Toshiba TDP-MT500 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

HOME PROJECTOR

TDP-MT500

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (ser­vicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI-

ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE
THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL ONLY.

USA only
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this prod-

uct, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle,

defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

FCC NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason­able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by Toshiba, or par-

ties authorized by Toshiba, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Use the attached RS-232C cable and mini D-SUB 15P - DVI conversion cable with this equip-

ment so as to keep interference within the limit of a FCC class B device.

CANADA only
Notice: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

WARNING

Use the attached specified power cord. If you use another power cord, it may cause interference with radio and
television reception, too.

This apparatus must be grounded.

CAUTION

Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Pro­cessing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.

When using the projector in Europe
COMPLIANCE NOTICE

This Home Projector complies with the requirements of the EC Directive 89/336/EEC “EMC Directive” as
amended by Directive 93/68/EEC and 73/23/EEC “Low Voltage Directive” as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.

WARNING

Use the attached RS-232C cable and mini D-SUB 15P - DVI conversion cable with this equipment so as to keep
interference within the limits of a EN55022 Class B. Use the shielded DVI cable with this equipment so as to
keep interference within the limits of a EN55022 Class B. Please follow WARNINGS instructions.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

PROVIDED IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE
PROJECTOR. KEEP THIS OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

This projector has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Im­proper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in
this projector will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation,
use and servicing. This projector is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts
that can be repaired by the user.

1. Read Owner's Manual

After unpacking this projector, read
the owner's manual carefully, and
follow all the operating and other
instructions.

2. Power Sources

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

3. Source of Light

Do not look into the lens while the
lamp is on. The strong light from the
lamp may cause damage to your eyes
or sight.

4. Ventilation

Openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect
it from overheating, and these open­ings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked
by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
rug or other similar surface. This prod­uct should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer's instructions have
been followed.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

5. Heat

The product should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other prod­ucts (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

6. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water.

- for example, near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a
wet basement; or near a swimming
pool and the like.

8. Power-Cord Protection

Power-supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular atten­tion to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the product.

9. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience recep­tacles as this can result in a risk of fire
or electric shock.

7. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a soft cloth for cleaning. 10. Lightning storms

During a storm, do not touch the prod­uct and the power cord. When it is left
unattended or unused for a long period
of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.
This will prevent damage to the prod­uct due to lightning and power-line
surges.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

11. Object and Liquid Entry

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

12. Do not place the product verti­cally

Do not use the product in the upright
position to project the pictures at the
ceiling, or any other vertical positions.
It may fall down.

14. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recom­mended by the product manufacturer
as they may cause a hazard.

15. Accessories

Do not place this product on an un­stable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the product.
Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer's instructions,
and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer. A
product and cart combination should
be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the product and cart com­bination to overturn.

13. Stack Inhibited

Do not stack other equipment on this
product or do not place this product on
the other equipment.
Top and bottom plates of this product
may develop heat and damage other
equipment.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

16. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following
conditions:

a) When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects

have fallen into the product.

c) If the product has been exposed to

rain or water.

d) If the product does not operate nor-

mally by following the operating in­structions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment
of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation.

e) If the product has been dropped or

damaged in any way.

f) When the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance.

18. Servicing

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

19. Replacement Parts

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

17. If glass components, including
lens and lamp, should break,
contact your dealer for repair
service.

This product incorporates glass com­ponents, including a lens and a lamp.
If such parts should break, please
handle with care to avoid injury and
contact your dealer for repair service.
The broken pieces of glass may cause
to injury. In the unlikely event of the
lamp rupturing, thoroughly clean the
area around the projector.

20. Safety Check

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

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21. Do not leave thermal-paper
documents or easily damaged
items on top of the projector
or near the air exhaust.

The heat from the projector could
erase the information on the thermal
paper, or cause damage or warping.
Also, when you touch a metal object
put near the air exhaust, it could be
hot and burn you.

22. Unplug the power plug after
you are finished using the
projector.

Turn off the POWER button to bring
the projector into its standby state with
the light-source lamp off. Then, wait
about 2 minutes and turn off the main
power switch, and be sure to unplug
the power plug for safety. Wait about 2
minutes while the projector is in
standby, because during this time the
intake/exhaust fan is operating to cool
down the light-source lamp. Turning off
the main power switch or unplugging
the power plug immediately
after use may harm the projector.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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SELECTING THE POWER CORD

If your line voltage is 220 to 240 V, use one of the following types of cord.

Plug
configuration Plug type Line voltage

EURO 220 – 240 V

UK 220 – 240 V

Use a 5 A fuse which is approved by AST A
or BSI to BSI362.
Always replace the fuse cover after changing
the fuse.

Plug
configuration Plug type Line voltage

Australian
240 V
10 A

Switzerland 200 – 240 V
240 V
6 A

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

Save Original Packing Materials

The original shipping carton and packing materials will come in handy if you ever have to ship
your projector. For maximum protection, repack the projector as it was originally packed at
the factory.

Avoid Volatile Liquid

Do not use volatile liquids, such as an insecticide, near the projector. Do not leave rubber or
plastic products touching the projector for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish. If
cleaning with a chemically saturated cloth, be sure to follow the product’s precautions.

Moisture Condensation

Never operate this projector immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm loca­tion. When the projector is exposed to such a change in temperature, moisture may con­dense on the crucial internal parts. To prevent the projector from possible damage, do not use
the projector for at least 2 hours when there is an extreme or sudden change in temperature.

Place and Manner of Installation

• Do not place in hot locations, such as near heating equipment. Doing so could cause
malfunction, and shorten the life of the projector.

• Avoid locations with oil or cigarette smoke. If exposed to these conditions, you could dirty
the projector’s optical parts, shortening its life, and darkening the screen.

• Do not use at an angle of 15 degrees or more. Doing so could shorten the life of the lamp.

• If used at high altitudes, the projector may cease the operation even if used within the
rated temperature range. This is because the thinner air at high altitudes decreases the
internal cooling efficiency. Therefore, please lower the ambient temperature if using at high
altitudes.

• Contact your dealer for the ceiling mount bracket. As installation requires technical knowl­edge and skill, be sure to ask your dealer for installation.

• When mounted on the ceiling, the product shall be installed by the dealer with the bracket
designed for this product. If you attempt to install the product by yourself, you may fall and
be injured or the product may fall causing injury.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

Exemption Clauses

• T oshiba Corporation bears no responsibility in the case of damages arising from earthquakes,
fire not liable to Toshiba Corporation, operating by third parties, other accidents, or use under
abnormal conditions including erroneous or improper operation and other problems.

• Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility for incidental damages (lost profit, work interrup­tion, corruption or loss of the memory contents, etc.) arising from the use of or the inability to
use this projector.

• Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages arising from not having
followed the descriptions in this Owner’s Manual.

• Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages arising from malfunc­tions arising from combination with equipment or software that is not related to Toshiba Cor­poration.

Disposal

This product contains the following materials harmful to human body and environment.

• Solder used in manufacture of its printed board contains lead.

• Its lamp uses inorganic mercury

When to dispose this product or its used lamp, carry out disposal processing according to ordinance or regula­tions of your local self-government. As for details, consult your local self government.

In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located at the bottom of your
projector.

Model No. Serial No.
Keep this information for future reference.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

TRADE NAME: HOME PROJECTOR
MODEL NAME: TDP-MT500
RESPONSIBLE PARTY: TOSHIBA CORPORATION

1-1, Shibaura 1-chome,
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREP ARING YOUR PROJECTOR

Checking accessories ............................................................................................................................................................11

Inserting the batteries into the remote control ....................................................................................................................11

Understanding the parts of the projector ............................................................................................................................ 12

Using the remote control........................................................................................................................................................13

Operational range of the remote control ............................................................................................................................. 14

SETTING UP YOUR PROJECTOR

Setting up the screen..............................................................................................................................................................15

Basic setup ..............................................................................................................................................................................15

Screen size and projection distance .................................................................................................................................... 16

VIEWING VIDEO IMAGES

A. Connecting the projector to video equipment................................................................................................................ 17

B. Plugging in the power cord .............................................................................................................................................. 18

C. Projection the image ..........................................................................................................................................................19

D. Setting the ASPECT ...........................................................................................................................................................21

VIEWING COMPUTER IMAGES............................................................................................22

A. Connecting the projector with a computer ..................................................................................................................... 22

B. Plugging in the power cord .............................................................................................................................................. 22

C. Projection the image ..........................................................................................................................................................23

USING THE MENUS

Menu construction ..................................................................................................................................................................25

How to make a menu setting: ................................................................................................................................................26

Items that can be set with the menus .................................................................................................................................. 27

On the memory for projected image quality........................................................................................................................ 29

Adjusting projected images ...................................................................................................................................................29

Adjusting picture images sent from computers ................................................................................................................. 32

INDICATORS ..........................................................................................................................33

REPLACING THE LAMP / CLEANING THE PROJECTOR ..................................................34

TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................36

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensional drawings (for references)................................................................................................................................ 38

Type of connectable signals ..................................................................................................................................................39

Terminals .................................................................................................................................................................................39

TRADEMARKS

• Macintosh is registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc.

• DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are all trademarks of Texas Instruments.

• Each name of corporations or products in the owner’s manual is a trademark or a registered trademark of its

respective corporation.

