Avio IP-55E User manual

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Intelligent Projector
User’s Manual
iP-55E
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Thank you for your purchase of an AVIO product.
Please read this manual carefully in order to use the projector properly.
After reading this, please keep it in a safe place together with the warranty sheet.
Features of the iP-55E
•Very versatile five-in-one projector. A projector for the multimedia age.
1. Projection of documents, catalogs, and other printed materials. Printed materials can be projected directly without the
creation of OHP film.
2. Projection of personal computer screen images
Detailed presentations can be made using a personal computer.
3. The video images of video tape decks, DVDs and other equipment can be projected. This permits the creation of presen-
tations that are visually appealing.
4. Projection images can be imported to a personal computer connected via USB.
5. An image that has been scanned to a personal computer can be written on as one pleases using a tablet or another device
and while doing so the image can be projected.
•Easily understood, simple operation for everyone
One button operation simply switches the projection of printed material, personal computer screen, and video image.
•Designed for a conservation of resources which offers excellent cost performance
The creation of OHP film is not required. This allows a reduction of wasteful time and costs.
•Super-thin, stylish body
The iP-55E features a super-thin body for a projector having a built-in OHP function which reflects the advanced technology
inherent in the design. Offers an easy fit when in use or when stored.
•Expressive color pictures
High resolution, 2 million pixel CCD camera is built in. It provides faithful and clear reproduction of the detailed neutral tones of
color documents with its full-color 16.77 million colors.
•Enlarged display without changing the screen size
When projecting documents having small characters that were not created for presentations, such as catalogs and word-
processed documents, the iP-55E can enlarge the document without changing the screen size to provide an easy-to-view
display.
•Provided with display functions for compressed or enlarged PC screen
Screens of resolution more than 1024 ⳯768 dots are displayed compressed to 1024 ⳯768 dots without any loss in character
quality. Such as 640 ⳯480 resolution screens can also be enlarged to 1024 ⳯768 dots.
About Trademarks
IBM and PC/AT are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
Macintosh and Power Book are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
Windows is a trademark of U.S. Microsoft Corporation.
Warnings and Safety Precautions
Warning Symbols
To alert the user to important safety precautions, the following symbols are used
in this manual and on the product. Make sure you understand what these sym-
bols mean before operating the projector.
WARNING Death or serious injury may result if this warning is ignored.
CAUTION Injury or damage to the equipment may result if this warning is ignored.
NOTE This indicates an item that you should take care of when handling your projector.
This symbol alerts the user to high voltage that could cause electric shock.

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WARNING
●If a fault occurs:
•If you detect smoke, or a strange smell or sound, immediately disconnect the power cable.
It is dangerous to continue using the projector after a fault occurs. Return the projector to the dealer where it was purchased
for repair.
●Avoid placing the projector near dangerous substances.
•Make sure that no metallic or flammable material can get into the projector through the air vents.
• Do not place any objects containing water on top of or next to the projector.
●If foreign matter gets inside the projector:
•If foreign matter such as water or metal gets inside, immediately disconnect the power cable.
It is dangerous to continue using the projector when foreign matter gets inside. Return the projector to the dealer where it
was purchased for servicing.
●Do not remove the cabinet.
•Do not remove the cabinet. There are high-voltage components inside and touching these parts could cause electric shock,
or damage the equipment.
●Handle the power cable safely.
•Do not place any heavy objects on top of the power cable.
Damage to the power cable can cause wire breakage, fire, or electric shock.
• Do not pull the power cable when disconnecting the power plug.
Pulling the cable may break the wires or cause fire or electric shock. Always hold the plug itself when pulling it out of the
power outlet.
•Do not damage the power cable. If the power cable is damaged (e.g. the core is exposed or cut), contact the sales office of
purchase. (charged) it could cause fire or electric shock if you continue using the damaged power cable.
•Do not peep into the lens.
•Do not peep into the lens of the projector during operation. The powerful rays passing through the lens could damage the
eyes.
•Do not put the projector in unstable places.
• Do not put the projector in unstable places such as on unstable desks or slopes.
Doing so could cause the projector to drop or turn over, resulting in injury.
• Do not use any voltages other than specified.
• Do not use any voltages other than specified. Doing so could cause fire or electric shock.
• Do not beat the glass surface
• Do not beat the glass surface over the scanner. Doing so may break the glass, resulting in injury.
•Do not touch the air vents or lamp cover
•The air vents, lamp cover, and peripheral surfaces may be high temperature during operation or just after the light is turned
off.
Do not touch those for a long time.
•Do not block the lens front
•Do not block the lens front during operation.
The powerful rays passing through the lens may cause fire or burns if you put anything in front of the lens or block the lens
with your hand during operation.
Safety Precautions

