Sony VPL-PX20, VPL-PX30 User Manual

VPL-PX20/PX30

4-073-984-12(1)

LCD Data Pr ojector

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones

GB FR ES

VPL-PX20 VPL-PX30

 1999 Sony Corporation

WARNING

LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

WAVE LENGTH:645nm MAX OUTPUT:1mW

CLASS II LASER PRODUCT

COMPLIES WITH DHHS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J SONY CORPORATION 6-7-35 KITASHINAGAWA SHINAGAWA-KU,TOKYO,JAPAN

MANUFACTURED;

CAUTION

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT

RAYONNEMENT LASER NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 2

LASER–STRAHLING NIGHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN LASER KLASSE 2

MAX OUTPUT:1mW WAVE LENGTH:645nm

This label is located on the rear of the Remote Commander.

This label is located on the side of the Remote Commander.

For the customers in the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

This label is located on the rear of the Remote Commander.

AVOID EXPOSURE

RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE.

LASER

This label is located on the rear of the Remote Commander.

Laser light shines out of this window.

Caution

use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Notes

• Do not aim the laser at people or not look into the laser transmitter.

• When the Remote Commander causes malfunction, consult with qualified Sony personnel. We change the Remote Commander as new one according to the guarantee.

For the customers in Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

For the customers in the United Kingdom

WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT

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

Green-and-Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live As the colours of the 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 I 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.

Voor de klanten in Nederland

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

The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment

and be easily accessible.

Warning on power connection

Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.

The United States, Continental UK, Ireland, Japan Canada Europe Australia, New Zealand

Plug type VM0233 290B YP-12A — Female end VM0089 386A YC-13B VM0310B VM10505 Cord type SJT SJT H05VV-F N13237/CO-228 HVCTF Rated Voltage & Current 10A/125V 10A/125V 10A/250V 10A/250V 13A/125V Safety approval UL/CSA UL/CSA VDE VDE DENTORI

.........................................................................................................................................................................................................

VM1296

1) Use the correct plug for your country.

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Table of Contents

Overview

Setting up and projecting

Precautions ............................................................... 7 (GB)

Features..................................................................... 8 (GB)

Location and Function of Controls......................... 9 (GB)

Front/Left Side ......................................................... 9 (GB)

Rear/Right Side/Bottom........................................... 9 (GB)

Control panel.......................................................... 11 (GB)

Connector panel ..................................................... 12 (GB)

Remote Commander .............................................. 13 (GB)

Installing the Projector........................................... 14 (GB)

Connecting.............................................................. 15 (GB)

Connecting with a Computer ................................. 15 (GB)

English

Connecting with a VCR/15k RGB/Component

Equipment......................................................... 17 (GB)

Selecting the Menu Language............................... 18 (GB)

Projecting ................................................................ 19 (GB)

Effective tools for your presentation ..................... 21 (GB)

Adjustments and settings using the menu

Using the MENU...................................................... 22 (GB)

The PICTURE CTRL Menu ..................................... 22 (GB)

The INPUT SETTING Menu .................................... 24 (GB)

The SET SETTING Menu ........................................ 26 (GB)

The INSTALL SETTING Menu ................................ 27 (GB)

Installation

Installation Examples............................................. 28 (GB)

Floor Installation.................................................... 28 (GB)

Ceiling Installation................................................. 29 (GB)

Tips for Installation ................................................ 30 (GB)

Unsuitable Installation ........................................... 30 (GB)

Notes on Installation .............................................. 30 (GB)

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Maintenance

Other

Maintenance............................................................ 32 (GB)

Replacing the Lamp ............................................... 32 (GB)

Cleaning the Air Filter ........................................... 33 (GB)

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 34 (GB)

Specifications ......................................................... 36 (GB)

Index ........................................................................ 42 (GB)

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Precautions

On safety

•Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.

•Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further.

•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for several days.

•To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

•The wall outlet should be near the unit and easily accessible.

•The unit is not disconnected to the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

•Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on.

•Do not aim the laser at people or not look into the laser transmitter.

•Do not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes — the air coming out is hot.

•Be careful not to catch your fingers by the adjuster when you lift up the projector. Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the adjuster out.

On preventing internal heat build-up

After you turn off the power with the I / 1 key on the Remote Commander or on the control panel, do not disconnect the unit from the wall outlet while the cooling fan is still running.

Caution

The projector is equipped with ventilation holes (intake) on the bottom and ventilation holes (exhaust) on rear. Do not block or place anything near these holes, or internal heat build-up may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector.

On cleaning

•To keep the cabinet looking new, periodically clean it with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents, such as thinner, benzene, or abrasive cleansers, since these will damage the cabinet.

•Avoid touching the lens. To remove dust on the lens, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or thinner.

•Clean the filter at regular intervals every 300 hours.

On repacking

Overview

On illumination

•To obtain the best picture, the front of the screen should not be exposed to direct lighting or sunlight.

•Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is recommended. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the contrast ratio.

•Cover any windows that face the screen with opaque draperies.

•It is desirable to install the projector in a room where floor and walls are not of light-reflecting material. If the floor and walls are of reflecting material, it is recommended that the carpet and wall paper be changed to a dark color.

•Save the original shipping carton and packing material; they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your unit. For maximum protection, repack your unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

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Features

High brightness, high picture quality

•High brightness

The LCD panel with microlens and the 200 W UHP lamp allow high brightness (light output 1400 ANSI lumen for VPL-PX20, and 2400 ANSI lumen for VPL-PX30) and excellent uniformity on the picture.

