting. –

It takes about 30 seconds to display an image after turning on the projector. –

See if the selected system is corresponding with video equipment or your computer. –

Select correct input source once again through menu operation. –

Make sure the temperature is not out of the Operating Temperature (5°C ~ 35°C).

Appendix

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This symbol on the nameplate means the product is Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. It is designed and manufactured to meet rigid U.L. safety standards against risk of fire, casualty and electrical hazards.

Appendix

WARNING : High voltages are used to operate this projector. Do not attempt to open the cabinet.

If problems still persist after following all operating instructions, contact the dealer where you purchased the projector or the service center. Give the model number and explain about the problem. We will advise you how to obtain service.

The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC).

The Remote Control

does not work.

–

Check the batteries. –

Make sure no obstruction is between the projector and remote control. –

Make sure you are not too far from the projector when using the remote control.

Maximum operating range is 16.4’ (5m). –

Make sure the code of the remote control is conformed to that of the projector. (See

page 42)

Problem:

– Try these solutions.

Appendix

Pixelworks ICs used.

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Appendix

Check the indicators for projector condition.

✽ When the life of the projection lamp draws to an end, the LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow. When this indicator lights

yellow, replace the projection lamp with a new one promptly. Reset the Lamp replace counter after replacement of the lamp. See page 48 and 49.

Indicators and Projector Condition

The Main On/Off switch is off or the AC power cord is unplugged.

The projector is preparing for stand-by. Or the projection lamp is being cooled down. The projector cannot be turned on until cooling is completed.

The temperature inside the projector is abnormally high. The projector cannot be turned on. When the projector is cooled down enough and the temperature returns to normal, the POWER indicator lights red and the projector can be turned on. (The WARNING . indicator keeps flashing.) Check and clean the Air filter.

Projector Condition

The projector is ready to be turned on with the POWER ON-OFF button.

POWER

red/green/

orange

Indicators

LAMP

REPLACE

yellow

WARNING

red

The projector detects an abnormal condition and cannot be turned on. Unplug the AC power cord and plug it again to turn on the projector. If the projector is turned off again, disconnect the AC power cord and contact the dealer or the service center for service and checkup. Do not leave the projector on. It may cause electric shock or a fire hazard.

✽

The projector is operating normally.

The projector is in the Power management mode.

✽

The projector has been cooled down enough and the temperature returns to normal. When turning on the projector, the WARNING indicator stops flashing. Check and clean the air filter.

The front cover is closed.

✽

The lamp does not light. The lamp has not cooled down enough. Turn on the projector after cooling down. If the lamp still does not light, malfunction occurs or the lamp life comes to an end.

• • • lights green.

• • • lights red.

• • • off

• • • flashes green.

• • • flashes red.

• • • lights orange.

• • • flashes yellow.

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Appendix

Menu Tree

Auto PAL SECAM NTSC NTSC 4.43 PAL-M PAL-N

Video Input

Auto 1080i 1035i 720p 575p 480p 575i 480i

Cinema Natural Video

User Image 1 User Image 2 User Image 3

-31 ~ +31

Off

Image Select

System (2)

System (1)

Image Adjust

Contrast Brightness Color Tint

Red Green Blue Sharpness

Reset Store

Gamma

Progressive

-31 ~ +31

-7 ~ +7

User Image 1 User Image 2 User Image 3 User Image 4

Yes / No

Quit

HighColor temp. Mid Low 1

Input

Y-Pb/Pc-Pr/Cr Go to System (2)

Input 2

Input 1

Video

Go to System (3)

Video Input/Computer Input

L1 L2

✽N/A - - - not applicable

S-Video

Go to System (1)

RGB (Analog)

Go to System (2)

Component

N/A

RGB ( Scart )

User Image 4

Auto grayscale On / Off

Low 3

Low 2

Full Full through

Caption in 1

Normal

Screen

Zoom

Normal through Natural wide

Film On / Off

Dynamic

Caption in 2

Appendix

User

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Appendix

Setting

Language

Setting

English German French Italian Spanish Portuguese Dutch Swedish

Chinese Korean Japanese

On / Off On / Off

Off

On / Off On / Off

On / Off

Code 1

Yes / No

Keystone Blue back Display

Logo

Mounting

Rear Power management

Power off confirmation

Lamp mode

Remote control

Factory default

Code 2

Quit

Russian

Yes / NoCapture

Yes / NoLamp counter reset

Default User

System (3)

Mode 1 Mode 2 SVGA 1

- - - -

Auto PC Adj. Fine sync. Total dots Horizontal Vertical Current mode Clamp Display area

Display area - H Display area - V

Reset Mode free Store

Contrast Brightness Color temp.