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CAUTION
•Installation
•Avoid installing the projector in places where it may be exposed to:
-Strong vibrations
-Soot or steam
-Direct sunlight or near a heater (35°C/95°F or higher)
-High humidity or dust
-Extreme cold (0°C/32°F or lower)
-Strong magnetic or electric field generated from a nearby appliance
-Wobbling on an unstable surface
•Do not block the air vents.
•Do not block the air vents with cloth or an object.
When you put anything around the unit, be sure to ensure a space of 10 cm/4 inches or more between the unit and the air
vent. Be sure to prevent paper or cloth from blocking the air vent at the bottom of the unit. If blocked, the internal temperature
may increase, resulting in malfunctions.
•Do not bump the projector.
•Avoid bumping the projector when moving or handling. Shocks can cause damage.
•Care of the projector
•To prevent risk of accidents, always disconnect the power plug before cleaning the projector.
•Clean the lens surface with a commercial blower or lens cleaning paper.
Wiping with tissue paper or a handkerchief can damage the lens.
•To clean the cabinet, operation panel, and glass surface, wipe gently with a soft cloth. For particularly dirty spots, soak the
cloth in a neutral detergent mixed in water, wring out well and wipe off the dirt, then use a dry cloth to wipe dry.
• Do not wipe the projector with any volatile solvent such as benzine or thinner.
Solvents can cause surface deformation or flaking of the paint.
If using an impregnated cloth, follow the instructions of the cloth.
•Avoid scratching the glass surface.
•Take care not to scratch the glass surface of the scanner with hard or pointed objects.
Scratches on the glass may distort the projected image.
•Battery
•When inserting battery in the remote control, note the polarity (plus and minus signs) and insert correctly as indicated.
Inserting a battery in a wrong direction can cause rupture or leakage, and could result in fire and injury or soil the surround-
ing area.
•Do not use coin battery other than the type specified for the equipment. Incorrect battery usage could result in rupture or
leakage, and could cause fire and injury.
• Do not heat, break open, burn, or immerse the battery. Battery rupture or leakage could cause fire and injury.
•Servicing and cleaning
•Have the internal components cleaned by a retailer about once a year. There is a risk of fire or faulty operation if the inside
of the projector gets dusty and is not cleaned for a long time. For best results, the projector should be serviced before the wet
season brings damp conditions. Cleaning charges are at the discretion of the retailer.
• If not using the projector for a long period:
• If you do not plan to use the projector for a long time, disconnect the power cord for safety.
•Disposal
•Follow the recommendations of your local authority when disposing of the projector.
•Transporting the projector
•Use the special packaging when transporting the projector. The manufacturer cannot accept responsibility in the event of
damage or accident if other packaging is used.
•Use the special packaging no more than two times. Repeated usage reduces the shock absorbency of the packaging and
can lead to damage or accident.
• Contact the retailer if you require new packaging.
Safety Precautions

