Sony VPL-PX40 User Manual 3

Data Projector

4-090-532-11 (1)

Operating Instructio ns Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones

VPL-PX40

GB FR ES

WARNING

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.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclo sure 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.

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 ag ainst harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, use s, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause h a rmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a r es i d e nt ial area is lik ely 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 voi d your auth ority to op erat e this equipment.

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 Remot e Commander as new one according to the guarantee.

LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT

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

LASER–STRAHLING, NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN LASER KLASSE 2

MAX OUTPUT : 1mW EN60825 WAVE LENGTH : 645nm /A11:19

CAUTION

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;

AVOID EXPOSURELASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE.

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

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

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

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 cod e:

Green-and-Yellow:Earth Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the ma ins lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as fol lows: The wire which is coloured green-andyellow 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 colo ured br own must be conn ecte d to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

Voor de klanten in Nederland

Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA).

The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easi ly accessible.

Table of Contents

Overview

Precautions ......................................... 6

Notes on Installation ..........................7

Unsuitable Installation .................. 7

Usage in High Altitude .................7

Unsuitable Conditions ..................8

Features .............................................. 8

Location and Function of Controls .10

Front/Left Side ...........................10

Rear/Right Side/Bottom .............10

Control Panel ..............................12

Connector Panel .........................13

Remote Commander ...................14

Setting Up and Projecting

Installing the Projector .....................17

Connecting the Projector ..................18

Connecting with a Computer ......18

Connecting with a VCR or 15k

RGB/Component

Equipment .......................20

Selecting the Menu Language ..........22

Projecting .........................................24

Effective Tools for Your

Presentation .....................28

Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu

Using the MENU .............................30

The PICTURE SETTING Menu ..... 31

The INPUT SETTING Menu .......... 33

The SET SETTING Menu ............... 35

The MENU SETTING Menu ..........36

The INSTALL SETTING Menu ..... 36

The INFORMATION Menu ............ 37

Maintenance

Maintenance .................................... 38

Replacing the Lamp ................... 38

Cleaning the Air Filter ...............39

Troubleshooting ...............................41

Warning Messages .....................43

Caution Messages ......................44

Other

Specifications .................................. 45

Index ...............................................53

B Overview

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, unpl ug the unit an d ha v e it checked by qualified personnel befo r e operating it further.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outle t if it is not to be used for sev e ral 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 th e lens while the lamp is on.

• Do not place your han d or objects nea r the ventilation holes. The air coming out is hot.

• Be careful not to catch your fingers by the adjuster when you adjust th e heig ht o f th e projector. Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the adjuster out.

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.

On preventing internal heat buildup

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

Caution

The projector is equipped with ven ti lation holes (intake) and ven tilation holes (exhaust). 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 ma y 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 sof t dry cloth. Do no t use a damp cloth, dete rgent solution, or thinner.

• Clean the filter at regular intervals.

On repacking

• 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 th e factory.

On LCD projector

• The LCD projector is manu fa ctur ed us ing high-precision technology. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on the LCD projector. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction.

6 Precautions

Notes on Installation

Unsuitable Installation

Do not install the projector in the following situations. These installations may cause malfunct ion 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 h eat builds up due to the block-up, the temperature sensor will function with the message “High temp.! Lamp off in 1 min.” Th e power will be turned off automatically after one minute.

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

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

Very dusty

Avoid installing the un it in a locatio n where there is a lot of dust ; o therwise , 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.

Usage in High Altitude

When using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, t ur n on “High Altitude Mode” in the INSTALL S ETTING menu. Failing to set this mode when using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as reducing the reliability of certain components.

Overview

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.

Notes on Installation

Unsuitable Conditions

Do not use the pr ojector unde r the follo wing conditions.

Toppling the unit.

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

Tilting right/left

20°

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

Blocking the ventilation holes

Avoid using something to cover over the ventilation holes (exhaust/inta k e); otherwise, the internal heat may build up.

