Sony VPL-SC50U User Manual

3-864-641-12 (2)

LCD Data Pr ojector

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones

EN F ES

VPL-SC50U VPL-SC50E VPL-SC50M

 1998 by Sony Corporation

English

LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

WAVE LENGTH:670nm 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

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 enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

For the customers of VPL-SC50E/SC50M

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:670nm

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 of VPL-SC50U

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 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 Y 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 produkt 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.

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Table of Contents

Overview

Setting up and projecting

Precautions ................................................................6 (EN)

Features......................................................................8 (EN)

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

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

Rear/Right Side/Bottom..........................................12 (EN)

Remote Commander ...............................................15 (EN)

Installing the Projector............................................17 (EN)

Connecting............................................................... 18 (EN)

Connecting with a Computer ..................................18 (EN)

Connecting with a VCR/Component Equipment....20 (EN)

Projecting .................................................................21 (EN)

Adjustments and settings using the menu

Using the MENU.......................................................24 (EN)

The PICTURE CTRL Menu ......................................25 (EN)

The INPUT SETTING Menu .....................................27 (EN)

The SET SETTING Menu .........................................29 (EN)

Installation

Installation Example................................................ 30 (EN)

Unsuitable Installation ............................................ 31 (EN)

Notes on Installation ...............................................32 (EN)

Maintenance

Maintenance............................................................. 33 (EN)

Replacing the Lamp ................................................33 (EN)

Cleaning the Air Filter ............................................34 (EN)

English

Other

Troubleshooting ...................................................... 35 (EN)

Specifications ..........................................................37 (EN)

Index .........................................................................41 (EN)

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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. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel.

•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 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 build-up

After you turn off the power with the I / u 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 right side and ventilation holes (exhaust) on both sides and 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.

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On cleaning

On repacking

Overview

•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.

•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 portability

•Light weight/small size

This projector has come to miniaturized to 3.7 kg (8 lb 3 oz) of mass by adopting magnesium die-casting body. And a carrying handle is epuipped with the projector. You can easily carry it with your computer.

High brightness, high picture quality

•High brightness

Adopting the new developed optical system and the 120 W UHP lamp allow high brightness (light output 500 ANSI lumen) and excellent uniformity on the picture.

•High resolution

By adopting three 0.9-inch, 480,000-pixel SVGA panels, this projector offers resolution of 800 × 600 dots for RGB input and 600 horizontal TV lines for video input.

Simple setup, easy presentation

Accepts various input signals

•Simple setup with external equipment

This projector has 22 kinds of preset data for input signals. You can get a suitable picture by connecting an equipment with supplied cable.

•Remote Commander with mouse control and laser pointer functions

You can operate a computer with the Remote Commander since the unit has a build-in mouse receiver. For your presentation, you can use the laser pointer built in the Remote Commander as well.

•Compatible input signals This projector accepts video signals of the composite, S video, and component as well as the VGA

, SVGA1) and XGA

1) 2)

signals, which all

can be displayed.

•Compatible with five color systems

NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.43

, or PAL-M color system can be

selected automatically or manually.

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

2) Compressed XGA signal is reprodued.

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

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Location and Function of Controls

Front/Left Side

1 2 3 4

1 Zoom ring

Adjusts the size of the picture.

2 Focus ring

Adjusts the picture focus.

3 Lens

Open the lens shutter before projection.

4 Lens shutter

0 Carrying handle

Pull up the handle from the projector for carrying.

5 Front remote control detector

6 Adjuster

Used to keep the projector level if it is installed on an uneven surface.

For details on how to use the adjusters, see “How to use the adjuster” on page 13 (EN).

7 Ventilation holes (exhaust)

8 Left speaker

9 Control panel

For details, see “Control panel” on page 10 (EN).

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.

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Location and Function of Controls

Control panel

LIGHTDPVOLUME I/ u

0 9

I / u (

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 / u

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 23 (EN).

2 Indicators

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 / u

key on the Remote Commander or on the

control panel.

• Lights in green when the power is turned on.

