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OWNER’S MANUAL

3LCD PROJECTOR

TLP-ET1B
TLP-ET1E
TLP-ET1U

Summary of Contents for TLP-ET1B

Page 1: ...English Before Using Preparations Operations Maintenance Others OWNER S MANUAL 3LCD PROJECTOR TLP ET1B TLP ET1E TLP ET1U ...

Page 2: ...ul interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receive...

Page 3: ...n the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 3 Source of Light Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes or sight 4 Ventilation Openings in th...

Page 4: ...periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges When lightning starts do no touch this product the connection cable or the power code plug 11 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire ...

Page 5: ...ropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance 17 If glass components including lens and lamp should break contact your dealer for repair service This product incorporates glass components including a lens and a lamp If such parts should break please handle with care to avoid injury and contact your dealer for repair service The broken pieces of glass may...

Page 6: ...unplug the power cord plug from the wall outlet Wait until you can confirm that no more smoke is coming out and then contact your product dealer Using this product without taking the action mentioned above may cause a fire or an electric shock 23 If you wish to install the projector to the ceiling replace a lamp or clean a filter of the ceiling mounted projector and the like be sure to ask your pr...

Page 7: ...eave rubber or plastic products touching the unit for a long time They will leave marks on the finish If cleaning with a chemically saturated cloth be sure to follow the product s precautions LCD Panel The life of the LCD panel is limited Take care over the points below so as to use the panel for years To prolong the life of this panel never fail to turn the power off when the panel is not in use ...

Page 8: ...ic mercury Please dispose of this product or used lamps in accordance with local regulations Trademarks VGA SVGA XGA SXGA UXGA are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries DCDi and TrueLife by Faroudja are trademarks of Faroudja a division of Genesis Microchip Corp No...

Page 9: ...ure and sound temporarily Sleep 26 Pausing the picture Freeze 26 Switching the picture and sound 27 Setting the picture mode 27 Switching to surround sound 27 Enlarging the picture Zoom 28 Calling up a user profile 29 Using the menus 30 How to use the menus 30 Picture adjustment menu 32 Audio adjustment menu 34 Default setting menu 35 Status display menu 36 User memory menu 37 Maintenance Removing...

Page 10: ...7 Connection terminals Connect external devices p 12 15 16 8 AC IN socket Connect the supplied power cord here p 17 9 Speaker Left Plays the sound input to AUDIO terminal L 10 Air intake Draws in air from outside the unit 11 Air filter cover Remove when cleaning the air filter p 40 12 Anti theft lock hole Attach a security chain etc here 13 Tilt stand Adjusts the vertical projection angle and the ...

Page 11: ...FAN indicator Displays the current cooling fan mode p 18 19 45 12 LIGHT button By pressing this button the operation buttons light up for about 10 seconds Pressing the button again while the lights are on turns off the lights Pressing another button while the lights are on turns on the lights for another 10 seconds 13 EXIT button Turns off the menu screen etc p 31 14 PICTURE MODE button Selects a ...

Page 12: ...signals from a video device 7 AV IN terminal Inputs audio and video signals from a video device The AV IN terminal cannot receive S Video signals Note Component video signals are abbreviated as Y PB PR in this manual However the projector supports signals from a video device whose output signals are represented as Y CB CR as well Although the AV IN terminal is included in illustrations in this man...

Page 13: ... 15 Approx 5m Operating the projector from the rear Approx 15 Approx 5m Dry cell batteries Remove the batteries from the remote control when it is not used for an extended period of time If the remote control stops working or its controlling range decreases replace all the batteries with new ones The remote control The remote control may fail to operate if the infrared remote sensor is exposed to ...

Page 14: ...oximately 0 74 to 3 04 m Screen Lens center 32 0 4 0 71 60 0 75 1 33 80 1 00 1 77 100 1 25 2 22 120 1 5 2 66 40 0 50 0 89 0 74 1 51 1 00 2 03 2 54 3 04 Projection distance L m Screen size Inches vertical horizontal m 90 Reference equation L projection distance Projection size inches 0 9317 39 039 Always obey the instructions listed in IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS when placing the unit If you wish...