•High resolution

By adopting three 1.3-inch, approximately 790,000pixels XGA panels, this projector can project sharp picture with the resolutions of 1024 × 768 pixels for RGB input and 750 horizontal TV lines for video input.

•High picture performance

This projector utilizes 3D Digital Gamma correction for good picture uniformity. And the internal RGB enhancer provides sharper RGB images.

Simple setup

Easy presentation

•Remote Commander with mouse control and laser pointer functions

With the built-in mouse receiver, you can operate a computer with the Remote Commander. For presentations, you can use the laser pointer built into the Remote Commander.

•Digital ZOOM, FUNCTION and HELP keys on

the Remote Commander

The Digital ZOOM allows you to enhance your presentation by zoooming in on the image. You can allocate a presentation file to the FUNCTION keys by using the application software (CD-ROM) supplied with the projector. Just pressing the FUNCTION key opens the file immediately. The HELP key will be helpful if you encounter a problem during operation.

•High portability This projector is compact-7.2kg (15lb 14oz), portable size. With such a feature, a carrying handle contributes to a convenient carrying, and you can carry it everywhere you want.

•Sony original high performance APA (Auto Pixel

Alignment) function

You can get the clearest picture automatically by simply pressing the APA key when the signal is

Multi scan compatibility

•Scan converter built-in This projector has a built-in scan converter which converts the input signal within 1024 × 768 pixels.

input from a computer.

•Accept various input signals

•Simple setup with external equipment

This projector has 44 kinds of preset data for input signals. You can get a suitable picture by connecting an equipment with supplied cable and pressing the APA key.

•USB, Digital RGB and 5BNC connectors

USB equipment (e.g., USB mouse) allows you to expand your system. Using the application software

This projector accepts video signals of the composite, S video, and component as well as the 15k RGB, VGA

, SVGA2), XGA2) and SXGA

signals, which all can be displayed.

•Compatible with six color systems NTSC

3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.43

, PAL-M or PAL-N color system can be selected automatically or manually.

supplied with the projector allows you to control the projector from your computer operated with

Windows

98 operating system . The Digital RGB connector allows you to connect the projector to a Digital RGB equipment. The 5BNC input connector allows you to connect the projector to a workstation output high-resolution signals and to connect the projector to a computer from a long distance.

Other functions

Plug & Play

This projector complies with DDC1 and DDC2B. (DDC1 and DDC2B are the Display Data Channel

TM)4)

(DDC When connecting a DDC1 host system, the projector synchronizes with V.CLK that follows the VESA

standard in the VESA standard.)

standard and outputs EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) to the data line. When connecting a DDC2B host system, the projector automatically switches to the appropriate communication mode.

1) Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation (U.S.A and other countries).

2) VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation, U.S.A.

3) NTSC4.43 is the color system used when playing back a video recorded on NTSC on an NTSC4.43 system VCR.

4) DDCTM is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.

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Location and Function of

Location and Function of Controls

1 Zoom ring

Adjusts the size of the picture.

Controls

Front/Left Side

1qa

qs 0

45 7

Rear/Right Side/Bottom

2 Focus ring

Adjusts the picture focus.

3 Lens

Open the lens cap before projection.

4 Ventilation holes (exhaust)

5 Front remote control detector (SIRCS receiver)

6 Adjuster

When a picture is projected on the out of the screen, adjust the picture using this adjuster.

For details on how to use the adjusters, see “How to use the adjuster” on page 10 (GB).

7 Security lock

Connects to an optional security cable (Kensington’s).

The security lock corresponds to Kensington’s MicroSaver Security System. If you have any comment, contact

Kensington 2853 Campus Drive, San Mates, CA 94403 U.S.A. Tel: 800-535-4242: extension 3348 Home page address: http://www.kensington.com/

8 Carrying handle

Pull up the handle from the projector for carrying.

9 Left speaker

0 Control panel

For details, see “Control panel” on page 11 (GB).

qa Right speaker

qs Lens hood

qd Rear remote control detector (SIRCS receiver)

qf AC IN socket

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

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Location and Function of Controls

qg Rear speaker

qh Lamp cover

qj Ventilation holes (intake)/air filter cover

Notes

•Do not place anything near the ventilation holes as it may cause internal heat build-up.

•Do not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes — the air coming out is hot.

qk Air filter cover button

Used to remove the air filter cover.

For details, see “Cleaning the Air Filter” on page 33 (GB).

Note

Clean the air filter every 300 hours to ensure optimal performance.

ql Adjuster buttons

w; Connector panel

For details, see page 12 (GB).

How to use the adjuster

To adjust the height

Adjust the height of the projector as follows:

1 Lift the projector and press the adjuster buttons.

The adjusters will extend from the projector.

Adjuster buttons

2 While pressing the buttons, lower the projector.

Then, release the buttons. For fine adjustment, turn the adjusters to the right and the left.

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Notes

•Be careful not to let the projector down on your fingers.

•Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the adjusters out.

Location and Function of Controls

Control panel

LAMP/

TEMP/

POWER

COVER

FAN

1234

VOL +

VOL -

HELP

RESET

INP

1 VOL +/– keys

Adjust the volume of the built-in speakers and output

level of the AUDIO jack.

+ : Increases the volume. – : Decreases the volume.

2 Arrow keys (M/m/</,)

Used to select the menu or to make various adjustments.

3 MENU key

Displays the on-screen menu. Press again to clear the

menu.

4 HELP key

If you need help information during an operation, press this key to display help messages. The Help menu lists error recoveries depending on problem type.

