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Before use ................................................................................ 4

Projector features .........................................................................................4

About this manual .........................................................................................4

About contents of package ...........................................................................5

Part names ...................................................................................................6

Projector ....................................................................................................... 6

Controls buttons ........................................................................................... 7

Ports ............................................................................................................. 7

Remote control ............................................................................................. 8

Preparations ............................................................................ 9

Fastening the lens cover ..............................................................................9

Arrangement ...............................................................................................10

Adjusting the projector’s elevation ..............................................................12

Connecting your devices ............................................................................13

With a VCR/DVD player ............................................................................. 13

For HDMI signal source ............................................................................. 14

For DVI signal source ................................................................................. 14

For a SCART RGB input ............................................................................ 14

With a computer ......................................................................................... 15

Example of computer signal ....................................................................... 16

Connecting a power supply ........................................................................17

Loading batteries into the remote control ...................................................18

Using the remote control ............................................................................19

Using the remote control button lights ........................................................19

Projection ............................................................................... 20

Turning the power on ..................................................................................20

Selecting an input signal ............................................................................21

Automatically adjusting the picture .............................................................21

Adjusting the display position .....................................................................22

Adjusting the zoom .....................................................................................22

Adjusting the focus .....................................................................................22

Turning the power off ..................................................................................23

Basic operation ...................................................................... 24

ASPECT .....................................................................................................24

IRIS ............................................................................................................25

MODE .........................................................................................................26

BLACK ........................................................................................................27

BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR ........................................................27

MY MEMORY .............................................................................................28

EASY MENU ........................................................................... 30

EASY MENU operation ..............................................................................30

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Page 1: ...produit Bedienungsanleitung Benutzerhandbuch Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Kauf dieses Projektors Bitte lesen Sie sich diese Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch um richtige und sichere Verwendung dieses Produkts sicherzustellen Manual de usuario Guía de funcionamiento Muchas gracias por la adquisición de este proyector Lea detenidamente el manual del usuario para asegurarse de usar apropiadamente es...

Page 2: ...e disconnected from the power outlet Thank you for purchasing this projector NOTE The information in this manual is subject to change without notice The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual The reproduction transmission or use of this document or contents is not permitted without express written authority WARNING Before using read these user s manual...

Page 3: ...place flower vases pots cups cosmetics liquids such as water etc on or around the projector Do not place metals combustibles etc on or around the projector To avoid penetration of foreign objects do not put the projector into a case or bag together with any thing except the accessories of the projector signal cables and connectors Never disassemble and modify The projector contains high voltage co...

Page 4: ... in households where children are present Use only the correct power cord and the correct power outlet Incorrect power supply could result in fire or electrical shock Use only the correct power outlet depending on the indication on the projector and the safety standard The enclosed power cord must be used depending on the power outlet to be used Be cautious of the power cord connection Incorrect c...

Page 5: ...connecting the power cord or cables do it with your hand holding the plug or connector Do not place the cord near the heater Avoid bending the power cord sharply Do not attempt to work on the power cord Be careful in handling the battery of the remote control Incorrect handling of the battery could result in fire or personal injury The battery may explode if not handled properly Keep the battery a...

Page 6: ...periodically If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like internal temperature rises and could cause malfunction The projector may display the message such as CHECK THE AIR FLOW or turn off the projector to prevent the internal heat level rising When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter clean the air filter as soon as possible If the soiling will not come off th...

Page 7: ...detergent directly Do not use an aerosol sprays solvents volatile substances or abrasive cleaner Before using chemical wipes be sure to read and observe the instructions Do not allow long term close contact with rubber or vinyl About bright spots or dark spots Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen this is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays and such do not con...

Page 8: ...mote control sensors could invalidate the remote control Avoid radio interference Any interfering radiation could cause disordered image or noises Avoid radio generator such as a mobile telephone transceiver etc around the projector About displaying characteristic The display condition of the projector such as color contrast etc depends on characteristic of the screen because the projector uses a ...

Page 9: ...is product contains a mercury lamp do not put in trash Dispose of in accord with environmental laws For lamp recycling go to www lamprecycle org in USA For product disposal contact your local government agency or www eiae org in the US or www epsc ca in Canada For more information call your dealer Do not open the lamp cover while the projector is suspended from above This is dangerous since if the...