Page 15: ...S Video cable not supplied AV cable supplied Red To audio output R White To audio output L Yellow To video output VCR Red White Yellow Note Use the AV cable or S Video cable to connect the input device to this unit When using the S Video cable also use an audio cable such as the AV cable to connect the audio input from the video device to the AUDIO terminals on the unit Using the SCART cable VCR S...

Page 16: ... supplied Connect this cable to use the projector s speaker Connecting a DVD player with component video terminals Red Blue Green To component video output Y Green PB Blue PR Red Red White DVD player To audio outputs White L Red R Component video cable not supplied Audio cable not supplied Connecting an input source device Continued Note Moving pictures played with a DVD software player on a compu...

Page 17: ...LCD panel take the following precautions In order to extend the lifetime of the LCD panel always turn off the power when not in use and make sure that the lamp is off Keeping the lamp off is also very effective at saving electricity If the air filter becomes dirty and clogged the projector s internal temperature will rise shortening the lifetime of the LCD panel and causing malfunctions Clean the ...

Page 18: ...language menu is displayed when you use the projector for the first time after purchase See p 20 Turning the power on starts the cooling fan running with operating sound Safety lock You can prevent the projector s power from being turned on accidentally Set the safety lock switch on the bottom of the main unit to ON In standby mode with the safety lock switch set to ON the ON indicator lights in o...

Page 19: ... may fail to light and its lifetime will be shortened Before turning the power off turn down the volume if possible Press the ON STANDBY button A message appears on the screen confirming that you wish to shut off the power This message will disappear after a moment This operation is no longer valid after the message disappears Press the ON STANDBY button again The screen is turned off but the inte...

Page 20: ...he first time after purchase the menu for selecting the language for on screen messages and menu items is displayed in English q Use the and buttons to select the desired language w Press the OK button to accept the language setting The message for setup confirmation is displayed in a selected language The language can also be set via the Language option in the Default setting menu see p 35 This o...

Page 21: ...ages will appear dark and the lamp could burn out This is characteristic of a lamp and is not a malfunction Although this projector supports a wide range of RGB signals see p 48 any resolution signals that exceed the number of pixels of the LCD panel of this projector will enlarge or compress the pictures causing lack of some information or affecting image quality With some models of computer havi...

Page 22: ... EXIT button on the remote control Easy setup using the EASY button You can use the EASY button to configure frequently used adjustments and settings For any settings adjustments other than the settings adjustments described in this section see Using the menus p 30 to make the settings adjustments as required Remote control Control panel Remote control Control panel Easy setting Projection size Ke...

Page 23: ...the placement style is front or rear projection Front Rear Notes Projection size can also be adjusted by using and buttons on the remote control or main unit See p 24 Decreasing the projection size may affect image quality slightly It does not change the menu size Picture mode can also be set via the PICTURE MODE button on the remote control or the Picture adjust ment menu See p 27 32 Screen size ...

Page 24: ...creases the projection size You cannot make the image larger than its original size Notes The Projection size can also be adjusted via the Easy setting menu See p 22 Decreasing the projection size may degrade the images more or less Changing the projection size You can change the projection size picture area size on the screen Remote control Control panel Remote control Control panel ...

Page 25: ...e screen size The projection screen of this projector is 16 9 though the screen size can be changed depending on the input signal Notes The screen size cannot be changed when the 16 9 signal is input You cannot select Theater wide and Zoom when the input is COMPUTER An adjustment bar of Up down shift is displayed in Zoom mode and you can make the adjustment See p 23 35 If you use this function on ...

Page 26: ...and sound Notes The icon will appear while Sleep is in effect Operating any other function cancels the sleeping It can also be canceled by pressing the EXIT button on the remote control Pausing the picture Freeze You can pause the picture being projected Press the FREEZE button on the remote control The picture pauses Pressing the FREEZE button again cancels the Freeze function Notes The icon will...

Page 27: ...ia the Audio adjustment menu see p 34 Surround sound effect depends on each input source Selecting with a stereo source may lose its true stereo sensation Switching to surround sound Surround sound reproduces deep and expanded atmospheres through natural realistic sensations Switching the picture and sound Setting the picture mode You can switch the picture mode suitable for the movie or game scre...