• Flashes in green while the cooling fan runs after turning off the power with the

I / u

key. The fan runs for about 90 seconds after turning off the power. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes quickly for the first 30 seconds. During this time, you cannot turn the power back on with the

I / u

key.

ON /STANDBY

INPUT

POWER SAVING

TEMP /FAN

LAMP /COVER

ENTERRESET

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 30 seconds. The power saving mode is canceled when a signal is input or any key is pressed.

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.

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.

For details on the LAMP/COVER and the TEMP/FAN indicators, see page 36 (EN).

3 INPUT key

Selects the input signal. Each time you press the key, the input signal switches between video/audio input and INPUT-A connector.

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4 MENU key

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

5 ENTER key

Enters the settings of items in the menu system.

6 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.

7 Arrow keys (V/v/B/b)

Used to select the menu or to make various adjustments.

8 DP

Adjusts the dot phase when a signal from the computer is input.

9 VOLUME +/– keys

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

!º LIGHT key

Lights the back lighting (orange) for the keys on the control panel when the power is turned on. Press again to turn off the back lighting.

(

Dot Phase) key

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

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Location and Function of Controls

Rear/Right Side/Bottom

!¡

1 Rear remote control detector

2 Ventilation holes (exhaust)

3 AC IN socket

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

4 6 75

8 Adjuster button

9 Lens shutter dial

Turn the dial upward to open the lens shutter.

0 Right speaker

4 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/

5 75Ω termination switch (bottom)

Normally set to ON. Set it to OFF when the projector is connected to a computer or a monitor.

6 Connector panel

For details, see page 14 (EN).

7 Lamp cover (bottom)

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!¡ 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.

How to use the adjuster

To adjust height

While lifting the projector, adjust the height so that the projector becomes level.

Press the adjuster button while lifting the projector to adjust the height.

Adjuster button

The two fine screw-up adjusters are equipped with the projector. As for the fine screw-up adjusters, turn them for fine adjustment.

To stand the projector firmly

The adjuster can be stretched outwards to stand the projector firmly.

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.

•If the adjuster is not stretched out toward right and left sides of the projector, the unit may be overbalanced.

To raise the projector

To lower the projector

Fine screw-up adjuster

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Location and Function of Controls

Connector panel

Right side

1 Video/audio input connector

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 a video equipment.

VIDEO (phono type): Connects to the composite

video output of video equipment.

Note

If you connect video equipment to both the S VIDEO and VIDEO jacks, the signal from the S VIDEO jack is selected. When projecting the picture via the VIDEO jack, be sure not to connect a cable to the S VIDEO jack.

S VIDEO VIDEO

INPUT A MOUSE

L-AUDIO-R

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

2 INPUT-A connector

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

INPUT A (HD D-sub 15-pin, female): Connects to

the monitor output on a computer using the supplied cable. When inputting a component signal, use the optional cable.

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

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

AUDIO IN (stereo minijack): Connects to the audio

output on a computer to input the audio signal.

AUDIO input L (MONO)/R jacks (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.

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3 AUDIO OUT jack (stereo minijack)

Connects to external active speakers. The volume of the speakers can be controlled by the VOLUME keys on the Remote Commander or 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 18 (EN).

Front Rear

!§ !∞

!¢ !£

!™

!¶ !•

COMMAND

MUTING

PICTUREAUDIO

APA

I / u

ONOFF

INPUT

1 2

LASER

3 4

!¡

ENTER

RESET

R CLICK

VOLUME

+ –

Notes on laser beam

•Do not look into the laser transmitter.

•Do not aim the laser at people.

!ª

9, 0

I / u

key

2 INPUT key

3 LASER key

Emits laser beam from the laser transmitter when you

7 RESET key

8 VOLUME +/– keys

9 Strap holder

Attaches the supplied strap.

press this key.

4 Joy stick

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

5 Arrow keys (V/v/B/b)

6 R CLICK key

(Continued)

Functions as a right button on a mouse. When

connected to a Macintosh

computer, the R CLICK

key functions as a mouse button.

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

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Location and Function of Controls

!º CONTROL S OUT jack (stereo minijack)

This jack does not operated with this unit.

