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Page 2 - Contents; Changing the frequency of remote control signal . .; Cleaning and replacing the air filter . .

Contents Contents About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Projector features . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Contents of package . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . . 3 Part names...

Page 3 - NOTE; Projector features

3 Projector features / Preparations • Keep the original packing materials, for future reshipment. Be sure to use the original packing materials when moving the projector. Use special caution for the lens. NOTE Projector features The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features...

Page 4 - Part names; The lamp unit is inside.; WARNING

4 Part names Part names Projector (1) Lamp cover (  54 ) The lamp unit is inside. (2) Focus ring (  17 ) (3) Zoom ring (  17 ) (4) Control panel (  5 ) (5) Elevator buttons (x 2) (  17 ) (6) Elevator feet (x 2) (  17 ) (7) Remote sensor (  12 ) (8) Lens (  14, 58 ) (9) Lens cover (  3 ) (10...

Page 5 - Control panel; It consists of four cursor buttons.; Rear panel; ►Use the shutdown switch only when the projector is not

5 Part names Control panel (1) STANDBY/ON button (  14 ) (2) INPUT button (  15, 21 ) (3) MENU button (  21 ) It consists of four cursor buttons. (4) POWER indicator (  14, 60 ) (5) TEMP indicator (  60 ) (6) LAMP indicator (  60 ) Rear panel (  9 ) (1) AUDIO IN1 port (2) AUDIO IN2 port (3) A...

Page 6 - Remote control; Back of

6 Part names Remote control (1) VIDEO button (  16 ) (2) COMPUTER button (  15 ) (3) SEARCH button (  16 ) (4) STANDBY/ON button (  14 ) (5) ASPECT button (  16 ) (6) AUTO button (  18 ) (7) BLANK button (  20 ) (8) MAGNIFY - ON button (  19 ) (9) MAGNIFY - OFF button (  13, 19 ) (10) MY SO...

Page 7 - Setting up; On a horizontal surface

7 Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine screen size and projection distance.The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024×768 ...

Page 9 - Connecting your devices; player; ►Do not disassemble or modify the projector and accessories.

9 Setting up Connecting your devices Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and prepare the cables required to connect. Please refer to the following illustrations to connect them...

Page 10 - - Some signal may need an adapter to input this projector.

0 Setting up • Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector, and make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product. Before connecting to a PC, check the signal level, the signal timing, and the resolution. - Some signal may need an adapt...

Page 11 - Connecting power supply; Using the security bar and slot; Security slot; Anti-theft chain or wire

Setting up Connecting power supply 1. Put the connector of the power cord into the AC inlet of the projector. 2. Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into the outlet. ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock....

Page 13 - Changing the frequency of remote control signal

3 Remote control Changing the frequency of remote control signal The accessory remote control has the two choices on signal frequency Mode 1:NORMAL and Mode 2:HIGH. If the remote control does not function properly, attempt to change the signal frequency. In order to set the Mode, please keep pressin...

Page 14 - Turning on the power; Turning off the power

4 Power on/off 1. Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. Turning on the power 2. Remove the lens cover, and set the power switch to ON position (marked “ I ”). The POWER indicator will light up in steady orange (  60 ). Then wait several sec...

Page 15 - Operating; COMPUTER IN 1

5 COMPUTER IN 1  COMPUTER IN 2 VIDEO  S-VIDEO  COMPONENT (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr) Operating Operating 1. Adjusting the volume Use the VOLUME +/VOLUME - buttons to adjust the volume. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. If you do not do anything, the dialog will automati...

Page 16 - Selecting an aspect ratio; For a computer signal

6 Operating 1. Press VIDEO button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port from the current port as below. Selecting an input signal (continued) ● While TURN ON is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu, the projector will keep checking every...

Page 17 - Adjusting the projector's elevator; Focus ring; CAUTION; Adjusting the zoom and focus

7 Operating Adjusting the projector's elevator When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to the left or right, use the elevator feet to place the projector horizontally. Using the feet can also tilt the projector in order to project at a suitable angle to the screen, elevating the front...

Page 18 - Adjusting the position; POSITION button; For a component video signal

8 Operating 1. Press POSITION button on the remote control when no menu is indicated. The “POSITION” indication will appear on the screen. Adjusting the position 2. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► cursor buttons to adjust the picture position. When you want to reset the operation, press RESET button on the remote c...