COPYRIGHT

By use of this product, showing or distributing commercial image software or broadcasting and wire broadcasting
programs for profit purpose or charges from audience publicly, and/or modifying commercial image software or
broadcasting and wire broadcasting programs by freezing and resizing functions and the like without permission
of their copyright owners, may infringe upon copyright and/or rights incidental to copyright of the commercial
image software or broadcasting and wire broadcasting programs, therefore, appropriate right process such as to
acquire permission of the right owners concerned in advance or so shall be taken.

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PREPARING YOUR PROJECTOR

Checking accessories

The following accessories are provided with this projector. Check to be sure that all of the accessories are packed
in the package.

Power supply parts Remote control parts

R03 (Size-AAA)

Power cord (two) Remote control

batteries (two)

Personal computer parts

D-SUB 9P

8P

RS-232C cable

NOTE

• The attached power cords are to be used exclusively for this product. Never use them for other products.

Mini D-SUB 15P DVI-conversion cable

Video parts

Mini D-SUB 15P

Others

• Lens cap (Attached to the main unit)

• Owner’s manual

• Remote control photo-sensor

protection sticker

DVI

Inserting the batteries into the remote control

1. Remove the rear lid of the remote control.

1

3

2

2. Check the polarity (+), (-) of the batteries, and set them
correctly, inserting their (-) side first.

• If the battery is inserted from the (+) side first, inserting
the (-) side is difficult because the coil spring end hits
on the battery side. If the battery is forced to insert in
this way, the outer label of the battery may get ripped
and it may cause a short-circuit and heating.

3. Attach the rear lid.

• Use two size-AAA batteries (R03).

• Replace the two batteries with new ones when the

remote control is slow to operate.

• If the batteries are treated incorrectly, they may cause fire or other contamination due to leakage of
the liquid, heating, or they may burst. (Read the cautions indicated on the battery, too.)

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Load batteries in the correct position.

• Do not heat, take apart, or throw batteries into fire.

• Do not try to recharge batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

• If the solution of batteries comes in contact with your skin or clothes, rinse with water. If the solution

comes in contact with your eyes, rinse them with water and then consult your doctor.

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PREP ARING YOUR PROJECTOR

Understanding the parts of the projector

Remote control

Intake vent

Operation panel (Top)

photo-sensor (Front)
Operation panel

Terminal panel

Angle adjusting
button

Angle adjusting foot

14

Remote control photo-sensor (Rear)

15

15

Exhaust vent

14

Angle adjusting
button

15

Kensington Security
Lock Standard
connector

33

Power cord inlet

Main power switch

I: Turn-on
O: Turn-off

18

Focus ring:

Adjusts focus.

19

23

POWER button /
POWER indicator:

19

23

33 36

MENU/EXIT button:

Displays menu when pressed.
Erases menu when pressed again.

Terminal panel (Side)

VIDEO terminal:

Connects to such equipment as
video players with composite
video signals.

17

26

Zoom ring:

Expands projected picture images when
turned to the right (WIDE).
Contracts projected picture images
when turned to the left (TELE).

LAMP indicator

19

23

33

34

36

TEMP (temperature)
indicator

ENTER button:

Used to determine menu item.

Directional button:

Used to shift menu item and adjust values.

DVI terminal:

Connects to such equipment as video
equipment with DVI-D terminal and computers.

COMPONENT 1, 2 terminals:

Connects to such equipment as DVD players
with chrominance signals.

33

36

26

26

18 22

17

12

S-VIDEO terminal:

Connects to such equipment as
video players with S-video
capability.

17

CONTROL terminal (Mini DIN 8P):

Used mainly for adjustments made by service
personnel.

PREP ARING YOUR PROJECTOR

Using the remote control

Name and function of operational parts of the remote control

POWER button:

MEMORY (1, 2, 3) buttons:

19

23

29

Calls the pre-stored values in the
picture adjustment menu when
pressed.

MENU button:

26

Displays menu.
Erases the menu when pressed again.

Picture quality adjusting
button: (See below)

POWER ON/STANDBY

C1

COMP1 COMP2

S

16:9

16:9

REAL

REAL

2

1

MENU

BRICNT

CONTRAST

BRIGHT COLOR TINT

TEM

GAMMA

COLOR
TEMP

SOURCE

C2

4:3

4:3

ASPECT

ENTER

V

3

COL

SHGAM

SHARPNESS

DVI

D

DVI-D

DVI

A

DVI-AVIDEOS-VIDEO

ZM

ZOOM

DYN

DYNAMIC

EXIT

TIN

LIGHT

LIGHT

SOURCE button:

2319

Selects an input video signal to be
projected.

ASPECT button:

Selects size of the video image according to
the video signal to be projected.

ENTER button:

Used to determine menu item. Enters a new item.

Directional button:

Used to shift menu item and adjust values.

EXIT button:

Displays the menu in one-level higher
hierarchy when pressed.

21

26

26

26

LIGHT button:

Switches between LIGHT modes of remote control every time it
is pressed.
If the remote control button lights up when the LIGHT button is
pressed, the dark-room mode is brought into ON. If it does not
light up, the normal mode is ON.
Dark room mode : All the buttons on the remote controller light

Normal mode : None of the buttons light up (Except for

• The light automatically comes off a while after the remote
control button is released.

up if any of the buttons are pressed.
LIGHT button).

Using the picture quality adjusting buttons

When you press any of the picture quality adjusting button is pressed, the screen for adjusting the
picture quality appears. Then, adjust the picture quality by pressing the % and $ buttons. The picture quality
adjustment can also be made in the PICTURE menu or the PROFESSIONAL-PICTURE menu. (See Page 27.)

The following picture quality features are displayed on the menu screen:

CONTRAST .........Adjusts the contrast of projected picture images. Every time you press the % button, the pro-

jected image becomes brighter and more vivid. Every time you press the $ button, the pro­jected image becomes darker and less vivid.

BRIGHT................Adjusts the brightness of projected picture images. Every time you press the % button, the

projected image becomes brighter. Every time you press the $ button, the projected image
becomes darker.

COLOR ................Adjust the color thickness of projected picture image. Every time you press the % button is

pressed, the projected image color becomes thicker. Every time you press the $ button is
pressed, the projected image color becomes thinner.

TINT .....................Adjusts the tint of projected picture images. Every time you press the % button, the skin color of

the projected image becomes more reddish. Every time you press the $ button, the skin color

of the projected image becomes greenish.

COLOR TEMP ..... Selects one of the preset color temperatures.

GAMMA................Selects one of the preset gamma corrections.

SHARPNESS .......Adjusts the sharpness of projected picture images. Every time you press the % button, the

projected picture image becomes sharper. Every time you press the $ button, the projected

picture image becomes softer.

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PREP ARING YOUR PROJECTOR

Operational range of the remote control

Front of projector Rear of projector

• Keep the remote control photo-sensor
away from direct sun light or fluorescent

15˚

15˚

Operate the
remote control
within a distance
of 7 m from the
projector, pointing
the light beam at
the remote control
photo-sensor
(front or rear) of
the projector.

15˚

15˚

lamp light.

• Keep the remote control photo-sensor at
least 2 m apart from fluorescent lamps.
Otherwise, the remote control may mal­function.

• If there is an inverter-operated fluores­cent lamp near the remote control, the
remote control operation may become
unstable. On this occasion, stick the at­tached protection sticker on the photo­sensor that is closer to the fluorescent
lamp.

Vertical directions

15˚
15˚

When operating the remote control, keep the distance
from the remote controller to the projector via the
screen within about 6m. The operable range of the
remote control, however, depends on the
characteristics of the screen.

15˚
15˚

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SETTING UP YOUR PROJECT OR

Setting up the screen

Set the screen perpendicular to the projector. If the screen can not be set perpendicularly, adjust the
projection angle of the projector. (See below.)

• Adjust the screen or projector so that the shadow of the projector lens may be projected onto the center of the
screen.

• Place the screen where it is projected from direct sunlight and other lights. Direct light onto the screen could
whiten the screen surface making the projected picture images hard to see.

Basic setup

Determine the distance from the screen to the projector according to the size of the picture images to be
projected. (See Page 16.)

Size of projected picture
images (Width)

Screen

Screen

A

B

Adjusting the projection angle

If a part of the projected picture image lies off the
edge of the screen, adjust the projection height or
the projection angle as follows:

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1. Lift up the projector up to the desired projection
angle.

• Set the projector within a tilt angle of 15 degrees.

2. Press up the left and right angle adjusting buttons.

3. Getting place the projector down at the angle you
adjusted.

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4. By turning the angle adjusting foot (front) to the
left or right, make fine adjustment so that the pro­jected image frame may be in parallel with the
sides of the screen.

When storing the projector:

Projector

5. Slowly set the projector down by pressing the left
and right angle-adjusting buttons.

• It is also possible to adjust the projection angle by turn­ing the angle adjusting foot (rear) to the left or right.

A=B

If the projected image frame is distorted
to a trapezoid:

If the screen and the projector are not set perpen-

dicular to each other, the projected image frame be­comes trapezoidal. If it is not possible to bring them
into positions perpendicular to each other by any
mechanical adjustments, adjust the value for KEY­STONE in the INST ALLATION menu. (See Page 28.)

• If the "KEYSTONE" is applied, the aspect ratio may
not be adjusted correctly in some cases.