Note

The Remote Commander does not function if the cable is connected to this jack.

!¡ ENTER key

!™ MENU key

!£ APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key

This key does not operated with this unit.

!¢ MUTING keys

Cut off the picture and sound.

PICTURE: Cuts off the picture. Press again to

restore the picture.

AUDIO: Cuts off the sound from speakers and

AUDIO OUT jack. Press again or press the VOLUME + key to restore the sound.

!∞ COMMAND ON/OFF switch

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

Battery installation

1 Push and slide to open the lid.

2 Install the two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied)

with the correct polarity.

Be sure to install the battery from the ’ side.

3 Replace the lid.

!§ 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.

!¶ Infrared transmitter

!• Laser transmitter

!ª 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.

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 avoid damage from battery leakage. If batteries have leaked, remove them, wipe the battery compartment dry and replace the batteries with new ones.

Notes on Remote Commander operation

•Make sure that there is nothing to obstruct the infrared beam between 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 the projector is, the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector.

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Installing the Projector

This section describes the installation arrangements for installing the projector.

Horizontal center of the screen

Setting up and projecting

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

Unit: m (feet)

Screen size (inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150

Distance

Minimum 1.4 (4.6) 2.2 (7.1) 2.9 (9.5) 3.6 (11.9) 4.4 (14.4) 5.5 (18.1) Maximum 1.6 (5.4) 2.5 (8.1) 3.3 (10.9) 4.2 (13.7) 5.0 (16.5) 6.3 (20.6)

For detailed information on installation measurements, see page 30 (EN).

• When the VGA signal is input, the picture size becomes smaller by 20%.

• When the Macintosh 16-inch mode (832 × 624) signal is input, the outer image (32 dots (horizontal) /24 lines (vertical)) is not displayed.

• When the XGA signal is input, the resolution is compressed to the 797 × 598 format.

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Connecting

Connecting with a Computer

This section describes how to connect the projector with a computer. For details on how to connect a VCR or component equipment, see page 20 (EN).

When the projector is connected to a computer, you can control the mouse of a computer by the Remote Commander. The R/L CLICK keys and joy stick function as follows.

Note

Make sure that there is nothing to obstruct the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the remoter control detector on the projector.

Key and joy stick

IBM PC/AT compatible, Serial

R CLICK (front) Right button Mouse button L CLICK (rear) Left button Mouse button Joy stick Corresponds with the movements of the mouse

a) IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines

Corporation, U.S.A.

Function

Macintosh

Also refer to the instruction manual of equipment to be connected.

Notes

•This unit accepts the VGA, SVGA and XGA signals. However, we recommend you to set the output mode of your computer to the SVGA mode for the external monitor.

•If you set your computer, such as a notebook type IBM PC/AT compatible, to output the signal to both the display of your computer and the external monitor, the picture of the external monitor may not appear properly. In such cases, set the output mode of your computer to output the signal to only the external monitor.

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

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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.

Note

Supplied mouse cables may not work properly according to your computer.

When connecting with an IBM PC/AT compatible computer

SIC-S21 Mouse cable for serial port (not supplied)

SIC-S22 Mouse cable for PS/2 port (supplied)

Right side

S VIDEO VIDEO

L-AUDIO-R

INPUT A MOUSE

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)

SMF-401 HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)

When connecting with a Macintosh computer

to serial port

Computer

to mouse port

to audio out

to monitor out

For details on the DIP switch setting of the adapter, see page 39 (EN).

SIC-S20 Mouse cable (supplied)

Right side

S VIDEO VIDEO

INPUT A MOUSE

L-AUDIO-R

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)

SMF-401 HD D-sub 15pin cable (supplied)

Computer

to mouse port

to audio out

to monitor out

Signal adapter (supplied)

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Connecting

Connecting with a VCR/Component Equipment

This section describes how to connect the projector with a VCR, external active speakers, and component equipment. For details on how to connect a computer, see page 18 (EN). Also refer to the instruction manuals of 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.

VCR

to S video

output

S-Video cable

(not supplied)

Right side

1) When both the S VIDEO and VIDEO jacks are connected to the external equipment, the input signal from the S VIDEO jack is selected.