Features

High brightness, high picture quality

• High brightness

This projector is equi pp e d with a highefficiency optical system made possible by adopting Sony’s new proprietary optical system. In addition, this projector can reproduce bright images of 3500 ANSI lumens, thanks to a newly developed high numeric aperture LCD panel with a microlens, and a UHP lamp.

•High resolution

Three 0.99-inch, about 790,000 pixel, XGA panels provide a resolu tio n of 10 24 × 768 dots for RGB input an d 75 0 horizontal TV lines for video input.

Easy Setup

• Permits setup on a front-to-back slope

This projector can be set up on a slope of up to 90 degrees up or do wn. The projector also permits rear projection using a mirror.

• Optional lenses

The projector can be adapted to a variety of different type s o f installations by us in g one of two lenses (sold sepa r a te ly ), one with a short focus and one with a long focus.

• Direct Power On/Power Off function

The AC power for the entire system can be turned on and off by means of a breaker or other switch.

• System expandability (network compatibility)

In addition to conventional serial control using an RS-232C conn e ctor, this projector also supports connection to an network environment through an Ethernet connector. This function can be used to control multiple proj ectors and also makes it possible to acquire status information from each projector, such as the length of time the lamp has been on.

8 Features

(For details on the network f un ct ion s , contact your dealer or the Sony customer service.)

Convenient presentation functions

• Equipped with USB connector

Simply by connecting the projector to a computer through the USB interface, the Remote Commander provided with the projector can then be used as a wireless mouse.

• Remote Commander with laser pointer

The Remote Commander comes equipped with a laser pointer that is useful when making presentations.

Accepts various input signals

• Equipped with DVI connector and 5BNC connector

The projector is equipped with a DVI-D connector that can be used to conne ct a digital RGB device. The projector is also equipped with a 5BNC input connector that supports highprecision signal connection wit h a workstation or other device, as well as long-distance transmission.

• Scan converter loaded

This projector has a build-in scan converter that converts the input signal within 1,024 × 768 dots.

• Compatible input signals

This projector accepts video signals of composite, S video, and component as well as 15k RGB, VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA (60 Hz) signals, which all can be display ed. In this projector, 46 types of input signals are preset.

• Compatible with six color systems

NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC

4.43

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

1)NTSC4.43 is the color system used when

playing back a video recorded on NTSC on a NTSC

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

4.43 system VCR.

• Windows is a registered trad emark of Microsoft Corporation in th e United States and/or other coun tries.

• IBM PC/AT, VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA and UXGA are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation, U.S.A.

• Kensington is a registered trademark of Kensington Technol ogy Group.

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

• VESA is a registered trademark of Vid eo Electro nics Standa r d Associat i on .

• Display Data Channel is a trademark of Video Electronics Standard Asso c i a tio n.

Overview

Features

Location and Function of Controls

Front/Lef t Side

a Handle b Zoom ring

Adjusts the picture size.

c Control panel

For details, see “Control Panel” on page 12.

d Connector panel

For details, see “Connector Panel” on page 13.

e AC IN socket

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

f Front remote control detector g Lens

Remove the lens cap before projection.

h Ventilation holes (exhaust) i Focus ring

Adjusts the picture focus.

j Rear remote control detector

Rear/Right Side/Bottom

10 Location and Function of Controls

k 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.

For details on the LAMP/COVER and the TEMP/FAN indicators, see on page 43.

• POWER SAVING: Lights up when

the projector is in power savi ng mode. When POWER SAVING in the SET SETTING menu is set to ON, the projector goes into power saving mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes.

Although the lamp goes out, the cooling fan keeps running. The power saving mode is canceled when a signal is input or any key is pre ssed. In power saving mode, any key doe s not function for the first 60 seconds after the lamp goes out.

• ON/STANDBY: Lights up or flashes

under the following conditions: – Lights in red when a AC power cord

is plugged into a wall outle t. Once in standby mode, yo u ca n turn on the projector with the I / 1 key.