5 Indicators

LAMP/COVER: Lights up or flashes under the

following conditions:

• Lights up when the lamp has reached the end of its life or becomes a high temperature.

• Flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is not secured firmly.

TEMP (Temperature)/FAN: Lights up or flashes

under the following conditions:

• Lights up when temperature inside the projector becomes unusually high.

• Flashes when the fan is broken.

ON/

SAVING

STANDBY

890qa

• Lights in green when the power is turned on.

• Flashes in green while the cooling fan runs after

I / 1

turning off the power with the

key. The fan runs for about 120 seconds after turning off the power. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes quickly for the first 40 seconds. During this time, you cannot turn the power back on with the

For details on the LAMP/COVER and the TEMP/FAN indicators, see page 35 (GB).

I / 1

key.

6 I / 1 (on / standby) key

Turns on and off the projector when the projector is in the standby mode. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green when the power is turned on.

When turning off the power, press the I /

key twice following the message on the screen, or press and hold the key for about one second.

For details on steps for turning off the power, see “To turn off the power” on page 20 (GB).

7 INPUT key

Selects the input signal. Each time you press the key, the input signal switches as follows:

B INPUT-A B INPUT-B

S-VIDEO b VIDEO b

The audio signals are common to the VIDEO and S-VIDEO.

8 LIGHT key

If you press this key while the power is on, the keys on the control panel will be displayed in orange. Press this key to turn off the light.

9 APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key

Adjusts a picture to be projected clearest automatically while a signal from the computer is input. Adjust the shift (up/down and left/right) at the

same time automatically.

POWER SAVING: Lights up when the projector is

in the power saving mode. When POWER SAVING in the SET SETTING menu is set to ON, the projector goes into the power saving mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes. Although the lamp goes out, the cooling fan keeps running. In the power saving mode, any key does not function for the first 40 seconds. The power saving mode is canceled when a signal is input or any key is pressed.

ON/STANDBY: Lights up or flashes under the

following conditions:

• Lights in red when the AC power cord is plugged into the wall outlet. Once in the standby mode, you can turn on the projector with the

I / 1

key.

Note

Press the APA key when the full image is displayed on the screen. If there are black edges around the image, the APA function will not function properly and the image may extend beyond the screen.

q; RESET key

Resets the value of an item back to its factory preset value. This key functions when the menu or a setting item is displayed on the screen.

qa ENTER key

Enters the settings of items in the menu system.

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Location and Function of Controls

Connector panel

Right side

RS-232C

MONITOR

USB

DIGITAL RGB

CONTROL S

PLUG IN POWER

DIGITAL

RGB RGB

5BNC

R/R-Y/P

REMOTE

OUTPUT

INPUT A

1 INPUT A connectors

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

INPUT B

B/B-Y/PBSYNC/HD VDG/Y

(MONO)

4DIGITAL RGB input connector (DFP 20-pin,

TMDS): Connects to a digital RGB output

connector on external equipment.

5USB connector: Connects your computer or

USB equipment.

A plug: (Right, for downstream, 4-pin):

Connects to USB

B plug: (Left, for upstream, 4-pin):

equipment

Connects to a computer. If you connect the projector and a computer, the projector automatically assumes that a USB mouse is connected; this allows you to control the mouse from the Remote Commander. The application software supplied

with the projector allows you to control the projector from your computer.

MOUSEAUDIOAUDIO RGB

MOUSEAUDIORGB

6MOUSE (13-pin) connector: Connects to the

mouse port on a computer to control the mouse function using the supplied mouse cable.

7AUDIO (stereo mini-jack) jack: Connects to the

audio output on a computer.

2 INPUT B connectors

Connect to external equipment such as a computer. You can control the mouse signal with the Remote Commander.

RGB input (HD D-sub 15-pin, female): Connects

to the monitor output on a computer using the supplied cable. This connector only accepts signals from a computer.

AUDIO (stereo mini-jack): Connects to the audio

output on a computer.

MOUSE (13-pin): Connects to the mouse port on a

computer to control the mouse function using the supplied mouse cable.

1DIGITAL RGB/5BNC/RGB switch: Selects

DIGITAL RGB, 5BNC or RGB on INPUT A connectors. Select the appropriate position depending on the input signal. DIGITAL RGB: Signal input from DIGITAL

RGB connector.

5BNC: Signal input from the 5BNC connector. RGB: Signal input from the RGB connector.

2RGB input connector (HD D-sub 15-pin,

female): Connects to the monitor output on a

computer using the supplied cable. This connector only accepts signals from a computer.

35BNC input connectors (R/R-Y/P

B, SYNC/HD, VD connectors) (BNC type):

Y/P

R, G/Y, B/B-

Connect to a high-resolution computer or VCR where signals are transmitted long distances; for example, when the projector has been hung from the ceiling. According to the connected equipment, computer, component (R-Y/Y/B-Y), HDTV or DTV (DTV GBR, DTV YP

BPR) signal is selected.

3 VIDEO IN jacks

Connect to external video equipment such as a VCR.

S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin):

Connects to the S video

output (Y/C video output) on video equipment.

VIDEO (phono type): Connects to the composite

video output.

AUDIO input L (MONO)/R (phono type): Connect

to the audio output of equipment. For stereo equipment, use both the L and R jacks; for monaural equipment, use the L (MONO) jack only. The audio signals are common to the VIDEO and

S VIDEO.

4 CONTROL S IN/PLUG IN POWER (DC 5V output) jack

Connects to the control S out jacks of the Sony equipment. Connects to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the supplied Remote Commander when using it as a wired Remote Commander. In this case, you do not need to install the batteries in the Remote Commander, since the power is supplied from this jack.

