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LCD Projector 

Operating Instructions

Model No.

PT-L720U
PT-L520U

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TQBJ 0104-2

Commercial Use

Summary of Contents for PTL520U - LCD PROJECTOR

Page 1: ...R Before operating this product please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use LCD Projector Operating Instructions Model No PT L720U PT L520U R TQBJ 0104 2 Commercial Use ...

Page 2: ... outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug WARNING 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 residenti...

Page 3: ...ith a dry cloth BIf not using the projector for an extended period of time pull the power cord plug out from the wall outlet 4 Contents Preparation IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE 2 Precautions with regard to safety 5 Accessories 9 Precautions on handling 10 Location and function of each part 12 About the RGB INPUT indicator 17 About the automatic setup function 17 Using the remote control unit 18 Laser b...

Page 4: ...not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power cord plug BDo not damage the power cord make any modifications to it place it near any hot objects bend it excessively twist it pull it place heavy objects on top of it or wrap it into a bundle BIf the power cord is used while damaged electric shocks short circuits or fire may result BAsk an Authorised Service Center to carry out any re...

Page 5: ...oblems with operation BIt is a good idea to clean the inside of the projector before the season for humid weather arrives Ask your nearest Authorised Service Center to clean the projector when required Please discuss with the Authorised Service Center regarding cleaning costs We are constantly making efforts to preserve and maintain a clean environment Please take non repairable units back to your...

Page 6: ...wing at all times when setting up the projector Avoid setting up in places which are subject to vibration or shocks If the projector is set up in locations with strong vibration such as near a motor or if it is installed inside a vehicle or on board a ship the projector may be subjected to vibration or shocks which can damage the internal parts and cause malfunctions or accidents Accordingly set u...

Page 7: ...ring your hands or face or objects which cannot withstand heat close to this port otherwise burns or damage could result NOTE BDuring projection of an image the cooling fan will operate emitting a small noise as it operates Turning the lamp on or off will cause this noise to increase a little BBy using the OPTION2 menu to set LAMP POWER to LOW the operating sound of the fan can be reduced Refer to...

Page 8: ...ER button page 30 This button is used to accept and to activate items selected in the on screen menus When in computer operating mode this button operates differently page 19 Laser emitter page 18 Infrared emitter page 20 0Click button page 19 This button can be used when the operating mode select switch is moved to the left Computer 1PAGE button page 19 This button can be used when the operating ...

Page 9: ...tem is provided so connect the appropriate connector when using RGB1 or RGB2 About the RGB INPUT indicator The RGB INPUT indicator can be used to check whether an RGB YPBPR signal is being input Refer to the table below for details RGB INPUT indicator status Power supply status On projecting Standby A signal is being input to either the RGB1 IN or RGB2 IN connector A signal is being input to the c...

Page 10: ... herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure BThis remote control unit cannot be repaired To operate a personal computer with the remote control move the operating mode Computer Projector select switch to the left Computer Operation BFGIHbuttons While gently pressing the button with your thumb move your thumb up down and to the left and right to move the mouse cursor in the same direction If...

Page 11: ...emote control signal receptors on the front or rear of the projector the operating range is within approximately 7 m 23 from the surfaces of the receptors Furthermore the remote control unit can be operated from an angle of 30 to the left or right and 15 above or below the receptors Open the cover AAA batteries two Insert the batteries so that the polarities are correct and then close the cover 〇 ...

Page 12: ...io system circuit is available for the AUDIO IN L R jacks for S VIDEO VIDEO signals so if you wish to change the audio input source you will need to remove and insert the appropriate plugs BOnly one audio system circuit is available for the RGB AUDIO IN jacks so if you wish to change the audio input source you will need to remove and insert the appropriate plugs BIf an audio system is connected to...

Page 13: ...ition DESK CEILING DESK CEILING H1 L L SH SW 9 6 3 8 L Projection distance SH Image height SW Image width H1 Distance from center of lens to bottom edge of projected image Top edge of screen Screen Bottom edge of screen Screen Projection distances Setting up dimensions which are not given in the above table can be calculated using the formulas below If the screen size diagonal is SD m then the fol...

Page 14: ...careful not to switch off the MAIN POWER switch of the projector unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet or turn off in line switches such as tabletop power switches Press the MAIN POWER switch to the O side to turn off the power NOTE BAfter the power is turned off the lamp unit will take some time to cool down If you turn the power back on again before the lamp unit has cooled down the l...