Right side

S VIDEO VIDEO

INPUT A MOUSE

S VIDEO VIDEO

to audio/video outputs

Audio/video cable (supplied)

L-AUDIO-R

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

Active speakers

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

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SMF-402 Signal Cable (not supplied) 3X phono jack ˜ HD D-sub 15-pin (male)

Note

Set the aspect ratio using ASPECT in the INPUT SETTING menu according to the input signal.

INPUT A MOUSE

Component equipment

Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)

to component output

Projecting

LIGHTDPVOLUME I/

DP key

ON/STANDBY indicator

ON /STANDBY

POWER

INPUT

SAVING

TEMP

/FAN LAMP

/COVER

ENTERRESET

2 3

4 5

COMMAND

MUTING

APA

ENTER

PICTUREAUDIO

ONOFF

RESET

VOLUME

+ –

I / u

INPUT

LASER

R CLICK

Rear remote control detector

Front remote control detector

2 3

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 on the Remote Commander or on the control panel.

The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green.

3 Turn on equipment connected to the projector. Press the INPUT key on

the Remote Commander or on the control panel to select the input source.

INPUT-A:Selects audio and video signals input from the INPUT-A

connector.

VIDEO: Selects audio and video signals input from the video/audio

input connector. (If you connect to both the S VIDEO and VIDEO jacks, the signal from the S VIDEO jack is selected.)

(Continued)

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Projecting

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

Note

Do not look into the lens when the projector lamp is on.

To Press Adjust the volume the VOLUME +/– keys on the control

panel or on the Remoter Commander.

Cut off the sound the AUDIO MUTING key on the

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

Cut off the picture the PICTURE MUTING key on the

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

To get the clearest picture

You can adjust the dot phase when a signal from the computer is input.

For details on DOT PHASE, see page 27 (EN).

1 Press the DP key on the control panel. 2 Press the B/b key on the Remote Commander or on the control panel

to adjust the dot phase.

Adjust the picture to where it looks clearest.

You can also adjust the dot phase through the menu.

For details, see “The INPUT SETTING menu” on page 27 (EN).

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To turn off the power

1 Press the I /

key on the Remote Commander or on the control panel.

The following message appears to confirm if you want to turn off the power.

POWER OFF ? Pl ease press key again.

Note

I / u

The message will disappear if you press any key except the I / u key, or if you do not press any key for five seconds.

2 Press the I /

key on the Remote Commander or on the control panel

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 flashes quickly for the first 30 seconds. During this time, you will not be able to turn the power back on with the I / 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 / Commander or on the control panel for about one second.

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 on the Remote

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Using the MENU

V IDEO NO I NPUT

INPUT SETTING

NO INPUT– Cannot adjus t thi s i tem.

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 29 (EN).

1 Press the MENU key.

The menu display appears. The menu presently selected is highlighted in blue.

PICTURE CTRL

CONTRAST : 80 BRIGHT : 50 GAMMA MODE:GRAPHICS COLOR TEMP :H IGH

INPUT–A

2 Use the V or v key to select a menu, then press the

b or ENTER key.

The selected menu appears.

Menus Setting items

SET SETT ING

STATUS:ON LANGUAGE :ENGL ISH SPEAKER: ON POWER SAVI NG:OFF S IRCS RECEIVER: FRONT&REAR

INPUT–A

To clear the menu display

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

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”, and “SHARP” in the PICTURE CTRL menu

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

About the memory of the settings

The settings are automatically stored in the projector memory.

3 Make setting or adjustment on an item.

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

When no signal is input

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

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The PICTURE CTRL Menu

CONT RAS T : 80

BR IGHT : 5 0

COL OR : 5 0

HUE : 5 0

Adjustments and settings using the 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 : 5 0 D.PICTURE:OFF COLOR TEMP : LOW COLOR SYS:AUTO

When the RGB signal is input

PICTURE CTRL

CONTRAST : 80 BRIGHT: 50 GAMMA MODE:GRAPH I CS COLOR TEMP :HIGH

VIDEO

INPUT–A

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.

