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PREPARATION

CAUTION IN CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING THE PROJECTOR

Do not drop or bump a projector, otherwise damages or malfunctions may result.

When carrying a projector, use a suitable carrying case.

Do not transport a projector by using a courier or transport service in an unsuitable transport case.  This may cause
damage to a projector.  To transport a projector through a courier or transport service, consult your dealer for best
way.

MOVING PROJECTOR

CAUTION

Dust Cover (supplied) is intended for protection from dust and
scratches on the surface of a cabinet, and it is not designed to
protect an appliance from external forces.  Do not transport a
projector through a courier or transport services with this cover.
The projector can be damaged.  When handling a projector, do not
drop, bump, subject it to strong forces or put other things on the
cabinet.  

Use Carry Handle when moving a projector.
When moving a projector, replace Lens Cover and retract
Adjustable Feet to prevent damage to the lens and cabinet.
When a projector is not in use for an extended period,  put it into
the case (dust cover) supplied with a projector. 

ADJUSTABLE FEET

Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted by rotating
ADJUSTABLE FEET.  Projection angle can be adjusted to 10
degrees. 

Lift the front of a projector and pull FEET LOCK LATCHES
on the both sides of a projector.

1

ADJUSTABLE FEET

FEET LOCK
LATCHES

Release FEET LOCK LATCHES to lock ADJUSTABLE FEET
and rotate ADJUSTABLE FEET to fine tune position and tilt. 

2

To retract ADJUSTABLE FEET, lift the front of a projector
and pull and undo FEET LOCK LATCHES.
Keystone distortion of a projected image can be adjusted by
Menu Operation.  (Refer to P20 and 36.)

3

NOTE :

THIS PROJECTOR SHOULD BE SET IN THE WAY
INDICATED. PROJECTION LAMP MAY MALFUNCTION.

Summary of Contents for PLC-XT10A

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual PLC XT10A Multimedia Projector MODEL PLC XT15A ...

Page 2: ... RAIN OR MOISTURE This projector produces intense light from the projection lens Do not stare directly into the lens as possible Eye damage could result Be especially careful that children do not stare directly into the beam Do not use projectors with whiteboards that produce a very bright glare or hot spot This seems to happen most on shiny surfaces This projector should be set in the way indicat...

Page 3: ...cabinet slots 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 projector 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 local power company Do not overload wall outle...

Page 4: ...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 T...

Page 5: ...NG INPUT SOURCE 31 SELECTING VIDEO SYSTEM 32 PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS 33 IMAGE LEVEL SELECT 33 IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 34 PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 35 SETTING MENU 36 LAMP REPLACEMENT 38 LAMP REPLACE 38 LAMP REPLACE COUNTER 39 OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE 40 MAINTENANCE 41 WARNING TEMP INDICATOR 41 AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING 41 CLEANING PROJECTION LENS 41 TROUBLESHOOTING 42 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 6: ...age size allowing you to focus on crucial information at a presentation Compact Design This projector is extremely compact in size and weight It is designed to carry and work anywhere you wish to use Power Management Power Management function is provided to reduce power consumption while a projector is not in use This Power Management function operates to turn Projection Lamp off when a projector ...

Page 7: ...emperature and automatically controls operating power of Cooling Fans FRONT This projector is equipped with Cooling Fans for protection from overheating Pay attention to the following to ensure proper ventilation and avoid a possible risk of fire and malfunction Do not cover vent slots Keep side and bottom clear of any object Obstructions may block cooling air PROJECTION LENS LENS COVER EXHAUST VE...

Page 8: ...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 Consult your authorized dealer or service station if you are not sure of the type of power supply being in use Connect a projector with a peripheral equipment before turning a projector on Refer to pages 11 13 for connection CAUTION For safe...

Page 9: ...OOM LIGHT Brightness in room has a great influence on picture quality It is recommended to limit ambient lighting in order to provide best image Min Zoom Max Zoom 100 77 10 8 3 3m 150 115 16 4 5 0m 200 154 22 0 6 7m 250 192 27 6 8 4m 300 231 32 8 10 0m 10 0 1 1 LENS SHIFT ADJUSTMENT Projection lens can be moved up and down with motor driven lens shift function This function makes it easy to provid...

Page 10: ...subject it to strong forces or put other things on the cabinet Use Carry Handle when moving a projector When moving a projector replace Lens Cover and retract Adjustable Feet to prevent damage to the lens and cabinet When a projector is not in use for an extended period put it into the case dust cover supplied with a projector ADJUSTABLE FEET Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted by ro...

Page 11: ...quipment Refer to figures on pages 11 to 13 and connect properly Connect an external audio amplifier to this jack Refer to P12 13 This projector uses a micro processor to control this unit and occasionally this micro processor may malfunction and need to be reset This can be done by pressing RESET button with a pen which will shut down and restart the unit Do not use RESET function excessively RES...

