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Multimedia Projector

Owner's Manual

PLC-XW57

MODEL

Summary of Contents for PLC-XW57

Page 1: ...Multimedia Projector Owner s Manual PLC XW57 MODEL ...

Page 2: ...ackboard can be used as a projection screen The board color is limited to Green p 30 37 Quick Termination The AC power cord can be unplugged immediately after turning off the projector without waiting for the termination of the cooling fan rotation Multilanguage Menu Display Operation menu is available in 16 languages English German French Italian Spanish Portuguese Dutch Swedish Finnish Polish Hu...

Page 3: ... Screen Menu 20 Menu Bar 21 Zoom and Focus Adjustment 22 Keystone Correction 22 Sound Adjustment 23 Remote Control Operation 23 Computer Input 25 Input Source Selection 25 Computer System Selection 26 Auto PC Adjustment 27 Manual PC Adjustment 28 Image Level Selection 30 Image Level Adjustment 31 Screen Size Adjustment 32 Video Input 34 Input Source Selection Video 34 Input Source Selection S Vide...

Page 4: ...ocal community waste collection recycling centre In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic products Please help us to conserve the environment we live in Safety Precaution WARNING TO R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F F I R E O R ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE This projector produces intense light from the projection ...

Page 5: ...through 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 Safety Instructions 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 su...

Page 6: ...t the projector on either side to project an image Install the projector properly Improper Installation may reduce the lamp life and cause a fire hazard Installing the Projector in Proper Position USE CAUTION IN CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING THE PROJECTOR Do not drop or bump the projector otherwise damages or malfunctions may result When carrying the projector use a suitable carrying case Do not transp...

Page 7: ...es 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 AC Power Cord Requirement AC Power Cord for the United Kingdom This cord is alrea...

Page 8: ...ower Cord Connector Top Control and Indicators Terminals and Connectors Air Intake Vents back and bottom Adjustable Foot Lamp Cover Air Filters Kensington Security Slot This slot is for a Kensington lock used to deter theft of the projector Kensington is a registered trademark of ACCO Brands Corporation CAUTION Do not turn on a projector with lens cap attached High temperature from light beam may ...

Page 9: ...the composite video output from video equipment to VIDEO jack p 16 AUDIO IN Connect the audio output from video equipment connected to or to this jack When the audio output is monaural connect it to L MONO jack p 16 COMPONENT COMPUTER AUDIO IN Connect the audio output stereo from a computer or video equipment connected to to this jack p 15 17 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT This terminal is switchable a...

Page 10: ...tton Turn the projector on or off p 18 19 POWER indicator Lights red when the projector is in stand by mode Lights green during operations Blinks green in the Power management mode Blinks red during cooling down INPUT button Select input source p 25 34 35 SELECT button Execute the selected item p 20 Expand or compress the image in Digital zoom mode p 33 MENU button Open or close the On Screen Menu...

Page 11: ... TIMER button Operate the P timer function p 24 NO SHOW button Temporarily turn off the image on the screen p 24 KEYSTONE button Correct the keystone distortion p 22 41 Point VOLUME buttons Select an item or adjust the value in the On Screen Menu p 20 Pan the image in Digital zoom mode p 33 Adjust the volume level Point buttons p 23 SELECT button Execute the selected item p 20 Expand or compress t...

Page 12: ... install new batteries Risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Open the battery compartment lid Install new batteries into the compartment Replace the compartment lid Two AA size batteries For correct polarity and be sure battery terminals are in contact with pins in the compartment Remote Control Battery Installation ...

Page 13: ...he adjustable foot At the desirable angle release the latch to lock the adjustable foot Rotate the adjustable foot from side to side for fine adjust To correct Keystone distortion press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control or select Keystone from the menu p 22 41 Adjustable Foot A B 43 3 13 2m 23 9 7 3m 18 0 5 5m 11 8 3 6m A B 6 1 Inch Diagonal 4 6 1 4m Center Min Zoom Max Zoom 40 100 150 200...

