Canon XEED 4K500ST- Manuals

5 Safety I ns tructions Safety Instructions Before installing and operating the projector, read this manual thoroughly.This projector provides many convenient features and functions. Operating the projector properly enables you to manage those features and maintain it in good condition for many year...

Safety Instructions 6 Safety Precautions WARNING:• THIS APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED.• TO REDUCE THE 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, otherwise eye da...

9 Safety Instructions Safety I ns tructions AC Power Cord Requirement The AC Power Cord supplied with this projector meets the requirements for use in the country you purchased it. THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHOULD BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE. AC Power Cord for the United States and...

Safety Instructions 10 Federal Communication Commission Notice Model: 4K500STThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and2. This device must accept any interference received, including ...

11 Safety Instructions Safety I ns tructions This section describes the safety symbols used in this manual. Important projector safety information is identified by the following symbols. Always observe the safety information by these symbols. Safety Symbols in this Manual Denotes the risk of death o...

Safety Instructions 12 Precautions for Use As this section contains important safety-related information, be sure to read the following carefully beforehand in order to use your projector correctly and safely. During installation, keep the projector plug easily accessible so that the projector can b...

13 Safety Instructions Safety I ns tructions Pay attention to the following points regarding the power source, power plug and handling of the connector. Failure to do so may cause a fire, electric shock or personal injury. • Do not use any power source with a voltage other than the voltage indicated...

Safety Instructions 14 Pay attention to the following points regarding installation and handling of the projector. Failure to do so may cause a fire, electric shock or personal injury. • Do not remove the cabinet from the projector or disassemble it. The interior of the projector contains high-volta...

15 Safety Instructions Safety I ns tructions Note the following precautions during lamp replacement or when a lamp has ruptured. Failure to do so could result in an electric shock or personal injury. • Before replacing the lamp, always unplug the projector and wait at least an hour. • Ruptured lamps...

17 For Safe Us e For Safe Use Pay attention to the following points when carrying or transporting the projector. • This projector is a precision instrument. Do not knock it over or subject it to impacts. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • Do not reuse any packaging or shock-absorbent materials that...

18 Before Installation Precautions When Carrying/Shipping the Projector Precautions for Installation Be sure to read “Safety Instructions” and “For Safe Use” ( P5 – P17 ). Also take the following precautions during installation. ■ Do Not Use in the Following Environments • Locations with excessive h...

19 Before Installation Before Inst allat ion ■ Do Not Touch the Lens with Bare Hands Do not touch the lens with bare hands. Doing so may adversely affect picture quality. ■ Allow a 30 Min. Warm Up before Focus Adjustment ( P67 ), if Possible The focus position may not stabilize immediately after sta...

Before Installation 20 ■ When Using Mounted on the Ceiling When the projector is used mounted on the ceiling or installed in a high location, it is necessary to periodically clean the air intake and exhaust vents, and the area around the air filter. Dust that accumulates in intake or exhaust vents m...

21 Before Installation Before Inst allat ion ■ Install Facing in the Correct Direction • The projector can be installed facing any direction* 1 , as shown below. However, projection upward or downward may shorten the useful life of the lamp. [Install settings] of the projector must also be adjusted....

23 Open Sour ce Software Open Source Software The product contains Open Source Software modules. For details, see “ThirdPartySoftware.pdf” (Third-Party Software License) in the OpenSourceSoftware folder in the LICENSE folder on the Setup CD-ROM. Each module’s license conditions are also available in...

24 Before Use Included Accessories Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. ■ Always remove the lens cap before projection. • Remote control • Batteries for the remote control (AA size x2) (part No.: RS-RC05) Optional remote controls are also available (RS-RC04). Howeve...

25 Before Use Befo re Use Part NamesProjector ■ Front Side ■ Rear Side LED indicators ( P27 ) Projection lens Adjustable feet ( P36 ) Air intake ventAir filter ( P161 ) Infrared remote receiver ( P33 ) Terminals and connectors ( P29 ) Power cord connector ( P59 ) Anti-theft lock hole An anti-theft w...

Before Use 26 Side Control (1) POWER button ( P60 , P79 ) Turns the projector on or off. (2) INPUT button ( P63 ) Switches the input signal. (3) LENS button ( P67 ) Each time the button is pressed, the adjustment window changes, from focus ( P67 ) to zoom (image size) ( P68 ) to lens shift (image po...

27 Before Use Befo re Use LED Indicators The projector status is shown by the LED indicators (off / lit / flashing). • POWER (green) : Lights up or flashes under normal conditions when the power is on. • STAND BY (red) : Lights up or flashes during standby or when the projector is shutting down. • W...

Before Use 28 ■ LED Indicator Displays The LED indicators flash or illuminate to indicate the operating status of the projector.For details on warnings, see “LED Indicator Details” ( P180 ). Legend: Example of when the POWER indicator is on; : Off : Lit : Flashing LED indicator Operating status POWE...