Page 12: ...sed for connection Cable or adapter is not supplied with this projector Control Cable for PS 2 Port Control Cable for ADB Port Audio Cable stereo NOTE When connecting the cable the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet Turn the projector and peripheral equipment on before the computer is switched on USB port MAC Adapter Set slide switche...

Page 13: ...Cb Pr Cr jacks and S VIDEO jack are connected Y Pb Cb Pr Cr jacks has priority over S VIDEO jack S VIDEO Output Audio Input Cables used for connection Cable is not supplied with this projector Video Cable RCA x 1 or RCA x 3 Audio Cable Mini Plug stereo S VIDEO Cable Scart Cable Audio Cable RCA x 2 NOTE When connecting the cable the power cords of both the projector and the external equipment shoul...

Page 14: ...aution labels are put on remote control LASER POINTER FUNCTION POWER ON OFF BUTTON Used to turn projector on or off P19 LASER BUTTON Used to operate Laser Pointer Function Laser beam is emitted while pressing this button within 1 minute When using this Laser Pointer for more than 1 minute release LASER button and press it again Used as a PC mouse in Wireless Mouse Operation P40 MOUSE POINTER Used ...

Page 15: ...ceiver Window whenever pressing any button Maximum operating range for Remote Control Unit is about 16 4 5m and 60 in front and rear of a projector 16 4 5 m 60 16 4 5 m Used to operate P TIMER function P21 LOCK FREEZE SELECT D ZOOM MUTE VOLUME MENU NO SHOW IMAGE VOLUME KEYSTONE LASER P TIMER ZOOM COMPUTER 1 COMPUTER 1 COMPUTER 2 COMPUTER 2 VIDEO FOCUS LENS AUTO PC ON OFF P TIMER BUTTON Used to adj...

Page 16: ... end P38 Flashes red when internal projector temperature is too high P41 Used to select input source P22 31 Used to select an item or adjust value in ON SCREEN MENU They are also used to pan the image in DIGITAL ZOOM mode P30 POINT LEFT RIGHT buttons are also used as VOLUME buttons P21 Used to execute the item selected It is also used to expand compress the image in DIGITAL ZOOM mode P30 Used to t...

Page 17: ...EM Move the pointer see below or adjust the value of item by pressing POINT button s on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit Select the item or set selected function by pressing SELECT button OPERATING ON SCREEN MENU Pointer is the icon on ON SCREEN MENU to select the item See the figures on the section FLOW OF ON SCREEN MENU OPERATION below KEYSTONE SELECT Used to select the item SELECT BUTTON U...

Page 18: ...just picture image Contrast Brightness Color Tint Color Temp White balance R G B Sharpness Gamma Noise Reduction Progressive Refer to P34 35 FOR VIDEO SOURCE Press MENU BUTTON while connecting to VIDEO input source Same function as Menu for PC source INPUT MENU Used to select input source either Video or Computer Refer to P31 PC ADJUST MENU Used to adjust parameters to match with input signal form...

Page 19: ...ically by connecting AC Power Cord to an AC outlet Refer to page 37 Press POWER ON OFF button on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit to ON LAMP Indicator dims and Cooling Fans start to operate Preparation Display appears on a screen and count down starts The signal from PC or Video source appears after 30 seconds Current Input position and Lamp mode status are also displayed on screen for 5 seco...

Page 20: ...OWN button to reduce the lower part Press POINT LEFT button to reduce the left part and press POINT RIGHT button to reduce the right part If a projected picture has keystone distortion correct the image with KEYSTONE adjustment Arrows are white in no correction Arrow s of direction being corrected turn s red Arrow s disappear s at the maximum correction If you press the KEYSTONE button on Top Cont...

Page 21: ...ress VOLUME button s on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit to adjust volume Volume dialog box appears on the screen for a few seconds button to increase volume and button for decreasing Mute Press MUTE button on Remote Control Unit to cut off sound To restore sound to its previous level press MUTE button again or press Volume button s To increase volume press POINT RIGHT button and press POINT ...

Page 22: ...n 3 When digital signal is connected to DVI terminal select Digital RGB Digital When analog signal is connected to DVI terminal select Analog RGB Analog Computer 2 Press MENU button and ON SCREEN MENU will appear Press POINT LEFT RIGHT button to move a red frame pointer to INPUT Menu icon Press POINT DOWN button to move a red arrow pointer to Computer 1 and then press SELECT button Source Select M...

Page 23: ...6 and 27 There is no signal input from computer Make sure the connection of computer and a projector is set correctly Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING on page 42 Auto SYSTEM Menu icon Displays system being selected PC SYSTEM MENU SELECT COMPUTER SYSTEM MANUALLY SYSTEM Menu icon Displays system being selected The systems on this dialog box can be selected Press MENU button and ON SCREEN MENU will appear Pr...