Page 14: ...er cord when the projector is not in use When this projector is connected to an outlet with the AC power cord it is in Stand by mode and consumes a little electric power CAUTION The AC outlet must be near this equipment and must be easily accessible Connect the AC power cord supplied to the projector To the AC outlet 200 240 V AC To power cord connector on your projector Projector side Ground To t...

Page 15: ...NENT COMPUTER AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT stereo Audio Input Monitor Output COMPUTER IN 1 S VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN Note Input sound to the COMPONENT COMPUTER AUDIO IN terminal when using the COMPUTER IN 1 S VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN terminal as input When the AUDIO OUT is plugged in the projector s built in speaker is not available Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment from the AC ...

Page 16: ...he projector s built in speaker is not available See page 64 for ordering optional cables Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment from the AC outlet before connecting cables External Audio Equipment VIDEO IN COMPUTER IN 1 S VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN S Video VGA cable Video and Audio cable Composite Video and Audio Output S Video Output AUDIO IN Audio Input AUDIO OUT stereo ...

Page 17: ...PUTER AUDIO IN Audio cable stereo Audio cable stereo Audio Input Component Video Output Y Pb Cb Pr Cr RGB Scart 21 pin Output Audio Output Scart VGA cable Component VGA cable AUDIO OUT stereo Component cable Note When the AUDIO OUT is plugged in the projector s built in speaker is not available RGB Scart signal can not be output from the OUTPUT terminal See page 64 for ordering optional cables Unp...

Page 18: ...at you can start to operate the projector If you entered an incorrect PIN code PIN code and the number turns red Enter the PIN code all over again What is PIN code PIN Personal Identification Number code that allows the person who knows it to operate the projector Setting a PIN code prevents unauthorized use of the projector A PIN code consists of a four digit number Refer to the PIN code lock fun...

Page 19: ...d of cooling fans is changed according to the temperature inside the projector Do not put the projector in a case before the projector is cooled enough If the WARNING indicator blinks or emits a red light see Warning Indicator on page 51 While the POWER indicator is blinking lamp is being cooled down and the projector cannot be turned on Wait until the POWER indicator stops blinking to be turned o...

Page 20: ...data press the Point buttons Refer to the following pages for each adjustment To close the On Screen Menu press the MENU button again Press the MENU button to display the On Screen Menu Note The selected item is not active until the SELECT button is pressed 1 2 3 SELECT button POINT buttons Remote Control MENU button Menu bar Pointer red framed Menu icon Item data Press the Point buttons to adjust...

Page 21: ...mma p 31 32 Sound Menu Used to adjust the volume or mute the sound p 23 PC Adjust Menu Used to adjust parameters to match with input signal format p 27 29 Input Menu Used to select input source either Computer or Video p 25 For video source Input Menu Used to select input source either Video or Computer p 34 35 Image Select Menu Used to select an image level among Dynamic Standard Cinema Blackboar...

Page 22: ...d the keystone adjustment is canceled The adjustable range is limited depending on the input signal If a projected picture has keystone distortion correct the image with Keystone adjustment It is not available when On Screen menu is displayed Press the KEYSTONE buttons on the top control or the KEYSTONE button on the remote control The keystone dialog box appears Correct keystone distortion by pre...

Page 23: ...SELECT button Volume Mute Press the Point button to turn up the volume and press the Point button to turn down the volume Menu Operation Remote Control Operation For some frequently used operations using the remote control is advisable Just pressing one of the buttons enables you to make the operation and no need for calling up the On Screen Menu Press the FREEZE button on the remote control to fr...

Page 24: ...er starts to count time 00 00 59 59 To stop the P Timer press the P TIMER button Press the P TIMER button again then the P timer display disappears P TIMER button Press the IMAGE button on the remote control to select a desired image level of the screen For more detail see pages 30 and 37 IMAGE button For detail see page 22 KEYSTONE button LAMP CONTROL button Remote Control D ZOOM buttons NO SHOW ...

