JVC LX-D1000 User manual

ENGLISH
LCD
Projector
User Manual
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
APPENDIX
LX-D1000

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera-
ture accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EX-
TENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE
FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
NOTE:
SINCE THIS PROJECTOR IS PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHALL BE
INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
WARNING
Use the attached specified shielded power-supply
cord. If you use another cord, it may cause interfer-
ence with radio and television reception.
Use the attached RGB cable, RS-232C cable with
this equipment so as to keep interference within the
limit of a Class A device.
The projector automatically shuts off
when the lamp is used up in about
2,000 hours, and the projector will not
turn on until lamp is replaced.
DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LENS
WHEN PROJECTOR IS IN THE POWER ON
MODE.

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Contents
Important safeguards ...........................................................................4
Overview of the projector ......................................................................6
Overview of the remote control ............................................................8
Battery installation ............................................................................................. 9
Preparing the projector for operation ............................................... 10
Basic connections ............................................................................... 12
Projector + AV equipment ................................................................................. 12
Cables and adapters .......................................................................................... 12
Projector + IBM PC or IBM PC compatibles .................................................... 13
Projector + Macintosh ........................................................................................ 14
To operate projector power ON.......................................................... 15
Menu operation .................................................................................. 17
Picture adjustment............................................................................. 20
Advanced feature for presentation .................................................... 22
Expand................................................................................................................ 22
Still ..................................................................................................................... 22
PC-CARD ............................................................................................ 23
Advanced feature with PC ................................................................. 25
PCV ..................................................................................................................... 25
Mouse remote control ........................................................................................ 31
Replaccement of a light source lamp ..................................................32
Maintenance ....................................................................................... 34
Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 35
Indicators ............................................................................................ 36
Specifications ...................................................................................... 37
Replacement parts list ....................................................................... 37
Trademark, Registered trademark
Apple, Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
IBM, VGA, PS/2, OS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows®95, Windows NT®are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the U.S. and other countries.
Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Important safeguards
PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS RE-
GARDING YOUR LCD PROJECTOR AND RETAIN
THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON
THE LCD PROJECTOR.
1. Read instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3. Warnings
All warnings on the appliance and in the oper-
ating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Instructions
All operating instructions must be followed.
5. Cleaning
Unplug this projector from the wall outlet be-
fore cleaning it. Do not use liquid aerosol clean-
ers. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments and equipment
Never add any attachments and/or equipment
without the approval of the manufacturer as
such additions may result in the risk of fire, elec-
tric shock or other personal injury.
7. Water and moisture
Do not use this projector near water or in con-
tact with water.
8. Accessories
Do not place this projector on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket or table. Use only with a
cart, stand, tripod bracket, or table recommended
by the manufacturer or sold with the projector.
Any mounting of the appliance should follow the
manufacturer's instructions and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manu-
facturer.
An appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and
cart combination to overturn.
10. Power sources
This projector should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power,
please consult your appliance dealer or local
power company.
11. Power-cord protection
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them. Pay particular at-
tention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and points where they exit from the appliance.
12. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords
as this can result in a fire or electric shock.
13. Objects and liquids
Never push objects of any kind through open-
ings of this projector as they may touch danger-
ous voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liq-
uid of any kind on the projector.
14. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this projector yourself.
Refer all servicing to qualified service person-
nel.
15. Damage requiring service
Unplug this projector from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel un-
der the following conditions:
(a) If the power-supply cord or plug is dam-
aged.
(b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have
fallen into the projector.
(c) If the projector does not operate normally
after you follow the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions. An improper
adjustment of other controls may result
in damage and may often require exten-
sive work by a qualified technician to re-
store the projector to its normal operation.
(d) If the projector has been exposed to rain
or water.
(e) If the projector has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
(f) If the projector exhibits a distinct change
in performance - this indicates a need for
service.
16. Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure
that the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or parts
having the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock or other hazards.
17. Safety check
Upon completion of any service or repair to this
projector, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks determining that the projector is
in a safe operating condition.
9. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation, ensuring reliable operation of the
projector and to protect it from overheating. Do
not block these openings or allow them to be
blocked by placing the projector on a bed, sofa,
rug, or bookcase. Ensure that there is adequate
ventilation and that the manufacturer's instruc-
tions have been adhered to.

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WARNING:
Unplug immediately if there is
something wrong with your projector.
Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes
out of your projector. It might cause fire or electric
shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact
your dealer.
Never remove the cabinet.
This projector contains high voltage circuitry. An
inadvertent contact may result in an electric shock.
Except as specifically explained in the Owner's
Guide, do not attempt to service this product
yourself. Please contact your dealer when you want
to fix, adjust or inspect the projector.