• If the "KEYSTONE" is applied, the resolution of
the projected image will be reduced. Also, moire
fringes on fine-pattern images or drooping of
straight lines in the images will appear. Therefore,
try to set the screen and the projector perpendicu­lar to each other as much as possible.

• When changing the "KEYSTONE" setting, the im­age may distort or disappear in a moment. How­ever, this is not a malfunction.

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SETTING UP YOUR PROJECTOR

Screen size and projection distance

Determine screen size by referring to the following table:

When the screen size is 16: 9

Screen size

Screen

Screen size

(Height)

A66mm

Projector distance (L)

(Unit : cm)

Screen size

Type Height Width Min. Max. Tele Wide

50 62 111 181 217 23 21
60 75 133 218 260 27 26
70 87 155 254 303 32 30
80 100 177 290 347 36 34

90 112 199 326 390 41 39
100 125 221 363 433 45 43
110 137 244 399 477 50 47
120 149 266 435 520 54 52
130 162 288 471 563 59 56
140 174 310 508 607 64 60
150 187 332 544 650 68 64
180 224 399 653 780 82 77

Projector distance (L)

Height (A)

• The above numbers are approximate, and may be slightly different from the actual measurements.

When the screen size is 4: 3

Screen size

Screen

Projector

16

Projector

height (H)

A66mm

Projector distance (L)

(Unit : cm)

Screen size

Type Height Width Min Max Tele Wide

50 76 102 167 199 21 20 57

60 91 122 200 239 25 24 69

70 107 142 233 279 29 28 80

80 122 163 266 318 33 32 91

90 137 183 300 358 37 35 103
100 152 203 333 398 42 39 114
110 168 224 366 438 46 43 126
120 183 244 400 477 50 47 137
130 198 264 433 517 54 51 149
140 213 284 466 557 58 55 160
150 229 305 500 597 62 59 171
180 274 366 600 716 75 71 206

Projector distance (L)

Height (A)

Projector

height (H)

• The above numbers are approximate, and may be slightly different from the actual measurements.

Projector

VIEWING VIDEO IMAGES

A. Connecting the projector to video equipment

Preparations:

• Check to be sure that the power for the projector and video equipment is turned off.

1 Connect an end of a commercially available

T o VIDEO terminal

1

Video cable

To video output terminal

Video player, or the like.

2

To S-VIDEO terminal

3

S-video cable

To S-video output terminal

video cable to the VIDEO terminal of the
projector.

2 Connect the other end of the video cable to

the video output terminal of the video equip­ment.

If an S-video output terminal is provided with the
video equipment, make the connection as follows:

3 Connect an end of a commercially available

S-video cable to the S-VIDEO terminal of the
projector.

4 Connect the other end of the S-video cable

to the S-video output terminal of the video
equipment.

Video player, or the like.

4

• Also, read the instruction manual of the video equipment to be connected.

• The projector does not have a speaker. To reproduce audio signals, you must connect audio equipment.

• Consult the delivery agent of this projector on the detailed connections, as needed.

Connecting to DVD players

When connecting this projector to a video equipment that has component video output terminals, such as
DVD players, connect video cables to COMPONENT (1 or 2) terminals.

DVD player

R(PR

)

C

CB(PB)

To audio output
terminals

Y

Video cables
(Commercially available)

To audio input
terminals

To COMPONENT
(1 or 2) terminals

• Playback picture images of some of DVD players may not be able to be properly projected on screen.

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VIEWING VIDEO IMAGES

Connecting to video equipment that has DVI-D terminal

The DVI terminal of this projector makes it possible to project high-quality video images on screen by
connecting with video equipment that has DVI-D terminal. Also, because this projector is in conformity
with HDCP, it is possible to receive digital image signals encrypted from video equipment.

Video equipment that

has DVI-D terminal

To DVI-D terminal

DVI cable (commercially available)

• Connect to DVI terminal with a commercially available DVI cable.

• Select DVI-DIGITAL for switching input signals.

• This projector is in compliance with only RGB signals, not with component video signals.

• HDCP (High-band with Digital Content Protection) is one of encryption formats of digital image signals,

which has been developed by Intel Corporation to protect digital contents.

To audio output
terminals

To audio input
terminals

To DVI terminal

B. Plugging in the power cord

Plug the attached
power cable as it is.

Earthing terminal

1

• The power cords for use in the U.S. and Europe are included with this projector. Use the appropriate one for
your country.

• This projector uses the power plug of three-pin grounding type. Do not take away the grounding pin from the
power plug. If the power plug doesn’t fit your wall outlet, ask an electrician to change the wall outlet.

• The provided power cord for the U.S. is rated at 120 V. Never connect this cord to any outlet or power supply
using other voltages or frequencies than rated. If you use a power supply using other voltage than rated,
prepare an appropriate power cord separately.

2

Power cord

1 Plug the attached power cord into the power cord

inlet of this projector.

2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a power

outlet.

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C. Projection the image

Preparations:

• Remove the lens cap.

• Turn on power for the connected video equipment.

1 Turn “ON” the main power switch (O➔I).

Main power switch

Focus ring

Zoom ring

POWER button /
POWER indicator

POWER button

SOURCE button

POWER ON/STANDBY

C1

COMP1 COMP2

S

16:9

16:9

REAL

REAL

1

MENU

CONTRAST

BRIGHT COLOR TINT

TEM

GAMMA

COLOR
TEMP

SOURCE

DVI

C2

D

DVI-D

DVI

V

A

DVI-AVIDEOS-VIDEO

4:3

ZM

4:3

ZOOM

DYN

DYNAMIC

ASPECT

2

3

ENTER

EXIT

COL

TIN

BRICNT

SHGAM

SHARPNESS

LIGHT

LIGHT

• When the main power switch is turned
on, the POWER indicator comes on in
orange.

• If you turn projector off before it cools, the main power button
may not work when the cooling fan is running. (The POWER
indicator blinks in orange.) After the fan has stopped turning,
press the power button again to turn on the indicator in orange.

Power can not be
turned “ON” or “OFF”.

2 Press the POWER ( ) button.

• It may take about one minute for the lamp to come on.

3 Select an input signal.

• Press one of the SOURCE buttons (VIDEO, S-VIDEO, COMPO­NENT 1, COMPONENT 2, DVI-DIGITAL, or DVI-ANALOG
button) according to the connected input terminal.

• Select the input signal after the video image is projected on the
screen.

• With this projector, the input signal is selected from the
SOURCE contained in the DISPLAY menu. (See page 27 for
details.)

• Some projected picture images may be easier to see by chang­ing the ASPECT (image angle). (See page 21 for details.)

4 Set the projector after adjusting the projection distance to

obtain the specified image frame size.

5 Set the projector and screen so that they are perpendicular

to each other. (See page 15.)

• If the projector and the screen can not be made perpendicular to
each other, adjust the projection angle. (See page 15.)

6. Adjust the size of the projected image by turning the zoom
ring.

• It is possible to change the image size by varying the distance
from the projector to the screen.

After about one minute:

Blinking in green

VIEWING VIDEO IMAGES

Lighting in orange

Lighting in green

7. Adjust the focus by turning the focus ring.

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VIEWING VIDEO IMAGES

Main power switch

POWER button /
POWER indicator

POWER button

POWER ON/STANDBY

C1

COMP1 COMP2

S

16:9

16:9

REAL

REAL

1

MENU

CONTRAST

BRIGHT COLOR TINT

TEM

GAMMA

COLOR
TEMP

When stopping projection:

8 Press the POWER ( ) button.

• A confirmation message appears on the screen.

• To cancel this state, wait for a while, or press the EXIT

button or MENU button on the remote control, or press
the MENU/EXIT button of the projector.

9 Press the POWER ( ) button again.

• The light-source lamp goes off and the projector goes
to standby. The POWER indicator blinks in orange.

10

Wait about 2 minutes until the POWER indicator
comes on in orange.

• Wait about 2 minutes in the standby, because during
this time the intake/exhaust fan is cooling the light­source lamp.

• The intake/exhaust fan continues to turn for about one
minute after the POWER indicator has come on in
orange.

• Do not turn off the main power switch while the
POWER indicator is blinking. If the main power switch
is turned off immediately after use, the projector may
malfunction.

• The fan makes a loud sound while cooling down, but

SOURCE

DVI

C2

D

DVI-D

DVI

V

A

DVI-AVIDEOS-VIDEO

4:3

ZM

4:3

ZOOM

DYN

DYNAMIC

ASPECT

2

3

ENTER

EXIT

COL

TIN

BRICNT

SHGAM

SHARPNESS

LIGHT

LIGHT

this is not a malfunction.

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Turn “OFF” the main power switch (I ➔O).

• When the projector is not used for a long time, unplug
the power plug from the power outlet for safety.

• Attach the lens cap to prevent dust from being gath­ered from outside.

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If the projected image frame is deformed to a trapezoid:

Adjust the trapezoidal correction value contained in the setting menu.
(See to Page 26 for the method of setting the menu.)

1. Bring up the INSTALLATION menu.

2. Select “KEYSTONE” by pressing the {, } buttons.

3. Press the ENTER button.

KEYSTONE

4. While viewing the image frame, align the upper and lower sides of the
image frame by pressing the $, % buttons.

When canceling the menu:

5. Press the MENU button.

• When changing the "KEYSTONE" setting, the image may distort or disappear in a moment. However, this is
not a malfunction.