29 Before Use Befo re Use Input Terminal (1) Digital PC / DVI-D terminal (DVI-D) ( P53 ) Connects the external monitor output from a computer.Receives digital PC signal (Digital PC). (2) HDMI terminal (HDMI) ( P53 , P54 ) Receives digital video signals (HDMI).Carries both video and audio signals acr...

30 Before Use Remote Control The remote control allows you to operate all functions of the projector. (1) POWER button ( P60 , P79 ) Turns the projector on or off. (2) ASPECT button ( P72 , P88 ) Changes the aspect ratio mode. (3) Pointer buttons ( P85 ) Selects the upper, lower, left or right item ...

31 Before Use Befo re Use (13) Change input buttons Change the input signal between Digital PC and HDMI. ANALOG 1 , ANALOG 2 and COMPONENT are not used with this product. (14) MENU button ( P84 ) Displays a menu on the screen. (15) EXIT button ( P86 ) Cancels functions such as menu display or test p...

Before Use 32 Preparing the Remote Control ■ Installing Remote Control Batteries • If buttons on the remote control are inoperative when you attempt to operate the projector, replace the batteries with new ones. • Do not drop the remote control or subject it to impact.• Do not spill any liquids on t...

33 Before Use Befo re Use ■ Remote Control Operating Range The remote control is an infrared type. Point it at the infrared remote receiver on the front or rear of the projector to operate it. ■ Using the Remote (RS-RC05) in a Wired Connection The remote control can also be used in a wired connectio...

35 Safety Instructions Before Use Basic Guide Installation Procedure Connection Procedure Projection Procedure Convenient Features Adv a nced Gu ide Using Menus Menu Settings Advanced Projection O th e r Info rma tion Maintenance Product Specifications Troubleshooting Basic Guide

36 Installation Procedure Before setting up the projector, be sure to read “Before Installation” ( P18 ). Setting Up the Projector ■ Positioning the Projector in Front of the Screen Place the projector in front of the screen. ■ Floor Installation To adjust the projection position when the projector ...

37 Installation Procedure Bas ic Guide In st allation Procedu re ■ Installation on High Surfaces Using the lens shift function ( P51 ), you can project images toward a lower level. When setting the projector on a high surface for projection, make sure the surface is flat and stable, and install the ...

Installation Procedure 38 Ceiling Mounting Ceiling Attachment Part No.: RS-CL15 (Option) Make sure the followings when you install and handle the ceiling attachment. Otherwise, it may result in fire, electric shock or injury. • Make sure to prepare stable scaffolding when installing the ceiling atta...

39 Installation Procedure Bas ic Guide In st allation Procedu re Parts Lineup ■ Parts Included with RS-CL15 Weight: RS-CL15 (6.9 kg/15.2 lbs) B 4K500ST A Ceiling-mount bracket The Ceiling-mount bracket must be separated from the Joint fitting, before installation. • Ceiling-mount bracket and Joint f...

Installation Procedure 40 ■ Extension pipe RS-CL08 / RS-CL09 (option) Weight: RS-CL08 (2.2 kg/4.9 lbs)/RS-CL09 (3.4 kg/7.5 lbs) Use an optional extension pipe (RS-CL08 / RS-CL09) according to the ceiling height. For details, contact our local agent. Mounting Position Install the projector straight i...

41 Installation Procedure Bas ic Guide In st allation Procedu re Installation Dimensions Distance from ceiling to lens center ( ) Ceiling-mount bracket RS-CL15 When RS-CL08 is used When RS-CL09 is used 22.9 cm (9.0") 57.9 cm (22.8") to 77.9 cm (30.7") 77.9 cm (30.7") to 117.9 cm (46....

Installation Procedure 42 Assembly and Installation ■ Installation to flat and level Ceiling Preparation: Separate the Joint fitting from the Ceiling-mount bracket temporarily Remove four M5 screws to separate Joint fitting from the Ceiling-mount bracket. 1 Make a hole in the ceiling• Use the templa...

43 Installation Procedure Bas ic Guide In st allation Procedu re 3 Attach the Base bracket to the projector 1 Remove the four screws at each corner on top of the projector. 2 Install the attached M6 screws at the four screw fastening positions on the Base bracket.Attach the included toothed lock was...

Installation Procedure 44 7 Hook the Base bracket to the Joint fitting and secure it temporarily Hook the Base bracket on the protrusion (A) of the Joint fitting, and secure it temporarily using the four supplied M5 screws (B). • Pull out the cables. • Be sure to secure screws (B) tightly after maki...

45 Installation Procedure Bas ic Guide In st allation Procedu re ■ Installation to a High Ceiling Use optional extension pipe RS-CL08 or RS-CL09 for high ceiling. Preparation: Adjust the pipe length according to the ceiling height 1 Remove the covers of outer and inner pipes by slightly sliding them...