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•Lamp implosion
•ADC type Super High pressure lamp is used in this projector and it is rare for the lamp to explode during use. The unit is also
designed to forcibly turn off the lamp because there is a high possibility that the lamp will break if it is used beyond the lamp
usage of 1500 hours (Refer to pages E-42 and E-44).
Note the following things
•Asound occurs because the internal pressure of the Super High pressure lamp gets extremely high.
The unit is designed so that no pieces of glass come out of it when the lamp explodes.
•However, the gas inside of the lamp can escape and looks like white smoke.
It will not cause any fire.
Remedy
•If a lamp explodes in a product, there will be pieces of lamp inside. Do not replace the lamp. Return the product to the sales
office or agent of purchase.
Even though the lamp has exploded, never try to replace the lamp by yourself. The lamp pieces could cause injury.
• Replacing the lamp
•Be sure to turn the lamp off and disconnect the power cable when the fan stops, and wait an hour or more before replacing
the lamp.
Replacing the lamp during operation or just after the power is turned off may cause burns due to heat.
Refer to “Lamp Unit Replacement” on page E-42 for the procedure.
•Replacing / cleaning the air filter
•Be sure to disconnect the power cable when the cooling fan stops before removing the air filter.
Removing the air filter while the cooling fan is rotating could cause a accident.
Refer to “Cleaning the Air Filter” on page E-45 for the procedure.
•Avoiding malfunctions and accidents
• Adjust the Adjustable feet to keep the projector horizontally.
Using the projector in a tilted status may cause injury if it rolls over. Refer to
“Adjusting the Tilt” on page E-22 for the adjusting procedure.
•Do not do the followings
• Do not put anything heavy on the projector.
• Do not step on the projector, rack, or stand. Do not hold or hang on the projector.
Doing so could cause the projector to roll over or break, resulting in injury.
Especially be careful if small children are near.
• Do not use the rack unless the casters are locked when placing the projector on a rack with casters.
Doing so may cause the projector to move or roll over, resulting in injury.
•Do not turn the lamp on/off within one minute after it is turned off/on. Extremely high voltage is generated in the lamp just
after it is turned on. Turning the lamp on/off too frequently could cause the lamp to deteriorate or break, resulting in malfunc-
tions of the projector.
• Do not project an image with the lens cap attached.
•Moving the projector
• Be sure careful of the glass surface at moving the projector while holding the handles.
• If the document cover is not inserted enough, it may get loose and fall off while you carry it.
•Care of the power cable and plug
•Do not put the power cable near a heater.
Doing so could cause the sheath of the cable to melt down, resulting in fire or electric shock.
• Do not connect or disconnect the power cable with wet hands. Doing so could cause electric shock.
•Be sure to pull out the power cable and disconnect any cable connections between units and release the anti-theft lock
before moving the projector.
Moving the projector with cables connected may cause fire or electric shock if the cables are damaged.
• If you do not plan to use the projector for a long time, disconnect the power cable for safety.
•DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS except the lamp cover screw and two lamp unit screws. Otherwise you could receive
an electric shock.
•Light Polarizing Element
Light polarizing elements such as the light source lamp and the liquid crystal panel are parts that have a service life. When
used for a long time, repair and replacement will be necessary. Please contact a customer support center for details.
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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions ................................................. E-3
A Check of the Supplied Items
and the Names of the Parts .............................. E-7
Supplied Parts Check............................................... E-7
Names and Functions of the Parts (Projector) ......... E-8
Names and Functions of the Parts (Input Connectors) ........... E-10
Names and Functions of the Parts (Operation Panel) ............ E-11
Names and Functions of the Parts (Remote Control) ............. E-12
Operation of the Remote Control ........................... E-13
Battery Replacement ............................................. E-13
Procedure Up to Projection ................................. E-14
Projection Distance and Screen Size ................. E-15
Connections with the Personal Computer ................... E-16
Basic Connections ................................................. E-16
Connections with Personal Computers .................. E-17
Personal Computer Input Connector ...................... E-17
When the Image of the Personal Computer
Screen Is Not Projected .................................... E-18
Table of Supported Input Signals
(Personal Computer Video Input Connector) .... E-19
Connections with Video Equipment ................... E-20
Connection of the Power Cable and
On/Off Switching ............................................. E-21
Switch On the Power .............................................. E-21
Switch Off the Power .............................................. E-21
Adjustment of the Projection Image ................... E-22
Adjusting the Projection Image .............................. E-22
Making Focus/Zoom Adjustments .......................... E-22
Adjusting the Tilt (Slant) ......................................... E-22
Regular Operation ................................................ E-23
Select the Input ...................................................... E-23
Changing the Orientation of the Projection Image . E-23
Enlarging and Reducing the Projection Image ....... E-24
Adjusting the size of the projected image .............. E-25
Adjusting the Brightness ........................................ E-26
Capturing the Projection Image/ Still Image Display ...... E-26
Viewing OHP History Images ................................. E-27
Transferring Captured Images ................................ E-28
Adjusting the Volume .............................................. E-28
Displaying the Pointer ............................................ E-29
Deleting the Projection Image and Audio ............... E-29
Method of OHP Operation ................................... E-30
Attaching the Document Cover .............................. E-30
Preparation of the Projection Document ................ E-30
Reading Size of Projection Documents.................. E-30
Menu Configuration ............................................. E-31
Menu Operation Method ...................................... E-32
Names and Functions of the Buttons Used
in Menu Operation ....................................... E-32
Names and Functions of the Menu Parts ............... E-32
Method of Menu Operation .................................... E-33
Menu Description ................................................. E-35
Pntr setting ............................................................. E-35
Image adjustment................................................... E-35
Settings .................................................................. E-37
Maintenance ......................................................... E-40
Fault Protection ...................................................... E-40
Replacement of the Lamp Unit............................... E-42
Cleaning the Air Filter............................................. E-45
Troubleshooting ................................................... E-46
Warranty & Repair Service .................................. E-47
Specifications ....................................................... E-48

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User's manual
A Check of the Supplied Items and the Names of the Parts
Supplied Parts Check
Please check that the supplied parts are included.
Lens cap
iP-55E Projector
Power cable (3 m)
Remote control
iP-55E User’s Manual
PC connection cable (2 m)
Battery (AA x 2)