KEYSTONE

0

VIEWING VIDEO IMAGES

D. Setting the ASPECT

This projector can change the ASPECT ratio (the ratio between the width and length of the image frame)
according to the input video signals.

Original video

image

Picture images

with a ratio of 4: 3

(480i, 576i, 480p,

576p, and PC)

Cinemascope
and vista signals
with a ratio of 4: 3

Squeezed 4-to-

3 images

(480i, 576i,

480p, 576p)

16-to-9 images

(1080i)

16 : 9

Projects video
images on full
screen (16: 9).

4 : 3

Projects video
images at a
ratio of 4: 3.

ZOOM

Projects video
images of
cinemascope
and vista size
together with the
caption.

*or

DYNAMIC

Projects 4-to-3
signals by
expanding them
to 16-to-9 images
on full screen
(Nonlinear).

Projected images
expand in
horizontal direction.

REAL

Projects video
images of
input signals
as they are.

PC inputs not less
than SVGA are
projected on full
screen (16: 9).

Horizontal and
vertical size of the
projected images are
reduced to a half.

16-to-9 images

(720p)

Projected images
are compressed to
the full screen size.

Bold frames are recommended modes.
* ) In zoom mode, it is possible to switch between display sizes (cinemascope/vista) with the ZOOM button.
In cinemascope mode, it is possible to shift the display position with the {, } buttons.

Using this function to change the size of the displayed image (i. e. chang­ing the height/width ratio) for the purpose of public display or commer­cial may infringe on copyright laws.

How to change the settings:

With the remote control:

1. Press an ASPECT button (16: 9, 4 : 3, ZOOM, DYNAMIC or REAL).

With the operation panel of the projector.

(Refer to page 26 for the method of setting the menu.)

1. Bring up the DISPLAY menu.

2. Select the “ASPECT” by pressing the {, } buttons.

3. Press the ENTER button.

4. Select a desired image angle by pressing the {, } buttons.

5. Press the ENTER button.

When canceling the menu:

6. Press the MENU button.

POWER ON/STANDBY

C1

COMP1 COMP2

S

16:9

16:9

REAL

REAL

1

SOURCE

DVI

C2

D

DVI-D

DVI

V

A

DVI-AVIDEOS-VIDEO

4:3

ZM

4:3

ZOOM

DYN

DYNAMIC

ASPECT

2

3

ASPECT button

ASPECT

16:9

4:3

ZOOM

DYNAMIC

REAL

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VIEWING COMPUTER IMAGES

A. Connecting the projector to a computer

Preparations:

• Make sure that the power for the projector and computer are turned off.

• With a desktop type computer, disconnect the RGB cables connected to the monitor.

In the case of analog connections:

To DVI terminal

1

2

Mini D-SUB 15pin-DVI
conversion cable (supplied)

To DVI terminal

To monitor port

1

2

DVI cable (optional)

• A conversion connector, analog RGB output adaptor, and/or the like may be needed depending on the type
of computer to be connected.

• When viewing picture images from a computer with digital connection, press the DVI-DIGITAL button on the
remote control.

• When using this unit by input RGB signal, some noises may appear on the image, depending on the type of
the computer or the connection cable. In this case, use this unit with a lower refresh rate of the computer
signal or resolution. Using the connection cable of 2 m or less is recommended.

• Also, read the instruction manual of the other equipment to be connected.

• If a VGA60 signal outputs at the start-up of the computer, the projected image may not be displayed properly-

for example, the position of the displayed image may shift. However, this is not malfunction (Non-compliant
signal).

• The projector does not have speaker. To reproduce audio signals, use the speakers of the personal computer,
or connect the necessary audio equipment.

• Consult the delivery agent of this projector on the detailed connections, as needed.

To DVI terminal

1 Connect the attached mini D-SUB 15pin-DVI conversion

cable to DVI terminal of the projector.

2 Connect the other end of the mini D-SUB 15pin-DVI

conversion cable to the monitor port of the computer.

• A conversion connector, analog RGB output adaptor, and/or
the like may be needed depending on the type of computer
to be connected.

• If a long cable other than the attached cable is used, the
quality of projected images may be lessoned.

• When viewing picture images from a computer with analog
connection, press the DVI-ANALOG button on the remote
control.

• This projector does not comply with 3-line-signals (SYNC­ON-GREEN).

• This projector does not comply with component video
signals.

In the case of digital connections:

1 Connect a commercially available the DVI cable to the

DVI terminal of this projector.

2 Connect the other end of the DVI cable to the DVI termi-

nal of the computer.

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About DDC™

The DVI terminal of this projector complies with the DDC1/2B standard.
When a computer supporting this standard is connected to this terminal, the computer will automatically load the
information from this projector and prepare for output of appropriate images.

• After connecting a computer supporting this standard to this terminal, turn on the projector’s main power
switch first, and then boot up the computer.

• You may need to install the DDC driver, depending on the computer you use. In this case, you need to down­load the driver. Contact your dealer for further information.

B. Plugging in the power cord

Plug the power cord in the same way as previously described. See page 18.

C. Projection the image

Preparations:

• Remove the lens cap.

• Turn on power for the connected video equipment.

1 Turn “ON” the main power switch (O➔I).

Main power switch

Focus ring

Zoom ring

• When the main power switch is turned
on, the POWER indicator comes on in
orange.

• If you turn projector off before it cools, the following operation of
the main power button may not work when the cooling fan is
running. (The POWER indicator blinks in orange.) After the fan
has stopped turning, press the power button again to turn on the
indicator in orange.

Power can not be
turned “ON” or “OFF”.

2 Press the POWER ( ) button.

• It may take about one minute for the lamp to come on.

After about one minute:

Blinking in green

VIEWING COMPUTER IMAGES

Lighting in orange

Lighting in green

POWER button /
POWER indicator

POWER button

SOURCE button

POWER ON/STANDBY

C1

COMP1 COMP2

S

16:9

16:9

REAL

REAL

1

MENU

CONTRAST

BRIGHT COLOR TINT

TEM

GAMMA

COLOR
TEMP

3 Select an input signal.

• Press one of the SOURCE buttons (VIDEO, S-VIDEO, COMPO­NENT 1, COMPONENT 2, DVI-DIGITAL, or DVI-ANALOG
button) according to the connected input terminal.

• Select the input signal after the video image is projected on the
screen.

• With this projector, the input signal is selected from the input
signal sources contained in the DISPLAY menu. (See page 27
for details.)

SOURCE

DVI

C2

D

DVI-D

DVI

V

A

DVI-AVIDEOS-VIDEO

4:3

ZM

4:3

ZOOM

DYN

DYNAMIC

ASPECT

2

3

ENTER

EXIT

COL

TIN

BRICNT

SHGAM

SHARPNESS

LIGHT

LIGHT

• Picture images of some input signals may not be projected on
the proper position of the screen. On this occasion, execute
“AUTO” in the RGB & COMPONENT menu of the INSTALLA­TION menu. (See page 32.)

4 Set the projector after adjusting the projection distance to

obtain the specified image frame size.

5 Set the projector and screen so that they are perpendicular

to each other. (See page 15.)

• If the projector and the screen can not be made perpendicular to
each other, adjust the projection angle. (See page 15.)

6. Adjust the size of the projected image by turning the zoom
ring.

• It is possible to change the image size by varying the distance
from the projector to the screen.

7. Adjust the focus by turning the focus ring.

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VIEWING COMPUTER IMAGES

Main power switch

POWER button /
POWER indicator

POWER button

POWER ON/STANDBY

C1

COMP1 COMP2

S

16:9

16:9

REAL

REAL

1

MENU

CONTRAST

BRIGHT COLOR TINT

TEM

GAMMA

COLOR
TEMP

When stopping projection:

8 Press the POWER ( ) button.

• A confirmation message appears on the screen.

• To cancel this state, wait for a while, or press the EXIT

button or MENU button on the remote control, or press
the MENU/EXIT button of the projector.

9 Press the POWER ( ) button again.

• The light-source lamp goes off and the projector goes
to standby. The POWER indicator blinks in orange.

10

Wait about 2 minutes until the POWER indicator
comes on in orange.

• Wait about 2 minutes in the standby state, because
during this time the intake/exhaust fan is cooling the
light-source lamp.

• The intake/exhaust fan continues to turn for about one
minute after the POWER indicator has come on in
orange.

• Do not turn off the main power switch while the
POWER indicator is blinking. If the main power switch
is turned off immediately after use, the projector may
malfunction.

• The fan makes a loud sound while cooling down, but

SOURCE

DVI

C2

D

DVI-D

DVI

V

A

DVI-AVIDEOS-VIDEO

4:3

ZM

4:3

ZOOM

DYN

DYNAMIC

ASPECT

2

3

ENTER

EXIT

COL

TIN

BRICNT

SHGAM

SHARPNESS

LIGHT

LIGHT

this is not a malfunction.

11

Turn “OFF” the main power switch (I ➔O).

• When the projector is not used for a long time, unplug
the power plug from the power outlet for safety.

• Attach the lens cap to prevent dust from being gath­ered from outside.

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Notebook type computer

When the projector is connected to a notebook type computer, the picture images from the computer may
not be projected on screen. For this situation, set up the computer so that it may output picture signals.
How you do this to set up the computer depends on the type of computer you have. Refer to the instruction manual
of the computer.
Example of set up for the external output:
Press “Fn” key and any of “F1” to “F12” key (Depends on the type of the computer).

