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Multimedia Projector
MODEL PLC-ET30L
*Projection lens is optional.
Owner’s Manual
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Features and Design ◆ Compact Design ◆ Power Management This projector is designed compact in size and The Power management function reduces power weight. It is easy to carry and installed anywhere you consumption and maintains lamp life (p.53). wish to use. ◆ Multilanguage Menu Display ◆ Functionally Rich Operation menu is available in 12 languages; English, This projector has many useful functions such as lens German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, shifting, ceiling and re
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Table of Contents Features and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Input Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Input 34 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Input Source Selection 35 To the Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Video System Selection 36 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Computer Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Air Circulation 6 Computer System Selection 37 Installing the Projector in Proper Direc
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To the Owner Safety Precaution Before installing and operating the projector, read this manual thoroughly. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC The projector provides many convenient features and SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE . functions. Operating the projector properly enables you to manage those features and maintains it in good – This projector produces intense light from the projection condition for many years to come. lens. Do not stare directly i
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Safety Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read Do not install the projector near the ventilation duct of air- before the product is operated. conditioning equipment. Read all of the instructions given here and retain them This projector should be operated only from the type for later use. Unplug this projector from AC power supply of power source indicated on the marking label. If you before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use are not sure of the
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Safety Instructions Air Circulation Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. IMPORTANT! To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not Clean the Filter Regularly!! be blocked or covered. The projector uses a lamp which generates significant heat. The cooling fans and air vents are provided to dissipate the heat by drawing air into the housing and CAUTION the filter is located in the intake vents to prevent dust Hot a
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Safety Instructions Installing the Projector in Proper Directions Use the projector properly in specified positions. Improper positioning may reduce the lamp life and result in severe accident or fire hazard. This projector can project the picture in upward, downward, or inclined position in perpendicular direction to the horizontal plane. When installing the projector in upwardly inclined position, install the projector bottom side up. ✔Note: • When the image is top/bot tom and lef t/right
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Safety Instructions Moving the Projector Use the hand grip when moving the projector. Replace the lens cap and retract the adjustable feet to prevent damage to the lens and cabinet when carrying. When the projector is not in use for an extended period, put it into a suitable case to protect the projector. CAUTION IN CARRyING OR TRANSPORTING THE PROjECTOR – Do not drop or bump the projector, otherwise damages or malfunctions may result. – When carrying the projector, use a suitable carryin
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Compliance Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communicatio
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Part Names and Functions q Filter Front w Speaker r t e e Lens Release Button r Top Controls and Indicators q w t Maintenance Cover WARNING: FOR MAINTENANCE USE ONLy . DO NOT OPEN . CAUTION Do not turn on the projector with the lens cap attached. High temperature from light beam may damage the lens cap and result in fire hazard. y Infrared Remote Receiver (Front) y u i o ✽ u Projection Lens (optional) i Adjustable Feet !0 !1 o Exhaust Vent Back CAUTION Hot air is exhausted from the ex
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Part Names and Functions Rear Terminal q w e r t o i u y q 5 BNC INPUT j ACKS y S-VIDEO INPUT j ACK Connect the component or composite video output Connect the S-VIDEO output signal from video signal from video equipment to VIDEO/Y, Cb/Pb, equipment to this jack (p.21). and Cr/Pr jacks or connect the computer output signal (5 BNC Type [Green, Blue, Red, Horiz. Sync, u AUDIO 3 j ACKS (L(MONO)/R) and Vert. Sync.]) to G, B, R, H/V, and V jacks (pp.20– Connect the audio output signal from vide