Page 10: ...of WARNING in this manual when a problem occurs with the equipment first refer to the Troubleshooting section of the Operating Guide and run through the suggested checks If this does not resolve the problem contact your dealer or service company They will tell you what warranty condition is applied ...

Page 11: ...t may appear in this manual The reproduction transfer or copy of all or any part of this document is not permitted without express written consent NOTE Trademark acknowledgment VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Mac is registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc VESA and SVGA are trademarks of Video Electronics Standard Association Windows is a reg...

Page 12: ...e 14 For a SCART RGB input 14 With a computer 15 Example of computer signal 16 Connecting a power supply 17 Loading batteries into the remote control 18 Using the remote control 19 Using the remote control button lights 19 Projection 20 Turning the power on 20 Selecting an input signal 21 Automatically adjusting the picture 21 Adjusting the display position 22 Adjusting the zoom 22 Adjusting the f...

Page 13: ...ENT VIDEO FORMAT HDMI FRAME LOCK 46 S ASPECT INFORMATION 47 SETUP menu 48 KEYSTONE WHISPER MIRROR 48 SCREEN menu 49 LANGUAGE MENU POSITION OSD BRIGHT 49 START UP MyScreen 50 MyScreen Lock MESSAGE 51 DIGITAL SHUTTER 52 OPTION menu 53 AUTO OFF LAMP TIME FILTER TIME 53 SERVICE FAN SPEED GHOST STRIPE 54 SERVICE FILTER MESSAGE FACTORY RESET 55 Maintenance 56 Lamp 56 Air ﬁlter 58 Inside of the projector...

Page 14: ...lm like images with a darker black The 1 6x zoom lens and optical lens shift feature allow for ﬂexibility of installation and viewing position About this manual Various symbols are used throughout this manual The meanings of these symbols are described below WARNING This symbol indicates information that if ignored could possibly result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling CA...

Page 15: ...e 5 SCART adapter PJ TX200E only 5 Remote control and 2 AAA batteries 6 User s manuals Do not place the projector on an unstable surface WARNING Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment Be sure to use the original packing material when moving the projector Use special caution for the lens Use the original cushion for the lens NOTE POWER LIGHT BLACK ASPECT MENU BRIGHT CONTRAST COLO...

Page 16: ...hat may be sucked into or stick to the vents underneath the projector Zoom ring 22 Focus ring 22 Front right view Filter cover 58 Covers the air ﬁlter and intake vent Maintain the air ﬁlter to ensure proper ventilation Control buttons See next page Exhaust vent Do not block or cover the projector s vents To avoid being burnt please do not touch areas near the vents while the projector is in use or...

Page 17: ...ext stage in a menu operation RESET button 31 36 Used to cancel an adjustment INPUT button 21 Used to select an input signal Pressing this button toggles between input ports HDMI port 14 Ports COMPONENT VIDEO ports 13 14 This is a set of input ports composed of Y CB PB and CR PR ports CONTROL port 15 S VIDEO port 13 Power switch 20 23 TRIGGER port Restart switch 23 64 COMPUTER port 15 Kensington l...

Page 18: ...O button COMPONENT VIDEO ports S VIDEO button S VIDEO port VIDEO button VIDEO port MODE button 26 Used to select a mode Each mode is a combination of settings for gamma color temperature and iris LIGHT button 19 Used to make the buttons on the remote control light up for a short time MEMORY button 28 Used to save and load user adjustment settings IRIS button 25 Used to adjust the iris ENTER button...

Page 19: ...he lens cover Fasten the lens cover to the projector using the included strap to prevent it from becoming lost Do not fasten the lens cover during or immediately after use Handling while the projector is hot could cause burn and or projector malfunction WARNING When the projector is not in use be sure to close the lens cover to prevent the lens surface being scratched CAUTION Strap Lens cover stra...

Page 20: ...rojector malfunction if not properly placed Do not block or cover the projector s vents Maintain a space of at least 30 cm between the sides of the projector and other objects such as walls Do not place the projector on metallic objects or objects susceptible to heat Do not place the projector on carpets cushions or bedding Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near heat sources such as...