Installation Procedure 48 Adjust the Projection Angle Turn on the projector, project an image, and then adjust the projection angle and screen slant angle. ■ Adjust the horizontal projection angle 1 Loosen two wing screws (A). Move the projector horizontally to adjust the horizontal projection angle...

49 Installation Procedure Bas ic Guide In st allation Procedu re ■ Adjust the screen inclination 1 Loosen four screws (D), and then adjust the slant angle of the projector. 2 When the projector is correctly positioned, tighten the four screws (D). Precautions when replacing lamps that stop working •...

Installation Procedure 50 Relationship between Projecting Distance and Image Size The projected image size is determined by the distance to the screen (projection distance), the size of the image ( P68 ), and the level of focus ( P67 ). Refer to the following table and decide the distance between th...

51 Installation Procedure Bas ic Guide In st allation Procedu re Lens Shift Function You can reposition the image in all directions by pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control, which moves the lens up, down, left, or right. For instructions, refer to “Adjusting the Image Position” ( P70 ). ■ ...

53 B asic G uide Connection Proce dure Connection Procedure Connecting a Computer Before connecting the projector to other equipment, turn off both the projector and the other equipment. For instructions on connecting multiple sources of input for 4K projection, refer to “Multi Input 4K Projection” ...

Connection Procedure 54 Connecting AV Equipment Amplified speakers Mini jack RCA terminal Audio cable (not included) HDMI terminal AUDIO OUT terminal AV equipment HDMI cable (not included) HDMI terminal Audio cable (not included)

55 Connection Procedure B asic G uide Connection Proce dure Multi Input 4K Projection ■ Definition of 4K 4K refers to high-resolution video with a horizontal resolution of about 4,000 pixels, which is four times the resolution of full HD (1920 x 1080).Although 4K is a convenient description, it enco...

Connection Procedure 56 ■ Connections for Multi Input Mode Multi Input mode requires that the computer’s video output (whether dual-link compatible DVI-D or HDMI) support split-screen display or display in four quadrants. To connect the projector to computers, use up to four DVI cables and two HDMI ...

57 Connection Procedure B asic G uide Connection Proce dure ■ Settings for Multi Input Mode Select how to combine four DVI inputs or two HDMI inputs to form an image. Check computer video output settings in advance, because you must match the display layout (whether split-screen display or display i...

Connection Procedure 58 DVI input mode Specify the combination of DVI input. Choose from [Normal], [Single], or [1x2], [2x2], or [1x4]. • Normal • Single • DVI 1x2 • DVI 2x2 • DVI 1x4 HDMI input mode Specify the combination of HDMI input. Choose from [Normal], [Single], or [1x2]. • Normal • Single •...

59 Connection Procedure B asic G uide Connection Proce dure ■ 4K Projection Notes Colors may appear distorted when images are viewed from the side on some screens, but this does not indicate a problem with the projector. For best results, use a matte screen with a wide viewing angle. Plugging the Pr...

60 Projection Procedure Step 1 Turn the Projector On 1 Check the connection between the projector and the computer or AV equipment. ( P53 , P54 ) For instructions on connecting the power cord, refer to “Plugging the Projector In” ( P59 ). 2 Press the POWER button. The [POWER] indicator initially fla...

Projection Procedure 61 Basic Guide Pr ojecti on Proc ed u re ■ When the Language Selection Screen Appears A screen appears when the projector is turned on for the first time. You can select a language to be used by the projector for displaying menus and messages in the window. Select the desired la...

62 Projection Procedure Changing Notebook Computer Screen Output For projection from a notebook computer, the computer settings must be adjusted to switch display output.This operation is not required for a desktop computer. ■ Turning on External Monitor Output You can turn on the external monitor o...

Projection Procedure 63 Basic Guide Pr ojecti on Proc ed u re Step 2 Select an Input Signal Select the input signal in the [Input] menu when you want to project a digital PC or AV equipment signal, or to switch between inputs when multiple computers or multiple sets of AV equipment are connected.Ski...

Projection Procedure 65 Basic Guide Pr ojecti on Proc ed u re Step 3 Adjust the Image Setting the Display Resolution of the Computer Based on the maximum resolution of the projector, set the display resolution of the computer to the resolution closest to the output signal resolution of the projector...

66 Projection Procedure ■ Windows Vista 1 Open the [Control Panel] from the start menu, then select [Appearance and Personalization] - [Adjust screen resolution] in the [Control Panel Home]. 2 Select the resolution closest to the maximum output signal resolution of the projector from the [Resolution...

Projection Procedure 67 Basic Guide Pr ojecti on Proc ed u re Focusing, Resizing, or Moving the Image ■ Adjusting Image Focus To adjust the focus, press the FOCUS button on the remote control or the LENS button on the projector. 1 Press either the FOCUS button on the remote control or the LENS butto...

