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Multimedia Projector 

MODEL

PLC-XP57L

Owner’s Manual

Projection lens is optional.

Summary of Contents for PLC-XP57L

Page 1: ...Multimedia Projector MODEL PLC XP57L Owner s Manual Projection lens is optional ...

Page 2: ...be maintained If the projector is to be built into a compartment or similarly enclosed the minimum distances must be maintained Do not cover the ventilation slots on the projector Heat build up can reduce the service life of your projector and can also be dangerous If the projector is not to be used for an extended time unplug the projector from the power outlet CAUTION Not for use in a computer r...

Page 3: ...voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the projector Do not install the projector near the ventilation duct of air conditioning equipment This projector 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 supplied consult your authorized dealer or loc...

Page 4: ...s listed by the Underwriters Laboratories UL and certified by the Canadian Standard Association CSA AC Power Cord has a grounding type AC line plug This is a safety feature to be sure that the plug will fit into the power outlet Do not try to defeat this safety feature Should you be unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician GROUND THE SOCKET OUTLET SHOULD BE INSTALLED NEAR...

Page 5: ...PowerPoint are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Each name of corporations or products in the owner s manual is a trademark or a registered trademark of its respective corporation SELECTING INPUT SOURCE 24 SELECTING COMPUTER SYSTEM 25 PC ADJUSTMENT 26 AUTO PC ADJUSTMENT 26 MANUAL PC ADJUSTMENT 27 PICTURE IMAGE SELECT 29 IMAGE LEVEL SELECT 29 PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 30 PICTURE SCREEN...

Page 6: ...ing computer video signals are recognized and the best adjustment is automatically set by the Auto PC Adjustment function No complicated setup is necessary and the projection is always precise Digital Zoom for Computer Digital Zoom function adjusts image size to approx 1 4 49 times of an original image size allowing you to focus on a crucial information at the presentation Compact Design This proj...

Page 7: ...NG HANDLE AIR INTAKE VENT When attaching the PJ Net Organizer optional to the projector remove the these parts Refer to the owner s manual of the optional PJ Net organizer Do not turn on the projector with the lens cap attached High temperature from light beam may damage the lens cap and result in fire hazard CAUTION HOT AIR EXHAUSTED Air blown from the exhaust vent is hot When using or installing...

Page 8: ...ed to work with single phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor To reduce risk of electrical shock do not plug into any other type of power system If you are not sure of the type of power being supplied consult your authorized dealer or service station Connect the projector with all peripheral equipment before turning it on See pages 12 14 for connection CAUTION For safety unplug th...

Page 9: ...a where the projector is used and prepare a suitable lens For the specifications of a projection lens contact sales dealer where you purchased the projector 2 For installation refer to the installation manual of the optional lens LENS INSTALLATION NOTE When installing the lens remove the cover cap of the projector COVER CAP ...

Page 10: ...BLE FEET FEET LOCK LATCHES Projection angle can be adjusted up to 10 5 degrees with the ADJUSTABLE FEET Lift the front of the projector and pull the FEET LOCK LATCHES in each side of the projector 1 Release the FEET LOCK LATCHES to lock the ADJUSTABLE FEET and rotate the ADJUSTABLE FEET to a proper height and tilt 2 To retract the ADJUSTABLE FEET lift the front of the projector and pull and undo t...

Page 11: ... unsuitable transport case This may cause damage to the projector To transport the projector by courier or any other transport service consult your dealer for the best way MOVING PROJECTOR Use the Carrying Handle when moving the projector Replace the lens cap and retract the ADJUSTABLE FEET when moving the projector to prevent damages to the lens and cabinet When this projector is not in use for a...

Page 12: ...ro processor to control the unit and only occasionally this micro processor may malfunction and need to be reset This can be done by pressing the RESET button with a pen which will shut down and restart the unit Do not use the RESET function excessively RESET BUTTON When controlling a computer with the remote control of this projector connect USB terminal of your personal computer to this terminal...