USING THE MENUS

Menu construction

PICTURE...

PRO-PICTURE...

DISPLAY... SOURCE...

OPTION... RESET ALL

INSTALLATION...

CONTRAST – 32 ~ +31

BRIGHTNESS – 30 ~ +30

COLOR

SHARPNESS

ICC CONTROL

COLOR TEMP

SET USER COLOR TEMP

GAMMA

ASPECT...

SAVE...

AUTO OFF

LAMP HOUR

LANGUAGE...

RGB & COMPONENT

MIRROR..

KEYSTONE...

PATTERN

TINT

ICC RED

ICC GREEN

ICC BLUE

ICC YELLOW

WHITE

LOAD FROM

R GAIN
G GAIN
B GAIN
R BIAS
G BIAS

B BIAS

SAVE T O

AUTO

FREQUENCY

PHASE
H. POS

V. POS

– 30 ~ +30
– 15 ~ +15

– 5 ~ +5

– 15 ~ +15
– 15 ~ +15
– 15 ~ +15
– 15 ~ +15

0 ~ +10
HI BRIGHT / STANDARD / LOW / USER1 / USER2
HiBrt / Std / Low / USER1 / USER2

+1 ~ +512
+1 ~ +512
+1 ~ +512

0 ~ +90

0 ~ +90

0 ~ +90

USER1 / USER2

CINEMA / VIDEO / PC

VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT1/COMPONENT2/
DVI-DIGITAL/DVI-ANALOG

16:9 / 4:3 / ZOOM / DYNAMIC / REAL
MEMORY1 / MEMORY2 / MEMORY3

YES / NO

0 / 10 / 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90 MINUTES

ENGLISH / FRANÇAIS / DEUTSCH / ITALIANO / ESPAÑOL

YES?

– 15 ~ +15

0 ~ +31

– 30 ~ +30
– 30 ~ +30

FLOOR FRONT / CEILING FRONT / FLOOR REAR / CEILING REAR

– 12 ~ +12

• The items with mark “ ” or “...“ requires you to press the ENTER button to confirm its entry after

selecting the item.

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USING THE MENUS

How to make a menu setting:

The following figures describe how to set the trapezoi­dal correction as an example:
1 Press the MENU button.

The main menu (the first level) appears.

PICTURE...

PRO-PICTURE...

DISPLAY...

OPTION...

INSTALLATION...

2 Select a menu to be revealed by pressing the { ,

} buttons.

PICTURE...

PRO-PICTURE...

DISPLAY...

OPTION...

INSTALLATION...

3 Press the ENTER button.

The desired menu (the second level) appears.

6 Press the $ , % buttons for the setting.

KEYSTONE

KEYSTONE

+4

When canceling the menu
7 Press the MENU button.

• When you press the EXIT button, the Menu
returns to the previous level.

INSTALLATION...

LANGUAGE

RGB & COMPONENT

MIRROR

KEYSTONE

PATTERN

4 Select the menu to be revealed by pressing the {

, } buttons.

INSTALLATION...

LANGUAGE

RGB & COMPONENT

MIRROR

KEYSTONE

PATTERN

5 Press the ENTER button.

The desired menu (the third level) appears.

KEYSTONE

KEYSTONE

0

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Items that can be set with the menus

In this projector, the following items can be set from the set up menus.

PICTURE MENU

PICTURE...

CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS

PRO-PICTURE MENU

PROFESSIONAL-PICTURE...

ICC CONTROL
COLOR TEMP
SET USER COLOR TEMP
GAMMA

ENTER

ENTER
ENTER
ENTER

ITEM SETTING FUNCTION

0

CONTRAST ------- -32 ~ +31 ---------- Adjusts contrast of projected images. (See Page 29.)

0
0

BRIGHTNESS ---- -30 ~ +30 ---------- Adjusts brightness of projected images. (See Page

0
0

COLOR ------------- -30 ~ +30---------- Adjusts color thickness of projected images. (See

29.)

Page 30.)
TINT --------------- -15 ~ +15 ---------- Adjusts tint of projected images. (See Page 30.)
SHARPNESS ------- -5 ~ +5------------ Adjusts sharpness of projected images. (See Page

30.)

ITEM SETTING FUNCTION
ICC CONTROL---------------------------- Emphasizes or de-emphasizes independently each of

four colors, RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW and

WHITE. (See Page 30.)
COLOR TEMP-

HI BRIGHT/STANDARD/LOW -------------

Selects one of preset color temperatures.

USER1/USER2 ------ Selects one of color temperatures that are set in SET

USER COLOR TEMP menu.
SET USER COLOR TEMP ------------- Adjusts favorable color temperatures and stores them.

(See Page 31.)

GAMMA ---------- CINEMA ----------- Mode for viewing movies in a dark room like a movie

theater.

VIDEO------------ Mode for viewing video programs in a dark room:

Emphasizes contrast of bright portions of projected

images.

PC -------------- Mode for keeping contrast of projected images in a

somewhat brightly lit room. (for PC and the like)

USING THE MENUS

DISPLAY MENU

DISPLAY...

SOURCE...

ASPECT...

SAVE...

ITEM SETTING FUNCTION
SOURCE------------- VIDEO------------ Select when viewing picture images from video

equipment connected to VIDEO terminal.

S-VIDEO ---------- Select when viewing picture images from video

equipment connected to S-VIDEO terminal.

COMPONENT1------ Select when viewing picture images from video

equipment connected to COMPONENT1 terminal.

COMPONENT2------ Select when viewing picture images from video

equipment connected to COMPONENT2 terminal.

DVI-DIGITAL ------- Select when viewing picture images from digital

equipment connected to DVI terminal.

DVI-ANALOG -------Select when viewing picture images from analog

equipment connected to DVI terminal.
ASPECT--------------- 16 : 9 ------------- Sets picture images to be projected to an aspect ratio

of 16 : 9.

4 : 3 ------------- Sets picture images to be projected to an aspect ratio

of 4 : 3.

ZOOM ------------ Projects expanded picture images.

DYNAMIC --------- Projects picture images expanded to full screen.

REAL ------------ Projects picture images keeping the input signals as

they are.
SAVE ----------- MEMORY 1,2,3 ------ Stores the settings made in the PICTURE menu and

the PROFESSIONAL PICTURE menu into MEMORY.

(See Page 29.)

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USING THE MENUS

OPTION MENU

OPTION...

RESET ALL
AUTO OFF
LAMP HOUR

INSTALLATION MENU

INSTALLATION...

LANGUAGE

RGB & COMPONENT

MIRROR

KEYSTONE

PATTERN

RGB & COMPONENT MENU

RGB & COMPONENT

AUTO YES?
FREQUENTCY
PHASE
H. POS
V. POS

ENTER

MINUTES

0

HOURS

+11

0

15

0
0

ITEM SETTING FUNCTION

RESET ALL -------------------------------- Pressing the ENTER button shows a confirmation box.

Select “Yes” and press ENTER button. Then, the
settings that were made in the picture quality setting
menu and the professional-use picture quality setting
menu are changed to the factory-default settings.

AUTO OFF ------------- 0----------------Auto power off does not function.

10-90 MINUTES ---------

Without a picture image signal input, the power is
automatically turned off at the preset time.

LAMP HOUR ------------------------------- Indicates used-hours of the lamp. It is not possible to

change the indicated used-hours.

ITEM SETTING FUNCTION

LANGUAGE-------------------------------- Selects a language used for displays on the screen,

such as menus.
RGB & COMPONENT------------------- Adjusts computer video images.
AUTO * ------------------------------------ Selecting Auto and pressing the ENTER button

automatically adjust position and size of the projected

images in accordance with the image signals from the

computer.
FREQUENCY * - -15 ~ +15 ---------- If any wide streak pattern appears on the projected

images, it can be adjusted with this setting while

viewing the images.
PHASE *------------0 ~ +31 ----------- If any flicker or blur appears on the projected images,

it can be adjusted with this setting while viewing the

images.
H.POS * ---------- -30 ~ +30 ---------- Moves display position of projected images in a

horizontal direction.
V. POS * -------------30 ~ +30 ----------Moves display position of projected images in a vertical

direction.
MIRROR ------- FLOOR FRONT------ Select this setting with the projector set on the floor

when viewing the projected images from the front side.

Normally, select this setting.

CEILING FRONT----- Select this setting with the projector suspended from

the ceiling when viewing the projected images from

the front side.

FLOOR REAR------- Select this setting with the projector set on the floor

when viewing the projected images from the rear side

of the screen.

CEILING REAR------ Select this setting with the projector suspended from

the ceiling when viewing the projected images from

the rear side of the screen.
KEYSTONE ------- -12 ~ +12 ---------- Select this setting when correcting trapezoidal

distortion. Normally, select “0”.
PATTERN ---------------------------------- Pressing ENTER button reveals the test pattern for

focus adjustment.

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• The items with the * mark function only for 1080i, 720p, 525p, and 625p input signals and input signals from DVI terminal.

• The varying range of the vertical position depends on the type of the input signal. With some values the vertical position

may not change, but this is not a malfunction.

• With the inputs from DVI-DIGITAL terminal, no change appear on the projected images with adjustment of the dividing
ratio and fine, but this is not a malfunction.