68 Projection Procedure ■ Adjusting Image Size The size of the projected image can be adjusted by pressing the ZOOM button on the remote control or the LENS button on the projector. Change the projector installation position if your desired image is too large or too small to adjust it with the zoom ...

Projection Procedure 69 Basic Guide Pr ojecti on Proc ed u re 2 Press the pointer buttons to adjust the image size. 3 When the desired image size is selected, press the OK button or the ZOOM button. To enlarge the image, use the [ ] button on the remote control or projector.To reduce the image, use ...

70 Projection Procedure ■ Adjusting the Image Position To adjust the screen position up, down, left, or right, press the SHIFT button on the remote control or the LENS button on the projector. It can change the projected screen to the most suitable position by moving the position of the lens up/down...

Projection Procedure 71 Basic Guide Pr ojecti on Proc ed u re 2 Press the pointer buttons to adjust. To raise or lower the image, use the [ ] / [ ] buttons on the remote control or projector.To move the image left or right, use the [ ] / [ ] buttons on the remote control or projector.To continue mov...

72 Projection Procedure Step 4 Select an Aspect Ratio (Screen Aspect) Matching the Screen Select an optimum screen mode (aspect) according to the aspect ratio of the screen, type of input image signal and so on for the projection to make best use of the screen size. You may need to change the settin...

Projection Procedure 73 Basic Guide Pr ojecti on Proc ed u re Step 5 Adjusting Keystone Distortion To correct keystone distortion, press the KEYSTONE button. Two types of correction are available: horizontal/vertical correction and corner correction.Use horizontal/vertical keystone correction to adj...

74 Projection Procedure 2 Press the pointer buttons to adjust the dimensions. 3 When keystone distortion has been corrected, press the OK button. ■ Corner Adjustment 1 Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control or projector to display the corner adjustment window. (When [Keystone] is set to [Co...

Projection Procedure 75 Basic Guide Pr ojecti on Proc ed u re 2 Press the pointer button of the corner for correction, and then press the OK button. 3 Press the pointer buttons to adjust the corner. 4 When you have finished correcting, press the OK button. ■ Resetting the Keystone Adjustment Reset a...

76 Projection Procedure Step 6 Select the Image Quality (Image Mode) You can select an image mode to suit the projected image.In each image mode, you can further adjust the brightness ( P92 ), contrast, sharpness, gamma, color adjustment ( P93 ), advanced adjustment ( P93 ), and lamp mode. ( P96 ) I...

Projection Procedure 77 Basic Guide Pr ojecti on Proc ed u re ■ Selecting an Image Mode Press the IMAGE button on the remote control to select. The image mode changes each time the IMAGE button is pressed. (The displayed image modes vary depending on the selected input signal.) You can also select a...

78 Projection Procedure ■ Switching the mode to the DICOM SIM Mode 1 Press the IMAGE button on the remote control until [DICOM SIM] is displayed or select [DICOM SIM] from [Image mode] in the [Image adjustment] menu. 2 Press the TEST PATTERN button on the remote control until [DICOM] is displayed or...

Projection Procedure 79 Basic Guide Pr ojecti on Proc ed u re Step 7 Turn the Projector Off 1 Press the POWER button to display the window shown below. 2 When this window is displayed, press the POWER button again to turn off the power. After you turn the projector off, the lamp goes off, the [STAND...

80 Convenient Features This section describes features convenient during presentations and in other situations. Temporarily Blacking Out an Image Projection can be temporarily blanked after a presentation, or to divert the audience’s attention away from the screen. Press the BLANK button to black ou...

Convenient Features 81 Basic Guide Conven ient Featur es Specifying Power-Saving Settings Set power-saving settings as needed.The following four settings are available. For details, refer to the page describing each function. • Lamp mode ( P96 ) Adjust lamp and fan power consumption in the image mod...

83 Safety Instructions Before Use Basic Guide Installation Procedure Connection Procedure Projection Procedure Convenient Features Adv a nced Gu ide Using Menus Menu Settings Advanced Projection O th e r Info rma tion Maintenance Product Specifications Troubleshooting Advanced Guide

84 Using Menus Use the menus to set the operation of the projector in detail. Menu Configuration The menu screen is divided into 6 tabs as shown below. Contents of menu Menu items [Information] tab ( P148 ) You can check information about the signal types of the images projected and other informatio...

85 Using Menus Adva nced Guid e Usin g Me nus Basic Menu Operations 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu window. 2 Press the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select a tab. • If the tab position is not highlighted in orange, press the [ ] / [ ] buttons to move the current selection to the top. 3 Press the...

Using Menus 86 Selecting from a list Example: Aspect ( P88 ) Adjusting with the [ ] / [ ] buttons Example: Contrast ( P92 ) Selecting from a different screen (1) Example: Register network password ( P124 ) Selecting from a different screen (2) Example: Random noise reduction ( P94 ) 5 Pressing the M...