Page 25: ...en press the SELECT button 3 Menu Operation Note When the Input Search function is set On1 or On2 the input signal will be searched automatically p 45 Computer 2 is not displayed when the COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT terminal is set as Monitor out p 45 Computer 2 COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT can accept only RGB signal Input Menu M o v e t h e p o i n t e r t o COMPUTER 2 and press the SELECT button Remo...

Page 26: ...rom computer Check the connection between your c o m p u t e r a n d t h e p r o j e c t o r S e e Troubleshooting on page 56 Auto The preset system is manually adjusted in the PC Adjust Menu The adjusted data can be stored in Mode 1 5 p 28 29 PC Systems provided in this projector is chosen The projector chooses a proper system provided in the projector and displays it Mode 1 and SVGA 1 are exampl...

Page 27: ...T button twice Auto PC Adj Menu Operation 1 2 Move the red framed pointer to the Auto PC Adj item and press the SELECT button Please wait message appears while Auto PC adjustment is in process PC Adjust Menu PC Adjust Menu icon To 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 b...

Page 28: ... 2 Press the Point buttons to adjust the value to eliminate flicker from the image displayed From 0 to 31 Fine sync Press the Point buttons to adjust the number of total dots in one horizontal period to match your PC image Total dots Press the Point buttons to adjust the horizontal picture position Horizontal Press the Point buttons to adjust the vertical picture position Vertical Press the SELECT...

Page 29: ...s the SELECT button The confirmation box appears and then select Yes All adjustments return to their previous figures Mode free To clear the stored data select Mode free and press the SELECT button Move the red arrow pointer to the Mode that you want to clear and then press the SELECT button Note Display area H V cannot be selected when 480i 575i 480p 575p 720p 1035i or 1080i is selected in the PC...

Page 30: ...u p 32 Press the MENU button to display the On Screen Menu Press the Point buttons to move the red framed pointer to the Image Select Menu icon Press the Point buttons to move the red framed pointer to the level that you want to set and then press the SELECT button Menu Operation 1 2 Normal picture level preset on this projector Standard Picture level with improved halftone for graphics Real Pictu...

Page 31: ...hten the red tone and the Point button to deepen the red tone From 0 to 63 White balance Red Press the Point button to lighten the green tone and the Point button to deepen the green tone From 0 to 63 White balance Green Press the Point button to lighten the blue tone and the Point button to deepen the blue tone From 0 to 63 White balance Blue Press the Point buttons to select the desired Color te...

Page 32: ...h Point buttons When adjusted the arrows turns red When reached to the correction limit the arrows disappears 1 Wide Provide the image to fit wide video aspect ratio 16 9 by expanding the image width uniformly This function can be used for providing a squeezed video signal at 16 9 Full Provide the full screen image Move the red framed pointer to any of Image 1 to 4 where you want to set and then p...

Page 33: ...T and Point buttons To return to the previous screen size select a screen size from the Screen Size Adjustment or select an input source from the Input Source Selection p 25 again or adjust the screen size with the D ZOOM buttons Digital zoom For zooming in and out the images Remote Control D ZOOM button POINT buttons SELECT button D ZOOM button Note The panning function may not operate properly i...

Page 34: ... press the SELECT button 1 2 Menu Operation Move the pointer to Video and press the SELECT button Input Menu Input Menu icon Video Choose Video by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or the VIDEO button on the remote control Top Control INPUT button Computer 1 Computer 2 Video Note When the Input Search function is set On1 or On2 the input signal will be searched automatically p 45 Comput...

Page 35: ...e input source is coming from video equipment connected to the COMPUTER IN 1 S VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN terminal with a Component VGA Cable select Component When the input source is coming from video equipment connected to the COMPUTER IN 1 S VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN terminal with a Scart VGA Cable select RGB Scart Component RGB Scart Input Menu Input Menu icon Move the pointer to S video Component or R...