– Lights in green when the power is

turned on.

– Flashes in green while the cooling

fan runs after the power is turned off with the I / 1 key. The fan runs for about 90 seconds after the power is turned off. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes quickly for the first 60 seconds. During this time, you cannot light up the ON/STANDBY indicator w ith the I / 1 key.

Note

• To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter every 1500 hours.

For details, see “Cleaning the Air Filter” on page 39.

Overview

How to use the adjuster

To adjust the height

Adjusts the height of the projector as follows:

1 Lift the projector and press the

adjuster adjustment buttons.

The adjusters will extend from the projector.

l Lamp cover m Security lock

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

Home page address: http://www.kensington.com/

n Adjuster adjustment buttons

For details, see “How to use the adjuster” on pag e 11 .

o Adjuster p Speaker q Ventilation holes (intake)/air

filter cover

• 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 as it may cause the

air coming out heat bui l d- up.

Adjuster adjustment buttons

2 While pressing the buttons, adjust the

projector to the desired height, and then release the buttons. For fine adjustment, turn the adjusters to the right and the left.

to lower the projector

Notes

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

• Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the adjust er s out. It may be occurred malfunction.

Location and Function of Controls

to raise the projector

Control Panel

APAMENU

CONT

VOLUME

INPUT

a I / 1 (on/standby) key

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

When turning off the power, press the I / 1 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 28.

b MENU key

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

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

Used to select the menu or to make various adjustments.

d APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key

Pressing this key while a signal from a computer is being input automatically adjusts the picture so that it can be seen clearly. This function also simultaneously adjusts th e screen size and makes up/down and left/right shift adjustments.

RESETENTER

INP

Note

Press the APA k ey when the full im age is displayed on the scr een. If the projected image includes a large black area aro und the periphery, th e A PA function will no t function properly and in some cases, portions of the ima ge m ay not be displayed.

• You can cancel t he adjustment by pressing the APA ke y again while “Adjusting” appea rs on t he screen.

• The picture may not be adjusted properly depending on the kinds of input signals.

• Adjust the item s “D ot Phase,” “H Size” and “Shift” in the INPUT SETTING menu when you adju st the picture manually.

e 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.

f VOLUME +/– key

Adjusts the volume of the built-in speakers and output level of the AUDIO jack.

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

g ENTER key

Enters the settings of items in the menu system.

h INPUT key

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

t INPUT A t INPUT B t INPUT C t S VIDEO T VIDEO T INPUT D

The audio signals are common to the INPUT B, INPUT C, VIDEO and S-VIDEO.

12 Location and Function of Controls

Connector Panel

VOLUME

~AC IN

INPUT D OUTPUT

INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C

ETHER

(PLUS IN POWER)

(MONO)

RS-232C IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

RGB AUDIO RGB DVI-D

R/R-Y/Pn G/Y B/B-Y/Ps SYNC/HD VD AUDIO MONITOR AUDIO

AUDIO

ENTERMENU

RESETAPA

CONTROL

REMOTE VIDEO IN

CONTROL S

a INPUT A connectors

Connect to a computer.

• HD D-sub 15-pin, female: Connect to the monitor output on a computer using the supplied cable.

• AUDIO (stereo mini-jack): Connects

to the audio output on a computer.

b ETHER (RJ-45)

Connects to the LAN cable when the network function is in use.

Consult the dealer for connection and installation.

c RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-

pin, female)

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

d 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 supp lied Remote Commander when using it as a wired Remote Commander. In th is case, when a stereo cable is used, you do not need to install the batteries in the Remote Commander, since the power is supplied from this jack.

e USB connector (USB plug for

upstream, 4-pin)

Connects to the USB connector on a computer. When you connect the projector to the computer, you can control the mouse function with the supplied Remote Commander.

f Video input connectors

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) of video equipment.

