Page 2 - Features and Design; •The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
Features and Design ◆ Large Screen in Limited Space Short focus lens allows you to project large images from short distance (p.13). ◆ Security Features The Security function helps you to ensure security of the projector. With the Key lock function, you can lock the operation on the top control or re...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; Trademarks
Table of Contents Trademarks Each name of corporations or products in this book is either a registered trademark or a trademark of its respective corporation. Features and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3To ...
Page 4 - To the Owner; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; This symbol and recycle system are applied only; CAUTION
4 To the Owner CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PA R T S I N S I D E E X C E P T L A M P REPLACEMENT. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VO LTAG E C O N S T I T UT I N G A R I S K O F EL...
Page 5 - Safety Instructions; Voor de klanten in Nederland; B i j d i t p r o d u k t z i j n b a tt e r i j e n
5 Safety Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use. Unplug this projector from AC power supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth fo...
Page 7 - Compliance; AC Power Cord for the United Kingdom:; AC Power Cord for the United States and Canada:; AC Power Cord Requirement; Federal Communications Commission Notice
Compliance AC Power Cord for the United Kingdom: This cord is already fitted with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating, marked thus ASA . If...
Page 8 - Part Names and Functions
Bottom Back q Focus Lever w Projection Lens e Lens Cover (See page 51 for attaching.) r y !4 !1 !3 o !0 CAUTION Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Do not put heat-sensitive objects near this side. w t e r Front Part Names and Functions i u CAUTION Do not turn on the projector with putting...
Page 9 - A built-in micro processor which controls this; Rear Terminal
Part Names and Functions ✽ RESET button A built-in micro processor which controls this unit may occasionally malfunction and need to be reset. Press the RESET button with a pen, then the projector shuts down and restarts. Do not use the RESET function excessively. Rear Terminal S-VIDEO IN MONITOR OU...
Page 12 - Operating Range
Part Names and Functions 1 2 3 To insure safe operation, please observe the following precautions: ● Use two (2) AA or LR6 type alkaline batteries. ● Always replace batteries in sets. ● Do not use a new battery with a used battery. ● Avoid contact with water or liquid matter. ● Do not expose the rem...
Page 13 - lighting in order to get the best image.; Adjustable Feet; Installation
✔ Note: •This projector is not equipped with an optical zoom. To adjust the screen size, change the throw distance. • The brightness in the room has a great influence on picture quality. It is recommended to limit the ambient lighting in order to get the best image. •All measurements are approximate...
Page 14 - Cables used for connection; • USB Cable
14 Installation Connecting to a Computer ON ON S-VIDEO IN MONITOR OUT COMPUTER IN 2 / COMPUTER / COMPONENT AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN L (MONO) (VARIABLE) AUDIO OUT COMPUTER IN 1 / COMPONENT IN USB SERVICE PORT RESET Cables used for connection • VGA Cables (Mini D-sub 15 pin)* • USB Cable • Audio Cables (Mi...
Page 16 - • Component Cable; Unplug the power cords of both the projector
1 Installation Connecting to Component Video Equipment S-VIDEO IN MONITOR OUT COMPUTER IN 2 / COMPUTER / COMPONENT AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN L (MONO) (VARIABLE) AUDIO OUT COMPUTER IN 1 / COMPONENT IN USB SERVICE PORT RESET Cables used for connection • Audio Cables (Mini Plug: stereo) • Scart-VGA Cable • C...
Page 17 - For Continental Europe; Connecting the AC Power Cord
NOTE ON THE POWER CORD AC power cord must meet the requirements of the country where you use the projector. Confirm the AC plug type with the chart below and proper AC power cord must be used. If the supplied AC power cord does not match your AC outlet, contact your sales dealer. To power cord conne...
Page 18 - Selected Input Source and Lamp Mode; PIN Code Input Dialog Box; Turning On the Projector; Basic Operation; Enter a PIN code; CAUTION ON HANDLING THE PIN CODE
Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator turns red. Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on the remote control. The POWER indicator becomes green and the cooling fans start to operate. The preparation display appears on the screen and the count down...