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Document cover
The document or printed material to be read
is placed under this cover.
See Page E-30.
Operation panel
The buttons used for regular operation are
located here. See Page E-11.
Speaker
Air Vent A (air filter)
(side of main unit)
Air is taken in through this vent.
An air filter is provided to pre-
vent dust from getting inside
the projector.
See page E-45.
Theft prevention lock
Please see the Note below.
Tilt adjustment lever
Press here to adjust the tilt foot. See Page E-
22.
Tilt foot
This foot is used to adjust the vertical angle
of the projection as well as the left-right bal-
ance. Turning it to the left extends it and turn-
ing it to the right shortens it. See Page E-22.
Lens cap
Zoom lever
Tu rn this to adjust the screen size. See Page E-22.
Projection lens
The image is projected from
here.
* Be sure to remove the lens
cap before projecting.
Focus adjustment ring
Tu rn this to adjust the focus.
See Page E-22.
Tilt foot
Remote control IR sensor
A Check of the Supplied Items and the Names of the Parts
Names and Functions of the Parts (Projector)
Handle
• Extended
Press lightly on the left side
of the handle and it rotates
180˚ and comes out.
• Retracted
Rotate the handle while
pressing on its right side to
store it.
NOTE
About the anti-theft lock
The anti-theft lock is compatible with Kensington security cable lock.
Contact the following for more information about the products.
Kensington Technology Group
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas
Second Floor
San Mateo, California 94403-1289, U.S.A.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
URL: http://www.kensington.com
7mm
3mm

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Power input connector
Plug in the power cable here.
See Page E-21.
Speaker (1W Stereo)
Tilt foot
Input connector panel
The connectors for the personal com-
puter, video, and other connections
are located here.
See Page E-10.
Lamp unit cover (Underneath projector)
The projection lamp unit is located inside.
See Page E-42.
Remote control IR sensor
Tilt foot
Air Vent B
Air is discharged from the inside
to the outside through this vent.
Scanner
Place documents or printed matter here to
project images when OHP is selected.
See page E-30.
Document reading area
The document or printed material that you wish
to project in the OHP mode is placed here.
See Page E-30.
A Check of the Supplied Items and the Names of the Parts

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Names and Functions of the Parts (Input Connectors)
TEST
PC AUDIO
IN2
PC AUDIO
IN1
PC AUDIO
OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO
RGB-OUT
RGB-IN 2
RGB-IN 1
VLR
USB
123 5
678 9
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A Check of the Supplied Items and the Names of the Parts
1. PC Video Input
Input terminal for the PC analog RGB signals. Two personal
computers can be connected. See Page E-16.
2. PC Audio Input
Audio input terminal for a PC (stereo compatible). Two per-
sonal computers can be connected. See Page E-16.
3. RGB Video Output
When OHP is selected, OHP images are output. When PC/
VIDEO input is selected, input PC video is output as it is.
During standby, RGB-IN1 images that are input from the
personal computer are output directly. See Page E-16.
4. USB connector
This connector is used for USB connections with a personal
computer.
Please see the "iP Viewer Software Program Operating In-
structions".
5. Test (maintenance) connector
This special connector is used at the time of maintenance
and factory tests. It cannot be used for other connections.
6. Audio Output
Audio output terminal for iP-55E.
This terminal outputs audio (either from the PC or video
source) that is currently being input. In the standby mode,
PC audio is output. When OHP input is selected, PC audio is
output.
See Page E-20.
7. S-VIDEO Input
Input terminal for video source (Y/C).
See Page E-20.
8. Video Source Video Input
Input terminal for video source (NTSC/PAL/SECAM).
See Page E-20.
9. Video Source Audio Input
Audio input terminals for a video source (stereo compatible).
See Page E-20.