Page 13: ... USB port VGA Cable HDB 15 pin DVI Digital Cable for Single Link T M D S BNC Cable Control Cable for Serial Port Control Cable for PS2 Port or ADB Port USB Cable Audio Cables Mini Plug stereo x 2 Terminals of the Projector Terminal Terminal DVI Cable Monitor Output USB COMPUTER IN DIGITAL USB Cable BNC Cable Audio Speakers stereo Audio Amplifier Audio Cable stereo Audio Input AUDIO OUT External Au...

Page 14: ... Cr Pr Y Cb Pb Cr Pr Video Cables RCA x 1 or RCA x 3 BNC Cable Audio Output Composite Video Output VIDEO Video Cable RCA x 1 or RCA x 3 BNC Cable S VIDEO Cable Audio Cable RCA x 2 Audio Cable Mini Plug stereo Scart Cable Audio Speakers stereo Audio Amplifier Audio Cable stereo Audio Input AUDIO OUT External Audio Equipment RGB Scart 21 pin Output Scart Cable COMPUTER IN ANALOG NOTE This terminal i...

Page 15: ...e Laser Pointer for more than one minute release this button and press it again Used as a PC mouse in Wireless Mouse Operation p 45 MOUSE POINTER Used as a PC mouse in Wireless Mouse Operation p 45 RIGHT CLICK BUTTON Lights red while the laser beam is emitted from the Laser Light Window Lights green when dragged to the ON position p 45 LASER POINTER DRAG ON INDICATOR LENS SHIFT BUTTON Used to sele...

Page 16: ...o adjust zoom p 22 ZOOM BUTTON NO SHOW BUTTON Used to turn the picture into a black image p 23 D ZOOM BUTTON Used to select the DIGITAL ZOOM mode and resize the image p 30 FREEZE BUTTON Used to freeze the picture p 23 MENU BUTTON Used to select the MENU Operation p 18 19 INPUT 1 BUTTON Used to select an input source INPUT 1 p 24 SELECT BUTTON Used to execute the selected item or expand compress th...

Page 17: ...ife Blinks yellow when the lamp cannot light up p 48 55 56 Blinks red when the internal temperature of the projector is too high p 46 55 56 Used to select an input source p 24 31 Used to select an item or adjust a value in On Screen Menu They are also used to pan the image in the DIGITAL ZOOM mode p 30 The POINT LEFT RIGHT buttons are also used as VOLUME buttons p 23 Used to execute the selected i...

Page 18: ... Menu FLOW OF ON SCREEN MENU OPERATION Display ON SCREEN MENU Press the MENU button to display the On Screen Menu a MENU BAR A red frame is a POINTER Move the POINTER red frame to a MENU ICON that you want to select by pressing the POINT RIGHT LEFT buttons Adjust the ITEM DATA by pressing the POINT RIGHT LEFT buttons Refer to the relevant pages for details of respective adjustments Press the POINT...

Page 19: ...the sound See page 23 IMAGE ADJUST MENU Used to adjust the computer image Contrast Brightness Color Tint Color management Auto picture control Color temp White balance R G B Sharpness Gamma Noise reduction Progressive See pages 35 37 PC ADJUST MENU Used to adjust the parameters to match with the input signal format See pages 26 28 INPUT MENU Used to select an input source Input 1 Input 2 or Input ...

Page 20: ...horized use of the projector A PIN code consists of a four digit number Refer to the PIN code lock function in SETTING Menu on page 43 for locking operation of the projector with your PIN code Pointer PIN code Input Dialog Box To Enter a PIN code Select a number by pressing the POINT LEFT RIGHT button and fix the number with the SELECT button The number changes to If you fixed a wrong number move ...