Page 19 - Turning Off the Projector
Basic Operation Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on the remote control, and “Power off?” appears on the screen. Press the POWER ON-OFF button again to turn off the projector. The POWER indicator starts to blink red, and the cooling fans keep running. (You can select the level of t...
Page 20 - Item data; How to Operate the On-Screen Menu; Quit; • The selected item is not active until the SELECT button is
Basic Operation Menu bar Pointer(red frame) Menu icon Item data Press the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the value. SELECT button Pointer (red frame) Press the Point ed buttons to move the pointer. Item How to Operate the On-Screen Menu On-Screen Menu Quit Exit this menu. The projector can be adjusted ...
Page 21 - For computer source
Basic Operation Menu Bar e PC System Menu Used to select the computer system (p.26). y Image Adjust Menu Used to adjust the computer image from Contrast, Brightness, Color temp., White balance (R/G/B), Sharpness, and Gamma (pp.31–32) o Setting Menu Used to set the projector’s operating configuration...
Page 22 - Keystone Correction; Remote Control; Focus Adjustment; Top Control
Basic Operation Adjust the lens focus with the focus lever. Focus Lever •The arrows are white when there is no correction.•The direction of the arrow which are being corrected turns red. •The arrows disappear at the maximum correction.•If you press the KEYSTONE button on the top control or on the re...
Page 23 - • See the next page for the description of; Volume; Mute; Sound Adjustment
Basic Operation Remote Control Remote Control Operation Using the remote control for some frequently used operations is advisable. Just pressing one of the buttons enables you to make the desired operation quickly without calling up the On-Screen Menu. COMPUTER/VIDEO button ✔ Note: • See the next pa...
Page 24 - • See the previous page for the description; NO SHOW button
Basic Operation Remote Control D.ZOOM buttons NO SHOW button AUTO PC button ✔ Note: • See the previous page for the description of other buttons. KEYSTONE button (See page 22.) POINT ed buttons black out ➜ the captured image ➜ normal ➜ • • • • • Press the NO SHOW button to black out the image. To re...
Page 25 - Computer 1; Computer Input; • Computer 2 is not displayed when the COMPUTER IN 2/; Computer 1; Computer
Press the INPUT button on the top control or the COMPUTER button on the remote control to select either Computer 1 or Computer 2. Before using the INPUT or COMPUTER buttons, select the correct input source through Menu operation as described below. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu...
Page 26 - PC System Menu; Computer System Selection; Auto
Computer Input The Auto PC Adjustment function operates to adjust the projector. PC System Menu The PC System Menu icon The selected system is displayed. Available system selection. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red frame pointer to the PC...
Page 27 - PC Adjust Menu; To store the adjusted parameters; • Fine sync, Total dots, Horizontal, and Vertical positions of; Auto PC Adjustment; Menu Operation; Direct Operation
Computer Input Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, Total dots, Horizontal, and Vertical positions to conform to your computer. Move the red frame pointer to the Auto PC Adj. item and press the SELECT button. “Please wait...” appears while Auto PC adjustment is ...
Page 28 - Manual PC Adjustment
Computer Input Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red frame pointer to the PC Adjust Menu icon. 1 2 Use the Point ed buttons to move the red frame pointer to the desired item and then press the SELECT button to display the adjustment dialog box...
Page 30 - Image Level Selection
Computer Input Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red frame pointer to the Image Select Menu icon. 1 2 Use the Point ed buttons to move the red frame pointer to the desired level and then press the SELECT button. Move the red frame pointer to t...
Page 31 - Image Level Adjustment; • After adjusting the White balance Red,
Computer Input Use the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the value. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red frame pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. 1 2 Use the Point ed buttons to move the red frame pointer to the desired item, and then press the...