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Names and Functions of the Parts (Operation Panel)
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A Check of the Supplied Items and the Names of the Parts
5. INPUT SELECT Buttons
These buttons select the input source.
OHP →PC1 →PC2 →VIDEO →OHP →...
See Page E-23.
6. PORTRAIT/TRANSFER Button
During OHP selection: Changes the orientation of the pro-
jection screen. Changed screens are displayed in conjunc-
tion with the width. See Page 24.
During PC selection: When a USB cable is connected, the
images stored internally are transferred to the personal com-
puter. See Page E-28.
7. BRIGHTNESS Buttons
These buttons adjust the brightness of the projection screen.
See Page E-26.
8. SCROLL Buttons
Sets the selection of the item or the adjustment value at the
menu screen. Moves the zoom position during a zoom dis-
play. Moves the pointer when the pointer is being displayed.
See Pages E-24, 25, 28, 29 and 32.
9. FREEZE/CAPTURE Button
Makes the projection screen image into a still image. In the
OHP mode, the image is stored in internal memory as a
thumbnail.
See Page E-26.
10. FREEZE OFF Button
Cancels the still image mode.
This is used when checking the projection screen while mov-
ing the document.
See Page E-27.
11. FREEZE LED
This LED is lit green during the still image display and is lit
orange at the time the display is frozen (or captured). The
LED goes off when the still image condition is cancelled.
12. ZOOM Buttons
These buttons adjust the magnification of the projection
screen. See Page E-24.
1. POWER Button
Switches the power of the projector on or off (standby mode).
•Only this button is effective when the projection lamp is
off.
See Page E-21.
2. ON/STANDBY LED
Lit red during standby and lit green when the projection lamp
is on. See Page E-21.
3. LAMP/COVER LED
Lit green during projection. Lit red when the air filter or lamp
unit cover is not in place.
•At the time of the projection lamp lighting operation, the
LED flashes for about 6 seconds and then lights green.
•The LED will be lit red when there has been a lamp light-
ing error.
•When the projection lamp is off, the LED flashes green for
60 seconds and then goes off. (When the projection lamp
is off, the flashing interval will be longer than with other
flashing conditions. )
•When the projection lamp has been used in excess of
1,400 hours, the LED flashes red; when use exceeds 1,500
hours the LED is lit a steady red.
See Page E-40.
4. TEMP LED
When the internal temperature has risen excessively, the LED
flashes red for 10 seconds, then is lit a steady red. See Page
E-40.
LED List
LED State Significance
AC power OFF
Standby
Standby to start of projection
End of projection to standby
Projecting
Fan cover open
Lamp cover open
Lamp burned out
Lamp usage exceeds 1,500 hours
Temperature fault
Fan fault
Lamp usage exceeds 1,400 hours
Abnormal temperature warning
Normal
condition
Alarm
sounding
Power has
been
switched
OFF
because of
the alarm
TEMP
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Red
Off
Flashing red
LAMP/COVER
Off
Off
Flashing green
Green
Red
Off
Flashing red
Green
ON/STANDBY
Off
Red
Green
Green
Red
Red
Green
Green

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Names and Functions of the Parts (Remote Control)
1. POWER Button
Switches the power of the projector on or off (standby mode).
•Only this button is effective when the projection lamp is
off.
See Page E-21.
2. MUTE Button
Temporarily blanks the projection screen without switching
off the lamp. One more press causes the screen to return
immediately.
See Page E-29.
3. MENU Button
Switches on or off the display of the menu screen.
See Page E-32.
4. FREEZE OFF Button
Cancels the still image mode.
This is used when checking the projection screen while mov-
ing the document.
See Page E-27.
5. FREEZE/CAPTURE Button
Makes the projection screen image into a still image. In the
OHP mode, the image is stored in internal memory as a
thumbnail.
See Page E-26.
6. SET/POINTER Button
During menu display, this button advances the menu to the
next level. This button finalizes the setting at the time of item
selection. See Pages E-29 and 32. This button displays a
pointer when the menu screen is not displayed. Press this
button one more time to make the pointer disappear.
7. SCROLL Buttons
Sets the selection of the item or the adjustment value at the
menu screen. Moves the zoom position during a zoom dis-
play. Moves the pointer when the pointer is being displayed.
See Pages E-24, 25, 28, 29 and 32.
8. ZOOM Buttons
These buttons adjust the magnification of the projection
screen.
See Page E-24.
9. RESIZE Button
•Press to change the size of the projected image when
OHP is selected.
•Press to do automatic synchronous adjustments when PC
is selected.
See Page E-25.
10. PORTRAIT Button
Selects the orientation of the projection screen. The display
of the switched screen is adjusted to match the width.
See Page E-23.
11. BRIGHTNESS Buttons
These buttons adjust the brightness of the projection screen.
See Page E-26.
12. VOLUME Buttons
These buttons adjust the volume when the PC or video is
selected.
See Page E-28.
13. OHP Button
Switches the projector to OHP input. See Page E-23.
14. PC1/PC2 Button
Switches the projector to PC input. See Page E-23.
15. VIDEO Button
Switches the projector to video input. See Page E-23.
16. THUMBNAIL Button
Displays the captured still image as a thumbnail.
See Page E-27.
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Battery Replacement
A Check of the Supplied Items and the Names of the Parts
Operation of the Remote Control
•Please use the remote control within a range of about 7 m from the remote control IR sensor of the projector (located at both
the front and rear) and within an angle of 10 degrees to the left and 10 degrees to the right. Note that this distance may be
shorter depending on battery consumption.
•The remote control will not function when there is an obstacle located between the remote control and the remote control IR
sensor of the projector.
1.Remove the battery compartment cover by
pushing in the claw and lifting the cover up.
2.Install two batteries in the battery compart-
ment, making sure that they are aligned as in-
dicated by the (+) and (–) marks.
3.Return the battery compartment cover to its
original position.
Handling of the Remote Control
•Do not subject the remote controller to such severe impact as dropping it on the floor. Doing so may
damage it and cause it to cease functioning.
•Keep the remote sensor away from water. Wipe the remote controller immediately if it gets wet.
•Avoid heat or hot water. Remove the dry cells when you are not using the remote controller for a long
period of time.
•Do not mix new and old dry cells, or use different types of dry cells at the same time.
• Do not disassemble or heat batteries, or throw them into a fire.
•Follow your local government's disposal instructions for used dry cells.
•The remote controller may not work when it is used near inverter-driven equipment.
•The remote controller may not work or may work ineffectively when it is used near inverter-driven fluo-
rescent lighting.
•Please handle the remote control with care, since there are some operations available only with it.
CAUTION
NOTE:
•When replacing the batteries, buy AA batteries.
• Ni-Cad batteries or other chargeable batteries cannot be used. Use manganese batteries or alkaline batteries.

