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Multimedia Projector
PLC-XP55
MODEL
PLC-XP55L (Lensless)
Owner’s Manual
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TO THE OWNER Before operating this projector, read this manual thoroughly and operate the projector properly. This projector provides many convenient features and functions. Operating the projector properly enables you to manage those features and maintains it in better condition for a considerable time. Improper operation may result in not only shortening the product-life, but also malfunctions, fire hazard, or other accidents. If your projector seems to operate improperly, read this manual
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before This projector should be operated only from the type of power the product is operated. source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied, consult your authorized dealer or Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later local power company. use. Unplug this projector from AC power supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
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COMPLIANCES Federal Communication Commission Notice Note : 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 communi
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES AND DESIGN 6 COMPUTER INPUT 23 SELECTING INPUT SOURCE 23 SELECTING COMPUTER SYSTEM 23 PREPARATION 7 PC ADJUSTMENT 25 AUTO PC ADJUSTMENT 25 NAME OF EACH PART OF PROJECTOR 7 MANUAL PC ADJUSTMENT 26 SETTING-UP PROJECTOR 8 PICTURE IMAGE SELECT 28 CONNECTING AC POWER CORD 8 IMAGE LEVEL SELECT 28 POSITIONING PROJECTOR 9 PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT 29 ADJUSTABLE FEET 10 INSTALLING PROJECTOR IN PROPER POSITION 10 MOVING PROJECTOR 11 VIDEO INPUT 30 SELECTING INPUT SOURCE 30 CONNE
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FEATURES AND DESIGN This Multimedia Projector is designed with most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. This projector utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. Compact Design Digital Zoom (for Computer) This projector is extremely compact in size and weight. Digital Zoom function adjusts image size to approx. 1/4 ~ It is designed to carry and work anywhere you wish to 49 times
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PREPARATION NAME OF EACH PART OF PROJECTOR FRONT OF CABINET TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS PROJECTION LENS AIR INTAKE VENT INFRARED LENS COVER REMOTE RECEIVER SPEAKERS BACK OF CABINET TERMINALS INFRARED POWER CORD AND CONNECTORS REMOTE RECEIVER CONNECTOR EXHAUST VENT HOT AIR EXHAUSTED ! Air blown from exhaust vent is hot. When using or installing a projector, following precautions should be taken. Do not put a flammable object near this vent. Keep rear grills at least 3.3’(1 m) away from
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PREPARATION SETTING-UP PROJECTOR CONNECTING AC POWER CORD This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or 200-240 V AC. This projector automatically selects correct input voltage. It is designed to work with single-phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system. Consult your authorized dealer or service station if you are not sure of type of power supply being in use. Connect a projector w
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PREPARATION POSITIONING PROJECTOR NOTE: The figures below are only for Model PLC-XP55. Projection lens is not provided with Model PLC-XP55L. This projector is designed to project on a flat ROOM LIGHT projection surface. Brightness in room has a great influence on Projector can be focused from 4.6’ (1.4m) ~ 48.3’ picture quality. It is recommended to limit (14.7m). ambient lighting in order to provide best Refer to figure below to adjust screen size. image. 48.3’(14.7m) 36.1’(11.0m) Max. Zo
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PREPARATION ADJUSTABLE FEET Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted by rotating ADJUSTABLE FEET. Projection angle can be adjusted to 10.5 degrees. Lift front of a projector and pull FEET LOCK LATCHES 1 on both sides of a projector. Release FEET LOCK LATCHES to lock ADJUSTABLE 2 FEET and rotate ADJUSTABLE FEET to fine tune position and tilt. To shorten ADJUSTABLE FEET, lift front of a projector 3 and pull and undo FEET LOCK LATCHES. Position and keystone distortion of image can be ad
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PREPARATION MOVING PROJECTOR Use Carry Handle when moving a Projector. When moving a projector, replace lens cover and retract feet to prevent damage to lens and cabinet. When this projector is not in use for an extended period, put it into case (dust cover) supplied with this projector. CAUTION IN CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING A PROJECTOR Do not drop or bump a projector, otherwise damages or malfunctions may result. When carrying a projector, use a suitable carrying case. Do not transport a p