Page 19 - • The zoom level can be finely adjusted. Closely watch the screen to; Using the magnify feature

9 Operating • The zoom level can be finely adjusted. Closely watch the screen to find the level you want. NOTE 1. Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen and the projector will go into the MAGNIFY mode. When the ON button of MAGNIFY is...

Page 20 - Temporarily blanking the screen; Freezing the screen; FREEZE button

0 Operating 1. Press BLANK button on the remote control. The BLANK screen will be displayed instead of the screen of input signal. Please refer to BLANK item in SCREEN menu (  36 ). To exit from the BLANK screen and return to the input signal screen, press BLANK button again. Temporarily blanking t...

Page 21 - Using the menu function; In the EASY MENU

Operating 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the projector. The Advanced Menu or EASY MENU, which has priority just after powered on will appear. If you want to move the menu position, use the cursor buttons after pressing the POSITION button. While the projector is displaying any men...

Page 22 - In the Advanced Menu; Advanced Menu

Operating Using the menu function (continued) ● Some functions cannot be performed when a certain input port is selected, or when a certain input signal is displayed. ● When you want to reset the operation, press RESET button on the remote control during the operation. Note that some items (ex. LANG...

Page 23 - EASY MENU; From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below; Item

3 EASY MENU EASY MENU From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description ASPECT Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in IMAGE men...

Page 24 - BRIGHTNESS

4 EASY MENU EASY MENU (continued) Item Description BRIGHTNESS Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness. See BRIGHTNESS item in PICTURE menu (  25 ). CONTRAST Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the contrast. See CONTRAST item in PICTURE menu (  25 ). COLOR Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the strength ...

Page 25 - PICTURE menu; From the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table

5 PICTURE menu PICTURE menu From the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description BRIGHTNESS Using the ...

Page 26 - Description; COLOR TEMP

6 PICTURE menu PICTURE menu (continued) Item Description COLOR TEMP Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. To adjust CUSTOM Selecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then pressing the ► button or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and GAIN...

Page 28 - IMAGE menu; From the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below; For a Video signal, S-video signal or Component video signal; above

8 IMAGE menu IMAGE menu From the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description ASPECT Using the ▲/▼ button...

Page 29 - AUTO ADJUST

9 IMAGE menu IMAGE menu (continued) Item Description H POSITION Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal position. Left ó Right • Over-adjusting the horizontal position may cause noise to appear on the screen. If this occurs please reset the horizontal position to the default setting. Pressing R...

Page 30 - INPUT menu; From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below

30 INPUT menu INPUT menu From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description PROGRESSIVE Using the ▲/▼ ...

Page 33 - SETUP menu; From the SETUP menu, items shown in the table below

33 SETUP menu SETUP menu From the SETUP menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or the ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE ...

Page 34 - MONITOR OUT

34 SETUP menu SETUP menu (continued) Item Description WHISPER Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns off/on the whisper mode. NORMAL ó WHISPER • When WHISPER is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced. MIRROR Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for mirror status. NORMAL ó H:INVERT ó V:IN...

Page 35 - AUDIO menu; From the AUDIO menu, items shown in the table below

35 AUDIO menu AUDIO menu From the AUDIO menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or the ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description VOLUME Using the ▲/▼ b...

Page 36 - SCREEN menu; From the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below; MENU POSITION

36 SCREEN menu SCREEN menu From the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description LANGUAGE Using the ▲/▼ ...

Page 37 - MyScreen

37 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 ó ORIGINAL ó TURN OFF Feature MyScreen Screen can be registered by the MyScreen item (  below ) . ORIG...

Page 38 - MyScreen Lock

38 SCREEN menu SCREEN menu (continued) Item Description MyScreen (continued) When the registration is completed, the registered screen and the following message are displayed for several seconds: “MyScreen registration is finished.” If the registration failed, the following message is displayed: “A ...

Page 40 - OPTION menu; From the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below

40 OPTION menu OPTION menu From the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME. Then perform it according to the following...

Page 42 - COMPUTER 1

4 OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description MY BUTTON This item is to assign one of the following functions to MY BUTTON 1 and 2 on the remote control (  6 ). Choose 1 or 2 on the MY BUTTON menu using the ◄/► button first. Then using the ▲/▼ buttons sets one of the following functions to...

Page 45 - This projector is equipped with security functions.; Using Security Features; Inputting the PASSWORD; Changing the PASSWORD

45 OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description SECURITY This projector is equipped with security functions. User registration is required before using the security functions. Please contact your local dealer. 1. Using Security Features 1.1 Inputting the PASSWORD 1.1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on...