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Procedure Up to Projection
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1Consideration of placement location and screen size
Determine the screen and projector setup location.
Set the projector on a strong and stable, level platform.
2Connections with input equipment
Connect your personal computer/video equipment.
Connections with the Personal Computer →See Page E-16
Connections with the Video Equipment →See Page E-20
3Connect the power cable and switch on the power
Switch On the Power →See Page E-21
Switch Off the Power →See Page E-21
4Switch on the power of the personal computer or video equipment
5Properly adjust the projection image to the screen
6Select the input equipment
→See Page E-23
7Adjust the image or video
Adjust the image to provide the optimum condition, as required.
→See Page E-36
Perform the tilt adjustment of the projector to provide the desired projection height.
The tilt adjustment allows the position of the projection image to be raised and lowered. The adjustment angle is from 0
degrees to 7 degrees.
Tilt adjustment →See Page E-22
See Page E-15 for information about the projection distance and screen size.
→See Page E-15
Tilt foot

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Please use the following diagrams to determine the screen display size and the type of screen required for any given
projector location.
Projection distances that will be in focus will be 1.4 m (4.6 feet) to 13.9 m (45.9 feet) from the front of the lens. Please
arrange the setup within this range.
Horizontal
Dimension
Vertical
Dimension
Projection Distance
(1.43 m to 13.9 m/1.5 yd to 15.2 yd)
508 x 381
610 x 457
406 x 305
305 x 229
203 x 152
102 x 76
(cm)
250
300
200
150
100
50
(inch)
13579
11 13 13.9 (m)
Projected Image Size
Width x Height
Projected Image Size
Projection Distance
Tele
Wide
Projection Distance and Screen Size
Wide: The size of the projection image be-
comes maximum with the projection im-
age size adjustment using the zoom lens
Tele: The size of the projection image be-
comes minimum with the projection im-
age size adjustment using the zoom lens
Setup Location
• Do not place the projector in locations that will reach high temperatures or low temperatures.
Operation ambient temperature: 0°C (32°F) to 35°C (95°F)
•Set the screen so that it is not exposed to direct sunlight or the light of direct illumination. When light
hits the screen, the screen show a white cast and will be difficult to watch.
In a bright room, the curtains should be drawn or blinds closed and the area around the screen kept
dark.
•Do not set up the projector in locations exposed to dampness, dust, greasy smoke or tobacco
smoke.
Doing so will result in the adhesion of dirt to lenses, mirrors, and other optical parts and cause a
degradation of image quality.
•Do not place the projector in a location where the ventilation vents will be blocked or in closed areas
having poor ventilation. Doing so will cause the temperature to rise and could cause a fire or acci-
dent. (Vents are located on the bottom and right side of the projector.)
CAUTION

