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Multimedia Projector
MODEL PLC-XU25
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Computer Input 24 Input Source Selection 24 To the Owner 3 Computer System Selection 25 Computer Adjustment (Auto) 26 Computer Adjustment (Manual) 27 Safety Instructions 4 Image Level Selection 29 Image Level Adjustment 30 Installing the Projector in Proper Position 5 Screen Size Adjustment 31 Air Circulation 5 Moving the Projector 5 Video Input 32 Compliance 6 Input Source Selection (Video, S-Video) 32 Connecting the AC Power Cord 7 Input Source Selection (
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To the Owner Before operating this projector, read this manual thoroughly Safety Precaution and operate the projector properly. This projector provides many convenient features and WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC functions. Operating the projector properly enables you to SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE manage those features and maintains it in better condition for TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. a considerable time. – This projector produces intense light from the projection Imprope
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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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Safety Instructions Installing the Projector in Proper Position Install the projector properly. Improper installation may reduce the lamp lifetime and cause a fire hazard. 20˚ Do not put the projector on either Do not tilt the projector more than side to project an image. 20 degrees above and below. 20˚ NO SIDEWAYS Do not point the projector down Do not point the projector up to to project an image. project an image. NO DOWNWARD NO UPWARD Air Circulation Openings in the cabinet are prov
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Compliance 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 communic
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Compliance Connecting the AC Power Cord This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or 200-240 V AC. This projector automatically selects the 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 the type of power being supplied. Connect the projector with all perip
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Features and Design This Multimedia Projector is designed with the 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 User’s Logo This projector is extremely compact in size and weight. A projected image can be captured and used for the It is designed to be carried and work anywhere you wish starting display of the pr
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Part Names and Functions Front q Power Cord Connector w Infrared Remote Receiver e Projection Lens r Lens Cover (See page 54 for attaching.) t Air Intake Vent q w e r t Back q w e r t y q Exhaust Vent CAUTION Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Do not put heat-sensitive objects near this side. w Top Controls and Indicators e Focus Ring r Zoom Ring t Air Intake Vent y Terminals and Connectors u u Speaker Bottom q w e q Lamp Cover w Air Intake Vent (back and bottom) e Air Filter r Adjust
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Part Names and Functions Terminal q w e r t y AUDIO IN COMPUTER IN 1 (MONO) R L VIDEO USB DVI - I SERVICE PORT S-VIDEO COMPUTER / * COMPONENT RESET AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT COMPUTER IN 2 / MCI COMPONENT IN / MONITOR OUT (VARIABLE) Do not press this button. This button is used for optional u i o accessories. y AUDIO IN COMPUTER / COMPONENT q COMPUTER IN 1 DVI-I Connect the audio output (stereo) from a computer or video Connect computer output (Digital/Analog DVI-I type) or Multi equipment
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+ E M U L O V Part Names and Functions Top This projector has control buttons and indicators on its top. q w e r t y ON - OFF POWER INPUT WARNING KEYSTONE LAMP REPLACE SELECT MENU u i o q KEYSTONE button y WARNING indicator Corrects keystone distortion. (p20, 38) Lights red when the projector detects abnormal condition. This also flashes red when the internal temperature of the projector exceeds the operating range. (p41) w INPUT button Selects input source. (p24, 32 ) u MENU button Opens or
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Part Names and Functions q L-CLICK button Acts as left click for wireless mouse operation. (p14) Remote Control w SIGNAL EMISSION indicator This indicator lights red while the laser beam is being emitted from the laser light window or a signal is being sent from the remote control to the projector. e AUTO PC button Operates the Auto PC adjustment function. (p26) r D.ZOOM button q Selects the Digital zoom +/– mode and resize the image. (p31) t FREEZE button Freezes the projected picture. (p20) y
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Part Names and Functions Laser Pointer Function This remote control emits a laser beam as Laser pointer function from the laser light window. When the LASER button is pressed, laser light goes on. When the LASER button is being pressed for more than 1 minute or the LASER button is released, light goes off. The signal emission indicator lights red and laser is emitted with red light to indicate laser beam is being emitted. The laser emitted is a class II laser; therefore, do not look into the
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Part Names and Functions Remote Control Code This projector has eight different remote control codes (Code 1-Code 8); the factory-set, initial code (Code 1) and the other seven codes (Code 2 to Code 8). This switching function prevents remote control interference when operating several projectors or video equipment at the same time. (Change the remote control code for the projector first before changing that for the remote control. See “Remote control” on page 40.) While pressing the MENU bu
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Part Names and Functions Remote Control Operating Range Point the remote control toward the projector (Infrared Remote Receiver) whenever pressing any button. Maximum operating range for the remote control is about 16.4’ (5m) and 60° in front of the projector. 16.4’ (5 m) 60° Remote Control Batteries Installation Remove the battery Slide the batteries into Replace the compartment 12 3 compartment lid. the compartment. lid. Two AA size batteries Press the lid down- For correct polarity (+ and wa
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Installation Positioning the Projector This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface and can be focused from 4.3’(1.3m) - 32.8’(10.0m). Refer to the figure and the table below for the screen size and the distance between the projector and the screen. A : B = 9 : 1 32.8' (10.0m) (Inch Diagonal) 300” 22.0' (6.7m) Max. Zoom 16.4' (5.0m) 200” 247” 10.8' (3.3m) 150” Min. Zoom A 4.3' (1.3m) 166” 100” 124” 40” 82” (Center) B 33” Screen Size 33” 40” 100” 150” 200” 300” (W x H) m
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Installation Connecting to a Computer Cables used for connection (✽ = These accessories are not supplied with this projector.) • VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin) ✽ • USB Cable • DVI-VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin) • MAC Adapter (When connecting to Macintosh computer) ✽ • DVI-Digital Cable (for Single Link T.M.D.S.) ✽ • Audio Cables ( Mini Plug (stereo) x 2) ✽ IBM-compatible computer or Macintosh computer (VGA / SVGA / XGA / SXGA) Desktop type Laptop type Monitor Output Monitor Output Monitor Output USB port Audio
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Installation Connecting to Video Equipment Cables used for connection (✽ = These accessories are not supplied with this projector.) • Video Cable (RCA x 1) ✽ • Scart-VGA Cable ✽ • S-VIDEO Cable ✽ • Component-VGA Cable ✽ • Audio Cables (Mini Plug (stereo) x 2 or RCA x 2) ✽ Video Source (example) Component video output equipment. (such as DVD player or high-definition TV source.) Video Disc Player Video Cassette Recorder RGB Scart Component Video Output S-VIDEO Audio Output Composite Video Out
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Basic Operation Turning On the Projector Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, VCR, etc.) 1 before turning on the projector. 26 Connect the projector's AC power cord into an AC outlet. The 2 POWER indicator flashes red in a moment and turns on red. Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on the 3 remote control. The POWER indicator turns green, and the cooling fans start to operate. The preparation display appears on the screen and the count down starts. The prepara
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Basic Operation Zoom Adjustment Rotate the Zoom Ring to zoom in and out. Zoom Ring Focus Adjustment Rotate the Focus Ring to adjust the projected picture focus. Focus Ring Keystone Adjustment If a projected picture has keystone distortion, correct the image with KEYSTONE adjustment. Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control or select 1 Keystone in the Setting Menu (p38). The keystone dialog box appears. Correct keystone distortion by pressing the Point • The arrows are white when the
