Sony S1800Q User manual

VPD-S1800Q/S1800QM
Operating Instruct
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instruc
Data P
1997 by Sony Corporation
VPD-S18
VPD-S18

2(EN)
English WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
suffcient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
For the customers in the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant 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.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
For the customers in Canada
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
For the customers in the United Kingdom
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT
This wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
Green-and-Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the
letter E or by the safety earch symbol Yor coloured green or
green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
Voor de klanten in Nederland
• Dit apparaat bevat een Li-ion batterij voor memory back-
up.
• De IC3004/3011 van plaat Y is voorzien van een batterij
voor noodvoeding van het geheugen.
• Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de
batterij op het moment dat u het apparaat bij einde
levensduur afdankt.
• Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA.
• Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd.
Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet
weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.
The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment
and be easily accessible.

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Table of Contents
EN
English
Overview
Precautions.........................................................................4
Features ..............................................................................6
Location and Function of Controls ..................................7
Projecting the Picture on the Screen .............................16
Using the Menu ................................................................19
The INPUT SELECT Menu ...............................................20
The PICTURE CTRL Menu ...............................................21
The INPUT SETTING Menu..............................................23
The SET SETTING Menu..................................................26
The INPUT INFO Menu .....................................................30
Installation Examples ......................................................32
About the Installation of the Projector ............................ 32
Floor Installation ............................................................. 33
Ceiling Installation .......................................................... 35
Stack Installation............................................................. 37
Connection Examples......................................................42
Connecting a Computer or a VCR .................................. 42
Connecting 15k RGB/Component Equipment................ 43
Connecting the Switchers................................................ 44
Using Stacked Projectors ................................................ 45
Replacing the Lamp.........................................................48
Troubleshooting...............................................................49
Specifications...................................................................51
Index..................................................................................54
Projecting
Adjustments and Settings
Using the Menu
Installation/Connection
Examples
Maintenance
Others

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Overview
On safety
•Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage
of your local power supply. If voltage adaptation is required, consult
qualified service personnel.
•Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and
have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further.
•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet or set the BREAKER ON/OFF
switch to OFF if you do not use the unit for several days.
•To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
•The wall outlet should be near the unit and easily accessible.
•The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long
as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned
off.
On installation
•When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, the Sony PSS-70 Projector
Suspension Support must be used for installation.
•Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not
place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
draperies) that may block the ventilation holes. Leave space of more than
30 cm (11 7/8inches) between the wall and the projector. Be aware that
room heat rises to the ceiling; check that the temperature near the
installation location is not excessive.
•Do not install the unit in a location near heat sources such as radiators or
air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
humidity, mechanical vibration or shock.
•To avoid moisture condensation, do not install the unit in a location
where the temperature may rise rapidly.
Caution
The projector is equipped with ventilation holes (intake) on the front and
on the sides, and ventilation holes (exhaust) on the rear. Do not block these
holes. Otherwise, internal heat build-up may occur, causing picture
degradation or damage to the projector.
On illumination
•To obtain the best picture, do not expose the front of the screen to direct
lighting or sunlight.
•Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is recommended. Use a cover over
fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the contrast ratio.
•Cover any windows that face the screen with opaque draperies.
•It is desirable to install the projector in a room where floor and walls are
not of light-reflecting material. If the floor and walls are of reflecting
material, we recommended that the carpet and wall paper be changed to a
dark color.
Precautions

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Overview
On cleaning
•To keep the cabinet looking new, periodically clean it with a soft cloth.
Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a
mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents, such as thinner,
benzene, or abrasive cleansers, since these will damage the cabinet.
•Avoid touching the lens. To remove dust on the lens, use a soft dry cloth.
Do not use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or thinner.
On repacking
•Save the original shipping carton and packing material; they will come in
handy if you ever have to ship your unit. For maximum protection,
repack your unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
Overview

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Overview
Features
High brightness, high picture quality
The combination of 1 kW short arc Xenon lamp and DLPTM1) (Digital
Light ProcessingTM2)) system provides superb light output of 1800 ANSI
lumen while assuring excellent uniformity on the entire screen.
Various input signals
The scan converter allows the projector to accept signals at horizontal
frequencies of 15 to 65 kHz, including composite video, component video
and VGA3) signals.
Easy system flexibility
The projector is designed to be flexibly configured into the system. The
RS-422A remote interface is provided as a standard feature, and various
optional interface boards are also available. Furthermore, the projector has
an indexing function which comes in handy when you operate a number of
projectors together.
Optional 1.5 times zoom standard focus lens, 2 times zoom long focus lens and fixed
short focus lens available
Attaching the optional lens makes projection suitable for your purpose.
Easy setup
•Easy setup with external equipment
The projector has 36 preset data for input signals. You can obtain an
optimum picture by simply connecting external equipment to the
projector.
•Flexible setup
The picture shift function allows for a wide range of installation position
of the projector, eliminating keystone distortion (the picture going out of
square). The electric focus and zoom functions also allow you to change
the size of the projection image without moving the projector.
•Stack installation
The picture shift function allows you to produce a uniform high-intensity
picture from the stacked projectors. Up to four projectors can be stacked.
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1) DLPTM is a trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated, U.S.A.
2) Digital Light ProcessingTM is a trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated, U.S.A.
3) VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation, U.S.A.

