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1 Notations Used in This User’s Guide CAUTION Indicates procedures which may result in damage or injury if sufficient care is not taken. Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic. TIP Indicates a page where useful information regarding a topic can be found. Click on the page number to display that page. Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears in the glossary of terms. Click the underlined word
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2 Features of the Projector Automatic keystone correction function Compact and lightweight The vertical angle of the projector The projector has a compact body with a is detected, so that any vertical footprint the size of a A4 page (24 (D) × keystone distortion in the projected 31.5 (W) × 8.7 (H) cm (9.45 (D) × 12.4 images can be automatically (W) × 3.43 (H) in.) and is light in weight corrected. p.32 (approximately 2.9 kg. (6.4 lbs)), making it easy to carry. Brilliant, attractive images
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3 Contents Features of the Projector....................................................... 2 Basic Operations Turning On the Projector ......................................................26 Connecting the Power Cable ..................................................... 26 Turning On the Power and Projecting Images........................... 27 Before Using the Projector Turning Off the Projector ......................................................29 Part Names and Functions................
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4 Contents Troubleshooting Using the Help..................................................................... 60 When Having Some Trouble................................................ 62 Power Indicator ......................................................................... 62 (Warning) Indicator............................................................. 63 When the Indicators Provide No Help ................................. 65 Appendices Maintenance......................................
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Before Using the Projector This chapter describes the procedures for setting up the projector before use. Part Names and Functions................................... 6 Connecting to a Computer ................................. 15 • Front/Top ...............................................................................6 Eligible Computers............................................................. 15 Control Panel.........................................................................7
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6 Part Names and Functions Front/Top • • • • Zoom ring p.31 • • (Warning) indicator p.63 • • Adjusts the image size. The colour and ON status (illuminated/ flashing) indicates problems with the projector. • • • • Focus ring p.31 Adjusts the image focus. • • • • Power indicator p.62 • • • • Speaker Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate the operating status of the projector. • • Remote control light-receiving • • area p.11 Receives signals from the remote control. • • Control
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7 Part Names and Functions Control Panel • • • • [Power] button p.27, p.29 • • • • [Help] button p.60 Turns the projector power on and off. Displays the online help menu to assist you if you have a problem. • • • • [Source] button p.28 • • • • [Keystone] button p.34 Switches the input source between the Computer/ Press to manually correct keystone distortion in Component Video port, S-Video port and Video images. port each time the button is pressed. When pressed while a help menu is being
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8 Part Names and Functions Rear • • • • Computer/Component Video port • • • • S-Video port p.22 p.16, p.23 Inputs S-Video signals to the projector from other video sources. Inputs analogue video signals from a computer and component video signals from other video sources. • • • • Video port p.22 Inputs composite video signals to the projector from other video sources. • • • • Monitor Out port p.21 Connect using an A/V cable. Outputs the projected analogue video signal from a computer t
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9 Part Names and Functions Base • • Suspension bracket fixing • • Air filter (air intake vent) • • • • points (4 points) p.13, p.84 p.74, p.80 Install the optional ceiling mount here Prevents dust and other foreign particles when suspending the projector from the from being drawn into the projector. ceiling. When replacing the lamp, replace the air filter also. • • • • Remote control holder p.11 • • • • Lamp cover p.77 Store the accessory remote control in here Open this cover when repla
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10 Part Names and Functions Remote Control • • • • Remote control light-emitting area p.11 • • • •[Power] button p.27, p.29 Outputs remote control signals. Turns the projector power on and off. • •[Color Mode] button p.38 • • • • • • [Page down]/[Page up] buttons p.19 Selects the colour mode. The colour mode changes in the When using the remote control as a wireless mouse, press order of Normal, Meeting, Presentation, Theatre, Game these buttons to scroll back and forth through pages when
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11 Before Using the Remote Control Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating TIP Range • Do not allow sunlight or light from fluorescent lamps to shine When using the remote control for the first time, pull out the insulating directly onto the projector's remote control light-receiving areas, tape that is protruding from the battery holder. When the insulating tape is otherwise it may interfere with the reception of signals from the pulled out, the remote control can then be used. remo
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12 Before Using the Remote Control Remote Operating Range Approx. ±15º vertically Use the remote control within the ranges indicated below. If the distance or angle between the remote control and the remote control light-receiving Approx. 15º Approx. 15º area is outside the normal operating range, the remote control may not work. Operating distance Operating angle Approx. ±30º horizontally Approx. 6 m (20 ft.) Approx. ±15º vertically Approx. ±30º horizontally When suspended from the ceiling
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13 Installation Setting Up the Projector Front/ceiling projection The projector supports the following four different projection methods, allowing you to choose the best method for displaying your images. CAUTION Before setting up the projector, be sure to first read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms. Front projection Rear/ceiling projection using a translucent screen Rear projection using a translucent screen * A special method of installation is required in o
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14 Installation Screen Size and Projection Distance The distance between the projector and the screen determines the actual image size. Recommended distance 89–1050 cm (2.9–34.4 ft.) While referring to the table below, position the projector so that the images Screen are projected onto the screen at the optimum size. The values should be used as a guide for setting up the projector. The actual values will vary depending on projection conditions and the zoom 90º Centre of setting. lens * Di
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15 Connecting to a Computer TIP CAUTION When connecting the projector to a computer, be sure to check the You may need to purchase a separate adapter depending on the following. shape of the computer's port. Refer to the documentation provided with the computer for further details. Turn off the power for both the projector and the computer before connecting them. If the power for either device is on at the time of If the computer and projector are too far away from each other for conne
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16 Connecting to a Computer Projecting Images from the Computer If the Monitor Port is a 5BNC Port Use the optional VGA- HD15/BNC PC Cable to connect the Computer/ The shape and specifications of the computer's monitor port will determine Component Video port at the rear of the projector to the monitor port of the what type of cable should be used. Check the following to see which type computer. See "Appendices: Optional Accessories" p.84 of port your computer has. If the Monitor Port is a M
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17 Connecting to a Computer If the Monitor Port is a 13w3 Port Some workstation-type computers have a 13w3 monitor port. Use a commercially-available 13w3 ⇔ D-Sub 15-pin cable to connect the Computer/Component Video port at the rear of the projector to the monitor port of the computer. To monitor port To Computer/ 13w3 cable Component (commercially-available) Video port (blue) TIP After projection starts, change the "Input Signal" setting in the "Video" menu to "Computer". p.46 If more
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18 Connecting to a Computer Playing Sound from the Computer Video Volume - + 10 Audio Audio Input : Audio 1 Audio 2 The projector has a single built-in speaker with a maximum output of 1 W. Setting Reset Execute If the computer that is connected to the projector has an audio output port, User's Logo Advanced you can output sound from the computer through the projector's speaker by About connecting the computer's audio output port and the Audio 1 port (stereo Reset All mini jack) on the rear
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19 Connecting to a Computer Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse TIP Pointer (Wireless Mouse Function) The USB cable can only be connected to computers with a standard You can use the remote control as a wireless mouse to control the mouse USB interface. If using a computer which is running Windows, the pointer on the computer screen. To do this, you must use the accessory computer must have had a full version of Windows 98/2000/Me/XP USB cable to connect the USB port of the com