Page 28: ...ppear while Zoom is in effect An enlarged image can be frozen using the FREEZE button The Zoom function on the frozen image can also be used Since the enlargement is performed by digital processing enlarging will cause the image to appear jagged Rarely the picture could become garbled while the enlarged area is being moved Operations other than Freeze will cancel the zooming It can also be cancele...

Page 29: ...u Use the and buttons to select the settings saved as a user profile in user memory then press the OK button The projector is switched to the selected user memory settings Selecting A V reset resets only the items in the Picture adjustment and Audio adjustment menus to their default settings User memory call Call A V reset Calling up a user profile You can easily switch the projector to the settin...

Page 30: ...ure adjustment Adjust Contrast How to use the menus You can call up on screen menus and conduct a number of adjustments and settings using the operation buttons on the remote control and on the main unit s control panel For details on each adjustment and setting item see the corresponding page Menus shown below are only for operation instructions and might be different from the actual display Pict...

Page 31: ... 0 0 Auto Picture adjustment When an execution item is selected Press the OK button if an adjustment bar or selection items did not displayed on the Step 3 A confirmation dialog box will appear asking you whether to execute the item e g All reset Will reset all the items in the menu Are you sure No Yes Execute To execute the item select Yes using the and buttons then press the OK button Notes Pres...

Page 32: ... Yes 1 Yes Picture mode Switch the picture mode using and Standard Cinema Game Yes Yes Yes Yes Color Adjust picture color density Lighter Deeper Yes Yes Yes Yes Tint Adjust picture tint hue Reddish Greenish Yes 2 Yes 2 Yes R gain Adjust the base level of red in pictures Lower Higher Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes G gain Adjust the base level of green in pictures Lower Higher Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes B gain Adjust...

Page 33: ... Adjust the width of the clamp pulse Shorter Longer Signal format Set the Y PB PR signal DTV format 1 Press the OK button 2 Select one from the displayed list with and then press the OK button Auto Automatically identifies the type of input signal If this fails select one from the following Yes 480i 525i 60 480p 525p 60 576i 625i 50 576p 625p 50 720p 750p 60 720p 750p 50 1080i 1125i 60 1152i 1250i...

Page 34: ...just it according to the table shown below Audio adjustment menu Use this menu to adjust audio related items e g Remote control Control panel Item Description Volume Adjust the volume of sound Down Up Treble Adjust the higher frequency range of audio output Weak Strong Bass Adjust the lower frequency range of audio output Weak Strong Balance Adjust the balance in volume level between the left and ...

Page 35: ...iling Language Select the language for on screen menus and messages 1 Press the OK button 2 Select one from the displayed list with and then press the OK button English Français Deutsch Italiano Español Português NTSC mode Set with and US NTSC US mode JAPAN NTSC JAPAN mode All reset Reset all of the adjustment and setting items to the defaults 1 Press the OK button 2 In the dialog box displayed us...

Page 36: ...Yes Yes Lamp time Displays the total time of lamp use 4 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Version Displays the firmware version 5 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Using the menus Continued Press the MENU button Use the and buttons to select the Status display menu icon The Status display menu will appear Status display menu This menu displays information about the input signal lamp use time etc e g Remote control Control pa...

Page 37: ...Use the or button to select the user memory number with which you want to register the current settings then press the OK button The icon select menu will appear Press the OK button use the or button to select a desired icon then press the OK button The cursor will move to the user memory registration icon User memory Menu Exit Enter User1 User2 User3 USER MEMORY1 USER MEMORY2 USER MEMORY3 Remote ...

Page 38: ...emory registration name Use the button to select Registration then press the OK button The current settings are registered in the selected user memory number To return to the screen of Step 3 select Cancel and press the OK button Notes To change a registered icon or user memory name re register it from the beginning Pressing the EXIT button on the remote control will dismiss the menu screen Remote...

Page 39: ...kwise several times Detach the tilt stand Hold the tilt stand with both hands turn it counterclockwise then lift it to remove To put the tilt stand back in place take the above steps in reverse order At this time always make sure that the three screws have been tightened Removing the tilt stand Do not remove the tilt stand unless when you replace the lamp or mount the projector on a ceiling Removi...

