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MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR

MODEL 

LC-SX4L

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OWNER'S INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Projection lens is optional.

Summary of Contents for LC-SX4LA

Page 1: ...MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR MODEL LC SX4La OWNER S INSTRUCTION MANUAL Projection lens is optional ...

Page 2: ...HE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO 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 This projector should be set in the way indicated If not it may result in a fire hazard Take appropriate space...

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: ...y with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference t...

Page 5: ...T 31 IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 32 PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 33 SELECTING INPUT SOURCE 34 SELECTING VIDEO SYSTEM 35 PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT 36 IMAGE LEVEL SELECT 36 IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 37 PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 38 SETTING MENU 39 OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE 42 MAINTENANCE 42 WARNING TEMP INDICATOR 42 AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING 43 CLEANING PROJECTION LENS 43 LAMP MANAGEMENT 44 LAMP REPLACEMENT 45...

Page 6: ... button is not pressed over 5 minutes Projection Lamp is automatically turned on again when a projector detects signal or any operation button is pressed This projector is shipped with this function ON Wireless Mouse Remote Control Unit supplied with this projector has Wireless Mouse function for a connected computer This function enables you to operate both projector and computer with Remote Cont...

Page 7: ...erating power of Cooling Fans FRONT LAMP COVER This projector is equipped with cooling fans for protection from overheating Pay attention to following to ensure proper ventilation and avoid a possible risk of fire and malfunction Do not cover vent slots Keep bottom clear of any objects Obstructions may block cooling air AIR INTAKE VENTS PROJECTION LENS SPEAKERS INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER LENS CAP PO...

Page 8: ...nect a projector with a peripheral equipment before turning a projector on Refer to pages 12 15 for connection CONNECTING AC POWER CORD Connect AC Power Cord supplied to a projector AC outlet must be near this equipment and must be easily accessible To POWER CORD CONNECTOR on a projector Projector side AC Outlet side Ground CAUTION AC Power Cord must meet requirement of country where you use a pro...

Page 9: ...ing in order to provide best image This projector is equipped with cooling fan to protect it from overheating Pay attention to following to ensure proper venti lation and avoid a possible risk of fire and malfunction Do not cover vents with papers or other materials Keep rear grill at least 3 feet 1 m away from any object Make sure that there are no objects under a pro jector An object under a pro...

Page 10: ...port case This may cause damage to a projector To transport a projector through a courier or transport service consult your dealer and best case should be applied Use carry handle when moving a projector Replace lens cap and retract adjustable feet Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted by rotating ADJUSTABLE FEET Projection angle can be adjusted up to 6 9 degrees by rotating Adjustable...

Page 11: ... L R R L L INPUT OUTPUT TERMINALS DVI Terminal 5 BNC Terminal AV Terminal 3 TERMINAL SLOTS Factory set Screws Guide Socket Plug Figure shows HDB 15 PIN terminal Optional parts Pull out terminal by holding handle Remove 2 Screws on terminal 1 2 REPLACEMENT OF TERMINAL Tighten screws to secure terminal Replace terminal Insert terminal along Guide to fit Plug into Socket 3 4 NOTES ON ORDERING OR USIN...

Page 12: ...to these jacks Refer to P14 15 CONTROL PORT CONNECTORS AUDIO INPUT JACKS 5 BNC INPUT JACKS S VIDEO INPUT JACK Connect component video output Cr Y Cb or Pr Y Pb from video equipment to R Pr G Y and B Pb jacks or connect computer output 5 BNC Type Red Green Blue Horiz Sync and Vert Sync from computer to R Pr G Y B Pb H HV and V jacks Refer to P14 15 Connect computer output Digital Analog DVI I type ...

Page 13: ... C JACK USB PORT Series B R Pr G Y B Pb H HV V CONTROL PORT DVI INPUT 1 R C JACK USB RESET MONO MONO MONO MONO AUDIO CONTROL PORT S VIDEO VIDEO Y C INPUT 2 INPUT 3 AUDIO AUDIO SERIAL PORT IN SERIAL PORT OUT AUDIO OUT R L R L R R L L SERIAL PORT OUT TERMINAL SERIAL PORT IN TERMINAL This port is used to control a projector with computer It is also used to control computer with Remote Control of this...