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CONNECTING PROJECTOR TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR This projector has input and output terminals on its back for connecting computers and video equipment. Refer to figures on pages 12 to 14 and connect properly. COMPUTER AUDIO COMPUTER INPUT/MONITOR COMPUTER AUDIO COMPUTER INPUT OUTPUT TERMINAL (ANALOG) INPUT 2 JACK INPUT 1/AUDIO MONITOR TERMINAL (DIGITAL) OUTPUT JACK This terminal is switchable and Connect an audio output Connect computer output can be used as computer input or (stereo) from compu
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CONNECTING PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO COMPUTER Cables used for connection (✽ = Cable or adapter is not supplied with this projector.) • VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin) • Control Cable for PS2 Port ✽, or ADB Port ✽ • DVI-Digital Cable (for Single Link T.M.D.S.) ✽ • USB Cable • BNC Cable ✽ • MAC Adapter (When connecting to Macintosh computer) ✽ • Control Cable for Serial Port • Audio Cables (Mini Plug (stereo) x 2) ✽ IBM-compatible computer or Macintosh computer (VGA / SVGA / XGA / SXGA) Desktop type Laptop t
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CONNECTING PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO VIDEO EQUIPMENT Cables used for connection (✽ = Cable is not supplied with this projector.) • Video Cable (RCA x 1 or RCA x 3) ✽ • Audio Cable {Mini Plug (stereo)} ✽ • BNC Cable ✽ • Scart Cable ✽ • S-VIDEO Cable ✽ • Audio Cable (RCA x 2) ✽ Video Source (example) Component video output equipment. Video Cassette Recorder (such as DVD player or high-definition TV source.) Video Disc Player Audio Output S-VIDEO RGB Scart Composite Component Video Composite Componen
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LOCK ALL OFF ON BEFORE OPERATION OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL LASER POINTER (Drag ON) Left Side INDICATOR POWER ON-OFF BUTTON Lights red while laser beam Used to turn projector on or is emitted from Laser Light off. (P20) AUTO PC ON-OFF Window. Lights green when drag ON AUTO PC ADJ. BUTTON D.ZOOM FREEZE NO SHOW position. (P41) Use to operate AUTO PC MUTE IMAGE Adjustment function. (P25) MUTE BUTTON Used to mute sound. (P22) VOLUME- SELECT VOLUME+ IMAGE BUTTON Used to select image MENU KEYSTONE
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LOCK BEFORE OPERATION NO SHOW BUTTON D.ZOOM BUTTON Used to turn picture into Operating Range black image. (P22) Used to select DIGITAL Point Remote Control Unit toward AUTO PC ON-OFF ZOOM +/– mode and projector (Receiver Window) resize image. (P29) D.ZOOM FREEZE NO SHOW whenever pressing any button. Maximum operating range for SELECT BUTTON MUTE IMAGE FREEZE BUTTON Remote Control Unit is about 16.4’ Used to execute the (5m) and 60° in front and rear of a Used to freeze picture. (P22) selected
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BEFORE OPERATION TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS This projector has CONTROL BUTTONS (TOP CONTROLS) and INDICATORS on its top. LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR READY INDICATOR LAMP INDICATOR Turns to yellow when Flashes red when Lights green when a Becomes dim when a life of projection lamp internal projector projector is ready to be projector is turned on. draws to an end. (P44) temperature is too turned on. And it And bright when a high. (P42) flashes green in Power projector is
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LOCK BEFORE OPERATION OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU REMOTE CONTROL UNIT You can control and adjust this projector through ON-SCREEN MENU. Refer to following pages to operate each adjustment on ON-SCREEN MENU. AUTO PC ON-OFF 1 DISPLAY MENU Press MENU button to display ON-SCREEN MENU. D.ZOOM FREEZE NO SHOW POINT BUTTONS Used to move the MUTE MUTE IMAGE Pointer UP/ DOWN/ 2 MOVING POINTER RIGHT/ LEFT. Move pointer (✽ see below) or adjust value of item by pressing VOLUME
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BEFORE OPERATION MENU BAR FOR PC SOURCE Press MENU BUTTON while connecting to PC input source. SETTING MENU SCREEN MENU IMAGE SELECT MENU Used to adjust size Used to change Used to select PC SYSTEM MENU GUIDE WINDOW of image. [Normal settings of projector image level among / True / Wide / or reset Lamp Standard, Real Used to select Shows selected Digital zoom +/–] Replace Counter. and Image 1 ~ 4. computer system. item of ON- (Refer to P29) (Refer to P37-40) (Refer to P28) (Refer to P23, 24) S
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BASIC OPERATION TURNING ON / OFF PROJECTOR TURNING ON PROJECTOR Complete peripheral connections (with Computer, VCR, etc.) Input position and 1 before turning on projector. (Refer to "CONNECTING TO Lamp mode status PROJECTOR" on pages 12~14 for connecting that equipment.) Connect a projector's AC Power Cord into an AC outlet. LAMP 2 Indicator lights RED, and READY Indicator lights GREEN. NOTE : When “On start” function is ON, this projector is turned 30 on automatically by connecting AC Power