87 Advanced Guid e Menu Setting s Menu Settings Input settings This section describes settings for aspect ratio, etc. (When the input signal is HDMI-1) Menus that are not available are grayed out or hidden. Menu Function Details Aspect Select an image aspect ratio. P88 Input level Select the input l...

Menu Settings 88 Aspect > [Input settings] > [Aspect] Select a projection aspect ratio for images. Menus that are not available are hidden. Input level > [Input settings] > [Input level] Adjust the input level for content projected via HDMI. Super white > [Input settings] > [Super ...

89 Menu Settings Advanced Guid e Menu Setting s Color space > [Input settings] > [Color space] Select the color space for HDMI signal. Progressive > [Input settings] > [Progressive] Performs progressive processing optimized for still images in cinematic content or moving images in videos...

Menu Settings 90 Image adjustment This section describes image quality settings such as brightness, contrast, and sharpness. (When the input signal is HDMI-1) Menus that are not available are grayed out or hidden.* Adjustments are stored as modified settings for the current input signal and image mo...

91 Menu Settings Advanced Guid e Menu Setting s Image mode > [Image adjustment] > [Image mode] Select the overall image quality for projected images. Can also be selected by pressing the IMAGE button on the remote control. Menus that are not available are grayed out or hidden. Option Function ...

Menu Settings 92 Create profile > [Image adjustment] > [Create profile] Save desired image quality settings in up to 3 user profiles. Brightness > [Image adjustment] > [Brightness] Adjust image brightness. Contrast > [Image adjustment] > [Contrast] Sharpen or soften image contrast....

93 Menu Settings Advanced Guid e Menu Setting s Color adjustment > [Image adjustment] > [Color adjustment] Adjust color-related settings such as color level, color balance, and color temperature. (In image modes other than DICOM SIM.) Advanced adjustment > [Image adjustment] > [Advanced ...

Menu Settings 94 Ambient light Minimize the effect of ambient light on the screen. Submenu Function Off Projects an image with no correction. Adjust Type Tungsten For ambient light from conventional light bulbs or fluorescent light of this color. Fluorescent For ambient light from a “day white” fluo...

95 Menu Settings Advanced Guid e Menu Setting s Dynamic gamma You can adjust the gradation representation of light and dark portions of an image automatically. Option Function Off Disable dynamic gamma adjustment. Weak Specify one of three levels of dynamic gamma adjustment. MiddleStrong Mem. color ...

Menu Settings 96 Lamp mode > [Image adjustment] > [Lamp mode] Reducing the lamp brightness reduces power consumption and cooling fan noise. Reset > [Image adjustment] > [Reset] Restore the current image quality settings to defaults. Fine-Tune Gamma Adjust white, red, green, and blue gamm...

97 Menu Settings Advanced Guid e Menu Setting s Install settings Adjust projection to suit the screen or the type of images, or how the projector is installed. (When the input signal is HDMI-1) Menu Function Details Positional lock Operation of installation related functions can be prohibited. P98 I...

Menu Settings 98 Positional lock > [Install settings] > [Positional lock] Operation of installation-related functions can be prohibited.• Image flip H/V • Keystone • Professional settings • Lens - Position (Save position, Lens shift reset) Image flip H/V > [Install settings] > [Image fli...

99 Menu Settings Advanced Guid e Menu Setting s Professional settings > [Install settings] > [Professional settings] Specify advanced installation settings. Panel drive mode Select the LCD panel vertical resolution to use. Option Function 4096x2160 Use a resolution of 4096 x 2160 lines. 4096x2...

Menu Settings 100 DVI optimizer Optimizes images from DVI signals. Submenu Function DVI dual link auto setting On Automatically determine whether DVI terminals are used in single- or dual-link mode and switch settings accordingly. Off Disable automatic determination of single- or dual-link mode from...

101 Menu Settings Advanced Guid e Menu Setting s RGB alignment Correct color misalignment. Submenu Function Registration Color misalignment affecting the entire image can be corrected by moving red, green, or blue components into position, in 1-pixel increments. Advanced registration Precise correct...

Menu Settings 102 High altitude Switch the fan mode to suit installation at low or high altitudes (above 2,300 m [7,545.8 ft.]). Option Function Off Setting for altitudes lower than 2,300 m (7,545.8 ft.). On Setting for altitudes of 2,300 m (7,545.8 ft.) or higher. Vertical projection You can ensure...

103 Menu Settings Advanced Guid e Menu Setting s Edge blending Brightness and colors of overlapping edges of images from multiple projectors, which form a blending area, can be adjusted for a more seamless appearance. For detailed instructions, see “Projecting from Multiple Projectors at Once (Edge ...

105 Menu Settings Advanced Guid e Menu Setting s Submenu Function Black level adjustment Because black is lighter in the blending area than in other areas, you can adjust the black level outside the blending area to make this difference in brightness less noticeable. Off Do not adjust the black leve...