Page 36: ...itself to optimize its performance If the 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 COMPONENT VIDEO SIGNAL FORMAT Video or S Video Component The projector automatically detects incoming video system and adjusts itself to optimize its performance When Video System is PAL M or PAL N ...

Page 37: ...splay the On Screen Menu Press the Point buttons to move the red framed pointer to the Image Select Menu icon Press the Point buttons to move the red framed pointer to the level that you want to set and then press the SELECT button Menu Operation 1 2 Normal picture level preset on this projector Standard Picture level adjusted for the picture with fine tone Cinema Picture level suitable for the im...

Page 38: ...ess the Point button to lighten the green tone and the Point button to deepen the green tone From 0 to 63 White balance Green Press the Point button to lighten the blue tone and the Point button to deepen the blue tone From 0 to 63 White balance Blue Press the Point buttons to select the desired Color temp level XLow Low Mid or High Color temp Press the Point button to lighten the color and the Po...

Page 39: ...ng Image in the Image Level Selection on page 37 Store Exit the Image Adjust Menu Quit Note Noise reduction and Progressive cannot be selected when 480p 575p 720p 1035i or 1080i is selected p 36 Interlaced video signal can be displayed in a progressive picture Select one of the following Off disabled L1 Select L1 for an active picture L2 Select L2 for a still picture Film Select Film for watching ...

Page 40: ...int buttons and move the red framed pointer to the function that you want to select and then press the SELECT button Provide the image at a wide screen ratio of 16 9 Wide Provide the image at a normal video aspect ratio of 4 3 Normal Screen Size Adjustment Note Screen Menu cannot be operated when 720p 1035i or 1080i is selected in the AV System Menu p 36 1 2 Move the red framed pointer to a functi...

Page 41: ... Setting dialog box appears This function corrects distortion of a projected image Select either Store or Reset with the Point buttons and then press the SELECT button The keystone dialog box appears Correct keystone with the Point buttons p 22 Store store the keystone correction even when the AC power cord is unplugged Reset reset the keystone correction when the AC power cord is unplugged Settin...

Page 42: ...n when the lamp is not bright enough Off Do not show On Screen Displays except On Screen Menu Power off message p 19 P Timer No signal message for Power management item p 46 Please wait message Arrows for panning mode p 32 Logo select This function decides the start up display as follows User the image you captured Default the factory set logo Off countdown only Logo Logo and Logo PIN code lock se...

Page 43: ...he image that has been adjusted by the Keystone function the adjustment data is automatically reset and the projector captures an image without keystone adjustment When the Logo PIN code lock function is On Capture menu cannot be selected When starting to capture a new image the previously stored image is cleared even if you cancel the capturing User can not be selected if no image is captured Thi...

Page 44: ... code all over again To Change the Logo PIN code Logo PIN code can be changed to your desired four digit number Select Logo PIN code change with the Point button and press the SELECT button Set a new Logo PIN code Be sure to note the new Logo PIN code and keep it at hand If you lost the number you could no longer change the Logo PIN code setting For details on PIN code setting refer to relevant in...

Page 45: ...g the COMPUTER button or VIDEO button on the remote control When missing the current input signal When pressing the INPUT button on the top control Note While Input search is set On1 or On2 the status of Input and Lamp are displayed every time the signal is switched Only the input source selected at the last time can be detected If any of the INPUT button on the top control or COMPUTER VIDEO butto...

Page 46: ...oled down the POWER indicator changes to green 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 Shut down When the lamp has been fully cooled down the power is turned off Off Power management function is off Then set the countdown timer with the Point buttons Time left before Lamp is off Pre...

Page 47: ...E buttons for more than 5 seconds On start When this function is On the projector is automatically turned on just by connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet Note Be sure to turn the projector off properly see Turning Off the Projector on page 19 If the projector is turned off in the incorrect sequence the On start function does not operate properly Lamp control On start Note If the batteries...