Page 21: ... LAMP LIFE 3 When the projector has cooled down the READY indicator lights GREEN again and you can turn projector on After cooling down completely unplug the AC power cord Power off disappears after 4 seconds Note The projector cannot be turned on during the cooling period with the READY indicator turned off You can turn it on again after the READY indicator becomes GREEN again When the On start f...

Page 22: ...mote control or select Keystone in the SETTING Menu See page 38 The Keystone dialog box appears 2 Correct keystone distortion by pressing the POINT UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT buttons Press the POINT UP button to reduce the upper part of the image press the POINT DOWN button to reduce the lower part Press the POINT LEFT button to reduce the left part press the POINT RIGHT button to reduce the right part Re...

Page 23: ...on again or press the Volume buttons To increase the volume press the POINT RIGHT button to decrease the volume press the POINT LEFT button Press the POINT UP DOWN buttons to move the red frame pointer to the desired item and then press the SELECT button SOUND ADJUSTMENT DIRECT OPERATION MENU OPERATION Volume Indicates an approximate level of the volume Press the MUTE button to set the Mute functi...

Page 24: ... HDCP RGB PC analog COMPUTER INPUT NOTE INPUT SOURCE changes if the INPUT 1 button on the remote control is pressed HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection is a system for protecting digital entertainment content which is delivered by DVI Digital Visual Interface from being copied The specification of HDCP is decided and controlled by Digital Content Protection LLC Should the specification ...

Page 25: ...inter to the desired system and then press SELECT button 1 2 PC SYSTEM MENU This projector automatically selects PC system among those provided in this projector however PC system can be also selected manually AUTOMATIC MULTI SCAN SYSTEM Press the MENU button to display the On Screen Menu Press the POINT LEFT RIGHT buttons to move the red frame pointer to the INPUT Menu icon Press the POINT UP DOW...

Page 26: ...n the remote control PC ADJUST MENU Auto PC adj To store the adjusted parameters The system parameters from Auto PC Adjustment can be memorized in this projector Once the parameters are stored the setting can be done just by selecting Mode in PC SYSTEM Menu p 25 See MANUAL PC ADJUSTMENT on pages 27 28 NOTE Fine sync Total dots and Picture Positions of some computers can not be fully adjusted with ...

Page 27: ...adjust the value Eliminate a flicker from the display Press the POINT LEFT RIGHT buttons to adjust the value From 0 to 31 Fine sync Adjust the number of total dots in one horizontal period Press the POINT LEFT RIGHT buttons to adjust the number to match your PC image Total dots Press the POINT LEFT RIGHT buttons to adjust the horizontal picture position Position H Press the POINT LEFT RIGHT button...

Page 28: ...ustments return to their previous figures To store adjustment data To clear adjustment data To clear adjusted parameters previously set move the red frame pointer to the Mode free icon and then press the SELECT button Move the red arrow pointer to a Mode that you want to clear and then press the SELECT button Reset Mode free Store Quit This Mode has parameters being stored Vacant Shows the values ...

Page 29: ...ftone for graphics Real User preset picture adjustment in the IMAGE ADJUST Menu p 35 37 IMAGE 1 10 IMAGE LEVEL SELECT Select an image level from among Standard Real and Image 1 to Image 10 by pressing the IMAGE button on the top control or on the remote control Normal picture level preset on this projector Picture level with improved halftone for graphics User preset picture adjustment in the IMAG...

Page 30: ...TV is selected on the PC SYSTEM Menu p 25 This projector cannot display any resolution higher than 1600 x 1200 If your computer s screen resolution is higher than 1600 x 1200 lower the resolution before connecting the projector The image data other than XGA 1024 x 768 is modified to fit the screen size in initial mode The Panning function may not operate properly if the computer system prepared on...

Page 31: ... POINT LEFT RIGHT buttons to move the red frame pointer to the INPUT Menu icon 1 Move the pointer to a source that you want to select and then press the SELECT button 3 Press the POINT UP DOWN buttons to move the red arrow pointer to Input 2 and then press the SELECT button A Source Select Menu appears 2 VIDEO INPUT SELECTING INPUT SOURCE NOTE INPUT SOURCE changes if the INPUT 2 button on the remo...