Red Green Blue

Gamma

Store

Normal Full True Digital zoom

0 ~ 31

-31 ~ +31

Computer Input

PC Adjust

640 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 720 1280 x 1024

Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 Mode 5

High

-31 ~ +31

-7 ~ +7

User Image 1 User Image 2 User Image 3 User Image 4

Screen

Quit

Yes / No

Quit

✽Systems displayed in the System Menu vary

depending on an input signal.

Mid

Reset

Yes / No

Low 1

Low 2

Sharpness -7 ~ +7

Low 3

Auto grayscale On / Off

Image Adjust

Background color

Menu Position

Cinema Natural Dynamic

User Image 1 User Image 2 User Image 3

User Image 4

Graphic

Image Select

Ceiling Wall

Bright mode React image mode Theater black mode

Cleaning

User

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Appendix

Compatible Computer Specifications

Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the V, H-Frequency below mentioned and less than 100 MHz of Dot Clock.

ON-SCREEN

DISPLAY

RESOLUTION

H-Freq.

(kHz)

V-Freq.

(Hz)

VGA 1 640 x 480 31.47 59.88 VGA 2 720 x 400 31.47 70.09 VGA 3 640 x 400 31.47 70.09 VGA 4 640 x 480 37.86 74.38 VGA 5 640 x 480 37.86 72.81 VGA 6 640 x 480 37.50 75.00

MAC LC13

640 x 480

34.97

66.60

MAC 13 640 x 480

35.00

66.67

MAC 16 832 x 624 49.72 74.55

SVGA 1 800 x 600 35.156 56.25 SVGA 2 800 x 600 37.88 60.32 SVGA 3 800 x 600 46.875 75.00 SVGA 4 800 x 600 53.674 85.06 SVGA 5 800 x 600 48.08 72.19 SVGA 6 800 x 600 37.90 61.03 SVGA 7 800 x 600 34.50 55.38 SVGA 8 800 x 600 38.00 60.51 SVGA 9 800 x 600 38.60 60.31

SVGA 11 800 x 600 38.00 60.51

ON-SCREEN

DISPLAY

RESOLUTION

H-Freq.

(kHz)

V-Freq.

(Hz)

XGA 8 1024 x 768 XGA 9

1024 x 768

63.48 79.35

36.00

87.17

(Interlace)

XGA 1 1024 x 768 XGA 2 1024 x 768 XGA 3 1024 x 768

XGA 4 1024 x 768

48.36 60.00

68.677 84.997

XGA 6 1024 x 768

60.023 75.03

XGA 7 1024 x 768

56.476 70.07

48.50 60.02

44.00 54.58

XGA 5 1024 x 768 60.31 74.92

VGA 7 640 x 480

43.269

85.00

480i

––––––––

15.734

60.00

(Interlace)

575i

––––––––

15.625

50.00

(Interlace)

SVGA 10 800 x 600 32.70 51.09

XGA 10 1024 x 768

62.04 77.07

MAC 19 1024 x 768 60.24

75.08

MAC 21

1152 x 870

68.68

75.06

XGA 11 1024 x 768 XGA 12 1024 x 768 XGA 13 1024 x 768 XGA 14 1024 x 768

61.00 75.70

XGA 15 1024 x 768

35.522

86.96

(Interlace)

46.90

58.20

47.00 58.30

58.03 72.00

SXGA 1 1152 x 864 64.20 70.40 SXGA 11 1152 x 900 SXGA 13 1280 x 1024 SXGA 14 1280 x 1024

61.20 65.20

50.00

86.00

(Interlace)

720p

––––––––

50.00

94.00

(Interlace)

45.00 60.00

SXGA 17 1152 x 900 SXGA 18 1280 x 1024

61.85 66.00

46.43

86.70

(Interlace)

1035i

––––––––

33.75

60.00

(Interlace)

1080i/60Hz

––––––––

33.75

60.00

(Interlace)

1080i/50Hz

––––––––

28.125

50.00

(Interlace)

480p

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31.47 59.88

575p

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31.25

50.00

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0.7” wide TFT Active Matrix type, 3 panels

Multimedia Projector

9.0 lbs (4.1 kg)

14.13" x 4.59" x 10.77" (359mm x 116.7mm x 273.5mm)

(not including raised portions)

960 x 540 dots

1,555,200 (960 x 540 x 3 panels)

PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, and PAL-N

H-sync. 15 ~ 80 KHz, V-sync. 50 ~ 100 Hz

Adjustable from 31” to 200”

41 ˚F ~ 95 ˚F (5 ˚C ~ 35 ˚C)

14 ˚F ~ 140 ˚F (-10 ˚C ~ 60 ˚C)

Owner’s Manual AC Power Cord Remote Control and Batteries Video Cable Blower

Projector Type

Net Weight

Dimensions

(W x H x D)

Panel Resolution Number of Pixels Color System

Scanning Frequency Projection Image size

(Diagonal)

Operating Temperature Storage Temperature

Accessories

LCD Panel System

● The specifications are subject to change without notice.