Page 24: ... XGA 5 1024 x 768 60 31 74 92 VGA 7 640 x 480 43 269 85 00 RGB 15 734 60 Interlace RGB 15 625 50 Interlace SVGA 10 800 x 600 32 70 51 09 XGA 10 1024 x 768 62 04 77 07 MAC 19 1024 x 768 60 24 75 08 MAC 21 1152 x 870 68 68 75 06 MAC 1280 x 960 75 00 75 08 MAC 1280 x 1024 80 00 75 08 XGA 11 1024 x 768 XGA 12 1024 x 768 XGA 13 1024 x 768 XGA 14 1024 x 768 61 00 75 70 XGA 15 1024 x 768 35 522 86 96 Int...

Page 25: ... Unit Move a red frame pointer to AUTO PC Adj icon and press SELECT button PC ADJUST MENU Auto PC Adj PC ADJUST Menu icon Store adjustment parameters Adjustment parameters from Auto PC Adjustment can be memorized in this projector Once parameters are memorized the setting can be done just by selecting Mode in PC SYSTEM Menu P23 Refer to step 3 of MANUAL PC ADJUSTMENT section P27 NOTE Fine sync Tot...

Page 26: ...PC ADJUST Menu icon 1 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to the item that you want to adjust and then press SELECT button Adjustment dialog box will appear Press POINT LEFT RIGHT button to adjust value Move a red frame icon to the item and press SELECT button PC ADJUST MENU PC ADJUST Menu icon Adjusts an image as necessary to eliminate flicker from the display Press POINT LEFT R...

Page 27: ...CT button Move a red arrow pointer to any of Mode 1 to 5 that you want to store to and then press SELECT button Reset all adjust parameters on adjustment dialog box to previous figure Mode free Vacant Mode Shows values of Total dots Horizontal Vertical Display area H and Display area V Store icon Mode free icon Close this dialog box To store adjustment data To clear adjustment data To clear adjust...

Page 28: ... SELECT MENU Normal picture level preset on this projector Standard Picture level with improved halftone for graphics Real User preset picture adjustment in IMAGE ADJUST Menu P29 IMAGE 1 4 IMAGE SELECT Menu icon IMAGE LEVEL SELECT DIRECT Select image level among Standard Real Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing IMAGE button on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit IMAGE button Standard...

Page 29: ...ntrast Brightness Press either POINT LEFT button or POINT RIGHT button to obtain better balance of contrast From 0 to 15 Gamma 3 To store manually preset image move a red frame pointer to Store icon and press SELECT button Image Level Menu will appear Move a red frame pointer to the Image 1 to 4 where you want to set and then press SELECT button Image Level Menu Move a red frame pointer to any of ...

Page 30: ...ed ON SCREEN MENU disappears and the message D Zoom is displayed Press SELECT button to compress image size A projected image can be also compressed by pressing D ZOOM button on Remote Control Unit Digital Zoom Provides image in its original size When the original image size is larger than screen size 1024 x 768 this projector enters Digital zoom mode automatically Provides image to fit wide video...

Page 31: ...hen video input signal is connected to Y Pb Cb Pr Cr jacks select Y Pb Cb Pr Cr Y Pb Cb Pr Cr Select INPUT source by pressing INPUT button on Top Control Select INPUT source by pressing COMPUTER 1 or VIDEO button on Remote Control Unit If projector cannot reproduce proper image select correct input source through MENU OPERATION see below INPUT button Computer 1 Video Computer 2 Press MENU button a...

Page 32: ...ress SELECT button PAL SECAM NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL M PAL N Projector automatically detects incoming Video signal and adjusts itself to optimize its performance If projector cannot reproduce proper video image it is necessary to select a specific component video signal format 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...

Page 33: ...U Normal picture level preset on this projector Standard Picture level adjusted for the picture with fine tone Cinema User preset picture adjustment in IMAGE ADJUST Menu P34 35 IMAGE 1 4 IMAGE SELECT Menu icon IMAGE LEVEL SELECT DIRECT Select image level among Standard Cinema Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing IMAGE button on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit Normal picture level ...

Page 34: ...t Press POINT LEFT button to soften the image and POINT RIGHT button to sharpen the image From 0 to 31 Sharpness Press POINT LEFT button to lighten red tone and POINT RIGHT button to deeper tone From 0 to 63 White balance Red Press POINT LEFT button to lighten green tone and POINT RIGHT button to deeper tone From 0 to 63 White balance Green Press POINT LEFT button to lighten blue tone and POINT RI...