Page 21: ...0 1 5 2 1 81 3 3 131 91 36 70 1 8 2 4 95 3 9 153 107 42 80 2 0 2 8 109 4 5 175 122 48 90 2 3 3 1 122 5 0 198 137 54 100 2 5 3 5 136 5 6 220 152 60 120 3 0 4 2 164 6 7 264 183 72 150 3 8 5 2 206 8 4 330 229 90 200 5 1 7 0 275 11 2 441 305 120 250 6 4 8 7 344 14 0 552 381 150 300 7 6 10 5 413 16 8 663 457 180 Avoid smoky humid and dusty places e g near a humidiﬁer a smoking area a kitchen etc Placin...

Page 22: ...during or immediately after use Handling while the projector is hot could cause burn and or projector malfunction Before adjusting the elevation make sure that the power switch is off that the power cord is unplugged and that the projector is adequately cool WARNING Using the elevator buttons without holding the projector could cause the projector to fall overturn or strike your ﬁngers and possibl...

Page 23: ...xtremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and or damage to the device and or projector Use the accessory cables or a designated cable type to make connections Some cables have to be used with a core A cable that is too long may cause picture degradation Please consult with your dealer for more information For cables that have a core only at one end connect the end ...

Page 24: ... and or projector Use the accessory cables or a designated cable type to make connections Some cables have to be used with a core A cable that is too long may cause picture degradation Please consult with your dealer for more information For cables that have a core only at one end connect the end with the core to the projector Make sure that devices are connected to the correct port An incorrect c...

Page 25: ...ector be sure to activate the laptop s external RGB output set the laptop to CRT display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display For more information please refer to the instruction manual of the laptop computer Be sure to check jack type signal level timing and resolution before connecting this projector to a computer Some computers may have multiple screen display modes Some of these modes cannot...

Page 26: ...ieved when the resolutions of the input signal and projector panel are identical For some input types when the screen resolution is changed on a computer the automatic adjustment function may take a long time or may not complete If this happens you may not be able to see the Yes No check box to conﬁrm the resolution change in Windows The screen resolution will then be reset to the previous resolut...

Page 27: ...ojector If it becomes damaged contact your dealer for a new one Only plug the power cord into an outlet rated for use with the power cord s speciﬁed voltage range Never modify the power cord Never attempt to defeat the ground connection of the three pronged plug The power outlet should be close to the projector and easily accessible Do not touch the power cord with wet hands Check that the power c...

Page 28: ...ck into place Always handle batteries with care and use them only as directed Batteries may explode if mishandled Mishandling may also result in cracking or leakage which could in turn result in ﬁre injury and or pollution of the surrounding environment Do not recharge short circuit solder disassemble or dispose of batteries in ﬁre or water Be sure to use only the batteries speciﬁed Do not use dif...

Page 29: ...on lights on The lights will automatically turn off after a short time Be careful when handling the remote control Incorrect handling could cause damage and or malfunction Do not drop hit or otherwise jar the remote control in anyway Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects If you will not use the remote control for an extended period remove the batteries from the remote contro...

Page 30: ... and the POWER indicator will begin blinking in green When the power is completely on the indicator will stop blinking and light a steady green Projection Projection Turning the power on When the power is on a strong light is emitted Do not look into the projector lens or openings WARNING Turn the power on in the correct order Turn on the projector before the connected devices NOTE STANDBY ON butt...

Page 31: ...s feature A dark picture may be incorrectly adjusted Use a bright picture when adjusting For a signal from the HDMI port The aspect ratio is automatically set For a signal from the COMPONENT VIDEO ports The vertical position horizontal position and aspect ratio are automatically set The horizontal phase is also automatically set except for 525i 480i 625i 576i and SCART RGB signals For a signal fro...

Page 32: ...quality is generally achieved when the lens shift is set to the center Each lens shift dial clicks into place when set to the center NOTE 1 Hold the knob of the zoom ring while turning the zoom ring Adjusting the zoom Use the zoom ring on the projector to adjust the magniﬁcation of the picture 1 Hold the knob of the focus ring while turning the focus ring Adjusting the focus Use the focus ring on ...

Page 33: ...d devices ﬁrst and the projector last Except for emergencies whenever you turn the projector off be sure to follow the procedure explained in Turning off the power and do not disconnect the power cord until the procedure is complete Neglect can cause damage to the electrode and or prevent the lamp from lighting This projector is controlled by an internal microprocessor Under certain exceptional ci...