• VIDEO (phono type): Connects to

the composite video output of video equipment.

• AUDIO input L (MONO)/R (phono type): Connect to the audio output of equipment. For stereo equ ipment, use both the L and R jacks; for monaural equipment, use the L (MON O) jack only.

g INPUT B connectors

Connect to a computer.

• HD D-sub 1 5 -pin, female:

Connects to the monitor output on a computer using the su pp lie d ca b le .

• AUDIO (stereo mini-jack)/Shared by INPUT B and C: Connects to the audio output on a compu ter.

h INPUT C connector (RGB (DVI))

(DVI-D)

Connects to a computer equipped with DVI (digital) output connector with a DVI cable.

i OUTPUT connectors

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

Connect to t he video inpu t co nne ctor on the monitor. Outputs signals from the selected cha nnel and computer signals only from among the signals from the INPUT A, INPUT B, or INPUT D RGB connector. Thi s connector does not output any signals from the INPUT C connector.

• AUDIO (stereo mini-jack): Connects to external active speakers. The volume of the speakers can be controlled by the VOLUME +/– keys on the Remote Commander or the VOLUME +/– keys on the control panel.

Location and Function of Controls

Overview

j INPUT D, 5BNC input

connectors (R/R-Y/P

B, SYNC/HD, VD connectors)

Y/P

R, G/Y, B/B-

(BNC type):

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

BPR) signal is selected.

• AUDIO (stereo mini-jack): Connects

to the audio output on a computer.

k AC IN socket

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

Remote Commander

The keys which have the sa m e nam es as on the control panel function identically.

wf wd

ws wa w; ql

qk qj

qh qg

COMMAND OFF

PJ NETWORK

LENS

APA

MENU/

TAB

D ZOOM

PROJECTOR

PIC

MUTING

AUDIO

VOLUME

FREEZE

ENTER

RESET/ ESCAPE

FUNCTION

RM-PJM15

INPUT

D KEYSTONE

HELP

LASER

CLICK

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8

q; qa

14 Location and Function of Controls

qd,qf

a I / 1 key b MUTING keys

Cut off the picture and sound.

• PIC: Cuts off the picture . P ress again

to restore the picture.

• AUDIO: Press to temporarily cut off

the audio output from the speaker, and the output on the AUDIO jack in the OUTPUT section. Press again or pr e s s the V O LU ME + key to restore the sound.

c INPUT key

d D KEYSTONE key

Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle. Use the arrow keys (M/m/</,) to display the image as a rectangle.

e HELP key

This function is not provided in this projector.

f FREEZE key

This key freezes the projected image. Press again to unfreeze the image.

p D ZOOM +/– key

Enlarges the image at a desired location on the screen. +: Pressing the + key once displays the

icon. This icon indicates the poin t you want to enl arge. Us e an arrow key (M/ m/</,) to move the icon to the point to be enlarged. Press the + key repeatedly until the image is enl arged to your requirements.

–: Pressing the – key reduces an image

that has been enlarged with the D ZOOM + key.

Overview

g LASER key

Emits laser beam from the laser transmitter when you press this key.

h Joy stick

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

i Arrow keys (M/m/</,) j R CLICK key

Functions as a right button on a mouse of a computer connected to the unit.

k ENTER key l FUNCTION 1/2/3 keys

This key does not wor k in the unit.

m Strap holder

Attaches the supplied strap.

n CONTROL S OUT jack (stereo

mini-jack)

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.

o RESET/ESCAPE key

Functions as a RESET key.

q L CLICK key

Functions as a left button on a mouse of a computer connected to the unit.

r MENU/TAB key

Functions as a MENU key.

s APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key t VOLUME +/– keys u LENS key

This function is not provided in this projector.

v PJ/NETWORK (Projector/

Network) selector switch

Set this switch to PJ always.

w COMMAND ON/OFF switch

When this switch is set to OFF, no key on the Remote Commander function. This saves the battery power.

x Transmission indicator

Lights up when you press a key on the Remote Commander. This indicator does not light up when you use the laser pointer.

y Infrared transmitter z Laser transmitter

Location and Function of Controls

Battery installation

1 Push and slide to open the lid, then

install the two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) with the correct polarity.