Page 35: ...is selected on AV SYSTEM Menu P32 Move the red frame to the function and press SELECT button SCREEN MENU SCREEN Menu icon Provides image at a wide screen ratio of 16 9 Wide Provides image at a normal video aspect ratio of 4 3 Normal 3 To store the adjustment data move a red frame pointer to Store icon and press SELECT button Image Level Menu will appear Move a red frame pointer to the Image Level ...

Page 36: ...EFT RIGHT button s to move a red frame pointer to SETTING icon 1 2 Language Language used in ON SCREEN MENU is selectable from among English German French Italian Spanish Portuguese Dutch Swedish Russian Chinese Korean and Japanese Display This function decides whether to display On Screen Displays On shows all the On Screen Displays Off sets On Screen Displays disappeared except ON SCREEN MENU Po...

Page 37: ...factory set normal code Code 1 and the other seven codes Code 2 to Code 8 This switching function prevents remote control operation mixture jam when operating several projectors or video equipment together For example operating projector in Code 7 both projector and Remote Control Unit must be switched to Code 7 To change the code of Projector To change the Remote control code of the projector use...

Page 38: ...tor 6 Follow these steps to replace the lamp assembly Reset the Lamp Replace Counter Refer to LAMP REPLACE COUNTER on the next page 5 LAMP ASSEMBLY HANDLE LAMP COVER ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP Replacement Lamp can be ordered through your dealer When ordering a Projection Lamp give the following information to the dealer Model No of your projector PLC XT10A PLC XT15A Replacement Lamp Type No POA LMP59 ...

Page 39: ...ace the lamp with a new one IMMEDIATELY after the projector has cooled down Follow carefully the instructions in the LAMP REPLACEMENT section of this manual Continuous use of the lamp with the LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR lighted may increase the risk of lamp explosion A 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 exp...

Page 40: ...ng a PC mouse pointer operate Wireless Mouse with POINT button Drag ON OFF button LEFT CLICK button and RIGHT CLICK button on Wireless Remote Control Unit Used to move PC mouse pointer The pointer is moved corresponding with the direction you are pressing POINT button This button has the same function as the left button in a PC mouse Press this button and the POINT button to drag a selected screen...

Page 41: ... service station 3 AIR FILTER Pull up and remove Turn off the projector and disconnect AC power cord from the AC outlet Turn the projector upside down and remove three Air Filters by pulling the latches upward 1 2 Removable Air Filters prevents dust from accumulating on the surface of Projection Lens and Projection Mirror Should Air Filters become clogged with dust particles it will reduce Cooling...

Page 42: ...or lights green again and a projector may be turned on by pressing Power ON OFF button Check WARNING TEMP and READY indicator If both WARNING TEMP and READY indicator flashes the projector cannot be turned on See TURNING ON OFF PROJECTOR section on page 19 Check Projection Lamp Refer to page 38 Image is out of focus Adjust focus of a projector Make sure a projection screen is at least 4 1 1 2m fro...

Page 43: ...ntrol Unit Make sure you are not too far from a projector when using Remote Control Unit Maximum operating range is 16 4 5m Make sure the code of Remote Control Unit is set to conform to projector See SETTING section on page 36 37 Problem Try these Solution Wireless Mouse function does not work Check cable connection between a projector and your computer Check the mouse setting on your computer Tu...

Page 44: ...Y Pb Cb Pr Cr Mini DIN 4 pin x 1 S Video and RCA x 2 Audio R and L Projection Lens Throw Distance Projection Lamp Video Input Jacks VGA HDB 15 pin Terminal x 1 Mini Jack stereo x 2 Computer 1 and Computer 2 Mini DIN 8 pin x 1 Mini Jack stereo x 1 Computer 1 Input Terminal Computer Audio Input Jacks Control Port Connector Audio Output Jack 0 to 10 Feet Adjustment Power Source AA UM3 or R06 Type x 2...

Page 45: ...ue Input C1 C5 C2 C4 C3 APPENDIX T M D S Data2 W LAN T M D S Data2 3 3V MCI T M D S Data2 4 Shield DDC Clock DDC Data Analog Vert sync 1 5 2 4 3 6 7 8 T M D S Data1 Card In T M D S Data1 5V MCI T M D S Data1 3 Shield 5V Power Ground for 5V Hot Plug Detect 9 13 10 12 11 14 15 16 T M D S Data0 Viewer TXD T M D S Data0 Viewer RXD T M D S Data0 5 Shield T M D S Clock Shield T M D S Clock T M D S Clock...

Page 46: ...ble ADB Port Type No POA MCMAC MAC Adapter Type No POA MACAP HDB 15 pin SCART 21 pin Cable Type No POA CA SCART Media Card Imager Kit Type No POA MD07MCI Wireless Imager Kit Type No Available models are different in each country Contact the sales dealer for details When using Wireless Imager set the following model name to PJ Controller Model Name 10 2 1 PJ Net Organizer Type No POA PN10 ...

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