5 RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female)

Connects to a computer to operate the projector from the computer.

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Location and Function of Controls

6 OUTPUT connectors

MONITOR (HD D-sub 15-pin, female): Connects

to the video input connector on the monitor. Outputs signals from the selected channel in the INPUT A (RGB or 5BNC) or INPUT B (RGB) connector. This connector does not output any signals from the DIGITAL RGB connector.

AUDIO (phono type): Connects to external active

speakers. The volume of the speakers can be controlled by the VOLUME +/– keys on the Remote Commander or the VOL +/– keys on the control panel.

Remote Commander

The keys which have the same names as on the

control panel function identically.

You can control a connected computer using the

Remote Commander.

For details, see “Connecting with a Computer” on page 15 (GB).

wa ws

w; ql qk qj qh

qf qd

COMMAND

HELP

MUTING

AUDIO

FUNCTION

ENTER

RESET

ONOFF

PIC

D ZOOM

+ –

qa,qs

INPUTAPA

VOLUME

–

LASER

R CLICK

1 2 3 4

5 6 7



6 Joy stick

Functions as a mouse of a computer connected to the unit.

7 Arrow keys (M/m/</,) 8 L CLICK key

Functions as a left button on a mouse. When

connected to a Macintosh

computer, the L CLICK

key functions as a mouse button.

9 R CLICK key

Functions as a right button on a mouse. When connected to a Macintosh computer, the R CLICK key functions as a mouse button.

0 D ZOOM +/– key

Enlarges the image at a desired location on the screen.

+: Pressing the + key once displays the icon. This

icon indicates the point you want to enlarge. Use an arrow key (M/m/</,) to move the icon to the point to be enlarged. Press the + key repeatedly until the image is enlarged to your requirements.

–: Pressing the – key reduces an image that has been

enlarged with the D ZOOM + key.

qa Strap holder

Attaches the supplied strap.

qs CONTROL S OUT jack (stereo minijack)

Connects to the CONTROL S IN jack on the projector with the connecting cable (not supplied) when using the Remote Commander as a wired one. In this case, you do not need to install the batteries since the power is supplied via the CONTROL S IN jack on the projector.

Notes on laser beam

•Do not look into the laser transmitter.

•Do not aim the laser at people.

I / 1

key

qd RESET key qf ENTER key qg MENU key qh FUNCTION 1/2 keys

2 INPUT key 3 APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key

When you connect the projector with a computer, you can open a file on the screen by just pressing the FUNCTION key. This will enhance your presentation.

4 VOLUME +/– keys 5 LASER key

Emits laser beam from the laser transmitter when you

press this key.

1) Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

To use this function, allocate a file to the FUNCTION key by using the application software. For details on how to allocate a file to the FUNCTION key, refer to the help file of the application software.

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Location and Function of Controls / Installing the Projector

Be sure to install the battery from the # side.

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Connecting

When connecting with a Macintosh computer

Right side

SIC-S20 Mouse cable (not supplied)

Signal adapter (not supplied)

to audio out

to monitor out

to mouse port

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Connecting

Using USB equipment (e.g., USB mouse)

Connect the USB equipment to the USB connector on the connector panel. You can connect your computer to the projector via the RGB connector, 5BNC connector or DIGITAL RGB connector. (The example below uses the RGB connector.)

DIGITAL

RGB RGB

Right side

Other USB equipment

to USB port

USB cable A type-B type (supplied)

REMOTE

RS-232C

OUTPUT

MONITOR

INPUT A

DIGITAL RGB

5BNC

USB

to monitor out

CONTROL S

PLUG IN POWER

DIGITAL

RGB RGB

5BNC

R/R-Y/PRB/B-Y/PBSYNC/HD VDG/Y

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

INPUT B

(MONO)

MOUSEAUDIOAUDIO RGB

MOUSEAUDIORGB

Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)

HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)

to audio

out

USB hub function

If you connect the projector and your computer using the USB cable for the first time, the following devices will be recognized.

1 General purpose USB hub 2 USB human interface device (for wireless mouse

function)

3 USB human interface device (for projector control

function)

Any other devices connected to the downstream connector of a projector are recognized by your computer.

Connecting with a VCR/15k RGB/ Component Equipment

This section describes how to connect the projector with a VCR, external active speakers, and 15k RGB/ component equipment. Also refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment to be connected.

When making connections, be sure to:

•turn off all equipment before making any connections.

•use the proper cables for each connection.

•insert the plugs of the cables properly; plugs that are not fully inserted often generate noise. When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it out from the plug, not the cable itself.

Computer

Note

Set the DIGITAL RGB/5BNC/RGB switch to the suitable position depending on the connection.

Notes

•Your computer may not start correctly when it has been connected to the USB connector on the projector via the USB cable. In this case, first disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, then connect the computer to the projector using the USB cable supplied with the projector.

•The USB connector on this projector will function only with a computer operated with Windows 98.

•When you connect the mouse to your computer via the USB connector, do not connect another mouse to the MOUSE port. The projector automatically assumes that a USB mouse is connected.

Right side

Active speakers

S-Video cable

(not supplied)

to S video output

Audio/video cable (supplied)

to audio/video outputs

VCR

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Projecting

HELP

RESET

INPUT

APA

ON/STANDBY indicator

Rear remote control detector

Projecting

INPUT-B: Selects audio and video signals input

from the INPUT B connector.

VIDEO: Selects audio and video signals input

from the AUDIO/VIDEO (VIDEO IN) jacks.