Page 34: ...be used For a computer RGB signal NORMAL 4 3 16 9 For an HDMI signal NORMAL 4 3 16 9 WIDE MOVIE1 MOVIE2 14 9 For a video s video or component video signal 4 3 16 9 WIDE MOVIE1 MOVIE2 14 9 For no signal or an unrecognized signal 16 9 ﬁxed The NORMAL mode uses the signal s original aspect ratio Performing an automatic adjustment initializes the aspect ratio setting The ASPECT function can also be ac...

Page 35: ...r input Pressing the RESET button while the dialog is displayed resets the adjustment The IRIS function can also be accessed via the PICTURE menu in the Advanced Menu 41 NOTE The iris can be adjusted to suit the brightness of the surroundings and other conditions 10 IRIS Bright Dark POWER LIGHT BLACK ASPECT MENU BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR IRIS MODE MEMORY ENTER RESET HDMI PC AUTO COMPO S VIDEO VIDEO PO...

Page 36: ...e accessed via the EASY MENU 32 NOTE MODE GAMMA COLOR TEMP IRIS Recommended source NORMAL STANDARD 7500K 7 For a wide range of sources at standard picture quality CINEMA LOW LOW 6500K 5 Suitable for appreciating movies with ﬁlm like video CINEMA HIGH HIGH 6500K 5 Suitable for appreciating movies with sharp realistic video MUSIC HIGH 7500K 7 Suitable for live concerts music videos SPORTS Hi CONTRAS...

Page 37: ...n display a dialog to aid you in adjusting the item BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR The brightness contrast and color can be easily adjusted to suit your preferences 2 Use the and cursor buttons to adjust the item Pressing the RESET button while the dialog is displayed resets the adjustment The BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST and COLOR functions can also be accessed via the EASY MENU 33 or the PICTURE menu in the A...

Page 38: ...dicate the current adjustment settings When the current adjustment settings are from one of the saved memories a dialog shows which memory is being used When the current settings are not saved to memory the following dialog is displayed 2 To load saved adjustment settings press the MEMORY button Each time you press the button one of the saved adjustments is loaded in the following order Memories i...

Page 39: ...hich memory is being used When the current settings are not saved to memory the following dialog is displayed 2 Press the ENTER button while the dialog is displayed to open the MY MEMORY menu and save to the currently selected memory The numbers to the left of each memory cannot be changed but the name to the right can be changed The MY MEMORY function can also be accessed via the PICTURE menu in ...

Page 40: ...ENU 3 To change the display language The display language can be changed using the LANGUAGE item in the EASY MENU 34 Even if the menu is displayed in another language the LANGUAGE item will always be the 2nd item from the bottom in the EASY MENU 4 To select an item Move the yellow highlight bar onto the item you want to select using the cursor buttons ENTER MENU COMPONENT IMAGE SETUP PICTURE INPUT...

Page 41: ...efer to the following table for details on operating the selected item Item Description ASPECT Using the cursor buttons changes the aspect ratio For a computer RGB signal NORMAL 4 3 16 9 For an HDMI signal NORMAL 4 3 16 9 WIDE MOVIE1 MOVIE2 14 9 For a video s video or component video signal 4 3 16 9 WIDE MOVIE1 MOVIE2 14 9 For no signal or an unrecognized signal 16 9 ﬁxed NOTE The NORMAL mode uses...

Page 42: ...EMP 9300K IRIS 10 Suitable for video that emphasizes a feeling of contrast high deﬁnition broadcasts sports broadcasts NOTE When the combination of the settings does not correspond with any pre set modes the dialog will be display the mode as CUSTOM The MODE function can also be accessed using the MODE button on the remote control 26 BLACK Using the cursor buttons changes the auto iris control mod...

Page 43: ...ideo s video component video or HDMI signals The COLOR function can also be accessed using the COLOR buttons on the remote control 27 or via the PICTURE menu in the Advanced Menu 40 TINT Using the cursor buttons adjusts the picture Reddish Greenish NOTE The TINT function can only be used for video s video component video or HDMI signals The TINT function can also be accessed via the PICTURE menu i...

Page 44: ...og To reset press the cursor button LANGUAGE Using the cursor buttons changes the display language ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO NORSK NEDERLANDS PORTUGUÊS SVENSKA РУССКИЙ SUOMI POLSKI TÜRKÇE NOTE The LANGUAGE function can also be accessed via the SCREEN menu in the Advanced Menu 49 Go To Advance Menu Pressing the cursor button switches to the Advanced Menu ...