Menu Settings 106 Lens - Position > [Install settings] > [Lens - Position] The projector can store information about the lens position. Up to three sets of lens information (including, focus, zoom, and lens shift settings) can be saved, and the lens can be restored to these positions as needed...

107 Menu Settings Advanced Guid e Menu Setting s Iris > [Install settings] > [Iris] The difference in brightness among models can be reduced when multiple projectors are used together, by adjusting the lens aperture. Test pattern > [Install settings] > [Test pattern] You can project a te...

Menu Settings 108 System settings Customize projector and remote control operation, beeping, and other details after startup, during standby, and in other situations. (When the input signal is HDMI-1) Menu Function Details User screen settings Customize user screens shown at startup, when no signal ...

Menu Settings 110 On screen > [Sysetm settings] > [On screen] Specify display details for on-screen menus, help, and warning or precaution icons. Menu position Reposition menu display.Choose from upper left, upper right, center, lower left, or lower right. Menu display time Extend menu display...

111 Menu Settings Advanced Guid e Menu Setting s Guide Shows the guide screen. Option Function Off Hides the guide screen. On Shows the guide screen. Show input status Specify whether signal status is shown when there is no signal or when you are completing signal settings. Option Function Off The i...

Menu Settings 112 Remote control/Side control > [System settings] > [Remote control/Side control] Specify which operations are available using buttons on the remote control or in the projector’s side controls. Overheat warning display Specify whether the icon warning of high temperature is sho...

113 Menu Settings Advanced Guid e Menu Setting s Audio in terminal select > [System settings] > [Audio in terminal select] Select the terminal for audio input. Remote control channel Separate channels can be assigned to up to four projectors so that a single remote control can be used with eac...

Menu Settings 114 Serial communication > [System settings] > [Serial communication] You can check setting values for the service port (CONTROL) used for serial communication. Power management mode > [System settings] > [Power management mode] You can specify to turn off the lamp or proje...

115 Menu Settings Advanced Guid e Menu Setting s Direct power on > [System settings] > [Direct power on] You can turn on the projector by connecting the power cable without pressing the POWER button. Motion blur reduction > [System settings] > [Motion blur reduction] Motion blur is blurr...

Menu Settings 116 Language > [System settings] > [Language] Select the menu display language. Language English Russian Czech German Dutch Danish French Finnish Arabic Italian Norwegian Chinese (Simplified) Spanish Turkish Chinese (Traditional) Portuguese Polish Korean Swedish Hungarian Japanes...

117 Menu Settings Advanced Guid e Menu Setting s Other settings > [System settings] > [Other settings] Lock operation with a password, set a password, reset counters for lamp or air filter replacement, and access other settings and information. Password settings Disables the projector unless t...

Menu Settings 118 Register password You can register a password for starting projection. Enter a 4 digit password.Enter the password using the pointer buttons [ ] (1) / [ ] (2) / [ ] (3) / [ ] (4) or the number buttons on the remote control.The 4-digit password is entered from the left to right digi...

119 Menu Settings Advanced Guid e Menu Setting s Air filter counter This resets the counter which reminds you of the time for cleaning and replacing the air filter. Power counter Display the total time that the projector has been on. Firmware Update the projector firmware.Check the version indicated...

Menu Settings 120 Factory defaults You can reset the menu item settings and restore the system settings to the factory defaults. Option Function OK Settings are reset to default. Cancel Settings are not reset to default. * [Low] in [Dynamic] or [Video] image mode with HDMI input. Main factory defaul...

Menu Settings 122 Network settings Network Connection Overview Connecting the projector to a network enables you to control the projector from a computer and receive notification of projector errors via email. Depending on the method of network connection, preparation on the computer side may be nec...

123 Menu Settings Advanced Guid e Menu Setting s Completing Projector Settings Settings described in this section apply to the network connections, setting a network password, and other aspects of networked projection. (When the input signal is HDMI-1) Menu Function Details Network settings lock Loc...

Menu Settings 124 Network settings lock > [Network Settings] > [Network settings lock] You can lock/unlock the network settings so that they cannot be changed. Network password setting > [Network settings] > [Network password setting] You can set whether or not a password is required in ...

125 Menu Settings Advanced Guid e Menu Setting s Network standby settings > [Network settings] > [Network standby settings] Specify the network function operating status in standby mode as follows. Network function > [Network settings] > [Network function] Enable or disable network funct...

Menu Settings 126 Detailed settings > [Network settings] > [Detailed settings] View or manually change the IP address, gateway address, and other network connection settings. Available only when the network function is [On]. Menu Function IP address IP address of the projector. Gateway address...

Menu Settings 128 PJLink > [Network settings] > [PJLink] You can enable or disable the PJLink network function of the projector.When the function is turned on, control is possible via the network using commands that meet PJLink standards. Option Function Off Disables the PJLink function. On En...