While pressing the lid, slide it.

Be sure to install the battery

# side.

from the

2 Replace the lid.

Notes on batteries

• Make sure that the battery orientation is correct when inserting batteries.

• Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.

• If you will not use the Remote Commander for a long time, remove the batteries to avo id damage from battery leakage. If batteries have leaked, remove them, wipe and dry the battery compartment, and replace the batteries with new ones.

Notes on laser beam

• Do not look into the laser transmitter.

• Do not aim the laser at people.

Notes on Remote Commander operation

• Make sure that nothing to ob stru ct the infrared beam be tween the Remote Commander and the remote control detector on the projector.

• The operation range is limited. The shorter the distance between the Remote Commander and th e projector is , the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector.

16 Location and Function of Controls

B Setting Up and Projecting

Installing the Projector

This section describes how to install the projector.

The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of the screen. Use the following table as a guide.

Distance between the screen and the center of the lens

Unit: m (ft)

Screen size (inches)

Minimum Distance

Maximum Distance

40 60 80 100 120 150 200 300

1.5

2.3

2.9

3.0

(10.0)

3.8

(12.5)

(4.9)

1.9

(6.2)

(7.5)

(9.5)

3.8

(12.5)

4.8

(15.7)

4.6

(15.0)

5.8

(19.0)

5.8

(19.0)

7.2

(23.6)

7.7

(25.2)

9.7

(31.7)

Setting Up and Projecting

11.6

(37.9)

14.5

(47.6)

Note

For details on ceiling installation, co nsult with qualified S ony personnel.

Installing the Projector

Connecting the Projector

When you connect the projector, make sure to:

• Turn off all equipment before making any conne ctions.

• Use the proper cables for each connection.

• Insert the cable plugs firmly; loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of picture signals. When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it out from the plug, not the cable itself.

To connect the projector, refer to the illustrations on the next and the following pages.

Connecting with a Computer

This section describes how to connect the projector to a computer. For more information, refer to the computer’s instruction manual.

Notes

• The projector accepts 15k RGB, VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA (60 Hz) signals. H ow ever, we recommend that you set the output mode of your computer to XGA mode for the external monitor.

• If you set yo ur computer, such as a not ebook type, to output t he signal to both your computer’s dis pl ay and the external moni t or, the picture of the proj ector may not appear properly. Set your computer to output the signal to only the external monitor.

For details, refer to the computer’s operating instructions supplied with your computer.

• This projector is compatible with a DDC2B (Digital Data Channel 2B). If your computer is compatible with a DDC, turn t he p rojector on a ccording to t he foll owing procedures.

1 Connect the projector t o the computer by using th e supplied HD D-sub 15-p in cable

or DVI cable.

2 Turn the projector on. 3 Start the computer.

18 Connecting the Projector

To connect an IBM PC/AT compatible computer

When you use a wireless mouse

Right side

CONTROL

REMOTE VIDEO IN

ETHER

INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C

RGB AUDIO RGB DVI-D

INPUT D OUTPUT

R/R-Y/Pn G/Y B/B-Y/Ps SYNC/HD VD AUDIO MONITOR AUDIO

CONTROL S

RS-232C IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

(PLUS IN POWER)

AUDIO

(MONO)

DVI cable (not supplied)

To DVI-D output

Computer

Setting Up and Projecting

USB cable (supplied) (Connect the USB cable to use a wireless m o us e .)

Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)

HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)

a) Use a no-resistance ca bl e . b) Connect a DVI cable to use a DVI equipment.