Page 14: ...port MAC VGA Adapter DVI VGA Adapter DVI Cable BNC Cable BNC x 5 Audio Cables RCA x 2 Control Cable for PS 2 Port Control Cable for ADB Port Audio Cable stereo NOTE When connecting cable power cords of both a projector and external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet Turn a projector and peripheral equipment on before computer is switched on Terminals of a Projector Audio Amplifier Aud...

Page 15: ...ection Video Cable BNC x 1 BNC x 2 or BNC x 3 S VIDEO Cable Audio Cable RCA x 2 Cables are not supplied with this projector NOTE When connecting cable power cords of both a projector and external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet Turn a projector and peripheral equipment on before computer is switched on Audio Output Y Pb Cb Pr Cr R L External Audio Equipment AV AUDIO IN S VIDEO Pr C...

Page 16: ...en life of a projection lamp draws to an end P44 46 Flashes red when internal projector temperature is too high P42 Used to select input source P25 Used to select an item or adjust value in ON SCREEN MENU They are also used to pan image in DIGITAL ZOOM mode P33 POINT UP DOWN buttons are also used as adjust Lens Shift P22 Used to execute item selected It is also used to expand compress image in DIG...

Page 17: ... Window These caution labels are put on remote control LASER POINTER FUNCTION Used to select input source either INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 P25 Used to execute item selected or to expand or compress image in DIGITAL ZOOM mode P33 It is also used as a PC mouse in Wireless Mouse Operation P42 POWER ON OFF BUTTON Used to turn projector on or off P21 MENU BUTTON Used to select MENU operation P19 20 INPUT 1 2 ...

Page 18: ...ng Range Point Remote Control Unit toward projector Receiver 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 adjust zoom P22 VOLUME ON OFF FOCUS ZOOM D ZOOM MENU MUTE LASER KEYSTONE NO SHOW FREEZE AUTO PC ADJ IMAGE P TIMER LOCK INPUT 1 2 INPUT 3 LENS SHIFT MUTE BUTTON Used to m...

Page 19: ...operate each adjustment on ON SCREEN MENU 2 MOVING POINTER 3 SELECT ITEM Move pointer see below or adjust value of item by pressing POINT button s on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit Select item or set selected function by pressing SELECT button OPERATING ON SCREEN MENU Pointer is a icon on ON SCREEN MENU to select item See fig ures on section FLOW OF ON SCREEN MENU OPERATION below ON OFF MEN...

Page 20: ...to P35 IMAGE ADJUST MENU Used to adjust picture image Contrast Brightness Color Tint Color Temp White balance R G B Sharpness Gamma Noise Reduction Progressive Refer to P37 38 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 Input 1 Input 2 or Input 3 Refer to P34 PC ADJUST MENU Used to adjust param...

Page 21: ... on pages 39 and 40 Press POWER ON OFF button again to turn off projector LAMP indicator lights red and READY indicator turns off After approximate 90 seconds READY indicator will light green again and projector may be turned on by pressing POWER ON OFF button Cooling fans will operate for approximate 2 minutes after projec tor is turned off To power down completely turn MAIN ON OFF SWITCH to OFF ...

Page 22: ...correct image with KEYSTONE adjustment ADJUSTING SCREEN Message disappears after 4 seconds Message disappears after 4 seconds Zoom Focus ZOOM ADJUSTMENT FOCUS ADJUSTMENT 1 Press ZOOM button on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit to display a message Zoom 2 Press ZOOM button to make image larger and press ZOOM button to make image smaller 1 Press FOCUS button on Top Control or on Remote Control U...

Page 23: ...t to black out a image To restore to normal image press NO SHOW button again or press any other button except POINT SELECT RIGHT CLICK LASER button NO SHOW FUNCTION Message disappears after 4 seconds No show Press P TIMER button on Remote Control unit Timer display 00 00 appears on a screen and timer starts to count time 00 00 59 59 To stop timer press P TIMER button And then press P TIMER button ...

Page 24: ...ut off sound Dialog box display is changed to On and sound is cut off To restore sound to its previous level press POINT LEFT RIGHT button s again Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to item that you want to select and then press SELECT button Indicates roughly level of volume Close SOUND Menu SOUND ADJUSTMENT DIRECT OPERATION MENU OPERATION Volume Mute Indicates roughly level of v...

Page 25: ...al is connected on DVI terminal select Analog Analog SELECTING INPUT SOURCE MENU OPERATION INPUT 3 DIRECT OPERATION Select INPUT source by pressing INPUT 1 2 and INPUT 3 buttons on Remote Control Unit Press MENU button and ON SCREEN MENU will appear Press POINT LEFT RIGHT buttons to select Input and press SELECT button Another dialog box INPUT SELECT Menu will appear Press POINT DOWN button and a ...