F 2.04 ~ 2.54 lens with f 21.5 mm ~ 27.7 mm with manual zoom and focus

3.9’ ~ 20.0’ (1.2 m ~ 6.1 m)

135 W

RCA Type x 4 (Video, Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) and Mini DIN 4 pin x 1 (S-Video)

Projection Lens Throw Distance Projection Lamp Video Input Jacks

Analog RGB (Mini D-sub 15 pin)

Computer/Video Input Terminal

Mini DIN 8 pin x 1

Service Port Connector

0˚ to 11.8˚

Feet Adjustment

Power Source : AA, UM3 or LR06 ALKALINE Type x 2 Operating Range : 16.4’ (5m) / ±30˚ Dimensions : 1.97” x 1.06” x 6.61” (50mm x 27mm x 168mm) Net Weight : 4.4oz (125g) (including batteries)

Remote Control

480i, 480p, 575i, 575p, 720p, 1035i, and 1080i

High Definition TV Signal

AC 100 ~ 120 V (2.4 A Max. Ampere), 50 / 60 Hz

(The U.S.A. and Canada)

AC 200 ~ 240 V (1.3 A Max. Ampere), 50 / 60 Hz

(Continental Europe and The U.K.)

Voltage and Power Consumption

● LCD panels are manufactured to the highest possible standards. Even though 99.99% of the pixels are effective, a tiny fraction of the pixels (0.01% or less) may be ineffective by the characteristics of the LCD panels.

Technical Specifications

● The On-Screen Menu and figures in this manual may differ slightly from the product.

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Dimensions

14.13 (359)

10.77 (273.5)

Unit : inch (mm)

11.8˚ (Max.)

3.82 (97)

4.52 (114.7)

2.68 (68)

Appendix

ON-OFF

POWER

WARNING

LAMP

REPLACE

SELECT

INPUT

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The parts listed below are optionally supplied. When ordering those parts, give the name and Type No. to the sales dealer.

● Wall Anchor Kit Type No. : POA-CH-EX01

● Component Cable (32.8’/10m) Type No. : POA-CA-COMP10

● Component-VGA Cable Type No. : POA-CA-COMPVGA

● Scart-VGA Cable Type No. : POA-CA-SCART

(This cable is used for RGB Scart 21-Pin Video output of video equipment.)

Optional Parts

Configurations of Terminal

Pin Configuration

Computer terminal

Terminal : VGA

Red (R/Cr) Input / Output

Ground (Horiz.sync.)

Green (G/Y) Input / Output

-----

Blue (B/Cb) Input / Output

Ground (Red) Ground (Green) Ground (Blue)

6 7 8

-----

Horiz. sync. Input/Output (Composite H/V sync.)

Ground (Vert.sync.)

-----

Ground / -----

Vert. sync.

-----

14 15

9 678

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Printed in Japan Part No. 610 318 0335 (1AA6P1P4677-- M4VA)

Sanyo PLV-Z1X User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Features and Design

Table of Contents

To the Owner

Safety Instructions

Moving the Projector

Air Circulation

Compliance

Bottom

Back

Front

Part Names and Functions

Terminal

Remote Control

Remote Control Operating Range

Adjustable Feet

Installation

Positioning the Projector

Moving the Lens

Connecting the AC Power Cord

Connecting to a Computer

Turning Off the Projector

Turning On the Projector

Basic Operation

Lamp Mode Selection

Aperture (Contrast) Adjustment

Focus Adjustment

Zoom Adjustment

No Show Function

My Picture Function

Keystone Adjustment

On-Screen Menu

Menus

Video Input

Video System Selection

Image Level Selection

Image Level Adjustment

Screen Size Adjustment

Input Source Selection

Computer Input

Computer System Selection

Computer Adjustment (Auto)

Computer Adjustment (Manual)

Image Level Selection

Image Level Adjustment

Screen Size Adjustment

Setting

Setting

Warning Indicator

Maintenance and Cleaning

Cleaning the Air Filter

Cleaning the Projector Cabinet

Cleaning the Projection Lens

Replacing the Air Filter

Lamp Replacement

Lamp Replace Counter

Cleaning the RGB panels

Troubleshooting

Appendix

Menu Tree

Technical Specifications

Dimensions

Optional Parts

Configurations of Terminal