Do not modify this equipment.
It can lead to fire or electric shock.
If you break or drop the cabinet.
Do not keep using this equipment if you break or
drop it. Unplug the projector and contact your dealer
for inspection. It may lead to fire if you keep using
the equipment.
Do not face a lens to the sun.
It can lead to fire.
Use correct voltage.
If you use incorrect voltage, it can lead to fire.
Do not place the projector on uneven
surface. Level stable surface only.
Please do not place equipment on unstable surfaces.
Do not look into the lens when it is operating. It may
hurt your eyes.
Never let children look into the lens when it is on.
COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursu-
ant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital appara-
tus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of
the Department of Communications.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mitsubishi could void the user's authority to oper-
ate this equipment.
COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF INDUSTRY CANADA
This Class [A] digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equip-
ment Regulations.
Do not turn off the main power
abruptly or unplug the projector
during operation.
It can lead to lamp breakage, fire, electric shock or
other trouble.
Place of installation
For safety’s sake, refrain from setting the projector at
any place subjected to high temperature and high
humidity. Please maintain an operating temperature,
humidity, and altitude as specified below.
•Operating temperature: between +41°F (+5°C) and
+95°F (+35°C)
•Operating humidity: between 30 and 90%
•Never put any heat-producing device under the pro-
jector so that the projector does not overheat.
•Do not attach the projector to a place that is un-
stable or subject to vibration.
•Do not install the projector near any equipment that
produces a strong magnetic field. Also refrain from
installing near the projector any cable carrying a
large current.
•Place the projector on a solid, vibration free sur-
face: otherwise it may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or adult, and serious damage to the prod-
uct.
•Do not stand the projector: it may fall, causing seri-
ous injury and damage to the projector.
•Place the projector within a slope of ±15˚. Slanting
the projector more than ±15˚may cause trouble or
explosion of the lamp.
•Do not place the projector near air-conditioning unit
or heater to avoid hot air to the exhaust and venti-
lation hole of the projector.

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Overview of the projector
RGBLAMP
TEMP
CARD
SOURCE MENU
ENTER
VOL
VIDEO
PC CARD
handle
Hold here to carry this projector.
remote control sensor (Front / Rear)
input source (RGB, VIDEO, PC CARD)
Use to select the input source you wish to watch. You can select PC CARD when
the CARD indicator ON.
menu
Use to project menu display.
direction
+, -
Press to turn the volume up or down. During playback
of PC card, use to select group of the PC card.
release button
Press to adjust the angle of projection. See page 11.
exhaust slits
PC card eject
Press to eject the PC card. See page 23.
enter
Use for MENU setting. See page 17.
indicators
Normal On Menu On PC card
Adjust FINE (-) Set item Select previous image (Left)
Adjust FINE (+) Set item Select next image (Right)
– Select item (up) Select INDEX or FILE
– Select item (down) Select INDEX or FILE
POWER( ) LAMP TEMP CARD Condition
Steady red Stand-by.
Steady green
Brinking green Power is TMON∫.
}
Steady green
Steady green Steady green Blinking red Abnormal temperature warning (high temperature).*1
Steady red Steady red Abnormal temperature-OVER (high temperature).
The source lamp will be also turned off.
Steady green
Blinking red /green Lamp duration warning. (Lightning duration total about 1,500 hours.) *2
Steady red Steady red
Lamp duration-OVER. (Lightning duration total about 2,000 hours.)
Steady green Steady green Steady green PC card inserted, off then no PC card.
focus ring
Use to adjust the focus by turning it. See page 16.
zoom ring
Use to magnify (or reduce) by turning it. See page 16.
PC card slot
This is where you insert the PC card. See page 23.
PC card slot cover button
Press down to open the PC card slot. See page 23.
power
Use to turn the projector on or off when MAIN POWER is on. To turn the projector off, press
this button twice.
Important:
When the LAMP indicator blinks in green, the power switch cannot be used to switch
“ON” and “OFF.” Begin operation only after the indicator has stopped blinking.
See indicator table below for more information.
*1 : In the condition, the sign of “TEMP!!” blinks red on the screen.
*2 : When the lamp has been used for about 1,900 hours, the message “LAMP!!” will appear on the screen.

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PC analog RGB input
Use to input video signals (analog
RGB) of a personal computer.
(Pin assignment of Mini D-SUB 15P jack)
PIN NO. SPEC PIN NO. SPEC
1 R(RED)/CR9–
2 G(GREEN)/Y 10 GROUND
3 B(BLUE)/CB 11 GROUND
4 GROUND 12 –
5 GROUND 13 HD/CS
6 GROUND 14 VD
7 GROUND 15 –
8 GROUND
RS-232C input
Use to control the projector with the
personal computer, or control the per-
sonal computer with remote control. Use
the provided RS-232C cable (Mini DIN
8P– D-SUB 9P) for the connection.