129 Menu Settings Advanced Guid e Menu Setting s AMX Device Discovery > [Network settings] > [AMX Device Discovery] This setting enables other equipment compatible with AMX Device Discovery to detect the projector over a network. For networks without AMX Device Discovery, select [Off]. Crestro...

Menu Settings 130 Completing Computer Settings for a Network Connection Specifying an IP Address Instructions for setting a computer’s IP address are as follows for each operating system. ■ Windows 8.1 / Windows 8 1 Right-click on the start screen background and click [All Apps] in the lower right.•...

131 Menu Settings Advanced Guid e Menu Setting s ■ Windows 7 1 From the PC [Start] menu, select [Control Panel]. 2 Click on [Network and Internet], then click on [View network status and tasks]. 3 From the menu on the left side of the window, click on [Change adapter settings]. 4 Right-click [Local ...

Menu Settings 132 ■ Mac OS X 1 Open the Apple Menu and select [System Preferences]. 2 In the System Preferences window, click [Network] to display the Network window. 3 Select [Built-in Ethernet] and click the [TCP/IP] tab. Make a note of the original network settings (IP address, subnet mask, route...

Menu Settings 134 4 Enter the user name and password on the password input window, then click [OK]. The factory default user name is “root” and the password is “system”.The settings screen is displayed. Complete the network settings on this screen. ■ Network Setting 1 Select a function to set up fro...

143 Menu Settings Advanced Guid e Menu Setting s Setting Errors When a setting-related error occurs, the error name is displayed on the screen, and a “!” mark is displayed next to the input field which caused the error. The error meanings are as shown below. Error Meaning Input error A setting outsi...

145 Menu Settings Advanced Guid e Menu Setting s ■ Error Notification Mails The messages shown in the following error list are sent when an error occurs in the projector. Error list Errors related to temperature Error name Temperature abnormality Text The temperature inside the projector is too high...

Menu Settings 146 Controlling the Projector from a Computer When the projector is connected to a network, it is possible to control the projector from a computer via the network. 1 Turn on the computer and projector. 2 Launch a web browser, enter “http://(projector IP address)” in the address bar, a...

Menu Settings 148 Checking Projector Information You can check information about the signal types of the images projected and other information. * The values are not displayed when network functions are [Off]. Menu Function Model name Shows the model name. Input signal Details of the input signal cu...

149 Advance d Guid e Adva nced Pr ojection Advanced Projection Projecting from Multiple Projectors at Once (Edge Blending) Overlapping edges of images from multiple projectors used together can be blended to make the overall image more seamless. ■ Basic Instructions Follow these steps when using two...

Advanced Projection 150 ■ Color Adjustment In overlapping projection, portions of images in the overlapping area that pick up other colors or are miscolored may be more noticeable. You can make this overlapping area appear less distracting by performing Color blending adjustment. 1 In the [Install s...

151 Advanced Projection Advance d Guid e Adva nced Pr ojection 1 In the [Install settings] menu, select [Professional settings] > [Edge blending] > [Adjust] > [Black level adjustment] > [Adjust]. 2 Select [Adjustment type] > [Black level]. 3 After selecting [D-area base], as you watch...

Advanced Projection 152 3 Select [B-width], and then specify the width of area B. Adjust the width of area B so that it roughly matches the area where the black level of area B stands out. This will make the width of area D narrower. 4 Select [Adjustment type] > [Black level]. Adjust [B-area base...

153 Advanced Projection Advance d Guid e Adva nced Pr ojection Advanced Registration to Adjust Projected Images Any values you set in 5-point adjustment are retained if you subsequently perform manual adjustment. For more precise correction after 5-point adjustment, perform manual adjustment. This f...

155 Advanced Projection Advance d Guid e Adva nced Pr ojection ■ Manual Registration Use manual adjustment to correct registration only in certain areas. 1 In the [Install settings] menu, select [Professional settings] > [RGB alignment] > [Advanced registration] > [Adjust] > [Manual adju...

Advanced Projection 156 3 Select [Red], [Green], or [Blue] as the color, and then press the OK button. 4 Use the [ ] / [ ] / [ ] / [ ] buttons to align the adjustment points. 5 Press the OK button to return to the window for color selection mode. 6 Repeat this process to align the remaining colors a...

157 Advanced Projection Advance d Guid e Adva nced Pr ojection Adjusting Peripheral Focus This feature enables focus adjustment around the edges of the screen. • Use marginal focus adjustment for curved screens, such as domes. • Use marginal focus adjustment to bring images on flat screens into focu...

Advanced Projection 158 2 Press the pointer buttons to adjust the focus at image edges. 3 Once image edges are in focus, press the OK or FOCUS button. ■ Resetting Adjustment Clears the values set in marginal focus adjustment.In the [Install settings] menu, select [Professional settings] > [Margin...