Page 15: ...age 37 When an RGB YPBPR signal is being input On screen menus Menu screens The various settings and adjustments for this projector can be carried out by selecting the operations from on screen menus The general arrangement of these menus is shown below MAIN MENU OPTION2 menu page 40 LANGUAGE menu page 42 SHUTTER function page 42 NOTE BKeystone distortion of the on screen display will not be corre...

Page 16: ... KEYSTONE PICTURE POSITION INDEX WINDOW SHUTTER AUDIO LANGUAGE OPTION1 OPTION2 SELECT ENTER MENU KEYSTONE PICTURE POSITION INDEX WINDOW SHUTTER AUDIO LANGUAGE OPTION1 OPTION2 SELECT ENTER PICTURE PICTURE MODE STANDARD COLOR TEMP STANDARD COLOR 32 TINT 32 BRIGHT 32 CONTRAST 32 SHARPNESS 2 NR 1 TV SYSTEM AUTO1 STANDARD SELECT ADJ ESC Press the F F or G G buttons to select an item and then press the ...

Page 17: ...on Picture condition Operation Press the H H button Press the I I button Press the MENU button to return to the previous screen NOTE BIf you press the AUTO SETUP button after correcting the keystone distortion manually the automatic keystone correction function will operate and the corrected picture will return to its previous incorrect condition To prevent this from happening you can set AUTO KEY...

Page 18: ...make the adjustment When an S VIDEO VIDEO signal is being input 35 Basic Operation 34 Adjusting the picture COLOR TEMP STANDARD HIGH LOW PICTURE MODE STANDARD DYNAMIC NATURAL PICTURE PICTURE MODE STANDARD COLOR TEMP STANDARD BRIGHT 32 CONTRAST 32 SHARPNESS 0 W BAL R 32 W BAL G 32 W BAL B 32 SIGNAL MODE SVGA STANDARD SELECT ADJ ESC PICTURE PICTURE MODE STANDARD COLOR TEMP STANDARD COLOR 32 TINT 32 ...

Page 19: ...ting the position POSITION H POSITION 64 V POSITION 32 DOT CLOCK 32 CLOCK PHASE 16 ASPECT 4 3 RESIZING ON STANDARD SELECT ENTER ESC POSITION H POSITION 32 V POSITION 16 ASPECT 4 3 RESIZING ON STANDARD SELECT ENTER ESC When the input signal is RGB first press the AUTO SETUP button to initiate automatic positioning If the optimum setting is not obtained when AUTO SETUP is carried out adjust by the f...

Page 20: ...n may occur around the edges of the picture so that part of the picture is no longer visible Such programs should be viewed in 4 3 mode to give proper consideration to the aims and intentions of the original program s creator S1 video signals BS1 video signals are a type of video signal with an aspect ratio of 16 9 which include a detector signal This detector signal is output by some sources such...

Page 21: ...IGH LAMP RUNTIME 10H FUNC 1 INDEX CONTROL KEY ON SELECT ADJ ESC Advanced Operation SXGA MODE This setting is only for an SXGA signal SXGA Select this item normally SXGA When the projected image is contracted vertically select this item BACK COLOR This sets the color which is projected onto the screen when no signal is being input to the projector FRONT REAR This setting should be changed in accord...

Page 22: ...re on the screen CONTROL KEY ON OFF Press the FUNC1 button You can also select INDEX WINDOW from the MAIN MENU screen and then press the ENTER button NOTE BThe aspect ratio of the screen changes and the image is vertically elongated in comparison to a normal image Still picture Moving picture Use the F and G buttons to select a screen size When the screen size is changed the picture s aspect ratio...

Page 23: ...ter Pin No Communications settings Signal name Contents 1 5 6 9 NC TXD Transmitted data RXD Received data NC GND DSR CTS Connected internally RTS NC D SUB 9 pin connector seen from outside Signal level RS 232C Asynchronous Sync method Baud rate Parity 9 600 bps None Character length 8 bits Stop bit 1 bit X parameter None S parameter None STX Command Parameter ETX Control commands The commands whic...

Page 24: ...n page 27 and then clean the air filter refer to page 48 Possible cause Remedy The surrounding temperature or the temperature inside the projector has become dangerously high causing the lamp unit to be automatically shut off Flashing red Lamp unit off TEMP indicator Remedy Problem Indicator display Flashing red It is nearly time to replace the lamp unit Illuminated red An abnormality has been det...