PIN NO. NAME I/O
1 TXD IN
2 RTS IN
3 DTR IN
4 GND –
5 CTS/5V IN/OUT
6 DCD/CLOCK OUT
7 RXD OUT
8 RI/DATA OUT
power jack
See page 11.
MAIN power
I : ON
O : OFF
RS-232 input (Mini DIN 8P)
Use to connect with personal computer when
using the remote control as mouse, or control
the projector with the personal computer.
line output (stereo mini jack)
Use to output PC audio if the PC has a
live-level input, or Audio input.
line input (stereo mini jack)
Use to input PC audio signals. See pages 13, 14.
PC analog RGB input (mini D-SUB 15P)
Use to input RGB signal from PC or component
signal from DVD etc. See pages 12 - 14.
video/audio input
Use to input video and
audio. See page 12.
PC analog RGB output
(mini D-SUB 15P)
Use to output RGB signal from RGB
input. See pages 12 - 14.
LINE-OUTRGB-OUT RGB-IN
S-VIDEO VIDEO
INPUT L-AUDIO-R
LINE-IN
RS-232C
(MONO)
LINE-OUTRGB-OUT RGB-IN
S-VIDEO VIDEO
INPUT L-AUDIO-R
LINE-IN
RS-232C
(MONO)
Bottom side
filter cover
adjustment foot (up and down)
adjustment foot (right and left)
Front
lamp lid
Caution:
Do not replace the lamp right after using
the projector. The lamp is very hot.
Left side
15
11 15
12
6 8
5
3

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Overview of the remote control
card auto play
Press to start auto play function of the
PC CARD. See page 24.
The buttons with *mark work as same
as the buttons on the projector.
PC card release
Press this button to be able to eject PC
card. Make sure to press this button all the
time to eject the PC card. See page 23.
* input source
still
Use to freeze the image. See page 22.
* power
right click
This operates in the same way as the right
button on the computer mouse.
See page 31.
* direction
auto position
Use to adjust the position of Personal
computer image. See page 16.
* +, - (volume)
* menu
mouse pointer
Use to move the cursor on the image,
instead of the computer mouse. See
page 31.
* enter
ENTER
R-CLICK
LASER
POWER
RGB VIDEO
PC CARD
AUTOPLAY
RELEASE
AUTO
POSITION
MENU
STILL
VOLUME
EXPAND
laser
Pressing the button emits laser beam.
expand
Use to expand the image. See page 22.
left click
This operates in the same
way as the left button on
the computer mouse.
See
page 31.
About laser beam
This remote control is the class 2 (max. output 1mW
laser diode 645nm) laser equipment.
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
WAVE LENGTH : 645nm
MAX OUTPUT : 1mW
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION
CAUTION :
Pressing the LASER button provided remote con-
trol emits laser beam. Do not look into the beam
light directly. Do not point the laser beam to people.
Looking the laser beam directly may lose eyesight.

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Battery installation
Use two AA size batteries.
1. Remove the back cover of the remote control by pushing the battery compartment door in the direction of the
arrow.
2. Load the batteries making sure that they are positioned correctly (+ to +, and - to -).
3. Replace the back cover.
Important:
•Do not use a new battery with an old one.
•Load batteries in the correct position.
•Do not heat, take apart, or throw batteries into fire.
•Do not try to recharge batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
•If the alkaline solution of alkaline batteries comes in contact with your skin or clothes, rinse with water. If
the solution comes in contact with your eyes, rinse them with water and then consult your doctor.
Operation area
The range for operation is about 10m when the remote control points to the projector. The distance to the screen
back to the projector must be less than 7m. Depending on the type of the screen, the distance is different.
Important:
Avoid the direct sunlight or fluorescent light to the remote control sensor. Also keep the distance of more than 2 m
between the remote control sensor and fluorescent lamp. The remote control may not work correctly.
20˚
15˚
20˚
15˚
30˚30˚
20˚20˚
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Preparing the projector for operation
Orientation of the projector
Picture size can be set by changing the distance between the screen and the projector.
Front projection To find the approximate distance
between the projector and screen:
Multiply the width of the screen
✕2.0 (max.) , Multiply the width of
the screen ✕2.5 (min.).
• Refer to the chart to recom-
mended distances in maximum
zoom and minimum zoom.
SCREEN
Front projection, ceiling mount
For ceiling mount, you need the ceiling mount
bracket. For more detail, ask your dealer.