159 Safety Instructions Before Use Basic Guide Installation Procedure Connection Procedure Projection Procedure Convenient Features Adv a nced Gu ide Using Menus Menu Settings Advanced Projection O th e r Info rma tion Maintenance Product Specifications Troubleshooting Other Information

160 Maintenance Cleaning the Projector Clean the projector frequently to prevent dust from settling on the surface.A dirty lens may ruin the quality of the projected image. Wipe the projector’s main unit softly with a soft cloth.If the projector is heavily soiled, soak the cloth in water with a smal...

161 Maintenance Ot her In fo rmat ion Main te na nc e Follow the procedure below when cleaning the air filter. 1 Turn the power of the projector off and pull out the power plug. 2 Hook your finger around the air filter handle on the front of the projector and remove the air filter. Use a vacuum clea...

Maintenance 162 2 Pull out the filter cover tab on bottom while lifting up. 3 Open the filter cover and remove it. 4 Remove the air filter. 5 Holding the new air filter by the tab, insert the air filter in the projector.

163 Maintenance Ot her In fo rmat ion Main te na nc e 6 Align the filter cover tab with the groove and close the filter cover. Replacing the Lamp When the usage time of the lamp exceeds a certain amount of time, the following message (two types) is displayed for 10 seconds every time the projector i...

Maintenance 164 3,000 hours or more If a lamp replacement message is displayed, refer to “Lamp Replacement Procedure” ( P165 ). • Only the POWER , OK , EXIT , FOCUS , ZOOM and SHIFT buttons are available while this screen is displayed. • When you press the POWER button, the “Push POWER button again ...

165 Maintenance Ot her In fo rmat ion Main te na nc e Lamp Replacement Procedure Replace the lamp as follows. 1 Turn off the projector power and remove the power plug. 2 Loosen the lamp cover screw. Before replacing the lamp, always turn off the projector, unplug it after the cooling fan stops, and ...

Maintenance 166 3 Hook your finger around the lamp cover handle, and open the cover in the direction of the arrow. The lamp cover screw is attached to the lamp cover to prevent it from falling off. 4 Loosen the 3 screws on the inside of the lamp unit, and then slowly pull out the lamp unit in the di...

168 Product Specifications Displayed Test Patterns To access the test pattern menu, from the [Install settings] menu, select [Test pattern] ( P107 ) > [On], or press the TEST PATTERN button on the remote control. While the test pattern is displayed, you can use the [ ] / [ ] buttons to switch pat...

169 Product Specifications Ot he r Info rmat ion Pr od uct S p ec ification s Supported Signal Types This projector supports the following signal types.If your computer or AV equipment is compatible with any of these signals, the projector will determine the type of input signal automatically to pro...

Product Specifications 174 Specifications ■ Projector Model name 4K500ST Display system RGB liquid crystal system: reflective (LCOS) : 3 panels Optical system Color separation by dichroic mirror / polarizing beam splitter and color composition by prism Display device Type / No. of panels Reflective ...

180 Troubleshooting LED Indicator Details When there is a problem with the projector, the LED indicator on the side of the projector illuminates or flashes continuously after the projector is turned off. • Wait until the cooling fan stops and disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet befo...

181 Troubleshooting O ther Information T roublesho o ting Symptoms and Solutions ■ You Cannot Turn on the Projector WARNING (only) flashes 5 times repeatedly. Faulty power supply Abnormal voltage is applied to some parts in the power supply or another failure may have occurred. Unplug the projector ...

Troubleshooting 182 ■ You Cannot Project an Image from the Projector Cause Countermeasure A cable is not connected correctly. Check whether the projector is connected to the computer or AV equipment correctly. ( P53 - P54 ) 20 seconds have not elapsed since the projector was turned on. When the proj...

183 Troubleshooting O ther Information T roublesho o ting ■ There is no Sound ■ The Projected Image Is Blurred Cause Countermeasure The audio cable is not connected correctly. Check the audio cable connection. ( P53 , P54 ) The MUTE function is enabled. Press the MUTE button on the remote control. (...

Troubleshooting 184 ■ You Cannot Project an Image Appropriately ■ The Projector Power Turns Off ■ The Projector Cannot Join the Network Cause Countermeasure The projected image is inverted in the vertical or horizontal direction. The ceiling mounted / rear projection setting is incorrect. Check the ...

185 Troubleshooting O ther Information T roublesho o ting ■ You Cannot Operate the Remote Control Cause Countermeasure Batteries are not installed properly or they have run out. Check whether batteries are installed correctly. If batteries are installed correctly, replace them with new batteries. ( ...

186 Index Numerics 6-axis color adjust ............................. 95 A Adjusting keystone distortion ............ 73Air filter ............................................ 161Ambient light ..................................... 94AMX Device Discovery ................... 129ASPECT.....................