Page 2 - Content; Go to advanced menu; Auto; Digital
2 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 3Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About contents of package . . . . . . . 3 Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 3 - Projector features; NOTE
3 Projector features / Preparations Projector features This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/ SECAM, Component (SD, HD) video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little space for installation and gets a large image from short distance. High Brightness...
Page 4 - Part names; WARNING
4 Part names Part names Lens ( 17 ) Filter cover ( 42 ) (Air filter and intake vent are inside.) Elevator button ( 9 ) Elevator foot ( 9 ) Remote sensor ( 16 ) Zoom ring ( 19 ) Focus ring ( 19 ) Vent ( 7 ) Projector Lamp door ( 41 ) (Lamp unit is inside.) Bottom side Speaker Lens co...
Page 6 - MAGNIFY; Remote control; Control buttons; Cursor buttons
6 SEARCH button ( 19 ) RGB button ( 18 ) VIDEO button ( 19 ) ASPECT button ( 19 ) HOME button ( 23 ) MAGNIFY ON button ( 21 ) OFF button ( 21 ) END button ( 23 ) FREEZE button ( 22 ) POSITION button ( 20 ) ESC button ( 24 ) Part names Remote control Battery cover ( 15 ) (on t...
Page 7 - Fastening the lens cover; Setting up
7 Fastening the lens cover To avoid losing the lens cover, please fasten it the lens cap to the projector using the strap. 1. Fix the strap to the strap ring of the lens cover. 2. Put the strap into the groove on the rivet. 3. Push the rivet into the strap hole. Setting up Setting up WARNING ►Place ...
Page 8 - Arrangement; For the model X55i
8 Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance.The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: S55i : 800×600, X55i : 1024×768 (a) The screen size (diagonal) (b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) (c) ...
Page 9 - Adjusting the projector's elevator; CAUTION; Elevator feet
9 Adjusting the projector's elevator CAUTION ►If you press the elevator button without holding the projector, the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fingers and possibly result in malfunction. To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself, always hold the projector whenever us...
Page 10 - Using the Security Bar; How to attach; Anti-theft chain or wire
10 Setting up Using the Security Bar WARNING ►Do not use the security bar to prevent the projector from falling. Dropping or knocking over the projector may cause damage or injury. A commercial anti-theft chain or wire can be attached to the security bar on the projector. 1. How to attach An anti-th...
Page 11 - Connecting your devices
11 Setting up Connecting your devices CAUTION ►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector. Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector. ►...
Page 12 - Examples of connection with a computer; Connecting to a speaker with amplifier (output); Use the RGB IN OUT
12 Setting up Examples of connection with a computer * In the default setting, the AUDIO IN1 port is the audio port for the RGB IN1 and RGB IN2 ports. To change the settings, refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu. ( 34 ) Y R L AUDIO IN2 AUDIO OUT CONTROL RGB IN1 RGB IN2 USB RGB OUT AUDIO IN1 V...
Page 13 - Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player; Video out
13 Y R L AUDIO IN2 AUDIO OUT CONTROL RGB IN1 RGB IN2 USB RGB OUT AUDIO IN1 VIDEO S-VIDEO C B / P B C R / P R K Y R L AUDIO IN2 AUDIO OUT CONTROL RGB IN1 RGB IN2 USB RGB OUT AUDIO IN1 VIDEO S-VIDEO C B / P B C R / P R K Y R L AUDIO IN2 AUDIO OUT CONTROL RGB IN1 RGB IN2 USB RGB OUT AUDIO IN1 VIDEO S-V...
Page 14 - Connecting power supply; AC inlet
14 Connecting power supply WARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock. • Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct one. • Only pl...
Page 15 - Putting batteries
15 Putting batteries WARNING ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment. • Be sure to use only the batteries specified. Do no...
Page 16 - Using the remote control
16 Using the remote control CAUTION ►Be careful in handling the remote control. • Do not drop or expose the remote control to physical impact. • Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. It may result in malfunction. • Remove the batteries from the remote control and store them i...
Page 17 - Turning on the power; button
17 Power on/off Power on/off WARNING ►When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens of projector. Also do not peep at the inside of projector through a hole. NOTE • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector prior to the connected devices. Power ...
Page 18 - Operating
18 Operating Operating Adjusting the volume 1. Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. 2. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the volume.To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the VOLUME button again. Even ...
Page 19 - Adjusting the zoom and focus; Selecting an aspect ratio; For an RGB signal; Searching an input signal; Zoom ring
19 Adjusting the zoom and focus 1. Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size. 2. Use the focus ring to focus the picture. Operating Selecting an aspect ratio 1. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches the mode for aspect ratio in turn. ...
Page 20 - Using the automatic adjustment feature; Adjusting the position
20 Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature 1. Press the AUTO button on the remote control. For an RGB signal The vertical position, the horizontal position, the clock phase and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. And the aspect ratio will be automatically selected. Make su...
Page 21 - Using the magnify feature; Correcting the keystone distortions
21 Using the magnify feature 1. Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen (although the indication will disappear in several seconds with no operation), and the projector will enter the MAGNIFY mode. 2. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adju...