Page 46 - Using the MyScreen PASSWORD Function; Turning on the MyScreen; PASSWORD; Function

46 OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description SECURITY (continued) 1.3 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD 1.3-1 Follow the procedure in 1.1-1 to display the ENTER PASSWORD box. 1.3-2 While the ENTER PASSWORD box is displayed, press and hold the RESET button for about 3 seconds or press an...

Page 47 - Using the PIN LOCK Function; Registering the PIN Code

47 OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description SECURITY (continued) 2.2-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the PASSWORD AGAIN box and press the ► button to display the PASSWORD for about 20 seconds, please make note of the PASSWORD during this time. Pressing the ENTER button will return...

Page 49 - Using the Transition Detector Function; Transition Detector

49 OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description SECURITY (continued) 4. Using the Transition Detector Function While the Transition Detector function is ON, when power switch is started to supply to the projector, it might react as below. • Transition Detector alarm shown below might appear ...

Page 51 - Using the MY TEXT PASSWORD function; Writing the MY TEXT; Displaying the MY TEXT; TURN ON

5 Item Description SECURITY (continued) 5. Using the MY TEXT PASSWORD function This item allows you to display your own message (MY TEXT) on the START UP screen and INPUT-INFORMATION. It can be protected by a password to prevent it from being overwritten. 5.1 Writing the MY TEXT (1) Use the ▲/▼ butt...

Page 54 - Replacing the lamp; Handles; lamp cover

54 Maintenance Maintenance A lamp has 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...

Page 55 - Lamp warning; HIGH VOLTAGE; About disposal of a lamp:

55 Maintenance Lamp warning Replacing the lamp (continued) 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 dif...

Page 56 - Cleaning and replacing the air filter; Filter cover

56 Maintenance The air filter unit of this projector consists of a filter cover, two kinds of filters, and a filter frame. The new double large filters system is expected to function longer. However, please check and clean it periodically to keep ventilation needed for normal operation of the projec...

Page 57 - Cleaning and replacing the air filter (continued)

57 Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air filter (continued) 9. Turn the projector on and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME item in the EASY MENU. ►Before taking care of the air filter, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, then allow the projector to...

Page 58 - Other care; Inside of the projector

58 Maintenance Other care In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every year. 1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool sufficiently. 2. After making sure that the projector is cool adeq...

Page 59 - Troubleshooting; ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke,; Related messages; Message; There is no input signal.

59 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur, stop using the projector immediately. Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector, the following checks and measures are recommended before requesting repair. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your deal...

Page 60 - Regarding the indicator lamps; check and cope with it according to the following table.; POWER; The projector is in a standby state.; The projector is warming up.; Green; The projector is in an on state.; Orange; The projector is cooling down.; Red; Red; Red; The lamp does not light, and there is a possibility; Red; Red; Red; The lamp cover has not been properly fixed.; Red; Red; The cooling fan is not operating.

60 Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps When operation of the LAMP, TEMP and POWER indicators differs from usual, check and cope with it according to the following table. POWER indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Description Lighting In Orange Turned off Turned off The projector is in a...

Page 61 - Regarding the indicator lamps (continued); Blinking; blinking in; blinking in; There is a possibility that the interior portion; Shutting the projector down; Only when the projector can not be turned off by usual; Resetting all settings; SERVICE item in OPTION menu (

6 Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) • When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the projector is automatically shut down, and the indicator lamps may also be turned off. In such a case, disconnect the power cord, and wait at least 45 minutes. After...

Page 62 - Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects; according to the following table.; Phenomenon; The electrical power cord is not plugged in.

6 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects About the phenomenon confused with a machine defect, check and cope with it according to the following table. Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page Power does not come on. The electrical power co...

Page 63 - The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug

63 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page Sound does not come out. The signal cables are not correctly connected. Correctly connect the audio cables. 9 The MUTE function is working. Rest...

Page 64 - • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this; Color settings are not correctly adjusted.

64 Troubleshooting • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and it does not constitute or imply a machine defect. NOTE Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Cases not inv...

Page 65 - Specifications

65 Specifications Specifications Specifications Item Specifications Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid Crystal Panel Panel size 1.6 cm (0.63 type) Drive system TFT active matrix Pixels 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Lens Zoom lens CP-X201, CP-X301 : F=2.3~2.5 f=18.9~22.6 C...