Page 32 - Screen Size Adjustment; • This projector cannot display any
Computer Input Store Exit the Image Adjust Menu. Quit To store the adjusted data, select “Store” and press the SELECT button. The Image Level Menu appears. Use the Point ed buttons to choose one of the four image level and press the SELECT button. A confirmation box appears and then select “Yes.” Th...
Page 33 - Digital zoom –; For zooming in and out the images; Custom
Computer Input When Digital zoom + is selected, the On-Screen Menu disappears and “D. zoom +” is displayed. Press the SELECT button to expand the image size. Use the Point ed7 8 buttons to pan the image. The Panning function can work only when the image is larger than the screen size. A projected im...
Page 34 - VIDEO; Video Input; Video
Press the INPUT button on the top control or VIDEO button on the remote control to select “Video.” Before using INPUT or VIDEO buttons, select the correct input source through menu operation as described below. Use the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point 7 8 buttons to move th...
Page 36 - • The AV System Menu cannot be selected when selecting
Video Input Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red frame pointer to the AV System Menu icon. 1 Video System Selection AV System Menu (Video or S-Video) AV System Menu (Component) Use the Point ed buttons to move the red arrow pointer to the des...
Page 38 - Image Adjust Menu; Color; • The Tint cannot be selected when the video system is
Video Input Use the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the value. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red frame pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. 1 2 Use the Point ed buttons to move the red frame pointer to the desired item and then press the SEL...
Page 39 - • Noise reduction and Progressive cannot be selected
Video Input To store the adjusted data, select Store and press the SELECT button. Select a level from Image 1 to 4 with the Point ed buttons and press the SELECT button. A confirmation box appears and then select “Yes.” Stored data can be called up by selecting “Image” in the Image Level Selection o...
Page 40 - Screen Menu; Wide; • When no signal is detected, Normal is set automatically
Video Input This projector has the picture screen resize function, which enables you to customize the image size. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red frame pointer to the Screen Menu icon. Use the Point ed buttons and move the red frame poin...
Page 41 - Setting
Display Blue back Press the Point 7 8 buttons to switch on/off. When this function is “On,” a blue image is displayed while the input signal is not detected. Keystone Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red frame pointer to the Setting Menu icon...
Page 42 - Capture
Setting Capture This function enables you to capture the image being projected and use it for a start-up display or interval of presentations. After capturing the projected image, go to the Logo select function and set it to “User.” Then the captured image is displayed when the projector is turned o...
Page 43 - Logo PIN code lock Dialog Box; Enter a Logo PIN code; Change the Logo PIN code; Logo PIN code lock
Logo PIN code lock Dialog Box Enter a Logo PIN code Select a number by pressing the Point ed buttons. And then press the Point 8 button to fix the number and move the pointer. The number changes to " ✳ ". If you fixed an incorrect number, move the pointer to the number you want to correct by...
Page 44 - Ceiling
Setting Ceiling Rear Ceiling When this function is set to “On,” the picture is top/bottom and left/right reversed. This function is used to project the image from a ceiling-mounted projector. Rear When this function is set to “On,” the picture is left/right reversed. This function is used to project...
Page 45 - Power management
Setting Power management Time left before Lamp is off. Press the SELECT button at Power management and this box appears. Select one of three settings with the Point 7 8 buttons, and go to the timer with the Point ed buttons and set time with the Point 7 8 buttons. Power management For reducing power...
Page 47 - PIN code lock
4 Setting Security (Key lock and PIN code lock) This function allows you to use Key lock, PIN code lock to set the security for the projector operation. PIN code lock This function prevents the projector from being operated by unauthorized persons and provides the following setting options for secur...
Page 48 - Change the PIN code; Change the PIN code lock setting
4 Setting The PIN code can be changed to your desired four-digit number. Select "PIN code change" with the Point d button, and press the SELECT button to display the New PIN code input dialog box. Select a number by pressing the Point ed buttons. And then press the Point 8 button to fix the ...