Page 25: ...00 hours of use have been reached NOTE BThe usage hours explained above are for use when the HIGH setting has been selected for LAMP POWER in the OPTION2 menu If the LOW setting is selected the brightness of the lamp will be less and life of the lamp can be extended BWhile 2 000 hours is the intended replacement interval it is not a period of time covered by warranty Cleaning and replacing the air...

Page 26: ...n and then use the F and G buttons to select LAMP RUNTIME Press and hold the ENTER button for approximately 3 seconds The LAMP RUNTIME will change to TIME RESET POWER OFF NOTE BIf the MENU button is pressed the lamp time resetting screen will be cancelled Turn off the power This will reset the cumulative usage time for the lamp unit to zero Refer to page 27 for details on how to turn off the power...

Page 27: ...may not be adjusted correctly BThe audio signal source may not be connected properly BThe volume adjustment may be at the lowest possible setting Refer to pages 15 and 28 BA cable may be connected to the AUDIO OUT jack Problem Possible cause BThe batteries may be weak BThe batteries may not be inserted correctly Refer to page 20 BThe remote control signal receptor on the projector may be obstructe...

Page 28: ...n operated directly in front of signal receptor Weight 108 g 3 8 ozs including batteries Dimensions Width 33 mm 1 9 32 Length 168 mm 6 19 32 Height 40 mm 1 9 16 Options Ceiling bracket ET PK730 Wireless mouse receiver ET RMRC1 Wide conversion lens ET LEC701 Specifications Power supply 100 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Power consumption 300 W During standby when fan is stopped Approx 1 7 W Amps 3 5 A 1 5 A L...

Page 29: ...0 36 000 A AA OK RGB 800 x 600 37 879 60 317 40 000 A AA OK RGB 800 x 600 48 077 72 188 50 000 A AA OK RGB 800 x 600 46 875 75 000 49 500 A AA OK RGB 800 x 600 53 674 85 061 56 250 A AA OK RGB 832 x 624 49 725 74 550 57 283 A A OK RGB 1 024 x 768 48 363 60 004 65 000 AA A RGB 1 024 x 768 56 476 70 069 75 000 AA A RGB 1 024 x 768 60 023 75 029 78 750 AA A RGB 1 024 x 768 68 678 84 997 94 500 AA A R...

Page 30: ...ée ou une odeur étrange éteindre l appareil et débrancher immédiatement la fiche d alimentation de la prise de courant BNe pas continuer d utiliser le projecteur dans ces cas autrement cela peut entraîner un incendie ou des chocs électriques BAprès s être assuré que de la fumée ne se dégage plus s adresser à un centre technique agréé et demander que les réparations nécessaires soient faites BLe fa...

Page 31: ...lliques ou inflammables dans les orifices de ventilation ou les faire tomber sur le projecteur car cela peut causer un incendie ou des chocs électriques Garder la télécommande hors de portée des enfants et ne pas regarder directement dans le rayon laser ne pas pointer le rayon vers d autres personnes BSi l on pointe directement vers les yeux le rayon laser émis par la télécommande ceci risque d en...

Page 32: ...s une fois par an BS il n est pas nettoyé et que la poussière s accumule à l intérieur du projecteur cela peut causer un incendie ou des problèmes de fonctionnement BIl est recommandé de nettoyer l intérieur du projecteur avant que la saison humide n arrive Demander au centre technique agréé plus proche de nettoyer le projecteur lorsque cela est requis Se renseigner auprès du centre technique agré...

Page 33: ... du remplacement de la lampe la laisser refroidir pendant au moins une heure avant de la manipuler BLe couvercle de la lampe devient très chaud et on risque de se brûler si on le touche Notes sur le remplacement du bloc de lampe BFaire très attention en manipulant le bloc de lampe retiré car il contient du gaz sous haute pression et peut facilement s endommager s il est cogné contre des objets dur...

Page 34: ... F et G pour sélectionner DURÉE LAMPE Maintenir la touche d entrée ENTER enfoncée pendant environ 3 secondes DURÉE LAMPE changera à INIT COMPT POWER OFF REMARQUE BSi la touche de menu MENU est pressée l écran de remise à zéro de la durée de lampe sera annulé Couper l alimentation électrique Le temps d utilisation total du bloc de lampe est alors remis à zéro Pour plus de détails concernant la mise...

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