• Without input signals, only some of the above items can be changed.

• Contact your dealer for the ceiling mount bracket. As installation requires technical knowledge and skill, be sure to ask your

dealer for installation.

• When mounted on the ceiling, the product shall be installed by the dealer with the bracket designed for this product. If you
attempt to install the product by yourself, you may fall and be injured or the product may fall causing injury.

USING THE MENUS

MEMORY 2
MEMORY 3

MEMORY 1

SAVE

On the memory for projected image quality

This projector allows each item in the PICTURE menu and the PROFESSIONAL-PICTURE menu (except for
SET USER COLOR TEMP) to be adjusted to up to three kinds of favorable picture quality for each input signal.

Input that allows the setting Number of settings
VIDEO 3
S-VIDEO 3
COMPONENT 1, 2 3
DVI-ANALOG/DIGITAL 3

To store the settings:

(Refer to Page 26 for how to set menus.)
1 Set an item in the PICTURE menu and the PRO-PICTURE menu.
2 Bring up the DISPLAY menu.
3 Select “SAVE” by pressing the {, } buttons.
4 Press the ENTER button.

The setting storage menu appears.
5 Select the memory where the setting is to be stored by pressing the {, } buttons.
6 Press the ENTER button.

The setting is stored in the memory.
To cancel the menus:

7 Press the MENU button.

To apply the set picture quality:

1. Press the MEMORY 1, 2, or 3 button.
The picture quality of the projected image comes to the set quality.

Adjusting projected images

To adjust brightness (CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS):

1 Bring up the PICTURE menu.
2 Select “CONTRAST” or “BRIGHTNESS” by pressing the {, } buttons.
3 Adjust the selected item by pressing the $, % buttons.

To cancel the menus:
4 Press the MENU button.

CONTRAST ................... Adjusts the vividness of a projected picture image. Every time the % button is pressed,

the images are made brighter and more vivid. Every time the $ button is pressed, the
images are made darker and less vivid.

BRIGHTNESS................ Every time the % button is pressed, the images are made brighter. Every time the $

button is pressed, the images are made darker.

PICTURE...

CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS

0
0

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COLOR TEMPERA TURE

STANDARD

HI BRIGHT

LOW
USER1
USER2

USING THE MENUS

Adjusting color (COLOR and TINT)

Items related to color of projected images are adjusted with menus. To adjust the color:
(Refer to Page 26 for setting menus.)
1 Bring up the PICTURE menu.
2 Select “COLOR” or “TINT” by pressing the {, } buttons.
3 Adjust the selected item by pressing the $, % buttons.

COLOR
TINT

To cancel the menus:
4 Press the MENU button.

COLOR .......................... Adjusts color thickness of projected picture images. Every time the % button is

pressed, the colors are made thicker. Every time the $ button is pressed, the colors
are made thinner.

TINT ...............................Adjusts tint of projected picture images. Every time the % button is pressed, the skin

color of the projected images is made more reddish. Every time the $ button is
pressed, the skin color is made more greenish.

Setting projected images sharper or softer (SHARPNESS)

To adjust the sharpness :
(Refer to Page 26 for setting menus.)
1 Bring up the PICTURE menu.
2 Select “SHARPNESS” by pressing the {, } buttons.
3 Adjust sharpness by pressing the $, % buttons.

SHARPNESS

0
0

0

To cancel the menus:
4 Press the MENU button.

Emphasizing or de-emphasizing a specified color of projected images (ICC CONTROL)

To increase or decrease a specified color (RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW or WHITE) :
(Refer to Page 26 for setting menus.)
1 Reveal the PRO-PICTURE menu.
2 Select “ICC CONTROL” by pressing the {, } buttons.
3 Press the ENTER button.
4 Select a color to be set by pressing the {, } buttons.
5 Set the color by pressing the $, % buttons.
6 Set the other colors by repeating steps 4 and 5.

To cancel the menus:

ICC RED
ICC GREEN
ICC BLUE
ICC YELLOW
WHITE

ICC CONTROL

7 Press the MENU button.

Adjusting whiteness degree of white color (COLOR TEMPERATURE)

One of preset color temperatures (degree of white color) is selected with
menus.
(Refer to Page 26 for setting menus.)
1 Reveal the PRO-PICTURE menu.
2 Select “COLOR TEMPERATURE” by pressing the {, } buttons.
3 Press the ENTER button.
4 Select a desired color temperature by pressing the {, } buttons.

• A favorable color temperature depends on each one’s preference. Gener-
ally, HIGH BRIGHT is preferably selected for viewing PC, STANDARD is for viewing TV, and LOW is for
viewing movies.

• When “USER1” or “USER2” is selected, each corresponding color temperature adjusted by user setting is
selected.

To cancel the menus:
5 Press the MENU button.

0
0
0
0

+5

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SET USER COLOR TEMP

R GAIN

LOAD FROM

SAVE T O

G GAIN
B GAIN
R BIAS
G BIAS
B BIAS

HiBrt Std Low USER2

+256
+256
+256

+45
+45
+45

USER1

USER2USER1

USING THE MENUS

To adjust the degree of white color (SET USER COLOR TEMP):

When setting (storing) user’s preferable color temperatures, use “SET USER COLOR TEMP” in the PRO­PICTURE menu.
(Refer to Page 26 for setting menus.)

To store the settings:

1 Bring up the PRO-PICTURE menu.
2 Select “SET USER COLOR TEMP” by pressing the {, } buttons.
3 Press the ENTER button.

• The SET USER COLOR TEMP menu appears.

4 Select a basic color temperature by pressing the {, } buttons.

• Generally, select the most preferable color temperature from the preset
color temperatures.

5 Press the ENTER button.

• The selected color temperature is indicated, and the whiteness of the
projected images changes according to the color temperature.

6 Select the item to be changed by pressing the {, } buttons.
7 Set the item by pressing the $, % buttons.

• The projected images also change accordingly.

8 Repeat the settings by repeating steps 6 and 7.
9 Select “USER 1” or “USER 2” by pressing the {, } buttons.
10 Press the ENTER button.

• The set color temperatures are stored in the memory.

To cancel the menus:
11 Press the MENU button.

To bring one of the set color temperatures:

Select “USER1” or “USER 2” in “SET USER COLOR TEMP” of the PRO-PICTURE menu.

On color temperatures

There are various degrees of white color. One of the methods of representing degree of white color is color
temperatures. The white color of low color temperature is reddish white, and that of high color temperature is
bluish white. In this projector, the color temperatures are set by varying each gain and bias of R (red), G
(green), and B (blue) signal.

To make the color temperature higher:

Set the value of B GAIN (or B BIAS) larger, and the value of R GAIN (or R BIAS) smaller.

To make the color temperature lower:

Set the value of R GAIN (or R BIAS) larger, and the value of B GAIN (or B BIAS) smaller.
One method of adjusting color temperatures is to make use of a person’s skin color. Project a large still

picture of a human face on the screen, and adjust the color tone of the face so that it looks neutral.

• Generally, the gains are used to adjust bright pictures, and the biases are used to adjust dark pictures.

• Using the biases is effective in adjusting color of monotone pictures. (It is especially effective for adjusting

dark to intermediate portions.) For example, when the green is relatively strong, decrease the value of R
BIAS, or increase the values of both B BIAS and R BIAS evenly. Also, when the projected images are bluish,
decrease the value of B BIAS, and when they are reddish, decrease the value of R BIAS.

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USING THE MENUS
Adjusting picture images sent from computers

This projector automatically sets an appropriate signal processing format according to the image signal sent from
computers. However, depending on the type of the computer, the image signals may not be projected properly. If
this happens.
1 Bring up the INSTALLATION menu.
2 Select “RGB & COMPONENT” by pressing the {, } buttons.
3 Press ENTER button.

• The RGB & COMPONENT menu appears.

4 Select “AUTO” by pressing the {, } buttons.
5 Press the ENTER button.

• The automatic setting is made so that an appropriate setting may be obtained for the input signal.

To cancel the menus:
6 Press the MENU button.

If the computer images can not be projected properly with the above operation, adjust the images using
the menus. These settings can be stored in the memory of the projector.

How to adjust computer images using menus:

If the following phenomena are observed, adjust as follows:

Projected images are shifted to the left or right:.......................... Adjust “H.POS” in the RGB & COMPONENT

menu. Every time the $ button is pressed, the
projected image is shifted to the left. Every time
the % button is pressed, the projected image is
shifted to the right.

Projected images are shifted up or down:................................... Adjust “V.POS” in the RGB & COMPONENT

menu. Every time the $ button is pressed, the
projected image is shifted downward. Every time
the % button is pressed, the projected image is

shifted upward.
Projected images blink.

Projected images are blurred: ..................................................... Adjust “PHASE” in the RGB & COMPONENT

menu.

A wide streak pattern appears on the projected images: ............ Adjust “FREQUENCY” in the RGB & COMPO-

NENT menu.

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• Usually, do not change the settings in the RGB & COMPONENT menu.

A simple method of adjusting the position of projected images

Adjusting horizontal position:

1 Align the left edge of the projected image with the left side of the screen by adjusting “H.POS”. Then, align

the right edge with the right side of the screen by adjusting “FREQUENCY”.