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Overview
Location and Function of Controls
Front
1Front remote control detector
2POWER ON lamp
3STANDBY lamp
4Lens mount
Attach the projection lens.
5Lens cover
6Ventilation holes (intake)
7Side handles
Used to carry the projector.
8Ventilation holes (intake)
There are also ventilation holes on the opposite side.
9Adjusters
Used to keep the projector level if it is installed on an
uneven surface.
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9
8
2
3
4
6
5
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Overview
To carry the projector
Use the side handles as illustrated below.
Location and Function of Controls
To use the adjusters
Turn the screw to adjust the height so that the projector
becomes level.
Note
Be careful not to let the projector down on your
fingers.
To raise
the projector To lower
the projector
Rear
1Control panel
For details, see page 9.
2Lamp cover
3Ventilation holes (exhaust)
4Input/output connectors
For details, see page 11.
Caution
Do not block the ventilation holes (both intake and
exhaust). Otherwise, internal heat may build up,
causing fire or damage to the projector.
R/R-Y G/Y B/B-YSYNC/HD VD
CONTROL S
OUT
IN
PLUGIN
POWER
TRIG
Y IN C IN IN OUT IN OUT
S VIDEO VIDEO INPUT A
AC IN
BREAKER ON/OFF
RS-422A INDEX
REMOTE
0 0
STANDBYu
MUTING
PICTURE
ENTER
+
–+ –
+
–
SELECT
POWER
ON
OFF
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VIDEO/SVIDEO
RESET
MEMORY MENU SHIFT PATTERNZOOM FOCUS
LENS CONTROL
BAVIDEO INPUT SELECT LIGHT
ON ON
IN
REMOTE 1
OUT
MODE
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1
3
2

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Overview
STANDBY u
MUTING
PICTURE
ENTER
+
–+ –
+
–SELECT
POWER
ON
OFF
g
VIDEO/S VIDEO
RESET
MEMORY MENU SHIFT PATTERNZOOM FOCUS
LENS CONTROL
BAVIDEO INPUT SELECT LIGHT
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9
Control panel
9INPUT SELECT keys
Select the input video signal.
VIDEO: Selects the signal input from the VIDEO or
S VIDEO connectors. To switch the signal, use
the SELECT key.
SELECT: Switches the signal input from the VIDEO
or S VIDEO connectors.
INPUT A: Selects the signal input from the INPUT
A connectors.
INPUT B: Selects the signal input from the INPUT B
section when the optional interface board other
than the IFB-40 is installed.
!…LIGHT key
Turns on the back lighting for the keys on the control
panel when the power is turned on. Press again to turn
off the back lighting. If you do not press any key for
30 seconds, the back lighting turns off automatically.
!`Error code display window
Displays the error codes.
For details on the error codes, see “Error codes” on page
50.
!“POWER ON/OFF keys
ON : Turns on the projector when the projector is in
standby mode. The POWER indicator lights in
green when the power is turned on.
OFF : Sets the projector to standby mode.
(Continued)
1MUTING PICTURE key
Cuts off the picture. The screen turns in black. Press
again to restore the picture.
2MEMORY key
Stores various adjustment data in the INPUT
SETTING menu into memory.
3Arrow keys (V/v/B/b)
Used to select the menu or to make various
adjustments.
4MENU key
Displays the on-screen menu. Press again to clear the
menu.
5SHIFT +/– keys
Adjust the vertical position of the picture.
+ : Picture moves upward.
– : Picture moves downward.
6ZOOM +/– keys
Adjust the picture size.
+ : Picture size is enlarged.
– : Picture size is reduced.
7FOCUS +/– keys
Adjust the focus.
+ : Picture focuses forward.
– : Picture focuses farther back.
8PATTERN key
Displays the test pattern on the screen for focus, zoom
and shift adjustments. Press again to clear the test
pattern.