Page 23 - Operating the computer screen; Available function
23 Operating Operating the computer screen CAUTION ►Mistaken use of the mouse/keyboard control could damage your equipment. • While using this function, please connect only with a computer. • Before connecting, read the manuals of the computer you will connect. NOTE • It may not be possible to contr...
Page 24 - Multifunctional settings; In the EASY MENU; RESET button
24 Multifunctional settings Multifunctional settings Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN, OPTION, and EASY MENU. EASY MENU cosists of functions often used, and the other menus are classified into each purpose. Each of these menus is ope...
Page 25 - EASY Menu; With the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can
25 Multifunctional settings EASY Menu Item Description ASPECT Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in the IMAGE menu ( 30 ). KEYSTONE Using the buttons ◄/► corrects the keystone distortion. See the item KEYSTONE of section SETUP menu. ( 21 ) MODE Using th...
Page 27 - PICTURE Menu; Item; With the PICTURE menu, the items shown in the table
27 Multifunctional settings PICTURE Menu Item Description BRIGHTNESS Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the brightness. : Light Dark CONTRAST Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the contrast. : Strong Weak GAMMA Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the GAMMA mode. #1 DEFAULT #1 CUSTOM #2 DEFAULT #3 CUSTOM ...
Page 28 - To adjust CUSTOM
28 Multifunctional settings Item Description COLOR TEMP Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature. HIGH MIDDLE LOW CUSTOM To adjust CUSTOM Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and/or GAIN...
Page 30 - IMAGE Menu; With the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can
30 Multifunctional settings IMAGE Menu Item Description ASPECT Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for aspect ratio. For an RGB signal 4:3 16:9 NORMAL For a video signal / no signal 4:3 16:9 SMALL • The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal. • For an HDTV signal of 11...
Page 32 - INPUT Menu; With the INPUT menu, the items shown in the table below
32 Multifunctional settings INPUT Menu Item Description COLOR SPACE Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for color space. AUTO RGB SMPTE240 REC709 REC601 • This item can be selected only for an RGB signal or a component video signal (except signals of 525i(480i)/625i(576i)/SCART RGB from ...
Page 34 - SETUP Menu
34 Multifunctional settings SETUP Menu Item Description KEYSTONE Using the buttons ▲/▼ corrects the keystone distortion. Upper in the data Lower in the data • The adjustable range of this function will vary with the type of input signal. At some signals, this function may not work well.• When the ...
Page 35 - SCREEN Menu; MENU POSITION; With the SCREEN menu, the items shown in the table
35 Multifunctional settings SCREEN Menu Item Description LANGUAGE Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the OSD (On Screen Display) language. SUOMI POLSKI TÜRKÇE ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO NORSK NEDERLANDS PORTUGUÊS 日本語 SVENSKA MENU POSITION Using the buttons ◄/►/▲/...
Page 36 - below; MyScreen
36 Multifunctional settings Item Description START UP Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for the start-up screen. The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen ORIGINAL TURN OFF MyScreen is a screen you can register as a desired scree...
Page 38 - OPTION Menu
38 Multifunctional settings OPTION Menu Item Description AUTO SEARCH Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the automatic signal search function. TURN ON TURN OFF This function works with INPUT, RGB, and VIDEO buttons. When the TURN ON is selected, detecting no signal automatically cycles through inpu...
Page 40 - Maintenance; About disposal of a lamp
40 Maintenance Maintenance Lamp WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE ►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, an...
Page 41 - In the case of replacement by yourself,; Loosen the 2 screws (marked by arrow) of the; Lamp door; Handle
41 Lamp (continued) A lamp has a finite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause the pictures darker or the color tone poor. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. Preparation of a new lamp and early repla...
Page 42 - Air filter
42 If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise and could cause a fire, a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, clean the air filter as soon as possible. Please check and clean the air filter...
Page 43 - Filter cover
43 Maintenance 4. Apply a vacuum cleaner to the air filter and the filter cover. Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled. 5. Replace the air filter in its original position. Secure the air filter in place by pressing each of the six locations. Make sure there is no dust or dirt rem...
Page 44 - Inside of the projector; Other care
44 Maintenance WARNING ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, and then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. ►Never try to care for the i...
Page 45 - Related messages; When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be; There is no input signal.; The horizontal or vertical wavelength of the input signal; CHECK THE AIR FLOW; The internal temperature is rising.; REMINDER; A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter.
45 Troubleshooting Related messages When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please follow the instructions described below. If the same message is displayed after the remedy, or if a message other than the fo...
Page 46 - Regarding the indicator lamps; Green; Orange; Red; Red; Red
46 Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps Lighting and flashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the table below. Please follow the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, or if an ...
Page 47 - Regarding the indicator lamps (continued); The cooling fan is not operating.; There is a possibility that the interior portion; It is time to clean the air filter.
47 Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Description Blinking In Red or Lighting In Red Turned off Blinking In Red The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. ...
Page 48 - Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects; Phenomenon
48 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, imm...
Page 51 - Specifications
51 Specifications Specifications NOTE • These specifications are subject to change without notice. Item Specification Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid Crystal panel Panel size 1.5 cm (0.6 type) Drive system TFT active matrix Pixels S55i : 480,000 pixels (800 horizontal x 600 vertical) X55i :...