S-VIDEO:Selects audio and video signals input

from the AUDIO/S VIDEO (VIDEO IN) jacks.

Note

The AUDIO (VIDEO IN) jacks are used as audio outputs of both VIDEO and S-VIDEO.

4 Turn the zoom ring to adjust the size of the

picture.

5 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.

Note

Looking into the lens when projecting may cause injury to your eyes.

To Press Adjust the volume

the VOL +/– keys on the control panel or the VOLUME +/– keys on the Remoter Commander.

1 After all equipment is connected completely, plug

the AC power cord into the wall outlet. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the

projector goes into the standby mode.

2 Press the I /

key.

The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green.

3 Turn on equipment connected to the projector.

Press the INPUT key to select the input source. INPUT-A:Selects audio and video signals input

from the INPUT A connector.

Cut off the sound the AUDIO MUTING key on the Remote

Cut off the picture

Commander. To restore the sound, press the AUDIO MUTING key again or press the VOL + key on the control panel or the VOLUME + key on the Remote Commander.

the PIC MUTING key on the Remote Commander. To restore the picture, press the PIC MUTING key again.

To get the clearest picture

You can get the suitable picture when a signal from the computer is input. Press the APA key. The picture is automatically adjusted to be projected clearest.

Notes

•Adjust the signal when the still picture is displayed on the screen.

•Press the APA key when the full image is displayed on the screen. If there are black edges around the image, the APA function will not function properly and the image may extend beyond the screen.

•If you switch the input signal or re-connect a computer, press the APA key again to get the suitable picture.

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Projecting

•“ADJUSTING” appears on the screen. Press the APA key again during the adjustment to restore the original screen.

•“Complete!” appears on the screen when the picture is adjusted properly. The picture may not be adjusted properly depending on the kinds of input signals.

•Adjust the items in the INPUT SETTING menu when you adjust the picture manually.

For details, see page 24 (GB).

To correct the trapezoid

When the projecting image is a trapezoid, change the projector’s position/height by moving the adjuster.

For details on “How to use the adjuster”, see page 10 (GB).

If the image is still a trapezoid, correct it in DIGIT KEYSTONE in the INSTALL SETTING menu.

When the base edge is longer than the upper edge as shown in the figure below:

To turn off the power

1 Press the I /

“Power OFF?” appears on the screen.

Note

The message will disappear if you press any key except the I / key for five seconds.

2 Press the I /

The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green and the fan continues to run for about 120 seconds to reduce the internal heat. Also, the ON/STANDBY indicator flashes quickly for the first 40 seconds. During this time, you will not be able to turn the power back on with the I /

key.

key, or if you do not press any

key.

3 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet

after the fan stops running and the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red.

Set the value to negative.

When the upper edge is longer than the base edge as shown in the figure below:

Set the value to positive.

For details on “DIGIT KEYSTONE”, see page 27 (GB).

When you cannot confirm the on-screen message

When you cannot confirm the on-screen message in a certain condition, you can turn off the power by

holding the I /

Note

Do not unplug the AC power cord while the fan is still running; otherwise, the fan will stop although the internal heat is still high, leading to breakdown of the projector.

key for about one second.

About the air filter cleaning

Clean the air filter every 300 hours to ensure optimal performance.

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Effective tools for your presentation

To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom function)

You can select a point in the image to enlarge.

1 Press the D ZOOM + key on the Remote

Commander.

The Digital Zoom icon appears at the center of the image.

Digital Zoom icon

2 Move the icon to the point on the image you want

to enlarge. Use the arrow keys (M/m/</,) to move the icon.

Projecting

3 Press the D ZOOM + key again.

The image where the icon is located is enlarged. By pressing the + key repeatedly, the image size increases. (ratio of enlargement: max. 4 times)

Use the arrow keys(M/m/</,) to scroll the enlarged image.

To return the image back to its original size

Press the D ZOOM – key on the Remote Commander.

To use the Laser Pointer function

Press the LASER key on the Remote Commander. The laser pointer appears. The pointer is helpful in

indicating a particular point on the screen.

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Using the MENU / The PICTURE CTRL Menu

Using the MENU

The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments and settings.

To select the language used in the menu, see page 26 (GB).

1 Press the MENU key.

The menu display appears. The bar on the icon of the currently selected menu is highlighted in yellow.

About the memory of the settings

The settings are automatically stored in the projector memory.

When no signal is input

When there is no input signal, “NO INPUT–Cannot adjust this item.” appears on the screen, and each item cannot be adjusted.

PICTURE CTRL

CONTRAST: 80 BRIGHT: 50 RGB ENHANCER: GAMMA MODE: COLOR TEMP: LOW

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INPUT-A

2 Use the M or m key to select a menu, then press

the , or ENTER key. The selected menu appears.

Menus Setting items

SET SETTING

STATUS: ON INPUT-A: COMPUTER AUTO INPUT SEL: LANGUAGE: ENGLISH SPEAKER: ON POWER SAVING: SIRCS RECEIVER:

OFF

OFF FRONT&REAR

INPUT-A

3 Make setting or adjustment on an item.

For details on setting individual items, see the relevant menu pages.

To clear the menu display

Press the MENU key. The menu display disappears automatically if no key is pressed for one minute.

The PICTURE CTRL Menu

The PICTURE CTRL (control) menu is used for adjusting the picture. Unadjustable items depending on the input signal are not displayed in the menu.