• For ceiling mount, set IMAGE REVERSE in
INSTALLATION menu to MIRROR INVERT. You
can not use KEYSTONE when IMAGE RE-
VERSE is inverted. See Page 18.
• Projected images may appear darker when the
unit is used as a ceiling installation than when it
is used in the tabletop position. This does not
signify a product malfunction.
Rear projection
Ask a specialist for installation. For more detail, ask
your dealer.
SCREEN
•For rear projection, set IMAGE REVERSE in
INSTALLATION menu to MIRROR. See Page 18.
Caution:
•Placing the projector on a carpet reduces ventila-
tion from the fan on the bottom and might cause
problems. Place a hard board or similar item
under the projector to facilitate ventilation of the
unit.
•Place the projector more than 20 in. from the wall
to prevent blocking the intake, exhaust slots and
ventilation of this projector because hot air comes
out of it.
•Do not use the projector under the following
circumstances, which may cause fire or electric
shock.
•in a dusty or humid place
•while the projector is lying sideways or upside
down.
•near a heater
•in a kitchen or oily, smoky or damp place
•in direct sunlight
•with high temperature, such as the closed car
•where the temperature is lower than 41°F or
higher than 95°F
Important:
•Do not put stress on the lens or focus ring, as this
may damage them.
•Keep your room dark while using the projector. The
image cannot be seen clearly in a bright place.
L
(between the screen and the
head of the projector)
screen
• The above numbers are the design numbers, and may be slightly different from the actual numbers.
Diagonal size
(inch)
23 "
40 "
60 "
80 "
100 "
150 "
200 "
245 "
Height inches
(inch)
13.8 "
24 "
36 "
48 "
60 "
90 "
120 "
147 "
Width feet
(inch)
18.4 "
32 "
48 "
64 "
80 "
120 "
160 "
196 "
Screen
Distance from screen (L) / (approximate)
Maximum
zoom (min.)
(cm)
–
155
236
317
399
602
805
988
(cm)
112
201
305
410
513
774
1034
–
(inch)
–
61.0 "
92.9 "
125 "
157 "
237 "
317 "
389 "
(inch)
44.1 "
79.1 "
120 "
161 "
202 "
305 "
407 "
–
Minimum
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Adjusting the angle of projection
Screen on a flat wall with a 90 degree angle to the floor
by adjusting two Adjustment feet on the bottom of the
projector. If the angle cannot be corrected by them,
adjust the height and angle of screen.
1. Lift the projector to the right angle.
2. Press the release button for angle adjustment to take
the Adjustment foot (up and down) out of the pro-
jector.
3. Release the button and keep your hands away from
the projector.
4. Turn the foot to right or left to adjust for proper
angle.
After using the projection,
5. Press the release button to take the projector down
slowly with holding it.
When the left and right angles are different
Adjust the angles with adjustment feet (right and left),
which are on the bottom of the projector. When ship-
ping the projector at first, the Adjustment feet are cov-
ered with sponge to be parallel on a flat surface. Re-
move the sponge to adjust the Adjustment feet lower.
Do not lose the sponge.
Important:
The image becomes trapezoid shape when the screen
or project is not level. Use KEYSTONE in INSTAL-
LATION menu to adjust, however, the circumference
of the image may not be focused. See page 18.
•Screen on a flat wall with a 90˚angle to the floor.
•Align projector to produce a full screen display as
illustrated on page 10.
•Distance from projector to screen must be
compatible with screen size chart on page 10. Note
distance from screen chart.
Getting ready for projection
1. Connect the power cord provided to the projector.
2. Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.
3. Take off the lens cap.
Warning:
•Do not look directly into the lens when projector is
“ON”.
•The lens cap is for protecting the lens. If you leave
the power on with the cap on, the cap may be warped.
Please remove the lens cap when you turn the power
on.
•A three-pin grounding type power plug is used with
the projector. Do not remove the grounding pin on
the power plug. If you are unable to insert the plug
into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete A/C outlet.
•The supplied power cord is used for 120V only. Never
connect to any outlet or power supply having a dif-
ferent voltage or frequency. If you connect to the
power supply having a different voltage, please use
the appropriate power cord.
•Do not place an object on the power cord and keep
the projector away from heat source to avoid break-
ing the power cord. A broken power cord can cause
fire or electric shock.
•Do not revise or alter the power cord otherwise it
may cause fire or electric shock.
Contact your dealer if the cord is broken.
Caution:
•Plug in firmly and unplug by holding the plug, not
by pulling the cable out.
•Do not plug in or out with wet hands. It may cause
an electric shock.
Plug in the provided
power cord directly.
ground
terminal
Adjustment foot
(up and down)
screen

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Cables and adapters
To connect personal computers to this projector, the following cables and adapters are necessary. The overview
might be different from the picture below.