Operation

1. Select an item

Use the V or v key to select the item, then press the b or ENTER key.

2. Adjust an item

• When changing the adjustment level: To increase the number, press the V or b key. To decrease the number, press the v or B key. Press the ENTER key to restore the original screen.

• When changing the setting: Press the V or v key to change the setting. Press the ENTER or B key to restore the original screen.

COLOR

Adjusts color intensity.

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

HUE

Adjusts skin tones.

A higher the setting, the picture becomes greenish. A lower the setting, the picture becomes purplish.

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VIDEO

PICTURE CTRL

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

VIDEO

PICTURE CTRL

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

The PICTURE CTRL Menu

SHARP

Adjusts the picture sharpness.

SHARP : 50

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

D. (Dynamic) PICTURE

Emphasizes the black color.

PICTURE CTRL

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

VIDEO

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.

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.

GAMMA MODE

Selects a gamma correction curve.

PICTURE CTRL

CONTRAST : 80 BRIGHT : 50 GAMMA MODE:GRAPHICS COLOR TEMP: H I GH

GRAPHICS: Improves the reproduction of half

tones. Photos can be reproduced in natural tones.

TEXT: Contrasts black and white. Suitable for

images that contains lots of text.

INPUT–A

Normally, set to AUTO. If the picture is distorted or colorless, select the color system according to the input signal.

Input signals and adjustable/setting items

Item Input signal

Video or Component RGB B&W S video (Y/C)

CONTRAST BRIGHT COLOR –– HUE

(NTSC3.58/

4.43 only)

SHARP – D. PICTURE – GAMMA MODE – – – COLOR TEMP COLOR SYS ––

–––

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: Adjustable/can be set

– : Not adjustable/can not be set

SH I FT H : 21 9 V : 1 7

The INPUT SETTING Menu

DOT PHASE : 5

SIZE H: 1056

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 :4 :3

When the RGB signal is input

INPUT SETTING

DOT PHASE : 5 SIZE H:1056 SHIFT H:219 V: 17

VIDEO

No .01 VIDEO/60

INPUT–A

Memory No.

Signal type

DOT PHASE

Adjusts the dot phase of the LCD panel and the signal input from the INPUT A connector. Adjust the picture to where it looks clearest.

You can directly display the menu above with the DP key on the control panel.

SIZE

Adjusts the horizontal size of picture input from the INPUT A connector.

No . 17

800X600

Memory No.

Signal type

Operation

1. Select an item

Use the V or v key to select the item, then press the b or ENTER key.

2. Adjust an item

• When changing the adjustment level: To increase the number, press the V or b key. To decrease the number, press the v or B key. Press the ENTER key to restore the original screen.

• When changing the setting: Press the V or v key to change the setting. Press the ENTER or B key to restore the original screen.

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 28 (EN).

SHIFT

Adjusts the position of the picture input from the INPUT A connector.

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 B or the b key to adjust the horizontal position and the V and v key for the vertical position.

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The INPUT SETTING Menu

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.

INPUT SETTING

ASPECT : 4: 3

VIDEO

No .0 1 VIDEO/60

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

input.

Input signals and adjustable/setting items

Item Input signal

Video or Component RGB B&W S video (Y/C)

DOT PHASE – – – SIZE – – – SHIFT – – – ASPECT

–

Preset signals

Memory No.

1 Video 60 Hz 2 Video 50 Hz 3 Component 60 Hz 4 Component 50 Hz 6 7 8 9 VGA mode 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24

Preset signal fH fV Sync

640 × 350

640 × 400

640 × 480

800 × 600

832 × 624 1024 × 768

VGA mode 1 VGA VESAa) 85 Hz PC-9801b) Normal

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 60 Hz XGA VESA 70 Hz

(kHz) (Hz)

SIZE

15.734 59.940 H-neg V-neg

15.625 50.000 H-neg V-neg

15.734 59.940 H-neg V-neg

15.625 50.000 H-neg V-neg

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

48.363 60.004 H-neg V-neg 1061

56.476 70.069 H-neg V-neg 1048

: Adjustable/can be set

– : Not adjustable/can not be set

About the preset memory No.