2 Repeat the above adjustments to align the horizontal position.

Adjusting vertical position:

3 Align the upper edge of the projected image with the upper side of the screen by adjusting “V.POS”.

INDICAT ORS

How to see the internal states from indicators

There are three indicators that show the status of the projector. Check the followings, and if there is any
phenomenon, stop use of the projector and be sure to unplug the power plug. Then, contact your dealer.

LAMP indicator

POWER indicator

TEMP(temperature) indicator

When the projector is normal:

POWER LAMP TEMP STATE REMARK

On in orange

Blinking in green

On in green

Blinking in orange

Standby state.
Lamp standby state. Power can not be turned "OFF".

OffOff

Power "ON" (usually).
Lamp is being cleaned.

Power can not be turned "ON".

If the projector is not normal:

POWER

orange

LAMP TEMP STATE REMARK

The interior of the projector is very hot.

• The intake vent and/or exhaust vent is blocked

Off

On in red

with something.

• The projector is used at a very hot place such as
outlet of heating air.

On in

On in red

The protection circuit is working, or
The lamp is not normal.

(When power is turned off normally, this indication
appears, and this is not a failure.)

Off

Solution

• Make sure the vent is not blocked.

• Relocate the projector.

•

Press the POWER button after the
POWER indicator has stopped a blinking.

• If this operation is repeated several

times and the light-source lamp still does
not come on, replace the lamp with a
new one. Ask your dealer.

On in green

On in

orange

Blinking

in red

On in red

Blinking

in red

Off

or

Blinking

in red

Indicating replacement of the lamp (Used about 1000
hours* in total; Power is "ON".)

Indicating replacement of the lamp (Used about 1000
hours* in total; Power is "OFF".)

Indicating replacement of the lamp (Used about 1500
hours* in total)

The cooling system error.

Replace the light-source lamp to a new
one. Purchase a light-source lamp from
the delivery agent of the projector.

• Ask your dealer.

Kensington Lock

This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security
System. Refer to the information that came with the Kensington System for instructions on how to use it to
secure the projector. Please contact to Kensington Technology Group as shown below.

Kensington Technology Group
2855 Campus Drive
San Mateo, CA 94403, U.S.A.

Phone :+1- [phone] Fax :+1- [phone]

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REPLACING THE LAMP/CLEANING THE PROJECTOR

Handle

(b)

The light-source lamp is stored in the projector to project picture images on screen. The light-source lamp is a consum­able part. It may go off or its brightness may decrease during use, this is a characteristic of the lamp and is not a
malfunction. In these cases, replace the lamp to new one in good time. To replace the lamp, be sure to use the light­source lamp that is sold exclusively for the TDP-MT500 (Model TDPLMT50). For the details, refer to the operation
manual for TLPLMT50. Purchase the lamp from the delivery agent of the projector.

Warning

• Before replacing the light-source lamp, be sure to turn off the main power switch and unplug the power
cord. Replacing the lamp without turning off the main power switch can cause electric shock.

• When replacing the light-source lamp, be cautious not to drop the screws fixing the lamp into the inside of the
projector. Do not put any metal pieces or easily flammable things in the projector. If the projector is
operated with foreign material inside, electric shock or fire may be caused. If users can not take out the
foreign matters inside, ask your dealer to take them out.

• Securely fix the light-source lamp. If it is not fixed properly, it will not come on and may cause fire.

• Never shake the replaced light-source lamp or bring it near your face. The lamp may be broken and its

broken glass pieces may be scattered or enter human eyes causing injuries.

• Do not replace the light-source lamp immediately after its use, because it is very hot and may cause
burns. Turn off the power button to put off the lamp, and wait about 2 minutes until the cooling fan
comes to a complete stop. Then, turn off the main power switch and unplug the power plug. After more
than one hour has passed and the lamp has been thoroughly cooled down, replace the lamp.

• When this projector is ceiling-mounted, ask your dealer for the maintenance such as cleaning and lamp
replacement.

Caution

In this projector, a LAMP indicator blinks after the light-source lamp has been used for more than 1000 hours.
When the lamp has been used more than 1300 hours, a warning appears on the screen every time the
power is turned on. After more than 1500 hours of use, the power for the lamp is automatically turned off
and the lamp can not be used any more. Then, replace the lamp to new one as soon as possible.

•

Do not remove the light-source lamp except when it is replaced. Otherwise, removing it may cause a malfunction.

• The light-source lamp is a high-pressure mercury lamp. The high-pressure mercury lamp may burst
with a disruptive sound, if it is shocked or scratched, or if the lamp deteriorates while being used. The
lapse of time until each lamp bursts or stops lighting, if it occurs, depends on the characteristics or use
condition of each lamp. Therefore, there is a possibility that it may burst by chance even in a short time
after you start using it.

• The possibility of bursting of the high-pressure mercury lamp increases if it is used beyond its replace­ment period. When the indication of lamp replacement appears, immediately replace the lamp to a new
one even if the lamp is lighting normally.

• If the high-pressure mercury lamp bursts, the fragments of the glass valve may scatter in and out of the lamp
box, or the gas filled in the valve may come out of the ventilation outlet. The gas filled in the high-pressure
mercury lamp contains mercury vapor. Be extremely cautious not to inhale the gas or bring the gas into eyes or
mouths. If the gas is inhaled or brought into eyes or mouths, consult a doctor immediately.

• If the high-pressure mercury lamp bursts, fragments of the glass valve are scattered inside of the projector. It is
recommended to ask your dealer to replace the light-source lamp and check the interior of the projector . When
users clean and replace the lamp for themselves, be sure to turn the main unit upside down and do it
holding the lamp holder. Otherwise, the broken pieces of the lamp may cause injuries.

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How to replace the lamp:

(a)

1

T urn off the projector and disconnect the power cord.
2 Wait until this unit is sufficiently cooled down.
3 Turn the projector upside down.
4 Loosen the screw (a) fixing the lamp cover with

a Phillips screwdriver and remove the lamp cover

from the projector.
5 Loosen the three screws (b) fixing the lamp box

with the Phillips screwdriver.
6 Raise up the handle.

REPLACING THE LAMP / CLEANING THE PROJECTOR

Exhaust vent

Intake vent

7 Holding the handle, pull out the light-source lamp

from the projector.

• Pull out the light-source lamp slowly. The lamp may burst the
glass of the lamp is pulled out too quickly.

• Do not spray water over the light-source lamp and do not put
it where children can reach it or near anything flammable. It
may cause burn or injury.

(b)

8 Holding the handle of a new lamp, insert the lamp

to main the shape of the hole in the projector.

9 Press the handle into the storage.

• Make sure that the handle is securely locked.

10

Handle

(a)

Securely screw down the three fixing screws (b)
with the Phillips screwdriver.

11

Insert the lamp cover into the projector, and se­curely screw down the screw (a) with the Phillips
screwdriver to fix the lamp cover.

•

If the lamp cover is dislocated, the power can not be turned on.

12

Connect the power cord and turn on the power.

{{

13

POWER button

{ button

} button

• If the lamp-used-hours have exceeded 1500 hours and the lamp has been replaced, it is not possible to turn on the new
light-source lamp until the lamp-used-hours are reset.

• Do not reset the lamp-used-hours if the lamp is not replaced.

ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP

Replacement Lamp can be ordered through your dealer. When ordering Projector Lamp, give following information to dealer.

• Replacement Lamp Type No; TLPLMT50

Simultaneously press on the
POWER button ( ) on the operation panel for more
than 3 seconds.

• If the three buttons are not pressed simultaneously , the lamp-used­hours may not be reset. If you do not this, the projector unit
will not count the lamp hours for your next replacement.

}}

{,

} buttons and

{{

}}

Disposal of Used Lamp

The lamp of this product uses a small amount of inorganic mercury harmful to environment. Handle the used lamp
with care not to break it, and dispose it separately as one of harmful waste goods like fluorescent lamp and the
similar. And in a self-government where separate waste goods collection is conducted, dispose the lamp according
to its ordinance.

Cleaning dust in the intake vent

If dust is accumulated in the intake vent, the temperature in the projector
goes up abnormally, and may damage the internal parts. Also, the light­source lamp may come off to protect the internal parts. Clean up the dust
with a vacuum cleaner about once a year.

Cleaning the projector

Softly wipe off dirt on the projector with a soft cloth.

•

If the dirt is thick, wipe it off with a cloth soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with water, and then finish with a dry cloth.

• If any pesticide is sprayed over the projector, or if the projector is wiped with benzine or thinner, or if rubber or
vinyl products are brought into contact with the projector for a long period of time, the paint on the projector
could be damaged.

Cleaning the lens

Remove dust or dirt on the lens with a commercially available lens cleaning kit (blower, brush, and the like).

• Because the surface of the lens is easily scratched, do not rub or hit the surface with anything hard.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before asking for repair of the projector, check the followers: If the phenomenon still continues, stop
using it and be sure to unplug the power plug. Then, contact the delivery agent of the projector.

Picture images are not projected on screen.

Problem
Power can not be

turned on.

Solution

• Check whether the indicators are on or off and how they are lighting.

POWER

LAMP TEMP Solution

• Connect the power cable to the projector.

• Plug the power plug into a power outlet.

• Turn “On” the main power switch.

Off

Off

Off

• Fit the lamp cover.

• If the projector itself is very hot, turn off the power switch, and

after the temperature has come down, turn on the power switch again.

• Replace the light-source lamp. (The lamp is at the end of its life.)