When the video signal is input

PICTURE CTRL

CONTRAST: 80 BRIGHT: 50 COLOR: 50 HUE: 50 SHARP: 50 D.PICTURE: ON COLOR TEMP: LOW COLOR SYS: AUTO

When the RGB signal is input

PICTURE CTRL

CONTRAST: 80 BRIGHT: 50 RGB ENHANCER: GAMMA MODE: COLOR TEMP: LOW

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VIDEO

INPUT -A

To reset items that have been adjusted

Press the RESET key. “Complete!” appears on the screen and the settings appearing on the screen will be reset to their factory preset values. Items which can be reset are:

•“CONTRAST”, “BRIGHT”, “COLOR”, “HUE”, “SHARP” and “RGB ENHANCER” in the PICTURE CTRL menu.

•“DOT PHASE”, “SIZE H” and “SHIFT” in the INPUT SETTING menu.

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Operation

1. Select an item

Use the M or m key to select the item, then press the , or ENTER key.

2. Adjust an item

• When changing the adjustment level: To increase the number, press the M or , key.

To decrease the number, press the m or < key. Press the ENTER key to restore the original screen.

GAMMA MODE

• When changing the setting: Press the M or m key to change the setting. Press the ENTER or < key to restore the original screen.

CONTRAST

Adjusts the picture contrast. The higher the setting, the greater the contrast. The lower the setting, the lower the contrast.

BRIGHT

Adjusts the picture brightness. The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the darker the picture.

COLOR

Adjusts color intensity. The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower the setting, the lower the intensity.

Selects a gamma correction curve.

GRAPHICS: Improves the reproduction of half

tones. Photos can be reproduced in natural tones.

TEXT: Contrasts black and white. Suitable for

images that contain lots of text.

COLOR TEMP

Adjusts the color temperature.

HIGH: Makes the white color bluish. LOW: Makes the white color reddish.

COLOR SYS (System)

Selects the color system of the input signal.

AUTO: Automatically selects one of the following

signals: NTSC

PAL-M/N: Automatically selects one of the

following signals: PAL-M/PAL-N, NTSC Normally, set to AUTO. If the picture is distorted or colorless, select the color system according to the input signal.

3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43.

3.58.

HUE

Adjusts color tones. The higher the setting, the picture becomes greenish. The lower the setting, the picture becomes purplish.

SHARP

Adjusts the picture sharpness. The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the softer the picture.

RGB ENHANCER

Adjusts the picture sharpness when the RGB signals

are input.

The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the softer the picture.

D. (Dynamic) PICTURE

Emphasizes the black color.

ON: Emphasizes the black color to produce a bolder

“dynamic” picture.

OFF: Reproduces the dark portions of the picture

accurately, in accordance with the source signal.

Input signals and adjustable/setting items

Item Input signal

Video or Compo- HDTV RGB

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The INPUT SETTING Menu

The INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust the input signal. Unadjustable items depending on the input signal are not displayed in the menu.

When the video signal is input

INPUT SETTING

ASPECT: 16:9 SHIFT H: 200 V: 30

VIDEO

SIZE H

Adjusts the horizontal size of picture input from the INPUT A/B connector. The higher the setting, the larger the horizontal size of the picture. The lower the setting, the smaller the horizontal size of the picture. Adjust the setting according to the dots of the input signal. For details on the suitable value for the preset signals, see page 25 (GB).

SHIFT

When the RGB signal is input

INPUT SETTING

DOT PHASE: 0 SIZE H: 1056 SHIFT H: 200 V: 30 SCAN CONV: ON

NO.01 VIDEO/60

INPUT-A

NO.17 800x600

Memory No.

Signal type

Memory No.

Signal type

Operation

1. Select an item

Use the M or m key to select the item, then press the , or ENTER key.

2. Adjust an item

• When changing the adjustment level: To increase the number, press the M or , key. To decrease the number, press the m or < key. Press the ENTER key to restore the original screen.

• When changing the setting: Press the M or m key to change the setting. Press the ENTER or < key to restore the original screen.

Adjusts the position of the picture input from the INPUT A/B connectors or VIDEO IN jacks. H adjusts the horizontal position of the picture. V adjusts the vertical position of the picture. As the setting for H increases, the picture moves to the right, and as the setting decreases, the picture moves to the left. As the setting for V increases, the picture moves up, and as the setting decreases, the picture moves down. Use the < or the , key to adjust the horizontal position and the M and m key for the vertical position.

ASPECT

Sets the aspect ratio of the picture. When inputting 16:9 (squeezed) signal from equipment such as a DVD player, set to 16:9.

4:3 : When the picture with ratio 4:3 is input. 16:9 : When the picture with ratio 16:9 (squeezed) is

input.

SCAN CONV (Scan converter)

Converts the signal to display the picture according to the screen size.

ON: Displays the picture according to the screen

size. The picture will lose some clarity.

OFF: Displays the picture while matching one pixel

of input picture element to that of the LCD. The picture will be clear but the picture size will be smaller.

DOT PHASE

Adjusts the dot phase of the LCD panel and the signal input from the INPUT A/B connector. Adjust the picture further for finer picture after the picture is adjusted with pressing the APA key. Adjust the picture to where it looks clearest.

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Note

When the XGA or SXGA signal is input, this item will not be displayed.

The INPUT SETTING Menu

Input signals and adjustable/setting items

Item Input signal

Video or 15k RGB/ S video (Y/C) Component

DOT – – – PHASE

SIZE H – – – SHIFT ASPECT –– SCAN – – – –

CONV

: Adjustable/can be set

– : Not adjustable/can not be set

About the preset memory No.