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Part Names and Functions Rear Terminal !4 !3 !2 !1 !0 ✽ !0 R/C j ACK When using the wired remote control, connect the wired remote control to this jack with a remote control cable (not supplied). !1 AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT j ACK (VARIABLE) This jack outputs the audio signal from computer or video equipment to external audio equipment (pp.20–22). !2 MONITOR OUTPUT TERMINAL (ANALOG) This terminal outputs the video signal from computer to external video equipment (p.20). !3 CONTROL PORT CONNEC
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Part Names and Functions Top Control q i o w e !0 r !1 t !2 y u q WARNING TEMP . indicator u SELECT button Blinks red when the internal temperature of the – Execute the selected item (p.26). projector exceeds the operating range (pp.61, 68). – Expand or compress the image in the Digital zoom mode (p.47). w LAMP REPLACE indicator i WARNING FILTER indicator Lights yellow when the projection lamp reaches its – Blinks orange indicating the filter needs cleaning. end of life (pp.59, 69). – Lig
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Part Names and Functions Remote Control r e w q t y !2 u !1 i o !0 q STAND-By button o POINT ed 7 8 ( VOLUME + / – ) buttons Turn the projector off (p.25). – Select an item or adjust the value in the On- Screen Menu (p.26). w WIRED REMOTE jack – Pan the image in Digital zoom + mode (p.47). Connect the remote control cable (not supplied) to – Adjust the volume level (with Point 7 8 buttons) this jack when using as a wired remote control. (p.29). e SIGNAL EMISSION indicator !0 PRESENTATION
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Part Names and Functions Remote Control @6 !3 @5 !4 @4 !5 @3 @7 !6 For PIN code @2 and remote control code. !7 @1 !8 @0 !9 !3 MENU button @0 FOCUS button Open or close the On-Screen Menu (p.26). Adjust the focus (p.30). !4 P-TIMER button @1 NO SHOW button Operate the P-timer function (p.31). Temporarily turn off the image on the screen (p.31). !5 D .ZOOM button @2 KEySTONE button Select the Digital zoom +/- mode and resize the Correct keystone distortion (p.31). image (p.47). @3 LENS SH
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Part Names and Functions Remote Control Battery Installation Open the battery Install new batteries Replace the 1 2 3 compartment lid. into the compartment. compartment lid. Press the lid Two AAA size batteries downward and slide it. For correct polarity (+ and –), be sure battery terminals are in contact with pins in the compartment. To ensure safe operation, please observe the following precautions : ● Use two (2) AAA or LR03 type alkaline batteries. ● Always replace batteries in sets.
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Part Names and Functions Remote Control Code The eight different remote control codes (Code 1–Code 8) are assigned to this projector. Switching the remote control codes prevents interference from other remote controls when several projectors or video equipment next to each other are operated at the same time. Change the remote control code for the projector first before changing that for the remote control. See “Remote control” in the Setting Menu on page 52. Press and hold the MENU and a num
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10.30m 6.84m 5.11m 3.38m 1.26m Installation Positioning the Projector (The figure below is the example of Standard Lens.) For projector positioning, see the figures below. The projector should be set perpendicularly to the plane of the screen. ✔Note: • The brightness in the room has a great influence on picture quality . It is recommended to limit ambient lighting in order to obtain the best image. • All measurements are appro ximate and may vary from the actual siz es. (Inch Diagonal)
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Installation Lens Installation When replacing the lens or using an optional lens, install the lens by following the instructions below. Ask the sales dealer for detailed information of the optional lens specifications. Lens Release button Removing the lens Shift the lens to the center position by using the 1 Lens shift function (see page 28). While pressing the Lens release button on the top 2 of the cabinet, turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops and pull it out slowly from the proj
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Installation Connecting to a Computer (Digital and Analog RGB) Cables used for connection • VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin)* • USB Cable • DVI-Digital Cable • Audio Cables (Mini Plug [stereo] x 2) • BNC Cable (*One cable is supplied; other cables are not supplied with the projector.) Monitor Audio Monitor Monitor Monitor Output USB port Input Output Output Output External Audio Equipment Audio Input Audio VGA BNC VGA DVI-Digital USB cable cable cable cable cable cable (stereo) ANALOG AUDIO ANALOG D