RGB cable for PC (mini D-SUB 15P plug)
.
Note: The pins numbered 9, 12 and 15 are not connected.
MAC adapter for RGB cable
(mini D-SUB 15P plug - D-SUB 15P plug)
Basic connections
This projector can be connected to equipment such as VCRs, video cameras, videodisc players, and personal comput-
ers having analog RGB input.
Important:
• Make sure that your equipment is turned off before connection.
• Match the color of video and audio plugs on the AV cable with each terminal.
• Plug in firmly and unplug by holding the plug, not by pulling the cable out.
• If connected units are set too close to one another, the image may be affected.
• Refer to the owner's guide of each component for details of connections.
Projector + AV equipment
Make sure that your equipment is turned off before connection.
Important:
S-video signals take priority over video signals. If you input both S-video signals and normal video signals at the
same time, the normal video input automatically is inhibited.
to audio
output
to video
output
to S-video
output
Connect either one of these.
VCR, others
to audio input
to S-video
input
to video input
Projector + DVD player
Some DVD players have output terminal for 3 line fitting (Y, CB,
CR). When connecting them to the projector, connect to RGB IN
of the projector. In this case, set “Y, CB, CR”for RGB/Y, CB, CR
setting in SIGNAL menu.
to RGB IN
GR B
C
B YC R
HD/CS
VD
DVD player
No connection
•Use mini D-SUB 15 pin-BNC conversion cable for connection.
•Some DVD player may not project the image correctly.
PIN NO.
1
2
3
•
•
•
13
14
15
PIN NO.
1
2
3
•
•
•
13
14
15
MINI D-SUB 15P MINI D-SUB 15P
MINI D-SUB 15P D-SUB15P
1 2 3 4 5 6
ON DIP
Note: Set the dip switch to the appropriate position.
%
Display Resolution Dip switch
mode 1 2 3 4 5 6
13 inch 640 ✕480 ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
16 inch 832 ✕624 OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF
19 inch 1024 ✕768 OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF
21 inch 1152 ✕870 ON ON ON ON OFF OFF

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Projector + IBM PC or IBM PC compatibles
Make sure that your equipment is turned off before connection.
Important:
•Connectors or analog RGB output adapters may be necessary depending on the personal computer connected to
this projector. Please contact your dealer.
•The audio input for a personal computer is the stereo mini-jack. There are some personal computers that have
different types of audio outputs or none at all. Please ask your dealer for details.
•For connection details, refer to the owner's guide of each component.
to monitor
port
to monitor port
desktop computer
notebook computer
RGB cable for PC
PC audio
cable (option)
to PC audio
output to RGB IN
to LINE IN
When outputting to both a PC monitor and the projector
to monitor
port
desktop computer
PC audio
cable (option)
RGB cable for PC
RGB cable
(option)
to LINE IN
to PC audio
output
to PC
monitor
to RGB IN
to RGB OUT

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Projector + Macintosh
Make sure that your equipment is turned off before connection.
Important:
•A monitor output adapter is necessary for a Macintosh if it has no video port. Please contact your dealer.
•If you use the MAC adapter for RGB cable provided, set the dip switch to the appropriate position. See page 12.
•Connectors or analog RGB output adapters may be necessary depending on the personal computer connected to
this projector. Please contact your dealer.
•The audio input for a personal computer is the stereo mini jack. There are some personal computers that have
different types of audio outputs or none at all. Please ask your dealer for details.
•For connection details, refer to the owner's guide for each component.
•When outputting to both a PC monitor and the projector, use an Apple Macintosh monitor or multiscan monitor
corresponding to Composite Sync.
to video port
to video port
desktop computer
Power Book MAC adapter for
RGB cable
RGB cable for PC
to LINE IN
to PC audio
output
to RGB IN
1 2 3 4 5 6
ON DIP
PC audio
cable (option)
When outputting to both a PC monitor and the projector
to video port
desktop
computer
MAC adapter for
RGB cable
Monitor
Conversion
adapter (option)
RGB cable for PC
Monitor cable
(option) to LINE IN
to PC audio
output
to PC
monitor
to RGB IN
to RGB OUT
1 2 3 4 5 6
ON DIP
PC audio
cable (option)
Basic connections (continue)

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To operate projector power ON
Numbers 1 - 9 correspond to the instruction numbers below.
Important:
•A darkened image may be seen right after pressing
the POWER button due to warming up of this pro-
jector. While warming up, no other commands can
be accepted.
•When the lamp indicator is blinking red, the ser-
vice life of the lamp is about to end. Replace the
lamp. See pages 32 and 36.
•The picture might not be of optimum performance
in extreme hot or cold conditions. (The projector is
not malfunctioning.)