Page 48: ...e service center Key lock PIN code lock This function prevents the projector from being operated by an unauthorized person and provides the following settings for security options Off the projector is not locked with a PIN code On1 require to enter a PIN code every time turning on the projector On2 require to enter a PIN code to operate the projector once the power cord is disconnected as long as ...

Page 49: ... pressing the Point buttons And then press the Point button to fix the number and move the pointer Repeat it to complete entering a four digit number After entering the four digit number move the pointer to Set by pressing the Point button Then press the SELECT button To Change the PIN code caution when you have changed THE PIn code write down the new pin code in column of the pin code no memo on ...

Page 50: ...affects L operation in Fan Fan Exit the Setting Menu Quit Select Factory default and this box appears Select Yes and the next box appears Factory default Select Yes to activate it This projector provides Fan control function in the Setting menu Choose the running speed of cooling fans from the following options according to the ground elevation under which you use the projector Off Normal speed Se...

Page 51: ... check the matters below Did you provide appropriate space for the projector to be ventilated Check the installing condition to see if ventilation slots are not blocked Has the projector been installed near the Air Conditioning Heating Duct or Vent Move the installation of the projector away from the duct or vent Are the air filters clean Clean the air filters periodically p 52 The projector is sh...

Page 52: ...result in malfunction of the projector RECOMMENDATION We recommend avoiding dusty smoky environments when operating the projector Usage in these environments may cause a poor image quality When using the projector under dusty or smoky conditions dust may accumulate on a lens LCD panels or optical elements inside the projector This condition may degrade the quality of a projected image When the sym...

Page 53: ...e projector is not in use put the projector in an appropriate carrying case to protect it from dust and scratches Cleaning the Projection Lens Disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning Gently wipe the projection lens with a cleaning cloth that contains a small amount of non abrasive camera lens cleaner or use lens cleaning paper or a commercially available air blower to clean the lens Avoid usi...

Page 54: ... cool for at least 45 minutes Loosen the 3 screws of the lamp with a screwdriver and lift the lamp out of the projector by using the built in handles Replace the lamp with a new one and secure it with the 3 screws Make sure that the lamp is set properly Replace the lamp cover and tighten the screw Loosen the screw with a screwdriver and remove the lamp cover Connect the AC power cord to the projec...

Page 55: ...There is no guarantee of the same life for each lamp Some lamps may fail or terminate their life in a shorter period of time than other similar lamps If the projector indicates that the lamp should be replaced i e if the LAMP REPLACE indicator lights up replace the lamp with a new one IMMEDIATELY after the projector has cooled down Follow carefully the instructions in the Lamp Replacement section ...

Page 56: ...at Logo select function see page 42 Input signal switches automatically or does not switch automatically Make sure Input search function is adjusted properly See page 45 Image is out of focus Adjust the focus of the projector See page 22 Provide proper distance between the projector and the projection screen See page 13 Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning See page 53 Moving the p...

Page 57: ...See page 42 Power management does not work Power management function can not work while Freeze or No Show function is running see pages 23 24 Capture function does not work Check the connection and the input signal to see if there is signal The image is distorted or runs off Check PC adjustment menu or Screen menu and adjust them see pages 28 29 32 PIN code dialog box appears at the start up PIN c...

Page 58: ...red 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 Indicator blinks or lights Check the status of the projector with referring to Indicators and projector Condition see page 61 The Top Control does not work Unlock the Key lock function for the top control of the proj...

Page 59: ...set Mode free 0 31 PC Adjust Mode 3 Mode 4 Mode 5 Quit Yes No H sync freq V sync freq Quit Mode 1 Mode 2 Display area V Store Mode 3 Mode 4 Mode 5 Quit Mode 1 Mode 2 Quit Image Adjust Contrast Brightness Color temp Red Green Blue Gamma Store Quit 0 63 0 63 High 0 63 0 63 0 63 0 15 Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Quit Mid Reset Yes No Low XLow Adj Sharpness 0 15 Digital zoom Normal True Wide Digita...