Page 40: ...ur fingertips After turning the projector over place it carefully It is recommended to lay a soft cloth such as a thick towel under the unit to prevent it from shaking or getting scratched Clean the filter Carefully remove the dust and dirt from the air filter with a vacuum cleaner or the like Replace the air filter Notes Allowing dirt and dust to build up in the air filter will worsen the air cir...

Page 41: ...ugging the power cord Wipe dirt off the main unit gently with a soft cloth If the soiling is severe dip the cloth in a neutral detergent diluted in water wring well and gently wipe off the dirt then finish up by wiping with a dry cloth Replacing air intake and exhaust fans and air filter To maintain the performance it is recommended that these should be replaced about every two or three years Cons...

Page 42: ...tes Lamp time in the Status display menu indicates the time of lamp use as a rough guide When Standard is set for the lamp power mode in the Default setting menu replace the lamp after 2 000 hours of use as a guide Using the unit with the Low lamp power mode extends the lifetime of the lamp The lamp may stop lighting before the Lamp time reaches the hours as a guide or before a replacement message...

Page 43: ...cking screws and pull up the handle to remove the lamp Mount the new lamp Align the orientation press down the new lamp until it reaches to the bottom and lock it in place using the two lamp locking screws Replace the lamp cover Align the lamp cover and press it in then tighten the screws loosened in Step 4 until the lamp cover is no longer loose Replace the tilt stand Put back the tilt stand usin...

Page 44: ...e after replacing the lamp The lamp may burst if you continue to use it without replacing while resetting the lamp time Attach the lamp cover correctly so that it is not loose If it is not attached correctly the lamp will not come on see p 45 Always replace the lamp with a new one The lamp is made out of glass Do not touch the glass surface with your bare hands bang it or scratch it Dirt jolts scr...

Page 45: ... power cord and contact your dealer The icon will appear before the power goes out After approx one minute of abnormal display the projector returns to the standby state waiting for internal cool down Power went out during use The lamp cover is not properly attached Unplug the power cord and reattach the lamp cover See p 42 After approx one minute of abnormal display the projector returns to the s...

Page 46: ...ture not displayed correctly Is the input signal supported by the projector See p 48 49 Is the correct video mode selected See p 33 Is the correct signal format selected See p 33 Are there any problems with the signal source such as the video tape Picture blurred Is the lens dirty See p 41 Part of picture out of focus Is the lens focus adjusted optimally See p 20 Is the projection distance within ...

Page 47: ... materials PC ABS resin and ABS resin Operating environmental conditions Temperature 0 to 35 C Relative humidity 30 to 70 LCD panel Display method Three panel transmission Panel size 0 5 type Drive system TFT active matrix Number of pixels 409 920 854 H 480 V Lens F 2 3 Lamp High pressure mercury lamp Projection screen size 32 120 type Projection distance 0 74 3 04 m Speaker 5 W 5W Stereo COMPUTER...

Page 48: ... XGA_70 XGA_75 XGA_85 MAC19 SXGA1_75 QuadVGA_60 QuadVGA_85 SXGA3_60 SXGA3_75 SXGA3_85 SXGA UXGA_60 UXGA_65 UXGA_70 UXGA_75 UXGA_85 1792x1344_60 1856x1392_60 1920x1440_60 Refresh rate Hz 85 039 59 940 72 809 75 000 85 008 56 250 60 317 72 188 75 000 85 061 74 550 86 957 60 004 70 069 75 029 84 997 74 700 75 000 60 000 85 002 60 020 75 025 85 024 60 012 60 000 65 000 70 000 75 000 85 000 60 000 60 0...

Page 49: ...4 43 NTSC4 43 15 73 60 4 43 Pin assignment of COMPUTER terminal Pin No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pin description Video signal R Video signal G Video signal B GND GND GND R GND G GND B Pin No 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Pin description N C GND GND N C Horizontal sync signal Vertical sync signal N C 5 1 10 15 6 11 Mini D sub 15 pin connector Input signal RGB input R G B signals 0 7 V p p 75Ω Horizontal sync signal TT...

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