4. Select the desired external input source by using
the RGB or VIDEO button.
•The projector automatically selects the appropriate
signal format. The selected signal format is displayed
on the SIGNAL menu.
•When selecting the RGB input, the image may
flicker. Press the $or %button to adjust the im-
age.
•Press the PC CARD button to see the PC CARD im-
ages. (You cannot select it when CARD indicator is
not lighting up.)
1. Turn on the equipment connected to the projector.
2. Put the projector into standby mode by pressing the
main power switch. The POWER indicator lights up
red.
3. Turn the projector on by pressing the POWER but-
ton.
The light source lamp starts warming up, eventu-
ally turn on. In cases where light source lamp does
not come on, wait for one minute before switching
power on again.
•If the main power switch to the unit is turned
off within two minutes of turning off the light
source lamp, power will not be applied to the
lamp for one minute the next time the main
unit power switch is turned on. When this
happens, the indicator lamp will blink for one
minute.
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LINE-OUTRGB-OUT RGB-IN
S-VIDEO VIDEO
INPUT L-AUDIO-R
LINE-IN
RS-232C
(MONO)
78
3
4
5
6
RGBLAMP
TEMP
CARD
SOURCE MENU
ENTER
VIDEO
PC CARD
VOL
condition indicator LAMP POWER
stand-by -red
when light source lamp is on green green
when light source lamp does not light up red
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AUTO POSITION button
When the source is selected to RGB and the image is
not in the right place, set to display as at the
brightest signal as possible, then press the AUTO
POSITION button on the remote control. If the image
is still not in the right place.
•Set screen to the brightest display as possible
(e.g., full-screen display of the “Trash”window)
before deploying the automatic adjustment
function.
•If the screen saver is running, turn off the screen
saver before using the automatic adjustment
button.
5. Adjust the focus with the focus ring by turning it.
6. Adjust the image size with the zoom ring by turn-
ing it.
The volume from the speaker
Press the volume + or –button to change the volume
from the speaker.
•The volume buttons do not work when MENU se-
lection bar or MENU is displayed.
•The volume buttons do not work when the source is
selected to PC CARD.
Turning off the projector
7. Press the POWER button.
The message “POWER OFF? YES : PRESS AGAIN”
appears on the screen.
•To exit from this mode, press any button except
POWER, LASER, mouse pointer, R/L-click,
STILL and VOLUME + and - button.
8. Press the POWER button again.
The light source lamp will be turned off.
Pressing the POWER button again will shut off the
light source lamp, but the exhaust fan continues to
operate for 120 seconds to cool down the light source
lamp and LCD panels. In this time, the lamp indica
tor will be turned off from flashing.
9. Turn off the main power switch. When turning off
the main switch, the POWER indicator turns off.
•In cases where the main power switch is acciden-
tally turned off when either the intake/exhaust
fan or the power source lamp is in operation, allow
the unit to cool down for 10 minutes with the
power turned off. Repeat step 3 when turning on
the power source lamp. If the lamp does not turn
on immediately, repeat this step two or three
times. Replace the lamp if it should still fail to
turn on.
Caution:
•When you have finished using this equipment, wait
120 seconds for the exhaust fans to stop. Then turn
off the main switch and unplug the power cable from
the wall outlet, for safety purposes.
•After the lamp is turned off, the lamp cannot be
switched on again for 60 seconds as a precaution-
ary measure. It will take another 60 seconds before
the lamp indicator goes off. If you wish to turn on
the projector again, wait until the indicator is off
then press the POWER button.
•The exhaust fan runs faster automatically when the
temperature around the projector becomes high.
•When the temperature around the projector becomes
much higher, the sign of “TEMP!!”blinks red on the
screen. If the temperature stays in high, the lamp will
be shut off automatically .
The projector automatically shuts off when the
lamp is used up in about 2,000 hours and not used
until lamp replacement.
wide
zoom ring
tele
far
near
focus ring
30
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Basic operation
Several settings can be adjusted using Menu.
EXAMPLE: Auto power off time setting
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Press the $or %button to select OPTION menu.
3. Press the ENTER button (or {or }button).
4. Press the{or }button to select AUTO POWER
OFF.
5. Press the $or %button to adjust auto power off
time.
6. Exit the menu system by pressing the MENU but-
ton several times.
• If the menu operation is not working, simultaneously
press the MENU and POWER buttons.
• The input source can not be changed when the
MENU selection bar or MENU is displayed.
• The settings with 2mark, you should press the
ENTER button after selecting.