Page 32: ...r automatically detects an incoming video signal and adjusts itself to optimize its performance When the Video System is 1035i or 1080i select the system manually If the projector cannot reproduce proper video image select a specific component video signal format from among 480i 575i 480p 575p 720p 1035i and 1080i Auto COMPONENT VIDEO SIGNAL FORMAT VIDEO JACK OR S VIDEO JACK Y Pb Cb Pr Cr JACKS Th...

Page 33: ...y pressing the IMAGE button on the top control or on the remote control Move the red frame pointer to a level and press the SELECT button IMAGE SELECT Menu icon Normal picture level preset on this projector Picture level adjusted for picture with fine tone User preset picture adjustment in the IMAGE ADJUST Menu p 35 37 Standard Cinema IMAGE 1 10 IMAGE button Standard Cinema Image 1 Image 10 Normal...

Page 34: ...on Press the POINT DOWN button and move the red frame pointer to the desired function and then press the SELECT button 1 2 NOTE SCREEN Menu can not be operated when 720p 1035i or 1080i is selected on AV SYSTEM Menu p 32 SCREEN MENU VIDEO INPUT Provides image at the wide screen ratio of 16 9 Wide Provides image at the normal video aspect ratio of 4 3 Normal PICTURE SCREEN SELECT Move the red frame ...

Page 35: ...nt data 1 Press the POINT UP DOWN buttons to move the red frame pointer to Color management and then press the SELECT button The image being projected freezes and the COLOR MANAGEMENT POINTER appears Use the POINT UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT buttons to move the pointer to a spot where you want to adjust the color and then press the SELECT button The COLOR SELECTION window appears and the color in the cente...

Page 36: ...n changed will not be stored To store the changed settings be sure to select MENU to return to the IMAGE ADJUST Menu and store the settings LIST MODE Return to the COLOR SELECTION mode so that you can readjust the setting for the color in that line This option is not available if the check mark is cleared Select the DEL box if you want to delete the adjusted data Press the SELECT button and a conf...

Page 37: ...ame pointer to any of Image 1 to 10 where you want to set and then press the SELECT button Store icon Press the SELECT button at this icon to store the adjustment PICTURE IMAGE Press the POINT LEFT button to lighten red tone press the POINT RIGHT button to deepen red tone From 0 to 63 White balance Red Press the POINT LEFT button to lighten green tone press the POINT RIGHT button to deepen green t...

Page 38: ...GHT buttons p 22 Store stores the keystone correction even if the AC power cord is unplugged Reset resets the keystone correction when the AC power cord is unplugged This projector has Setting menu that allows you to set up the other various functions described as follows Display This function decides whether to display On Screen Displays On shows all the On Screen Display Count down Off hide the ...

Page 39: ...the start up display as follows User the image you captured Default the factory set logo Off count down only This function enables you to capture the image being projected and use it for a starting up display After capturing the projected image go to the Logo select function and set it to User Then the captured image will be displayed when turning on the projector the next time To capture the imag...

Page 40: ... appears on the screen to start the countdown The countdown time can be set between 1 and 30 minutes Select one of the following operations Ready When the lamp has been fully cooled down the READY indicator starts blinking In this condition the projection lamp is turned on if the input signal is reconnected or any button on the top control or remote control is pressed Shutdown When the lamp has be...

Page 41: ...roperly SETTING Remote control The eight different remote control codes Code 1 8 are assigned to this projector the factory set initial code Code 1 and the other seven codes Code 2 to Code 8 This switching function prevents interference from other remote controls when several projectors or video equipment next to each other are operated at the same time For example when operating the projector in ...

Page 42: ...tion by an unauthorized person unlocked locks operation of the top control To unlock use the remote control locks operation of the remote control To unlock use the top control If the top control accidentally becomes locked and you do not have the remote control nearby unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet and then hold down the SELECT button and reinsert the AC power cord This will cancel th...