On the USB function

When connecting the projector to a computer by using the USB cable for the first time, the computer recognizes the following devices automatically. USB human interface device (wireless mouse function)

Recommended operating environment

When you use the USB function, connect your computer as illustrated above. The USB mouse function can be used on a computer that came with Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP preinstalled models.

Notes

• Your computer may not start correctly when connected to the projector via the USB cable. In thi s case, disconnect the USB cable , restart the computer, then connect the computer to the projector using the USB cable.

• This projector is not guaranteed for suspen d, st andby mode. When y ou use the projector in suspend, standby mode, di sconnect the project or from the USB port on the computer.

• Operatio ns are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer env ir onments.

to USB connector

to audio output

to monitor output

Connecting the Projector

To connect a Macintosh computer

To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with video output connector of a type having two rows of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor. When you connect a USB capable Macintosh computer using the USB cable to the projector, wireless mouse functions become available.

Connecting with a VCR or 15k RGB/Component Equipment

This section describes how to connect the projector to a VCR and 15k RGB/ component equipment. For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting.

To connect a VCR

Right side

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

ER)

INPUT B INPUT C

(MONO)

Audio connecting cable (not s upplied)

Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied)

For stereo equipment, use both the L and R jacks. For monaural equipment, use the L (MONO) jack only.

to video output

to S video

output

to audio output

VCR

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To connect a 15k RGB/Component equipment

Right side

INPUT D OUTPUT

R/R-Y/Pn G/Y B/B-Y/Ps SYNC/HD VD AUDIO MONITOR AUDIO

BNC cable (not supplied)

a) Use a no-resistance cable.

Notes

• When you connect the unit to 15k RGB or component video equipment, select video GBR or component with the Input-D Signal Sel. setting in the SET SETTING menu.

• Use the com posite sync signal wh en you input the exter nal sync signal from 15k RGB/component equi pm ent.

Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)

to RGB/

component

output

15k RGB/Component equipment

Setting Up and Projecting

to audio output

Connecting the Projector

Selecting the Menu Language

You can select one of nine languages for displaying the menu and other onscreen displays. The factory setting is English.

Front remote

COMMAND OFF

PJ NETWORK

LENS

APA

MENU/

TAB

PIC

MUTING

AUDIO

INPUT

D KEYSTONE

VOLUME

HELP

LASER

FREEZE

control detec t or

APAMENU

RESETENTER

1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. 2 Press the I / 1 key to turn on the projector. 3 Press the MENU key.

The menu appears. The menu presently selected is shown as a yellow button.

PICTURE SETTING

Picture Mode: Adjust Picture...

Volume: 30

22 S electing the Menu Language

Input A

INPUT

VOLUME

4 Press the M or m key to select the MENU SETTING menu, then press the

, or ENTER key. The selected menu appears.

Input A

5 Press the M or m key to select “Language,” then press the , or ENTER

key.

Input A

6 Press the M or m key to select a language, then press the < or ENTE R

key.

7 The menu changes to the selected language.

Setting Up and Projecting

To clear the menu

Press the MENU key. The menu disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for one minute.

Selecting the Menu Language

Projecting

COMMAND

OFF

PIC

PJ NETWORK

MUTING

AUDIO

INPUT

D KEYSTONE

LENS

VOLUME

MENU/

APA

TAB

FREEZE

HELP

LASER

Rear remote control detector

INPUT

LAMP/

COVER

TEMP/

FAN

VOLUME

POWER SAVING

APAMENU

RESETENTER

STANDBY

ON/

ON/STANDBY indicators

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1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment.

The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the projector goes into standby mode.

2 Press the I / 1 key.

The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green.

3 Turn on the equipment connected to the projector. 4 Press the INPUT key to select the input source.

To input from Press INPUT to display

Computer connected to the INPUT A connector INPUT A Computer connected to the INPUT B connector INPUT B Computer connected to the INPUT C (digital) connector INPUT C Computer connected to the INPUT D connector INPUT D Video equipment connected to th e V I D E O in put

connector

VIDEO

To in put fro m Press INPUT to display

Video equipment conne cted to the S VIDEO input connector

S VIDEO

Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) adjusts the picture of the connected equipment so that it is pr ojected clearly.

