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Multimedia Projector
MODEL PLC-XU36
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 (RGB Scart 21-Pin Video Input) 22 SELECTING INPUT SOURCE 22 SELECTING COMPUTER SYSTEM 23 PREPARATION 7 COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS 24 PC ADJUSTMENT 25 AUTO PC ADJUSTMENT 25 NAME OF EACH PART OF PROJECTOR 7 MANUAL PC ADJUSTMENT 26 SETTING-UP PROJECTOR 8 PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS 28 CONNECTING AC POWER CORD 8 IMAGE LEVEL SELECT 28 POSITIONING PROJECTOR 9 IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 29 ADJUSTABLE FEET 9 INSTALLING PROJECTOR IN PROPER POSITION
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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 Digital Zoom (for Computer) This projector is extremely compact in size and weight. Digital Zoom function expands (to approx. 16 times of It is designed to be carried and work anywhere you wish screen
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PREPARATION NAME OF EACH PART OF PROJECTOR EXHAUST VENTS FRONT CAUTION Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vents. When using or installing the projector, the following precautions should be taken. Do not put any flammable objects near these vents. Keep front grills at least 3’(1m) away from any objects, especially heat- sensitive objects. Do not touch this area, especially screws and metallic part. This area will become hot while the projector is used. CARRY HANDLE This projector detec
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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 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 projec
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PREPARATION POSITIONING PROJECTOR This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface. ROOM LIGHT The projector can be focused from 3.6’(1.1m) ~ 22.6’(6.9m). Refer to the figure below to adjust a screen size. The brightness in a room has a great influence on picture quality. It is recommended to limit ambient lighting in order to provide the best image. H1 : H2 = 26 : 1 22.6' (6.9m) 260” 17.4' (5.3m) 13.1' (4.0m) 200” Max. Zoom 216” 8.5' (2.6m) Min. Zoom 150” H1 166” 3.6
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PREPARATION INSTALLING PROJECTOR IN PROPER POSITION Install the projector properly. Improper installation may reduce the lamp lifetime and cause a fire hazard. 20˚ Do not tilt the projector more than 20 degrees above and below. 20˚ Do not point the projector up to project an image. NO UPWARD Do not point the projector down to project an image. NO DOWNWARD Do not put the projector on either side to project an image. NO SIDEWAYS MOVING PROJECTOR Use Carry Handle when moving the projector
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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 11 to 13 and connect properly. S-VIDEO INPUT JACK AUDIO INPUT JACKS VIDEO INPUT JACKS AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS Connect the S-VIDEO Connect the audio output Connect the composite video Connect an external output from video from video equipment to output from video equipment audio amplifier to these equipment to this these jacks. t
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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 Serial Port ✽ or ADB Port ✽ • Control Cable for PS/2 Port • 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 (RCA x 2 and Mini Plug (stereo) x 1) ✽ IBM-compatible computer or Macintosh computer (VGA / SVGA / X
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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) ✽ • Scart-VGA Cable ✽ • S-VIDEO Cable ✽ • Audio Cable (RCA x 2) ✽ Video Source (example) Component video output equipment. (such as DVD player or high-definition TV source.) Video Cassette Recorder Video Disc Player RGB Scart Composite Component Video Output Audio Output S-VIDEO Output 21-pin Output Video Output (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) (R, L)
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LOCK ON ALL OFF BEFORE OPERATION OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL LASER POINTER (Drag ON) POWER ON-OFF BUTTON Left Side INDICATOR Used to turn the projector on or off. (P19) The indicator lights red while the laser beam is AUTO PC ON-OFF emitted from Laser Light Window. It lights green in D.ZOOM FREEZE NO SHOW AUTO PC ADJ. BUTTON drag ON position. (P40) Use to operate AUTO PC MUTE IMAGE Adjustment function. (P25) VOLUME- SELECT VOLUME+ MUTE BUTTON IMAGE BUTTON MENU KEYSTONE Used to mute sound. (P2
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LOCK BEFORE OPERATION D.ZOOM BUTTON Operating Range Used to select DIGITAL Point the Remote Control toward AUTO PC ON-OFF ZOOM +/– mode and projector (Infrared Remote NO SHOW BUTTON resize image. (P30) Receiver) whenever pressing any D.ZOOM FREEZE NO SHOW Used to turn the picture button. Maximum operating SELECT BUTTON into black image. (P21) MUTE IMAGE range for Remote Control is about Used to execute the item 16.4’ (5m) and 60° in front and selected, or to expand or VOLUME- SELECT VOLUME+
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P M A L Y D A E R BEFORE OPERATION TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS This projector has CONTROL BUTTONS (TOP CONTROLS) and INDICATORS on its top. POWER ON–OFF BUTTON Used to turn the projector on or off. (P19) WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR READY INDICATOR Flashes red when the internal projector Lights green when the temperature is too ON -- OFF projector is ready to be high. (P41) turned on. And it flashes green in Power Management mode. LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR (P37) Turns yellow when the life of the pro
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LOCK Y D A E R BEFORE OPERATION OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU You can control and adjust this projector through the ON-SCREEN REMOTE CONTROL AUTO PC ON-OFF MENU. Refer to the following pages to operate each adjustment POINT BUTTON on the ON-SCREEN MENU. D.ZOOM FREEZE NO SHOW Used to move the Pointer UP/ DOWN/ RIGHT/ LEFT. 1 DISPLAY MENU MUTE IMAGE Press the MENU button to display the ON-SCREEN MENU. VOLUME- VOLUME+ SELECT ON -- OFF SELECT BUTTON Used to select an ite
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BEFORE OPERATION MENU BAR FOR PC SOURCE Press the MENU BUTTON while connecting to PC input source. IMAGE SELECT MENU SCREEN MENU SETTING MENU Used to select an Used to adjust size Used to change GUIDE WINDOW PC SYSTEM MENU image level among of image. [Normal settings of the projector Shows the selected Used to select Standard, Real / True / Wide / or reset the Lamp item of the ON- computer system. and Image 1 ~ 4. Digital zoom +/–] Replace Counter. SCREEN MENU. (Refer to P22-24) (Refer to P28
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BASIC OPERATION TURNING ON / OFF PROJECTOR TURNING ON PROJECTOR Complete peripheral connections (with Computer, VCR, etc.) 1 before turning on the projector. (Refer to "CONNECTING PROJECTOR" on page 11~13.) Connect the projector's AC Power Cord into an AC outlet. The 26 2 LAMP Indicator lights red, and the READY Indicator lights green. NOTE : When “On start” function is ON, this projector is turned on automatically by connecting AC Power Cord to an AC outlet. (Refer to the menu item "On star
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BASIC OPERATION ADJUSTING SCREEN ZOOM ADJUSTMENT Press the ZOOM button on the Top Control or the ZOOM / 1 button on the Remote Control. The message “Zoom” is displayed. Zoom Press the ZOOM button or the POINT UP button to make 2 image larger, and press the ZOOM button or the POINT DOWN button to make image smaller. The message disappears after 4 seconds. FOCUS ADJUSTMENT Press the FOCUS button on the Top Control or the FOCUS / 1 button on the Remote Control. The message “Focus” is disp