Page 43: ...d person and provides the following settings for security options Off the projector is not locked with the PIN code On1 requires to enter the PIN code every time turning on the projector On2 requires to enter the PIN code to operate the projector once the power cord is disconnected as long as the AC power cord is connected the projector can be operated without a PIN code Whenever you change the PI...

Page 44: ...49 for operation Lamp counter Factory default This function returns all setting values except for the User logo Key lock PIN code lock Logo PIN code lock and the Lamp counter to the factory default settings Factory default SETTING Quit Exit the SETTING Menu Select Factory default and this box appears Select Yes and the next box appears Select Yes to activate it ...

Page 45: ...olling the PC mouse pointer use the MOUSE POINTER DRAG ON OFF button LEFT CLICK button and RIGHT CLICK button on the remote control Used to move the PC mouse pointer The pointer moves to the direction you are pressing MOUSE POINTER This button has the same function as the left button in a PC mouse To drag a selected screen object hold down this button and press the MOUSE POINTER LEFT CLICK button ...

Page 46: ...t obstructed The air filters may be clogged with dust particles Clean them by following the section AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING on the next page If the WARNING TEMP indicator remains on after performing above checks the cooling fans or internal circuits may be malfunctioning Contact the service station TOP CONTROL When both of the Warning Temp and Ready indicators are blinking Warning Temp Indica...

Page 47: ... being operated in a somewhat dusty or smoky environment the air filters should be cleaned more often for consistently good projector operation and performance timely cleaning of the air filters is a very important factor When appropriate clean the air filters following the steps below Clean the air filters with a brush or rinse them softly When rinsing the air filters dry them well 3 Replace the ...

Page 48: ...the projection lamp is not replaced LAMP REPLACEMENT When the projection lamp of this projector reaches its end of life the LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow If this indicator lights yellow replace the projection lamp with a new one promptly ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP Replacement lamp can be ordered through your dealer When ordering a projection lamp give the following information to the dealer Mod...

Page 49: ...his manual Continuous use of the lamp with the LAMP REPLACE indicator lighted may increase the risk of lamp explosion Lamp may explode as a result of vibration shock or degradation as a result of hours of use as its lifetime draws to an end Risk of explosion may differ according to the environment or conditions in which the projector and lamp are being used IF A LAMP EXPLODES THE FOLLOWING SAFETY ...

Page 50: ... 90 seconds the READY indicator lights green again and the projector may be turned on by pressing the POWER ON OFF button Check the WARNING TEMP and READY indicators If both indicators blink the projector cannot be turned on See TURNING ON OFF PROJECTOR on pages 20 21 Check the projection lamp See page 48 Image is out of focus Adjust the focus of the projector Make sure the projection screen is at...

Page 51: ...d and manufactured to meet rigid U L safety standards against risk of fire casualty and electrical hazards The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community EC Pixelworks ICs used Remote control does not work Check the batteries Check if the ALL OFF switch on the remote control is set to ON Make sure there is no obstruction in between the Infrared remote receiver of the projecto...

Page 52: ...o System 3 Go to System 2 System 1 Input 2 Input 3 Mode 1 Mode 2 SVGA 1 SVGA 2 SVGA 3 Image Select Standard Real Image 1 Image 10 Screen Normal True Wide Full D zoom D zoom PC Adjust Auto PC adj Fine sync Total dots Position H Position V Current mode Clamp Display area H Display area V Reset Mode free Store Quit 0 31 Yes No Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 Mode 5 Mode 6 Mode 7 Mode 8 Mode 9 Mode 10 Qui...