On in orange

On in red

Off

Off

On in red

•

If the intake and/or exhaust vent is blocked with anything, remove it.

• Prevent the heat from a vent or fan from blowing into the
exhaust vent of the projector.

• Press the POWER button after the POWER indicator has

Blinking

in orange

On in orange

Off Off

Blinking

in red

or

Blinking

in red

stopped blinking in orange.

• If the main power was turned “Off” while the fan was still turning, the lamp

may not be able to come on next time for about one minute after the main
power switch is turned “On”.

• For about one minute after the light-source lamp has been put

out, it is not possible to put the lamp on again.

• Ask your dealer.

Picture images are
not projected on
screen.

Projected images
suddenly disap­pear.

• In some cases it takes about one minute to put the lamp on.

• On rare occasions, the lamp fails to come on. If this happens, turn on the lamp

again after a few minutes.

• If the projector finished operation without sufficient cooling, the cooling fan is
turning and the following operation of the main power button may not work after the
main power was turned on. (At this time the POWER indicator blinks in orange.)
After the fan has stopped turning, press the POWER button again to turn on the
indicator in orange.

• Check if to make sure the intake vent is not blocked with anything.

• Check to be sure that the lamp cover is closed. (See Pages 34 and 35.)

• Check if the cable connecting the projector and external equipment is not broken.

• This problem may occur if the intake vent and/or exhaust vent is blocked with

anything. (At this time the TEMP (temperature) indicator lights in red.)
➔ After removing anything blocking the intake vent and/or exhaust vent, do the

followings:
1 Wait until the intake/exhaust fan stops turning. (Wait until the TEMP (tem-

perature) indicator comes off.)
2 Turn off the main power switch.
3 Wait about 10 minutes.
4 Turn on the main power switch.
5 Press the POWER button.

• LAMP indicator lighting in red indicates that the lamp must be replaced.

Replace the light-source lamp to a new one. (See Pages 34 and 35.)

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem
Projected images are

distorted.
Projected images are

dark.
Projected images are

blurred.

White dots are seen in
projected images.
Black dots are seen in
the projected images.

A rainbow-color
brume pattern is seen
on projected images.

Fine streak pattern is
seen on projected
images.

Projected images are
wavy.

Tint of projected
images is irregular.

Solution

• Adjust the projector and the screen so that they are perpendicular to each other. (See
Page 15.)

• Adjust BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST in the PICTURE menu. (See Page 29.)

• Replace the lamp to a new one. (See Pages 34 and 35.)

• Adjust the focus. (See Page 19 and 23.)

• Check if the lens cap is on.

• Clean the lens.

•

Adjust FREQUENCY and PHASE in the RGB & COMPONENT menu. (See Page 28.)

• Adjust BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST in the picture quality menu. (See Page 29.)

• Adjust the projector and the screen so that they are perpendicular to each other.

(See Page 15.)

• This phenomenon is normal for a DLP projector and is not a malfunction. (A very
small number of pixels may be constantly lighting on or off, but this is not a malfunc­tion. Pixels of more than 99.99% are acceptable.)

• This pattern is a color breaking noise that occurs in a DLP system . This is not a
malfunction.

• This problem occurs due to an interference with the screen surface, and is not a
malfunction. Try to replace the screen or refocus the lens a little.

• Securely plug the cable connecting the external equipment to the bottom.

• Keep the projector away from equipment generating interfering radio waves.

• Check if the cable connecting the external equipment is broken.

Others

Problem
Hot air comes out of

the exhaust vent.
Menu setting is

disabled.
Abnormal sounds

occur.

Solution

• This air comes out after cooling the inside of the projector. It may feel hot, but is not
a malfunction.

• If POWER can not be turned off, turn off the main power switch and leave the
projector to cool for more than 10 minutes. Then, turn on POWER again.

• On rare occasions, a metallic clank occurs because the color wheel is rotating at a
high speed. This is not a malfunction.

If the following problem occurs after the lamp has been replaced, check the following first:

Problem
Power can not be

turned on.

Solution

• Securely fit the lamp cover. (See Pages 34 and 35.)

• Reset the lamp-used-hours. (See Page 35.)

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(The specifications and outside appearance of the projector are sub-

SPECIFICATIONS

Item HOME projector
Model no. TDP-MT500
Projection system DLPTM (Single-Board DMDTM) system
Power AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power dissipation 3.5 A
Resolution 1,024 x 576 dots
Maximum number of display colors
Light-source lamp 210 W lamp
Projection screen 111 cm x 62 cm - 399 cm x 224 cm
PC image input signal
Video input signal
S-video input Luminance signal: Vp-p = 1.0 V, 75Ω (negative sync)

Video input Vp-p = 1.0 V, 75Ω (negative sync)
Analog RGB input RGB: Vp-p = 0.7 V, 75Ω (negative sync)
(Mini D-SUB 15P) YCBCR: Vp-p = 1.0 V (Y) (negative sync), Vp-p = 0.7 V (CB, CR)

Computer digital DVI interface (TMDS single ring)
input (DVI-D24P)
Control terminal Serial (8-pin terminal): RS-232C specification: one route
Maximum outside dimensions
Weight 3.7 kg
Power cable 3 m
Operating temperatures
Operating humidity 10% - 90% (except for dew condensation)

16,770,000 colors (full-color display)

Resolution: 640 x 400 (expanded) ~ 1024 x 768 (compressed)
NTSC /4.43 NTSC / PAL / PAL-N / PAL-M / PAL-60: automatically discriminated

Chrominance signals: Vp-p = 0.286 V, 75Ω (burst signal)

HD/CS: TTL-level (negative or positive polarity)
VD: TTL-level (negative or positive polarity)

308 mm (W) x 90 mm (H) x 293 mm (D): not including lens projection and legs

+5˚C - +35˚C

ject to change without prior notice.)

Dimensional drawings (for references)

293

308

90

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SPECIFICATIONS

Type of connectable signals

Input signal Screen size

Signal Resolution Horizontal sync Vertical sync REAL display

representation (H x V) frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) (H x V)

480i – 15.73 59.94 720 x 480
576i – 15.63 50.00 720 x 576
480p – 31.47 59.94 720 x 480
576p – 31.25 50.00 720 x 576
720p50 – 37.50 50.00 1024 x 576
720p59 – 44.96 59.94 1024 x 576
720p60 – 45.00 50.00 1024 x 576
1080i25 – 28.13 25.00 960 x 540
1080i29 – 33.72 59.94 960 x 540
1080i30 – 33.75 60.00 960 x 540
VGA 640 x 400 31.47 70.09 640 x 400
VGA 640 x 480 43.27 85.01 640 x 480
SVGA 800 x 600 37.88 60.32 800 x 600
SVGA 800 x 600 46.88 75.00 800 x 600
SVGA 800 x 600 53.67 85.06 800 x 600
XGA 1024 x 768 48.36 60.00 1024 x 768
XGA 1024 x 768 60.02 75.03 1024 x 768
XGA 1024 x 768 68.68 85.00 1024 x 768

• The maximum resolution of this projector is 1024 x 576 dots. It is not possible to obtain more than the maxi­mum resolution for projected images.

• If picture images of a connected computer have a resolution and sync frequency other than those
indicated in the above table, they may be projected by changing the resolution and frequency within
the computer.

• Because XGA60 signals and SVGA60 signals are in conformity with HTPC, they are projected with an
emphasis on picture quality, and the projected images become a little dark. The other PC input signals
are projected with an emphasis on brightness.

• 1080i represents Hi-Vision.

• COMPONENT 1,2 inputs do not project RGB signals.

• The DVI-ANALOG input does not project chrominance signals.

• If signals are out of specification input, they may not be projected properly.

• If VGA60 signal outputs at the start-up of the computer, the projected image may not be displayed properly-for

example, the position of the displayed image may be shifted. However, this is not a malfunction (non­compliant signal).

• DVI input of 480i and 576i may not be displayed correctly.

Terminals

RS-232C terminal
(8P)

PIN No. NAME I/O

1 ––
2 ––
3 RXD OUT
4 ––
5 – IN/OUT
6 – IN
7 TXD –
8 ––

SHELL GND –

12

53

6

8SHELL

1724

DVI terminal

16 9

(DVI-D)

1

8

PIN NO. STATUS PIN NO. STATUS

1 DATA 2– 13 –
2 DATA 2+ 14 +5V Power
3

DATA 2 Shield
4 – 16 Hot Plug Detect
5 – 17 DATA 0–
6 DDC Clock 18 DATA 0+
7 DDC Data 19
8 –
9 DATA 1– 21 –

10 DATA 1+ 22 Clock Shield
11

DATA 1 Shield

12 – 24 Clock–

15 GND

DATA 0 Shield

2

0 –

23 Clock+

DVI terminal
(DVI-A)

PIN NO. STATUS

C1 ANALOG RED
C2 ANALOG GREEN
C3
C4 H Sync
C5 GND

6 DDC Clock
7 DDC Data

8 Analog Sync
14 +5V Power
15 GND
16 Hot Plug Detect

C3C4

C5

C1

C2

ANALOG BLUE

17

24

9

8

116

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For assistance with your Toshiba projector in the United States, please visit www.toshiba.com/tacp or
contact by phone at 800-346-6672.

For assistance with your Toshiba projector in the Europe, please visit www.toshiba-europe.com or contact
your local Toshiba dealer.

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