Page 26: ...uter Make sure connection of computer and a projector is set correctly Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING on page 47 Auto PC SYSTEM Menu icon Displays system being selected PC SYSTEM MENU SELECT COMPUTER SYSTEM MANUALLY PC SYSTEM Menu icon Displays system being selected Systems on this dialog box can be selected Press MENU button and ON SCREEN MENU will appear Press POINT LEFT RIGHT buttons to move a red fr...

Page 27: ...3 800 x 600 46 875 75 00 SVGA 4 800 x 600 53 674 85 06 SVGA 5 800 x 600 48 08 72 19 SVGA 6 800 x 600 37 90 61 03 SVGA 7 800 x 600 34 50 55 38 SVGA 8 800 x 600 38 00 60 51 SVGA 9 800 x 600 38 60 60 31 SVGA 11 800 x 600 38 00 60 51 ON SCREEN DISPLAY RESOLUTION H Freq kHz V Freq Hz XGA 11 1024 x 768 XGA 13 1024 x 768 XGA 14 1024 x 768 61 00 75 70 XGA15 1024 x 768 46 90 58 20 XGA 8 1024 x 768 47 00 58...

Page 28: ...it 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 setting can be done just by selecting Mode in PC SYSTEM Menu P26 Refer to step 3 of MANUAL PC ADJUSTMENT section P30 NOTE Fine sync Total dots...

Page 29: ...ame pointer to PC ADJUST Menu icon 1 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to 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 item and press SELECT button PC ADJUST MENU PC ADJUST Menu icon Adjusts an image as necessary to eliminate flicker from display Press POINT LEF...

Page 30: ...ull screen Reset Store Closes PC ADJUST MENU Quit Other icons operates as follows 3 To store adjustment parameters move a red frame pointer to Store icon and then press SELECT button Move a red arrow pointer to any of Mode 1 to 5 that you want to store and then press SELECT button Reset all adjust parameters on adjustment dialog box to previous figure Mode free Vacant Mode Shows values of Total do...

Page 31: ...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 P32 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 Real Im...

Page 32: ...on Image Level Menu will appear Move a red frame pointer to 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 Image 1 to 4 where you want to set and then press SELECT button Store icon Press SELECT button at this icon to store adjustment IMAGE ADJUST Menu icon Press POINT LEFT button to lighten red tone and POINT RIGHT button to dee...

Page 33: ...selected on PC SYSTEM Menu P26 Wide cannot be selected when 720p HDTV 1035i HDTV 1080i50 HDTV or 1080i60 HDTV is selected on PC SYSTEM Menu P26 This projector cannot display any resolution higher than 1600 X 1200 If your computer s screen resolution is higher than 1600 X 1200 reset resolution to lower before connecting projector Input image data in other than SXGA 1280 x 1024 is modified to fit or...

Page 34: ...o equipment select a type of Video source in SOURCE SELECT VIDEO Menu WHEN SELECT INPUT 3 AV TERMINAL 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 and a red arrow icon will appear Move arrow to Y Pb Cb Pr Cr and then press SELECT button 1 3 WHEN SELECT INPUT 2 5 BNC TERMINAL Input 2 INPUT MENU ...

Page 35: ...matically detects incoming Video signal and adjusts itself to optimize its performance When Video System is 1035i 1080i50 or 1080i60 select system manually first 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 1080i50 or 1080i60 Auto COMPONENT VIDEO SIGNAL FORMAT VIDEO JACK OR S VIDEO JACK Y Pb...

Page 36: ... Normal picture level preset on this projector Standard Picture level adjusted for picture with fine tone Cinema User preset picture adjustment in IMAGE ADJUST Menu P38 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 preset o...

Page 37: ... From 0 to 15 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 RIGHT button to deeper tone From 0 to 63 White balance Blue Press SELECT button at this ico...

Page 38: ...0i50 or 1080i60 is selected on AV SYSTEM Menu P35 Move a red frame to 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 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 Image Leve...

Page 39: ... MENU is selectable from among English German French Italian Spanish Portuguese Dutch Swedish Chinese Korean and Japanese Display This function decides whether to display On Screen Displays On shows all On Screen Displays Off sets On Screen Displays disappeared except ON SCREEN MENU Power off message Set a red frame pointer to item and press SELECT button Press POINT DOWN button to move a red fram...