This projector has 44 kinds of preset data for input signals (the preset memory). The memory number of the current input signal and the signal type are displayed when the preset signal is input. This projector automatically detects the signal type. When the signal is registered to the preset memory, a suitable picture is displayed on the screen according to the signal type. You can adjust the picture through the INPUT SETTING menu.

This projector also has 20 kinds of user memories for each INPUT-A/B. When an unpreset signal is input for the first time, memory number is displayed as 0. If the input signal is adjusted in the INPUT SETTING menu, the setting via INPUT-A/B is stored. When more than 20 user memories are registered for each INPUT-A/B, the newest memory is automatically stored over the oldest one.

HDTV RGB1)B&W

(lower

than

SVGA

only)

Preset signals

Memory Preset signal No.

1 Video 60 Hz 2 Video 50 Hz 3

15k RGB/Component 60 Hz 15.734 59.940

15k RGB/Component 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 or

HDTV 33.750 60.000

640 × 350 7 8

640 × 400 9 10 11

640 × 480 12 13 14 15 16

800 × 600 17 18 19 20 21

832 × 624 22

1024 × 768 23 24 25 26 27

1152 × 864 SXGA VESA 70 Hz 28 29 30

1152 × 900 31 32

1280 × 960 SXGA VESA 60 Hz 33 34

1280 × 1024 SXGA VESA 43 Hz 35 36 37 38

VGA mode 1 VGA VESA2) 85 Hz PC-98013) Normal VGA mode 2 VGA VESA 85 Hz VGA mode 3 Macintosh 13” VGA VESA 72 Hz VGA VESA 75 Hz VGA VESA 85 Hz SVGA VESA 56 Hz SVGA VESA 60 Hz SVGA VESA 72 Hz SVGA VESA 75 Hz SVGA VESA 85 Hz Macintosh 16” XGA VESA 43 Hz XGA VESA 60 Hz XGA VESA 70 Hz XGA VESA 75 Hz XGA VESA 85 Hz

SXGA VESA 75 Hz SXGA VESA 85 Hz Sunmicro LO 61.795 65.960 H-neg V-neg 1504 Sunmicro HI 71.713 76.047

SXGA VESA 75 Hz

SGI-5 SXGA VESA 60 Hz SXGA VESA 75 Hz SXGA VESA 85 Hz

fH fV Sync (kHz) (Hz)

15.734 59.940 H-neg V-neg

15.625 50.000 H-neg V-neg S on G/Y

Composite sync

31.469 70.086 H-pos V-neg 800

37.861 85.080 H-pos V-neg 832

24.823 56.416 H-neg V-neg 848

31.469 70.086 H-neg V-pos 800

37.861 85.080 H-neg V-pos 832

31.469 59.940 H-neg V-neg 800

35.000 66.667 H-neg V-neg 864

37.861 72.809 H-neg V-neg 832

37.500 75.000 H-neg V-neg 840

43.269 85.008 H-neg V-neg 832

35.156 56.250 H-pos V-pos 1024

37.879 60.317 H-pos V-pos 1056

48.077 72.188 H-pos V-pos 1040

46.875 75.000 H-pos V-pos 1056

53.674 85.061 H-pos V-pos 1048

49.724 74.550 H-neg V-neg 1152

35.524 43.479 H-pos V-pos 1264

48.363 60.004 H-neg V-neg 1344

56.476 69.955 H-neg V-neg 1328

60.023 75.029 H-pos V-pos 1312

68.677 84.997 H-pos V-pos 1376

63.995 70.016 H-pos V-pos 1472

67.500 75.000 H-pos V-pos 1600

77.487 85.057 H-pos V-pos 1568

Composite sync

60.000 60.000 H-pos V-pos 1800

75.000 75.000 H-pos V-pos 1728

46.433 43.436 H-pos V-pos 1696

53.316 50.062 S on G 1680

63.974 60.013 H-pos V-pos 1696

79.976 75.025 H-pos V-pos 1688

91.146 85.024 H-pos V-pos 1728

SIZE H

1472

PC Component 480/60P

575/50P 575/50P

1080/50I 1080/50I

1080& 1152/60

720/60P 720/60P

720/50P 720/50P

480/60P ( ) 31.470 60.000 S on G

1080/50I-2

ouble frequency

NTSC

ouble frequency

( ) 31.250 50.000 S on G

PAL

28.130 50.000

31.250 50.000

45.000 60.000

37.500 50.000

1) The RGB signals of a computer

2) VESA is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standard Association.

3) PC-98 is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.

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The INPUT SETTING Menu / The SET SETTING Menu

Since the data is recalled from the preset memory about the following signals, you can use these preset data by adjusting SIZE H. Make fine adjustment by adjusting SHIFT.

Signal Memory No. SIZE H

Super Mac-2 23 1312 SGI-1 23 1320 Macintosh 19” 25 1328 Macintosh 21” 28 1456 Sony News 36 1708 PC-9821 36 1600

1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro 37 1664

Note

When the aspect ratio of input signal is other than 4:3, a part of the screen is displayed in black.

The SET SETTING Menu

The SET SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.

STATUS (on-screen display)

Sets up the on-screen display.

ON: Shows all of the on-screen displays. OFF: Turns off the on-screen displays except for the

menus, a message when turning off the power, and warning messages.

For details on the warning messages, see page 35 (GB).

INPUT-A

Selects the computer, component, DTV YPBPR or DTV GBR signal input from the 5BNC connector.

Note

If the setting is not correct, “Please check INPUT-A setting.” appears on the screen and the color of the picture becomes strange or the picture is not displayed.