Page 45: ...ing the LANGUAGE item on the SCREEN menu in the Advanced Menu 49 Even if the menu is displayed in another language the SCREEN menu will always be the 5th item from the top in the left column of the Advanced Menu and the LANGUAGE item will always be the top item in the SCREEN menu ENTER EASY MENU CONTRAST ASPECT 4 3 BLACK TURN OFF BRIGHTNESS MODE NORMAL COLOR 0 0 0 TINT 0 SHARPNESS 3 RESET LANGUAGE...

Page 46: ...TIME etc 1 Press the RESET button while yellow highlight bar is on the title of the menu and a conﬁrmation dialog will be displayed 2 To reset press the cursor button 6 To select an item Move the yellow highlight bar onto the item you want to select using the cursor buttons Then press the cursor button or ENTER button and a dialog or sub menu will appear 7 To operate the selected item Use the curs...

Page 47: ... GAMMA This projector provides 4 pre set modes and 4 custom gamma modes To select a mode Using the cursor buttons in the GAMMA menu changes the gamma mode The mode that the yellow highlight bar is on is the currently selected mode STANDARD LOW HIGH Hi CONTRAST CUSTOM 1 CUSTOM 2 CUSTOM 3 CUSTOM 4 STANDARD Suitable for a wide range of sources LOW This mode emphasizes the reproducibility of lower ton...

Page 48: ...s a test pattern to aid in adjusting This projector has 3 types of test pattern Each time you press the ENTER button the test pattern is changed Each part of the 9 step gray scale is linked to the corresponding adjustment bar in the dialog no display 9 step 15 step Ramp gray scale gray scale 4 Select the adjustment bar for the step to adjust using the cursor buttons Note that pressing the cursor b...

Page 49: ...rsor button to display the CUSTOM dialog Note that pressing the cursor buttons or the ENTER button in the CUSTOM dialog will erase the current settings of the selected mode If you want to keep the settings please press the cursor button to return to the preceding menu and select a different CUSTOM mode 2 Select the base mode to be adjusted using the cursor buttons Then press the cursor button to d...

Page 50: ...r buttons adjusts the picture Stronger Weaker NOTE The COLOR function can only be used for video s video component video or HDMI signals The COLOR function can also be accessed using the COLOR buttons on the remote control 27 or via the EASY MENU 33 TINT Using the cursor buttons adjusts the picture Greenish Reddish NOTE The TINT function can only be used for video s video component video or HDMI s...

Page 51: ...t sharpness and iris adjustment settings and selected modes for gamma color temperature black whisper and digital shutter can be saved to each memory To load saved adjustment settings Using the cursor buttons in the MY MEMORY menu changes the memory to be adjusted memories in which no data is saved are skipped The mode that the yellow highlight bar is on is the currently selected mode Then press t...

Page 52: ...e menu Press the ENTER button to move the cursor onto the next letter in the name and press the RESET button to move the cursor onto the previous letter in the name Press the ENTER button while the cursor is on the last letter of the name to select the mark Press the ENTER button again to return to the MY MEMORY menu large 5 Select the SAVE item in the MY MEMORY large menu using the cursor buttons...

Page 53: ... initializes the aspect ratio setting The ASPECT function can also be accessed using the ASPECT button on the remote control 24 or via the EASY MENU 31 OVER SCAN Using the cursor buttons adjusts the over scan ratio Large Reduces the picture Small Magniﬁes the picture NOTE The OVER SCAN function can only be used for video s video component video or HDMI signals When this adjustment is too large cer...

Page 54: ... as the cursor button is pressed to select this item For a signal from the COMPUTER port The vertical position the horizontal position the horizontal phase horizontal size and the aspect ratio are automatically adjusted Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size before attempting to use this feature A dark picture may be incorrectly adjusted Use a bright picture when adjustin...

Page 55: ... or 625i 576i 1125i 1080i signals The TV and FILM modes may cause certain picture defects ex jagged lines If this occurs select TURN OFF although the screen image may lose its crispness COLOR SPACE Using the cursor buttons changes the color space mode AUTO RGB SMPTE240 REC709 REC601 AUTO Automatically selects an optimum mode RGB SMPTE240 REC709 REC601 The selected color space is used NOTE The COLO...