Page 40: ...Remote control This projector has two different remote control codes factory set normal code Code 1 and secondary code Code 2 This switching function prevents remote control operation mixture jam when operating several projectors or video equipment together When operating projector in Code 2 both projector and Remote Control Unit must be switched to Code 2 To change code of Projector Set Remote co...

Page 41: ...dicator stops lighting Turn projector on press MENU button and ON SCREEN MENU will appear Press POINT LEFT RIGHT button s to move a red frame pointer to SETTING Menu icon 1 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to Lamp counter reset and then press SELECT button 2 Do not reset Lamp Replace Counter except after Projection lamp is replaced Another confirmation dialog box appears and sel...

Page 42: ... CLICK button on Wireless Remote Control Unit Used to move PC mouse pointer Pointer is moved corresponding with direction you are pressing POINT button This button has same function as left button in a PC mouse SELECT LEFT CLICK button This button has same function as right button in a PC mouse This button is not available for controlling this projector RIGHT CLICK button Note When your computer h...

Page 43: ...ty When using under dusty or smoky conditions dust may accumulate on liquid crystal panel lens or optical elements inside it This condition may degrade quality of projected image When above symptoms are noticed contact your authorized dealer or service station for proper cleaning Pull out 2 Air Filters and Air filter Covers from a projector Clean each parts Air Filter and Air filter Cover with bru...

Page 44: ...ction Lamp is turned off Projection Lamp is nearing its end When image becomes darker or color becomes unnatural replace lamp LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow LAMP REPLACE indicator flashes yellow Projection lamp is defective or fails to be turned on Restart a projector on and make sure lamp is on If this mark still appears replace lamp corresponding with number marked X LAMP STATUS DISPLAY 1 ...

Page 45: ...ERATE A PROJECTOR WHILE ANY OF LAMPS IS REMOVED IT MAY RESULT IN MALFUNCTIONS FIRE HAZARD OR OTHER ACCIDENTS SCREWS LAMP COVER SCREWS Make sure which number of lamp needs to be replaced on Lamp Status Display Figure shows case of replacing LAMP 2 LAMP 1 LAMP 2 NOTES ON LAMP REPLACEMENT To maintain quality of picture better balance of color and brightness in entire screen we recommend replacing all...

Page 46: ... to the environment or conditions in which the projector and lamp are being used IF A LAMP EXPLODES THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN If a lamp explodes disconnect the projector s AC plug from the AC outlet immediately Contact an authorized service station for a checkup of the unit and replacement of the lamp Additionally check carefully to ensure that there are no broken shards or ...

Page 47: ...TE After pressing Power ON OFF button to OFF make sure a projector works as follows 1 LAMP indicator lights red and READY indicator turns off 2 After 90 seconds READY indicator 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 a projector cannot be turned on See TURNING ON OFF ...

Page 48: ...y and electrical hazards The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community EC Remote Control Unit does not work Check batteries Check ALL OFF switch on Remote Control Unit is set to ON Make sure nothing is between Infrared Remote Receiver and Remote Control Unit Make sure you are not too far from a projector when using Remote Control Unit Maximum operating range is 16 4 5m Check...

Page 49: ... or R06 Type x 2 Operating Range 16 4 5m 30 Dimensions 2 2 x 1 3 x 7 6 55mm x 34mm x 192mm Net Weight 0 36 lbs 165 g including batteries Laser Pointer Class II Laser Max Output 1mW Wave length 650 20nm Remote Control Transmitter 480i 480p 575i 575p 720p 1035i 1080i 50 and 1080i 60 High Definition TV Signal AC 100 120 V 7 8 A Max Ampere 50 60 Hz The U S A and Canada AC 200 240 V 3 3 A Max Ampere 50...

Page 50: ...7 15 23 8 16 24 C1 C2 C3 C5 C4 T M D S Data2 No Connect T M D S Data2 No Connect T M D S Data2 Shield DDC Clock DDC Data Analog Vert sync 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 10 12 11 14 15 16 T M D S Data0 No Connect T M D S Data0 No Connect T M D S Data0 Shield T M D S Clock Shield T M...

Page 51: ...1 APPENDIX Vcc Data Data Ground 1 2 3 4 USB PORT TERMINAL Pin Configuration Connect USB port output terminal of computer or peripheral equipment to this terminal with USB port Cable not supplied 2 3 4 1 ...

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