This projector has 22 kinds of preset data for input signals for INPUT A (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 INPUT A. When an unpreset signal is input for the first time, memory number is displayed as 00. If the input signal is adjusted in the INPUT SETTING menu, the setting via INPUT A is stored under the memory number 51 to 70. When more than 20 user memories are registered for INPUT A, the newest memory is automatically stored over the oldest one.

a) VESA is a registered trademark of Video Electronics

Standard Association.

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

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

Signal Memory No. SIZE

Super Mac-2 23 1035 SGI-1 23 1041

Notes

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

•When the VGA signal is input, the picture size becomes smaller by 20%.

•When the Macintosh 16-inch mode (832 × 624) signal is input, the outer image (32 dots (horizontal)/ 24 lines (vertical)) is not displayed.

•When the XGA signal is input, the resolution is compressed to the 797 × 598 format.

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The SET SETTING Menu

INPUT–A

SET SETT ING

STATUS:ON LANGUAGE : ENGL ISH SPEAKER: ON POWER SAVI NG:OFF S IRCS RECEIVER: FRONT&REAR

INPUT–A

SET SETT ING

STATUS:ON LANGUAGE : ENGL ISH SPEAKER: ON POWER SAVI NG:OFF S IRCS RECEIVER: FRONT&REAR

INPUT–A

SET SETT ING

STATUS:ON LANGUAGE : ENGL ISH SPEAKER: ON POWER SAVI NG:OFF S IRCS RECEIVER: FRONT&REAR

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

SET SETT ING

STATUS:ON LANGUAGE: ENGL I SH SPEAKER:ON POWER SAV I NG: OFF S I RCS RECE I VER:FRONT&REAR

INPUT–A

Operation

1. Select an item

Use the V or v key to select the item, then press the b or ENTER key.

2. Change the setting

Press the V or v key to change the setting. To restore the original screen, press the ENTER or B key.

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.

POWER SAVING

When set to ON, the projector goes into the power saving mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes.

STATUS (on-screen display)

Sets up the on-screen display.

SET SETT ING

STATUS:ON LANGUAGE : ENGL ISH SPEAKER: ON POWER SAVI NG:OFF S IRCS RECEIVER: FRONT&REAR

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 36 (EN).

LANGUAGE

Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen displays.

SET SETT ING

STATUS:ON LANGUAGE : ENGL ISH SPEAKER: ON POWER SAVI NG:OFF S IRCS RECEIVER: FRONT&REAR

Available languages are: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese.

INPUT–A

SIRCS RECEIVER

Selects the remote control detectors on the front and rear of the projector.

FRONT & REAR: Activates both the front and rear

detectors.

FRONT: Activates the front detector only. REAR: Activates the rear detector only.

INPUT–A

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Installation Example

You can not install the projector upside down, such as on a ceiling. The on-screen picture size changes according to the input signal. Note that the projection distance also changes depending on the picture size.

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

15 mm (19/32 inches)

Unit: mm (inches)

Screen size (inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150

Minimum

Maximum

1410 2160 2900 3640 4390 5500

(55 5/8) (85 1/8) (114 1/4) (143 3/8) (172 7/8) (216 5/8)

1630 2480 3320 4170 5020 6290

(64 1/4) (97 3/4) (130 3/4) (164 1/4) (197 11/16) (247 3/4) x–265 x–398 x–530 x–663 x–795 x–994

(x–10 1/2) (x–15 3/4) (x–20 7/8) (x–26 1/8) (x–31 3/8) (x–39 1/4)

x–423 x–556 x–688 x–821 x–953 x–1152

(x–16 3/4) (x–22) (x–27 1/8) (x–32 3/8) (x–37 5/8) (x–45 3/8)

To calculate the installation measurement (unit: mm)

SS: screen size diagonal (inches) a (minimum) = {(SS × 32.83/0.9055) – 70.33} × 1.025 a (maximum) = {(SS × 39.393/0.9055) – 70.15} × 0.975 b = x – (SS/0.9055 × 6) c = x – (SS/1.26 × 6 + 158.3)

Floor

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