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Connections with the Personal Computer
Connections with Personal Computers
NOTE:
•The personal computer has input terminals for both image and sound for “1” and “2”. Hook up the sound and image to the
corresponding terminals. If they are not hooked up to the corresponding terminals, the image and sound will not be output
correctly. Input Connectors →See Page 11
•Please see the "iP Viewer Software Program Operating Instructions" for the method of use when there is a USB cable connec-
tion.
TEST
PC AUDIO
IN2
PC AUDIO
IN1
PC AUDIO
OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO
RGB-OUT
RGB-IN 2
RGB-IN 1
VLR
USB
Connection Precautions
•To protect this projector and the equipment to be connected, switch off the power of each unit before
making connections.
•Please read the various equipment instruction manuals for information about the connection of the
equipment and the method of use.
•When connection is made with a notebook computer and the image is displayed on the LCD screen
of the notebook computer, a proper display might not be obtained on projection screen. Switching
off the display of the notebook computer will result in a proper display. The method of switching off
the display of the notebook computer will differ depending on the PC manufacturer. Please read the
instruction manual of the notebook computer for details.
•Connection might not be possibly depending on the model and settings of the personal computer.
Please contact your dealer of purchase for further information.
CAUTION
Basic Connections
To the USB connector of
the personal computer
Plug in the connection cable
and fasten with the screws
To RGB output con-
nector on PC
To analog RGB con-
nector on monitor
The connector cable model
No. differs according to the
type of PC.
To the audio output
connector of the
personal computer
To speaker input
terminals
Terminal panel on the back of the iP-55E main unit
PC connection cable RGB+USB (Supplied item)
Audio cable with mini plugs (Commercially available)
NOTE:
• After connecting the RGB+USB cable, please set the personal computer external output and screen display.
• When the settings of the external output have not been made, "No signal being input" will be displayed.
• When a condition in which a signal has not been input continues for 15 minutes or longer, the lamp is turned off automatically.

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Personal Computer Input Connector
The personal computer input connector uses a 15-pin mini D-SUB type connector.
The pins and their corresponding signal inputs are described below.
Personal Computer Input Connector
54321
10 9876
15 14 13 12 11
NOTE:
•This projector uses a 15-pin RGB input and an analog type output terminals. For this reason, it cannot be connected to
a digital output type personal computer.
•Plug and play is not supported.
yGND
uGND
iGND
oNC
!0 GND
!1 NC
!2 Pull up (+5V)
!3 H.SYNC
!4 V.SYNC
!5 Pull up (+5V)
qRED VIDEO
wGREEN VIDEO
eBLUE VIDEO
rGND
tNC
Connecting Macintosh Computers
• Attach the supplied (RGB+USB) cable if when the monitor output is a VGA port (mini D-SUB 15-pin).
• An optional Apple video adapter cable is required when the monitor output is a video port or DVI port.
•Please do not make a USB connection because iP Viewer does not support the Macintosh.
Connections with the Personal Computer

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Connections with the Personal Computer
Please check the matters described below when the image of the personal computer is not projected or when there is
projection but the image is not correct.
●The image is not projected
When the external output signal from the personal computer is not input to the iP-55E, "No signal being input" is displayed on the
display screen of the iP-55E. Should this occur, please check the following matters.
1Try restarting the personal computer.
When the iP-55E is connected after the personal computer has been started, the connection of the iP-55E might not be
recognized by the personal computer. When the iP-55E has not been recognized, the external output signal from the personal
computer will not be output and there will not be an image to project.
2Check the functions of the personal computer.
Depending on the notebook computer, some computers will require an operation to output a signal from the external output
connector. If this operation is not performed, the external output signal from the notebook computer will not be output.
Please see the instruction manual of the notebook computer you are using and perform the operation that will output the signal
from the external output connector.
(Operation Example)
IBM PC/AT and DOS/V computers:
Press the [Fn] key + "any one of the [F1] to [F12] keys (noting that the operation will differ depending on the model)"
PC98 notebook computers later than the Nr Series (with the exception of the PC-98NX):
Press the "Suspend Resume" switch.
Correspondence List for Connection Problems with the Personal
When the Image of the Personal Computer Screen Is Not Projected
● The screen of the personal computer is correct, but the image is not projected properly
Please check the functions of the personal computer.
Even though the LCD screen of the notebook computer is properly displayed, the projected image might not be projected
properly. Due to restrictions of the notebook computer there will rarely be instances in which the setting of a simultaneous
display (i.e., simultaneous output of the external output signal while displaying the screen of the personal computer) will result
in a signal that greatly deviates from the range supported by the iP-55E and proper projection will not be possible.
Should this occur, a proper image will not be obtained even when adjustments are made with the iP-55E.
In some instances, the personal computer screen will be properly projected by the iP-55E when the simultaneous display is
cancelled and an operation is performed to output only the external output signal. Please see the instruction manual of the
notebook computer you are using for details.
When a moving image is displayed on a portion of the screen, it is possible that a portion of the moving image only is displayed
black. Should this occur, please read the instruction manual of the personal computer carefully and set the personal computer
accordingly.
Manufacturer External Output Switching Method Manufacturer External Output Switching Method
IBM Fn+f7 DELL Fn+f8
NEC Parallel output Toshiba Fn+f5
Switching from the Task Bar Panasonic Fn+f3
Fn+f3 Fujitsu Fn+f10
COMPAQ Fn+f4 Mitsubishi Fn+f5
Sharp Fn+f5 Apple Control panel
SONY Fn+f7 →monitor display switching
*This table indicates the results of an independent investigation by us of representative computers made
by various manufacturers; it does not include all of the connections.
*Company names and product names mentioned are the trade marks or registered trademarks of the
respective companies.