AUTO INPUT SEL

When set to ON, the projector detects input signals in the following order: INPUT-A/INPUT-B/VIDEO/SVIDEO. It indicates the input channel when the power is turned on or the INPUT key is pressed.

SET SETTING

STATUS: ON INPUT-A: COMPUTER AUTO INPUT SEL: LANGUAGE: ENGLISH SPEAKER: ON POWER SAVING: SIRCS RECEIVER:

OFF

OFF FRONT&REAR

INPUT-A

Operation

1. Select an item

Use the M or m key to select the item, then press the , or ENTER key.

2. Change the setting

Press the M or m key to change the setting. To restore the original screen, press the ENTER or

key.

LANGUAGE

Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen displays. Available languages are: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese.

SPEAKER

Set to OFF to cut off the sound of the internal speakers. When set to OFF, “SPEAKER OFF” appears on the screen when you turn on the power.

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Installation Examples

Floor Installation

Wall

Center of the screen

a: Distance between the screen and the center of the lens b: Distance from the floor to the center of the lens c: Distance from the floor to the foot of the projector x: Free

Distance from the front of the cabinet and the center of the lens

Center of the lens

Screen size (inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300

Minimum

Maximum

1490 2280 3060 3850 4630 5810 6990 7770 9740 11700

(58 3/4) (89 7/8) (120 1/2) (151 5/8) (182 3/8) (228 7/8) (275 1/4) (306) (383 5/8) (460 3/4)

1820 2780 3740 4700 5660 7100 8540 9500 11900 14300

(71 3/4) (109 1/2) (147 3/8) (185 1/8) (222 7/8) (279 5/8) (336 3/8) (374 1/8) (468 5/8) (563 1/8)

x–305 x–457 x–610 x–762 x–914 x–1143 x–1372 x–1524 x–1905 x–2286

(12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (45) (54) (60) (75 1/8) (90 1/8)

x–394 x–546 x–699 x–851 x–1003 x–1232 x–1461 x–1613 x–1994 x–2375

(15 5/8) (21 5/8) (27 5/8) (33 5/8) (39 5/8) (48 5/8) (57 5/8) (63 5/8) (78 5/8) (93 5/8)

Standard lens: 10 mm (13/32 inches)

Unit: mm (inches)

Floor

To calculate the installation measurement (unit: mm)

SS: screen size diagonal (inches) a (minimum) = {(SS × 50.18/1.3102) – 75.10104} × 1.025 a (maximum) = {(SS × 64.518746/1.3102) – 107.8977} × 0.975 b = x – (SS/1.3102 × 9.984) c = x – (SS/1.3102 × 9.984 + 89)

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Installation Examples

Ceiling Installation

When installing the projector on the ceiling, use the PSS-610 Projector Suspension Support.

a: Distance between the screen and the center of the lens b: Distance between the ceiling and the center of the lens x: Distance between the ceiling and the center of the screen

Center of the screen

For ceiling installation, consult with qualified Sony personnel.

PSS-610 Projector Suspension Support

(not supplied)

Ceiling

Center of the lens

Distance from the front of the cabinet and the center of the lens

Installation

Standard lens: 10 mm (13/32 inches)

Wall

Unit: mm (inches)

Screen size (inches) 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300

Minimum

Maximum

3060 3850 4630 5810 6990 7770 9740 11700

(120 1/2) (151 5/8) (182 3/8) (228 7/8) (275 1/4) (306) (383 5/8) (460 3/4)

3740 4700 5660 7100 8540 9500 11900 14300

(147 3/8) (185 1/8) (222 7/8) (279 5/8) (336 3/8) (374 1/8) (468 5/8) (563 1/8)

b+610 b+762 b+914 b+1143 b+1372 b+1524 b+1905 b+2286

(24) (30) (36) (45) (54) (60) (75 1/8) (90 1/8)

231/256/281/331/356/381 mm (9 1/8/10 1/8/11 1/8/13 1/8/14 1/8/15 inches) adjustable when using PSS-610

To calculate the installation measurement (unit: mm)

SS: screen size diagonal (inches) a (minimum) = {(SS × 50.18/1.3102) – 75.10104} × 1.025 a (maximum) = {(SS × 64.518746/1.3102) – 107.8977} × 0.975 x = b + (SS/1.3102 × 9.984)

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Tips for Installation

Unsuitable Installation

Do not install the projector in the following situations. These installations may cause malfunction or damage to the projector.

Poorly ventilated

•Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation holes. When the internal heat builds up due to the block-up, the temperature sensor will function with the message “High temp.! Lamp off in 1 min.” The power will be turned off automatically after one minute.

•Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 around the unit.

•Be careful that the ventilation holes may inhale tininess such as a piece of paper.

•If you put something in front of the front ventilation holes, the exhaust may be inhaled into the projector through the ventilation holes at the bottom, causing the internal temperature to rise, which activates the protection circuit. Install the projector so that the exhaust is not blocked.

/8 inches)

Very dusty

Avoid installing the unit in a location where there is a lot of dust; otherwise, the air filter will be obstructed. The dust blocking the air through the filter may cause raising the internal heat of the projector. Clean it up periodically.

Notes on Installation

Carry out the followings.

No toppling of the unit

Avoid using as the unit topples over on its side. It may cause malfunction.

Use to be level

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Highly heated and humid

•Avoid installing the unit in a location where the temperature or humidity is very high, or temperature is very low.

•To avoid moisture condensation, do not install the unit in a location where the temperature may rise rapidly.

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20°

Avoid using as the unit tilts more than 20 degrees. Do not install the unit other than on the floor or ceiling. These installation may cause malfunction.

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