Notes

• If “Auto Input Search” is set to “On”, the projector searches for the signals from the connected equi pment and displays th e i nput channel where t he input signals are found.

For details, see “Auto Input Se arch” in the SET SETTING menu on page 35.

• The smart APA is effective for the input signal from a computer only.

When the projector is connected to a notebook or a computer with a built-in LCD screen, you may have to switch the comp uter to outpu t to the projector b y pressing key and key (such as .)

LCD

VGA

Setting Up and Projecting

5 Turn the zoom ring to adjust the size of the picture. 6 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.

Attention

Looking into the lens when projec t ing may cause injur y to your eyes.

To adjust the volume

The volume can be adjusted in the on-screen menu. See “Volume” in the PICTURE SETTING menu on page 33.

To mute the picture

Press the PIC MUTING key on the Remote Commander. Press again to restore the picture.

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To control the computer using the supplied Remote Commander

When you connect an IBM PC/AT compatible to the projector by using the USB cable, you can control the mouse of the computer using the Remote Commander. The R/L CLICK keys and joystick function as follows.

Note

Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector on the projector.

Key and joystick Function

R CLICK (front) Right butt on L CLICK (rear) Left button Joystick Corresponds with the movements of the mouse

To get the clearest picture

You can adjust picture quality when projecting a signal from the computer.

1 Project a still picture from the computer. 2 Press the APA key.

“Complete!” appears on the screen when the picture is adjusted properly

Notes

• Press the APA ke y when the full image is displayed on the screen. If the projected image includes a large black area aro und the periphery, th e A PA function will n ot function properly and in some cases, portions of the image may not be displayed.

• When you switch the i nput si gnal o r re-co nnect a comput er, pres s the APA ke y agai n to adjust the picture again.

• You can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while “ADJUSTING” appears on the screen.

• The picture may not be adjusted properly dependin g on the kinds of inpu t signals.

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

Using the security lock

1 Press the MENU key and then, in the INSTALL SETTING menu, turn on

the security lock setting.

2 Enter the password.

Use the MENU, password. (The default setting is

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M/m/</,, and ENTER keys to enter the four-digit

“ENTER, ENTER, ENTER, ENTER.”)

Next, the screen for entering the new password is displayed. (Enter the password at this screen even if you want to keep the current password.)

Enter password key

Use: Cancel: Other key

3 Enter the password again to confirm.

If the password is entered incorrectly, the menu screen displays an Password

” message.

INSTALL SETTING

V Keystone: 0 Image Flip: Off Background: Blue Lamp Mode: Standard Direct Power On: Off High Altitude Mode Security Lock: Off

Invalid Password!

: Off

Input A

4 The security lock is completed.

Setting Up and Projecting

“Invalid

Notes

• You will not be able to use the projector if you forget your password and the password administrator is not available. Be please aware that using the security lock can prevent valid usage in su ch cases. It is recommended that you make a note of the selected password.

• Once the security lock is set and the main power is turned off, the screen for entering the password is displayed when the power is turned on the next time. Enter the password that was set. If you fai l to enter the correct p assword af ter three tr ies, the projector cann ot be used. In this case , pre ss the I / 1 key to turn off the power.

• The security lock will not be set if the correct password is not entered in steps 2 and 3, or a key other tha n th e MEN U , arrow keys, and ENT ER key is pressed.

• If you call the customer service center because you have forgotten the password, you will need to be able to verify the projector’s serial number and your identity. (This process may differ in other countries.) Once your identity has been confirmed, we will provide you with the password.

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To turn off the power

1 Press the I / 1 key.

“POWER OFF? Please press I / 1 key again.” appears to confirm that you want to turn off the power.

