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User’s Guide
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1 Notations Used in This User’s Guide Indicates procedures which may result in damage or injury if sufficient care is not taken. CAUTION Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic. TIP Indicates a page where useful information regarding a topic can be found. Click on the page number to display that page. Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears in the glossary of terms. Click the underlined word
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2 Features of the Projector Brightness Control Colour mode function The following six preset colour modes are provided so that you can easily The brightness of the lamp can be set to one of two settings. If projecting obtain the optimum images simply by selecting the image quality. images in a dark room or onto a small screen and the images are too bright, In addition, if projecting onto blackboards rather than projection screens in change the setting to "Low". places such as schools, you can
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3 Features of the Projector Compact and lightweight while producing beautiful, Password protect function assists administration crisp images and theft prevention The projector has a compact body with a footprint the size of an A4 page (24 If the password Protect function is employed, a password can be used to (D) × 31.5 (W) × 8.7 (H) cm (9.45 (D) × 12.4 (W) × 3.43 (H) in.) and is light limit operation of the projector and changing of settings. This means that the in weight (approximately 2.9
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4 Contents Notations Used in This User’s Guide .................................... 1 Basic Operations Features of the Projector....................................................... 2 Turning On the Projector......................................................32 Connecting the Power Cable..................................................... 32 Before Using the Projector Turning On the Power and Projecting Images .......................... 33 Turning Off the Projector.........................
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5 Contents Troubleshooting Using the Help..................................................................... 69 Problem Solving .................................................................. 71 Reading the Indicators .............................................................. 71 When the Indicators Provide No Help...................................... 74 Appendices Maintenance........................................................................ 83 Cleaning ...........................
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Before Using the Projector This chapter describes the procedures for setting up the projector before use. Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer Part Names and Functions................................... 7 (Wireless Mouse Function) ............................................... 19 • Front/Top ...............................................................................7 Connecting to an External Monitor.................................. 21 Control Panel.................
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7 Part Names and Functions Front/Top • Zoom ring p.37 • (Warning) indicator p.72 Adjusts the image size. The colour and ON status (illuminated/ flashing) indicates problems with the projector. • Focus ring p.37 Adjusts the image focus. • Power indicator p.71 • Speaker Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate the operating status of the projector. • Remote control light-receiving area p.12 Receives signals from the remote control. • Control panel p.8 • Air exhaust vent • Front
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8 Part Names and Functions Control Panel • [Power] button p.33, p.35 • [Help] button p.69 Turns the projector power on and off. Each time this button is pressed, it displays and hides the online help menu that can assist you if you have a problem. • [Source] button p.34 • [Keystone] button p.40 Switches the input source between the [Computer1/ Press to correct keystone distortion in images. Component Video1] port, [Computer2/Component When pressed while a help menu is being Video2] port,
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9 Part Names and Functions Rear • [Computer1/Component Video1] port • [S-Video] port p.23 Inputs S-Video signals to the projector • [Computer2/Component Video2] port from other video sources. p.17, p.23, p.24 Input analogue RGB video signals from a computer and RGB video signals and component video • [Video] port p.22 signals from other video sources. Inputs composite video signals to the projector from other video sources. • Remote control light-receiving • [Audio2] port p.25 area p.1
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10 Part Names and Functions Base • Suspension bracket fixing points (4 points) • Air filter (air intake vent) p.14, p.102 p.83, p.89 Install the optional ceiling mount here when suspending the This prevents dust and other foreign projector from a ceiling. particles from getting inside the projector when air is drawn in. It should be cleaned and replaced periodically. • Air intake vent p.83 • Remote control holder p.12 • Lamp cover p.86 Store the accessory remote control in here Open thi
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11 Part Names and Functions Remote Control • Remote control light-emitting area p.12 • [Power] button p.33, p.35 Outputs remote control signals. Turns the projector power on and off. • [Page down]/[Page up] buttons p.19 • [Color Mode] button p.44 When using the remote control as a wireless mouse, press Selects the colour mode. The colour mode changes in the these buttons to scroll back and forth through pages in a order of Dynamic, Presentation, Theatre, Living Room, PowerPoint file. sRG
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12 Before Using the Remote Control Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating TIP Range •Do not allow sunlight or light from fluorescent lamps to shine When using the remote control for the first time, pull out the insulating directly onto the projector's remote control light-receiving areas, tape that is protruding from the battery holder. When the insulating tape is otherwise it may interfere with the reception of signals from the pulled out, the remote control can then be used. remot
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13 Before Using the Remote Control Operating angle (vertical) Remote Operating Range Use the remote control within the ranges indicated below. If the distance or Operating distance Operating distance angle between the remote control and the remote control light-receiving approx. 6 m (20 ft.) approx. 6 m (20 ft.) area is outside the normal operating range, the remote control may not work. Approx. 15º Approx. 15º Operating distance Operating angle Approx. 15º Approx. 15º Approx. ±30º horiz
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14 Installation Setting Up the Projector Front/ceiling projection (Front/Ceiling projection) The projector supports the following four different projection methods, allowing you to choose the best method for displaying your images. CAUTION Before setting up the projector, be sure to first read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms. Front projection (Front projection) Rear/ceiling projection using a translucent screen (Rear/Ceiling projection) Rear projection using
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15 Installation Screen Size and Projection Distance The distance between the projector's lens and the screen determines the actual image size. Recommended distance 89–1050 cm (2.9–34.4 ft.) While referring to the following table, position the projector so that the Screen images are projected onto the screen at the optimum size. The values should be used as a guide for setting up the projector. The actual values will vary depending on projection conditions and the zoom 90º Centre of setting
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16 Connecting to a Computer Eligible Computers CAUTION The projector cannot be connected to some types of computer, or When connecting the projector to a computer, be sure to check the projection of images may not be possible even if actual connection is following. possible. Make sure that the computer you intend to use satisfies the Turn off the power for both the projector and the computer before conditions given below. connecting them. If the power for either device is on at the time of
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17 Connecting to a Computer Projecting Images from the Computer If the Monitor Port is a 13w3 Port Some workstation-type computers have a 13w3 monitor port. The shape and specifications of the computer's monitor port will determine In such cases, use a commercially-available 13w3 ⇔ D-Sub 15-pin cable what type of cable should be used. Check the following to see which type to make the connection. of port your computer has. If the Monitor Port is a Mini D-Sub 15-pin Port Use the accessory compu
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18 Connecting to a Computer If the Monitor Port is a 5BNC Port Use the optional VGA- HD15/BNC PC Cable to make the connection. See "Appendices: Optional Accessories" p.93 To monitor port To [Computer1/Component VGA- HD15/BNC PC Cable Video1] (optional) or [Computer2/Component Video2] port (blue) TIP After projection starts, change the "Input Signal" setting in the "Image" menu to either "Computer1" or "Computer2" to match the signals from the port being used for the connection. p.52 If
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19 Connecting to a Computer Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse TIP Pointer (Wireless Mouse Function) The USB cable can only be connected to computers with a standard You can use the remote control as a wireless mouse to control the mouse USB interface. If using a computer which is running Windows, the pointer on the computer screen. To do this, you must use the accessory computer must have had a full version of Windows 98/2000/Me/XP USB cable to connect the USB port of the comp