Page 56: ...k well for some signals In this situation select a suitable mode other than AUTO HDMI Using the cursor buttons changes the HDMI signal mode AUTO NORMAL ENHANCED AUTO Automatically selects an optimum mode NORMAL Suitable for DVD signals 16 235 ENHANCED Suitable for VGA signals 0 255 NOTE If the contrast of the screen image is too strong or too weak try to ﬁnd a more suitable mode FRAME LOCK Using t...

Page 57: ...ssed to select this item It displays the INFORMATION dialog that shows the currently selected signal input Example for computer RGB signals Example for an HDMI signal Example for a video s video and component video signal Example for a SCART RGB signal NOTE The INFORMATION function cannot be used when there is no signal COMPUTER 1024x768 85 INPUT INFORMATION COMPUTER 1024x768 60 INPUT INFORMATION ...

Page 58: ...ome types of input This function may not work well if the projector screen is angled up or down and the MIRROR item Below in the SETUP sub menu is set to V INVERT or H V INVERT WHISPER Using the cursor buttons turns the WHISPER function on and off NORMAL WHISPER When WHISPER is selected acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced It may take several minutes for the change in brightness to occ...

Page 59: ... LANGUAGE function can also be accessed via the EASY MENU 34 MENU POSITION Using the cursor buttons adjusts the menu position Please make adjustments while checking the picture NOTE Pressing the MENU button closes the dialog and returns to the SCREEN menu Not operating the menu for about 50 seconds closes merely the dialog OSD BRIGHT Using the cursor buttons adjusts the brightness of the OSD OSD O...

Page 60: ... the START UP image by following the procedure below See the description of START UP above for information on selecting a START UP image First input the signal and display the image you wish to save Then in the SCREEN menu select the MyScreen item and press the ENTER button or the cursor button 1 The Do you start capturing this picture dialog will be displayed Press the ENTER button and the dialog...

Page 61: ... is adjusted using the BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST or COLOR buttons on the remote control The dialogue that is displayed when the BLACK mode is changed using the BLACK button on the remote control The dialogue that is displayed when the MODE is changed using the MODE button on the remote control The AUTO IN PROGRESS message displayed during automatic adjustment The NO INPUT IS DETECTED message displayed w...

Page 62: ...d bottom of the screen like a shutter Use this function when you want to mask the top and bottom of the screen Follow the procedure below to move the bars up and down To move the black bars up and down 1 Select TURN ON in the DIGITAL SHUTTER menu then press the cursor button The DIGITAL SHUTTER dialog will appear 2 Using the cursor buttons switches between the dialogs DIGITAL SHUTTER menu one way ...

Page 63: ...t the LAMP TIME remains accurate Pressing the cursor button in the LAMP TIME menu resets the LAMP TIME RESET CANCEL NOTE Please see Lamp 57 for information on lamp replacement FILTER TIME FILTER TIME is displayed in the OPTION menu as a reference value of the usage time of the air ﬁlter The time displayed is the total time the ﬁlter has been used since the FILTER TIME was last reset Only reset the...

Page 64: ...ursor buttons to remove the ghost image STRIPE Vertical stripes may appear on the screen with some signals This is not a hardware failure but a phenomenon common to LCD panels The following procedure may improve the stripes although it may not correct them completely Make adjustments while referring to the test pattern displayed in the background of the menu or dialog 1 Select a color element usin...

Page 65: ...re will rise which could cause projector malfunction or reduce the lifetime of the projector Please be careful of the operating environment of the projector and the condition of the air ﬁlter especially when the 200h 300h or TURN OFF options are selected FACTORY RESET This projector has a FACTORY RESET function to re initialize all user settings simultaneously Except where the current setting is a...

Page 66: ...to breathe the gas that comes out of the projector vents or get it in your eyes or mouth Before replacing the lamp turn the projector off and unplug the power cord then wait at least 45 minutes for the lamp to cool sufficiently Handling the lamp while hot can cause burns as well as damaging the lamp Never unscrew except the appointed marked by an arrow screws Do not open the lamp cover while the p...

Page 67: ...lift the lamp cover 5 Loosen the 2 lamp screws marked by the arrow and slowly lift the lamp by the handles Be careful when handling the lamp Breaking the lamp could cause injury and the release of gas containing mercury 6 Insert the new lamp and retighten the screws that were loosened in the previous step to lock it in place 7 Slide the lamp cover into place and retighten the lamp cover screw loos...