Page 50 - Warning Indicator; • The WARNING indicator continues to blink even after the; Then check the matters below:; The projector is shut down and the WARNING; Maintenance and Cleaning
The WARNING indicator shows the state of the function which protects the projector. Check the state of the WARNING indicator and the POWER indicator to take proper maintenance. Top Control Warning Indicator The projector is shut down and the WARNING indicator is blinking red. When the temperature in...
Page 51 - • When reinserting the air filters, be sure; Attaching the Lens Cover
Maintenance and Cleaning Turn off the projector, and unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.Turn over the projector and remove the air filters by pulling the latches upward. 12 Air filters prevent dust from accumulating on the surface of the optical elements inside the projector. Should the air...
Page 53 - ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP; Reset the lamp replacement counter.; Lamp Replacement
Maintenance and Cleaning Follow these steps to replace the lamp. Lamp ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP Replacement lamp can be ordered through your dealer. When ordering a projection lamp, give the following information to the dealer. ● Model No. of your projector : PLC-XL45 ● Replacement Lamp Type No. : POA-...
Page 54 - LAMP HANDLING PRECAUTIONS; Lamp Replacement Counter; • Do not reset the Lamp replacement counter without
Maintenance and Cleaning Be sure to reset the Lamp replacement counter after the lamp is replaced. When the Lamp replacement counter is reset, the LAMP REPLACE indicator stops lighting. Turn the projector on and press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point 7 8 buttons to move t...
Page 55 - Troubleshooting; Appendix; No power
Troubleshooting Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the items below once again. – Make sure you have properly connected the projector to peripheral equipment as described on pages 14–16. – Make sure all equipment is connected to the AC outlet and the power is turned on...
Page 57 - Sound
Appendix Menu Tree Mode 1Mode 2SVGA 1 - - - - Computer Input ✽ Systems displayed in the System Menu vary depending on an input signal. Computer Input/Video Input Sound VolumeMuteQuit On / Off Sound 0 - 63 Input Computer 2 Video Auto Go to System (3) Go to System (3) Video Go to System (3) ✽ N/A - - ...
Page 59 - Indicators; Projector Condition
Indicators Projector Condition POWER red/green WARNING red LAMP REPLACE yellow The projector is off. (The AC power cord is unplugged.) The projector is preparing for stand-by or the projection lamp is being cooled down. The projector cannot be turned on until cooling is completed. The projector is r...
Page 60 - and less than 140 MHz of Dot Clock.; DISPLAY
Appendix Compatible Computer Specifications Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the V-, H-Frequency mentioned below and less than 140 MHz of Dot Clock. When selecting these modes, PC adjustment can be limited. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY RESOLUTION H-Freq. (kHz) V-Freq. (Hz)...
Page 62 - The specifications are subject to change without notice.; Accessories
Appendix The parts listed below are optionally available. When ordering those parts, specify the item name and Model No. to the sales dealer. Optional Parts ● The specifications are subject to change without notice. ● LCD panels are manufactured to the highest possible standards. Even though 99.99% ...
Page 63 - SERVICE PORT CONNECTOR; Configurations of Terminals
Appendix Terminal : Mini DIN -PIN 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 SERVICE PORT CONNECTOR Vcc - Data + Data Ground 14 USB CONNECTOR (Series B) 2 3 4 1 R X D ---------- GND RTS / CTS GNDGND Serial 145 COMPUTER INPUT/COMPONENT INPUT/MONITOR OUTPUT TERMINAL (ANALOG)Terminal : Analog RGB (Mini D-sub 15 pin) 5 1 2 3 4 10...
Page 64 - Put the label below (supplied) to a prominent place of the; Logo PIN Code Lock No.
Appendix PIN Code Number Memo Put the label below (supplied) to a prominent place of the projector’s body while it is locked with a PIN code. While the projector is locked with the PIN code... 4 Write down the PIN code number in the column below and keep it with this manual securely. If you forgot o...