Menu operation
PICTURE CONTRAST ±10
BRIGHTNESS ±10
COLOR TEMP STANDARD
HIGH
LOW
USER
TINT ±10
COLOR ±10
SHARPNESS ±10
CONTRAST R ±10
CONTRAST B ±10
BRIGHTNESS R ±10
BRIGHTNESS B ±10
PRESENTATION ZOOM MODE 1 - 4
POSITION 1 - 4
AUTO SLIDETIME 3 - 99sec
REPEAT ON/OFF
INSTALLATION IMAGE REVERSE OFF/MIRROR/INVERT/MIRROR INVERT
KEYSTONE 0˚/3˚/6˚/9˚/12˚/15˚
AUTO POWER ON ON/OFF
TEST SIGNAL OFF/1 - 4
OPTION SXGA PICTURE MOTION/STILL
MENU POSITION UPPER LEFT/LOWER RIGHT
AUTO POWER OFF OFF/5/10/15/30/60min.
VIDEO SIGNAL AUTO/NTSC/PAL/SECAM/4.43NTSC/PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL-60
LANGUAGE /English/Español/Deutsch/Français/Italiano/
SIGNAL AUTO AUTO/USER1/USER2
HORIZ.POSITION 0 - 999
VERT.POSITION 0 - 999
FYNE SYNC. 0 - 32
TRACKING 0 - 9999
RGB INPUT
HOLD
USER
RGB/YC
B C R ,YP B P R
BEGIN -1 - -99
END 1 - 99
CLAMP POSITION 0 - 63
CLAMP WIDTH 0 - 63
HORIZ.PIXELS 0 - 9999
VERT.LINES 0 - 9999
PLL AUTO/FAST/NORMAL/SLOW
VERT.SYNC. AUTO/ON/OFF
SQUEEZE ON/OFF
MEMORIZE
DELETE
RESET
ON
OFF
AUTO
USER1/USER2
USER1/USER2
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
* : Setting range is different according
to the type of the signal.

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1PICTURE
CONTRAST ........ Adjusts the picture contrast. The contrast becomes higher
as the number increases.
BRIGHTNESS .... Adjusts image brightness. The image becomes brighter as
the number increases.
COLOR TEMP .... Adjusts color temperature.
TINT .................... Adjusts the color balance in the image. The color balance
of the image shifts green as the number increases and
shifts to purple as the number decreases (only when
NTSC or 4.43 NTSC is selected).
COLOR ................ Adjusts the color intensity of the image (only when NTSC, PAL, SECAM or 4.43 NTSC is
selected).
SHARPNESS ...... Adjusts the picture sharpness. The sharpness becomes sharper as the number increases
(only when the source is selected to VIDEO).
2PRESENTATION
This menu appears when either the display enlargement and PC card play
functions are used.
ZOOM MODE ..... Selects the desired type of expand mode, type1, 2, 3 or 4
(Actual size display).
POSITION .......... Selects the desired position of the sub image in expand
mode.
AUTO SLIDE
TIME ................... Sets the length of time before the image switches to the next image in PC CARD automatic
playback mode.
REPEAT .............. Sets to repeatedly playback the PC CARD presentation.
3INSTALLATION
IMAGE REVERSE Use to reverse or invert the projected image. MIRROR is
used for rear projection. MIRROR INVERT is effective
when the projector is ceiling-mounted.
KEYSTONE ........ Adjusts keystone correction of the image. If the image is
keystoned, select the approximate setting. For normal
use, select 0˚. You can use it only when IMAGE REVERSE
is OFF.
AUTO POWER ON .... To select whether to boot up automatically when the power
is turned on by a breaker. In this case, the main power of the projector has to be ON. Set this
when the projector is hanging on the ceiling.
• The projector is in stand-by mode when the lamp does not come on. In this case, use the
remote control to turn on the lamp.
TEST SIGNAL .... Use to display the built-in test patterns on the screen.
• The display will disappear when the setting is OFF or press the button except MENU,
{,}, STILL, LASER, mouse pointer and R/L-click.
4OPTION
SXGA PICTURE . Select MOTION when motion images are mainly
projected. Select STILL when still images such as PC-
CARD images are mainly projected. It works only when
inputting personal computers of SXGA signals.
MENU POSITION . Use to select the position where the menu is displayed
(upper left or lower right on the screen).
AUTO POWER OFF .. Use to select the length of time the projector switches to
standby when there is no input signal selected source.
Select OFF to cancel this function.
VIDEO SIGNAL . When AUTO is set, the appropriate video format is automatically selected according to the
input signal. If the image does not appear correctly, select the desired video format
manually. Adjust the unit to the appropriate format when the unit either is not projecting
normally in auto mode or is inputting PAL-M/PAL-N signals.