Note

A message disappears if you press any key except the I / 1 key, or if you do not press any key for f ive seconds.

2 Press the I / 1 key again.

The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green and the fan continues to run for about 90 seconds to reduce the internal heat. Also, the ON/STANDBY indicator flashe s quickl y for the first 60 seconds . During this tim e, you will not be able to light up the ON/STANDBY indicator with the I / 1 key.

3 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the fan stops running

and the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red.

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 / 1 key for abo ut on e s ec o nd .

Note

The internal circuitry of the Direct Power On/Off function may cause the fan to continue to operate for a short time even after the I / 1 key is pressed to turn o ff th e power and the ON/STANDBY indicator changes to red.

Direct Power On/Off function

If you will be using a circuit breaker to turn the power for the entire system on an d off, set the direct power on function to “On”. When you turn off the power, you can also just unplug the pow er c or d wi tho ut p res si ng the I / 1 key. The internal circuitry will cause the fan to automatically operate for a certai n time even after the power cord is removed. However, if the unit has been on for less than 15 minutes, the fan might not begin to turn as a result of inadequate charging. In that case, follow the procedure for turning off the power as desc ri bed in “To turn off the power”.

On air filter

To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter every 1500 hours. We recommend that you clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp, even if 1500 hours have not elapsed since the last time the air filter was cleaned.

Effective Tools for Your Presentation

To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom function)

You can select a point in the image to enlarge. This function works when a signal from a computer is input.

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1 Press the D ZOOM + key on the Remote Commander.

The digital zoom icon appears 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

key (M/m/</,) to move the icon.

3 Press the D ZOOM + key again.

The image where the icon is located is enlarged. The enlargement ratio is displayed on the screen for a few seconds. By pressing the + key repeatedly, the image size increases (ratio of enlargement: max. 4 times.)

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

Setting Up and Projecting

To return the image back to its original size

Press the D ZOOM – key. Just pressing the RESET key returns the image back to its original size immediately.

To freeze the image projected (Freeze function)

Press the FREEZE key. “FREEZE” appears when the key is pressed. This function works when a signal from a computer is input. To restore the original screen, press the FREEZE key again.

To use the Laser Pointer function

Press the LASER key on the Remote Commander to shine the laser pointer. The pointer is helpful in indicating a particular point on the screen.

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B Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu

1 Press the MENU key.

Using the MENU

The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments and settings. The setting items are d isplayed in a pop-up menu or in a sub menu. If yo u select an item name followed by dots (...), a sub menu with setting items appear. You can change the tone of the menu display and the menu language displa ye d in the on - s cre e n menu.

To change the menu langu age, see “Selecting the Menu Language” on page 22.

Display items

Input signal indicator

The menu appears. The menu presently selected is shown as a yellow button.

SET SETTING

Smart APA: Auto Input Search: Input-D Signal Sel: Color System: Speaker: Power Saving: IR Receiver: Illumination:

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

then press the , or ENTER key.

The selected menu appears.

3 Select an item.

Video

NTSC 4.43

Input signal setting indicator Picture adjustment menu

Contrast

Input signal indicator

Shows the selected input channel. is

displayed when no signal is input. You can hide this indicator using “Status” in the MENU SETTING menu.

Use the M or m key to select the item, then press the , or ENTER key. The setting items are displayed in a pop up menu or in a sub menu.

Pop-up menu

Setting items

MENU SETTING

Status: Language: Menu Position: Menu Color:

Input A

On Off Computer Auto On Off Front&Rear On

Selected input signal

Input A

Input signal setting indicator

For Input D: Shows “Computer”, “Component” or “Vid eo GB R”.

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Sub menu

Menu Setting items

PICTURE SETTING

ADJUST PICTURE Contrast: 80

Brightness: 50 RGB Enhancer: 30 Gamma Mode: Color Temp:

Standard

Graphics High

Input A

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