Page 60: ...lian Spanish Portuguese Dutch Polish Chinese Korean Japanese On Off On Countdown off Off Blue back Display Ceiling Quit Russian Capture Off Logo Logo select Swedish Finnish Romanian Hungarian Default User Yes No Logo PIN code lock Off On Quit Quit On Off On Off German French Store Reset Keystone Rear Logo PIN code Logo PIN code change Power management On start Remote control Ready Shut down Timer ...

Page 61: ...Indicators LAMP REPLACE yellow WARNING red The projector detects an abnormal condition and cannot be turned on Unplug the AC power cord and plug it again to turn on the projector If the projector is turned off again disconnect the AC power cord and contact the dealer or the service center Do not leave the projector on It may cause an electric shock or fire hazard The projector is operating normall...

Page 62: ... 1152 x 900 61 20 65 20 SVGA 10 800 x 600 32 70 51 09 SXGA 13 1280 x 1024 50 00 86 00 Interlace ON SCREEN DISPLAY RESOLUTION H Freq kHz V Freq Hz VGA 1 640 x 480 31 47 59 88 VGA 2 720 x 400 31 47 70 09 VGA 3 640 x 400 31 47 70 09 VGA 4 640 x 480 37 86 74 38 VGA 5 640 x 480 37 86 72 81 VGA 6 640 x 480 37 50 75 00 SXGA 1 1152 x 864 64 20 70 40 ON SCREEN DISPLAY RESOLUTION H Freq kHz V Freq Hz SXGA 4...

Page 63: ... 1 4m 13 2m Projection Lamp 200W Interface Video Input Jack RCA Type x 1 Audio Input Jacks RCA Type x 2 Computer In 1 S VIDEO In Analog RGB Mini D sub 15 pin Terminal x 1 Component In Computer In 2 Monitor Out Analog RGB Mini D sub 15 pin Terminal x 1 In Out switchable Component Computer Audio Input Jack Mini Jack stereo x 1 Service Port Connector Mini DIN 8 pin x 1 Audio Output Jack Mini Jack ste...

Page 64: ...ugh 99 99 of the pixels are effective a tiny fraction of the pixels 0 01 or less may be ineffective by the characteristics of the LCD panels Model No S VIDEO VGA Cable POA CA VGAS COMPONENT VGA Cable POA CA COMPVGA SCART VGA Cable POA CA SCART Laser Pointer Remote Control POA RCKIT03 Presentation Kit POA RCKIT04 Soft Carrying Case POA CAC VCL2 The parts listed below are optionally available When o...

Page 65: ...6 7 8 15 14 13 11 12 Configurations of Terminals Red R Cr S C Input R Output Ground Horiz sync Green G Y S Y Input G Output Blue B Cb Input B Output Ground Red Ground Green Ground Blue 1 5 2 4 3 6 7 8 5V Horiz sync Input Output Composite H V sync Input Ground Vert sync DDC data Ground Vert sync Input Output DDC clock 9 13 10 12 11 14 15 Serial GND R X D T X D 4 1 3 2 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 66: ...ce station PIN Code Number Memo Factory default set No 1 2 3 4 Should the four digit number be changed the factory set number will be invalid PIN Code Lock No Logo PIN Code Lock No Factory default set No 4 3 2 1 While the projector is locked with the PIN code Put the label below supplied on in a prominent place of the projector s body while it is locked with a PIN code Appendix ...

Page 67: ...67 Dimensions Appendix 3 74 95 13 0 330 2 18 55 3 9 33 237 3 62 92 3 94 100 5 83 148 4 72 120 2 95 75 5 31 135 Screw Holes for Ceiling Mount Screw M4 Depth 0 394 10 0 Unit inch mm 10 MAX 3 15 80 ...

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