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Signal Name Resolution
Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Supported
(Horizontal ⳯Vertical) (kHz) (Hz)
NTSC RGB – – 15.7 60 No
PAL/SECAM RGB – – 15.6 50 No
PC-98 Normal* 640 400 24.8 56 Yes
PC-98 Hi 640 400 31.5 70 Yes
VGA-GR1 640 480 31.5 60 Yes
VGA-GR2* 640 400 31.5 70 Yes
VGA-GR3* 640 350 31.5 70 Yes
VGA-TX1* 720 400 31.5 70 Yes
VGA-TX2* 720 350 31.5 70 Yes
640 ⳯480 72Hz 640 480 37.8 72 Yes
640 ⳯480 75Hz 640 480 37.5 75 Yes
640 ⳯480 85Hz 640 480 43.2 85 Yes
Mac13" RGB 640 480 35.0 66 Yes
800 ⳯600 56Hz 800 600 35.1 56 Yes
800 ⳯600 60Hz 800 600 37.8 60 Yes
800 ⳯600 72Hz 800 600 48.0 72 Yes
800 ⳯600 75Hz 800 600 46.8 75 Yes
Mac16" RGB 832 624 49.7 74 Yes
1024 ⳯768 43Hz 1024 768 35.5 43 No
1024 ⳯768 60Hz 1024 768 48.3 60 Yes
1024 ⳯768 70Hz 1024 768 56.4 70 Yes
1024 ⳯768 75Hz 1024 768 60.0 75 Yes
1024 ⳯768 85Hz 1024 768 68.7 85 Yes
MAC19"1024 ⳯768 1024 768 60.2 75 Yes
MAC21"1152 ⳯864 1152 864 68.7 75 Yes
1280 ⳯960 60Hz 1280 960 60.0 60 Yes
1280 ⳯960 85Hz 1280 960 85.9 85 Yes
1280 ⳯1024 60Hz 1280 1024 64.0 60 Yes
1280 ⳯1024 75Hz 1280 1024 80.0 75 Yes
1280 ⳯1024 85Hz 1280 1024 91.1 85 Yes
1600 ⳯1200 60Hz 1600 1200 75.0 60 Yes
1600 ⳯1200 65Hz 1600 1200 81.3 65 No
1600 ⳯1200 70Hz 1600 1200 87.5 70 No
1600 ⳯1200 75Hz 1600 1200 93.8 75 No
1600 ⳯1200 85Hz 1600 1200 106.3 85 No
•When the resolution of the input signal is lower than 1024 ⳯768 dots, the image is enlarged and displayed; if the
resolution is higher than 1024 ⳯768 dots, the image is reduced and displayed.
•The signals above marked with (*) may not display properly when full keystone correction is applied. When using these
signals and applying keystone correction, please check the image while making the setting so that the image is not
adversely affected.
Signals indicated with a “Yes” are supported. Note that depending on the model of personal computer, please perform
the screen adjustment of the "Image adjustment" →"Sync adjustment" menu if flickering or bleeding appear on the
projection screen.
→See Page E-37
Table of Supported Input Signals (Personal Computer Video Input Connector)
Connections with the Personal Computer

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TEST
PC AUDIO
IN2
PC AUDIO
IN1
PC AUDIO
OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO
RGB-OUT
RGB-IN 2
RGB-IN 1
VLR
USB
Connections with Video Equipment
The video of a video tape deck or DVD player is projected onto a large screen.
NOTE:
•When both Video and S-video connections have been made, S-video will be given priority for display.
•When a video signal have a lot of noise, the image may be displayed in monochrome. Should this
occur, make a setting with the "Video select" menu to suit the input signal.
•When a condition in which a signal has not been input continues for 15 minutes or longer, the lamp is
turned off automatically.
iP-55E Projector side connector panel
To the video output connector To the audio output connectors
Video deck DVD player