Page 53: ...it Image 1 Quit Sound Volume Built in SP Mute Quit Computer Input Vide Input Setting Language Anamorphic German Chinese Japanese Quit Store Reset Blue User Black Off Countdown Off On Logo select Capture Logo PIN code lock Quit On Off On Off English Italian French Spanish Portuguese Dutch Swedish Russian Korean Keystone Display Logo Ceiling Rear On Off Menu position On Off Power management 0 63 On ...

Page 54: ... 1024 Interlace 63 98 60 02 SXGA 14 1280 x 1024 Interlace 61 20 65 20 71 40 75 60 50 00 86 00 720p Progressive 50 00 94 00 37 50 50 00 XGA 1 1024 x 768 XGA 2 1024 x 768 XGA 3 1024 x 768 XGA 4 1024 x 768 48 36 60 00 68 677 84 997 XGA 6 1024 x 768 60 023 75 03 XGA 7 1024 x 768 56 476 70 07 48 50 60 02 44 00 54 58 SXGA 9 1280 x 1024 SXGA 10 1280 x 960 79 976 75 025 60 00 60 00 SXGA 15 1280 x 1024 SXG...

Page 55: ... SXGA 1 1400 x 1050 63 97 60 19 INDICATORS AND PROJECTOR CONDITION Check the indicators for projector condition Depending on the condition of signals and the type and length of cables these signals may not be properly viewed on dim off blinking The projector is OFF The AC power cord is unplugged The projector is ready to be turned on with the POWER ON OFF button The Warning Temp indicator blinks r...

Page 56: ...ctor If the projector is turned off again disconnect the AC power cord and contact the dealer or the service center for service and checkup Do not leave the projector on It may cause electric shock or a fire hazard The projector is in the Power management mode The temperature inside the projector is abnormally high The lamp cannot light up The projector is preparing for stand by or the projection ...

Page 57: ... Dimensions W x H x D Panel Resolution Number of Pixels Color System Scanning Frequency Horizontal Resolution Operating Temperature Storage Temperature LCD Panel System 300 watt type Projection Lamp Power Source AA or LR6 ALKALINE Type x 2 Operating Range 16 4 5 m 30 Dimensions 2 0 x 1 4 x 7 6 50 mm x 36 mm x 193 mm Net Weight 0 35 lbs 160 g including batteries Laser Pointer Class II Laser Max Out...

Page 58: ...D PS 2 Serial ADB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COMPUTER INPUT 1 TERMINAL DIGITAL Terminal DVI 24 pin 1 9 17 2 10 18 3 11 19 4 12 20 5 13 21 6 14 22 7 15 23 8 16 24 T M D S Data2 No Connect T M D S Data2 No Connect T M D S Data2 Shield DDC Clock DDC Data No Connect 1 5 2 4 3 6 7 8 Pin Configuration T M D S Data1 No Connect T M D S Data1 No Connect T M D S Data1 Shield 5V Power Ground for 5V Hot Plug Detect 9 13...

Page 59: ...e engineers Do not attempt to install and replace the lens by yourself as it may cause injury After installing the lens attach the lens cap to the lens when setting up the projector Do not hold the lens when carrying or lifting the projector It may cause serious damage to the projector This projector is compliant with PJLink Standard Class 1 of JBMIA Japan Business Machine and Information System I...

Page 60: ... station Factory default set No 1 2 3 4 Factory default set No 4 3 2 1 Should the four digit number be changed the factory set number will be invalid Put on the label below supplied in a prominent place of the projector s body while it is locked with a PIN code While the projector is locked with the PIN code PIN Code Lock No Logo PIN Code Lock No PIN CODE NUMBER MEMO APPENDIX ...

Page 61: ...2 39 60 6 10 5 16 8 429 5 12 6 319 0 6 61 168 0 3 60 91 5 5 59 142 0 5 57 141 5 Screw Holes for Ceiling Mount Screw M6 Depth 0 393 10 0 9 06 230 0 5 28 134 0 4 49 114 0 4 55 115 5 4 61 117 0 3 74 95 0 5 79 147 0 Unit inch mm ...

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