LANGUAGE ....... Use to select the language for the projector display such as menu. ( / English / Español
/ Deutsch / Français / Italiano / )
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5SIGNAL
AUTO .................. Use to select AUTO, USER 1 or USER 2.
HORIZ. POSITION .... Use to adjust the horizontal position of the image.
VERT. POSITION ..... Use to adjust the vertical position of the image.
FINE SYNC. ....... Use to synchronize the projector with PC input signals so
that the image is not blurred.
TRACKING ......... Use to avoid image noise such as wide stripes.
RGB INPUT ........ The unit adjusts itself automatically when connected to
either DVD players with a component video output
terminal (Y, CB, CRor Y, PB, PR) or equipment with HDTV
signal output capabilities. In cases where the unit is
connected to equipment that include an RGB output
terminal and which output HDTV signals, adjust the unit to RGB mode.
HOLD .................. Adjusts the image which upper side is awry.
6SIGNAL - USER (Normally, there is no need for adjustments.)
CLAMP POSITION/
CLAMP WIDTH ......... If you use a PC video card or something similar, the
brighter colors of the projected image may become blurred.
In this case, adjust CLAMP POSITION or CLAMP
WIDTH.
HORIZ. PIXELS .... Use to adjust the width of the image. The image size grows
wider as the number increases. (Adjust to the horizontal
pixels of inputting signal for normal setting.)
VERT. LINES ..... Use to adjust the height of the image. The image size
grows higher as the number increases. (Adjust to the vertical lines of inputting signal for
normal setting.)
PLL ...................... Use to adjust the image which upper side is awry. Select AUTO for normal setting.
VERT. SYNC. ..... Use to adjust the image when its motion does not run naturally. Select AUTO for normal
setting.
SQUEEZE ........... Set to ON when displaying DVD discs which are recorded as the squeezed image (in right
and left direction).

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Adjustment from personal computer
Although this projector sets proper signal settings set
automatically for the image signal from personal
computers. But at times, there can be some
diferences in timings. In this case, press AUTO
POSITION button. If the images are still not pro-
jected correctly, use MENU display to adjust the
projected images from personal computers.
Afteradjustments are made, the new settings can be
saved in user function.
Adjusting the images from personal
computers in MENU display
Adjust as below for the following symptoms.
Image moves to right or left :
Adjust HORIZ. POSITION in SIGNAL menu. Press
the %button to move the image to left. Press the $
button to move the image to right.
Image moves to up or down :
Adjust VERT. POSITION in SIGNAL menu. Press
the %button to move the image to upward. Press
the $button to move the image to down.
Image flickers / Image is out of focus :
Adjust FINE SYNC. in SIGNAL menu.
Wide stripes appear :
Adjust CLAMP POSITION or CLAMP WIDTH of
each menu in SIGNAL - USER menu.
Noise etc. appears on right or left side of image:
Adjust HORIZ. PIXELS of the menu in SIGNAL -
USER menu.
Noise etc. appears on top or bottom part of image :
Adjust VERT. LINES of the menu in SIGNAL -
USER menu.
Top part of image curves :
Change the setting of HOLD in SIGNAL menu or
PLL in SIGNAL - USER menu.
HOLD ... Select ON, and adjust BEGIN or END for
image which top part is the least curved.
PLL .......Select FAST, NORMAL, or SLOW for
image which top part is the least curved.
Select AUTO for normal setting.
Image does not move naturally :
Adjust VERT. SYNC. of the menu in SIGNAL - USER
menu. Select AUTO for normal setting.
•Do not change each menu setting in SIGNAL -
USER menu for normal setting.
Memorizing the setting
1. Select MEMORIZE in SIGNAL menu, and press
the ENTER button.
2. Press the $or %button to select the memory
which you wish to record (USER 1 or USER 2).
3. Press ENTER button.
Initializing the setting which has been changed
Select RESET in SIGNAL menu, and press ENTER
button.
•When initializing, selection buttons will not work
for about 2 - 18 seconds.
Seeing images in recorded setting.
Select AUTO in SIGNAL menu, and press the$or
%button to select the memory (USER1 or USER2).
Resetting the recorded setting
1. Select DELETE in SIGNAL menu, and press
ENTER button.
2. Press the$or %button to select the memory
which you wish to reset (USER 1 or USER 2).
3. Press ENTER button
The recorded setting will be reset.
The simple way of adjustment
1. Select HORIZ. POSITION in SIGNAL menu.
2. Press the$or %button to adjust the horizontal
start position (the left end).
3. Select TRACKING in SIGNAL menu.
4. Press the$or %button to adjust the horizontal
end position (the right end).
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for fine adjustment.
6. Select VERT. POSITION in SIGNAL menu.
7. Press the$or %button to adjust the vertical
start position (the top end).
Picture adjustment