Page 68: ...lease replace the air ﬁlter when it is damaged or too dirty to be cleaned Preparation of a new air ﬁlter is recommended To purchase a new air ﬁlter contact your dealer and tell the air ﬁlter type number NJ22632 Replace the air ﬁlter when the lamp is replaced An air ﬁlter of the speciﬁed type will be included with replacement lamps for this projector 1 Turn the projector off and unplug the power co...

Page 69: ...projector is hot could cause burn and or projector malfunction Before maintaining make sure that the power switch is off that the power cord is unplugged and that the projector is adequately cool Use only the speciﬁed air ﬁlter type Do not use the projector with the air ﬁlter or the ﬁlter cover removed Doing so could cause ﬁre and or projector malfunction The air ﬁlter should be cleaned periodical...

Page 70: ...s extremely dirty dip a soft cloth in water or a neutral cleaner diluted in water wring well and wipe the projector lightly Then wipe lightly with a soft dry cloth Cabinet and Remote control Incorrect care could cause discoloration peeling etc Do not maintain the projector during or immediately after use Handling while the projector is hot could cause burn and or projector malfunction Before maint...

Page 71: ...pecs for the projector and the signal source specs CHECK THE AIR FLOW The internal temperature is high Please turn the power off and allow the projector to cool down for at least 20 minutes After conﬁrming the following items please turn the power on again Is there blockage of the air passage aperture Is the air ﬁlter dirty Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35 C If the same indication is disp...

Page 72: ...not light and there is a possibility that interior of the projector has overheated Please turn the power off and allow the projector to cool down for at least 20 minutes After the projector has cooled down sufﬁciently please conﬁrm the following items and then turn the power on again Is there blockage of the air passage aperture Is the air ﬁlter dirty Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35 C If...

Page 73: ...Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35 C If the same indication is displayed after trying the solutions above please set the FAN SPEED of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu to HIGH 54 Lit In Green Alternative blinking Red There is a possibility that the interior of the projector has become too cool Please use the projector within the usage temperature parameters 5 C to 35 C After applying the ...

Page 74: ...iately turn the power off and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped contact your dealer or service company WARNING Power does not come on No pictures are output The electrical power cord is not plugged in Correctly connect the power cord 17 The power switch is not set to the on position Set the power switch to On position 20 The m...

Page 75: ...nstall new software The signal source cannot output both a HDMI signal and a VGA signal simultaneously Disconnect the VGA connection when you use the HDMI input 14 15 If the output signal can be selected on the PC it is not selected properly Check the settings Select the digital output for HDMI connection Color settings are not correctly adjusted Perform picture adjustments by changing the COLOR T...

Page 76: ...r Set the WHISPER item 48 in the SETUP menu to NORMAL The fan speed has been automatically changed When the ambient temperature is the projector will automatically raise the cooling fan speed to keep the internal temperature stable Lower the ambient temperature If you want to reduce noise more set the WHISPER item 48 in the SETUP menu to WHISPER Although bright spots dark spots uneven color or mis...

Page 77: ...ixels 1280 horizontal x 720 vertical Lens Zoom lens F 1 7 2 4 f 20 0 31 9 mm Lamp 150W UHB Power Supply AC100 120V 2 4A AC220 240V 1 3A Power Consumption 220W Temperature range 5 35 C Operating Size 340 W x 113 H x 299 D mm Not including protruding parts Weight mass 4 7 kg Ports RGB input port COMPUTER D sub 15pin mini shrink jack x 1 Digital input port HDMI HDMI connector x 1 Communication port C...

Page 78: ...68 Speciﬁcations Dimension diagram unit mm ...

Page 79: ...non where a double image is displayed Generally caused by an RGB signal problem 54 HDMI HDMI stands for High Deﬁnition Multi Media Interface which is an interface standard for transmission of digital images and audio signals 1 14 15 21 24 27 31 33 40 43 44 46 47 Interlaced Refers to interlaced scanning which is a system to scan twice alternately for one picture Progressive 45 Iris Refers to an iri...

Page 80: ...Blue It is also called Analog RGB Both D sub 15 pin and BNC are connection types for RGB signals 15 16 24 31 43 44 46 47 S2 video A standard for signal interface S2 video signals can include a signal of a 4 3 image squeezed 16 9 image or letterbox 4 3 image 47 SCART A type of audio video equipment connector 21pin trapezoidal connector which is connected with an RGB signal Video signal or 2ch audio...

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