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Overview
Location and Function of Controls
!£Indicators
POWER: Lights in green when the power is turned
on.
Flashes in green while the cooling fan runs after
turning off the power with the POWER OFF key.
The fan runs for about 15 minutes after turning off
the power.
STANDBY: Lights in red when the BREAKER ON/
OFF switch on the rear panel is turned on.
Once in standby mode, you can turn the projector
on and off with the POWER ON/OFF keys on the
control panel or the Remote Commander.
!¢Rear remote control detector
!ENTER key
Enters the settings of items in the menu.
!⁄RESET key
Resets the value of an item to its factory preset value.
This key functions when the menu or a setting item is
displayed on the screen.

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R/R-Y G/Y B/B-Y SYNC/HD VD
CONTROL S
OUT
IN
PLUG IN
POWER
TRIG
Y IN C IN IN OUT IN OUT
S VIDEO VIDEO INPUT A
AC IN
BREAKER ON/OFF
RS-422A INDEX
REMOTE
0
1
ON ON
123 45
06
IN
REMOTE 1
OUT
MODE
98 7
Input/output connectors
1BREAKER ON/OFF switch
Turns the main power on and off.
2CONTROL S IN/OUT (control S signal input/
output) jacks (stereo minijack)
Connect to the CONTROL S connectors of other Sony
equipment.
CONTROL S IN/PLUG IN POWER (5 V output)
jack: Connects to the CONTROL S OUT jack on
the supplied Remote Commander with the
supplied Remote Commander cable when using it
as a wired Remote Commander. The power for the
Remote Commander is supplied via this jack.
CONTROL S OUT jack: Outputs the control S
signal.
3REMOTE RS-422A connector (D-sub 9-pin,
female)
Connects to a computer to control the projector.
4INDEX (index number) switches
Set the index number for each projector when using
multiple projectors. You can set the numbers between
01 to 99.
You can check the index number using the menu.
Note
Do not use the index number “9” when using the
supplied Remote Commander.
5TRIG (trigger output) jack (minijack)
Transmits approximately 5 V trigger signal to external
equipment when the power is on. This is not a power
source.
6INPUT A connectors
Input the video signals of a component VCR or a
computer.
RGB input connectors (R-R/Y, G/Y, B/B-Y,
SYNC/HD, VD) (BNC-type): Connect to the
monitor output connectors on a component VCR
or a computer.
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Overview
Location and Function of Controls
7VIDEO connectors (BNC-type)
Connect to external video equipment such as a VCR.
You can use the VIDEO IN connector for bridge
connection.
IN: Connects to the video output connector of
external video equipment.
OUT: Connects to the video input connector of
external video equipment.
8S VIDEO connectors
Connect to external video equipment such as a VCR.
You can use the Y IN/C IN connectors or IN connector
for bridge connection.
Y IN/C IN (BNC-type): Connect to the video output
connector of external video equipment.
IN (mini DIN 4-pin): Connects to the Y/C video
output connector of external video equipment.
OUT (mini DIN 4-pin): Outputs the video signal
input through the Y IN/C IN connectors or IN
connector.
Note
If you connect external video equipment to both the Y
IN/C IN connectors and IN connector, the signal from
the Y IN/C IN connectors is selected. In this case,
75-ohm termination is impossible. When projecting the
video signal from the IN connector, do not connect a
signal to the Y IN/C IN connectors.
9Signal interface board attachment part (INPUT
B)
The IFB-40 Signal Interface Board is installed at the
factory. Other optional signal interface boards can be
inserted to this section instead of the IFB-40.
Indicator (red): Lights up when the input of the
IFB-40 is selected.
REMOTE 1 IN connector (14-pin multi):
Connect to the PC-1271/1271M Signal Interface
Switcher. When connecting two projectors,
connect to the REMOTE 1 OUT connector on the
IFB-40 installed in another projector.
REMOTE 1 OUT connector (14-pin multi):
Connect to the REMOTE 1 IN connector on the
IFB-40.
MODE selector: Turn the control switch of the
MODE selector to the appropriate position
according to the length of the cable connected to
the REMOTE 1 OUT connector.
Cable length
Cable type
Position
!…AC IN socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
This socket accepts 120 V AC power (for the VPD-
S1800Q) or 220 to 240 V AC (for the VPD-
S1800QM).
1
up to 10 mup to 2 m
SIC-M-1
CCQ-2BRS
43
2
up to 50 mup to 25 m
SIC-M-5
CCQ-5BRS
CCQ-10BRS
SIC-M-15
CCQ-25BRS
SIC-M-25
SIC-M-50
CCQ-50BRS

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Overview
4
!“ !£
OFF
POWER
ON
AUDIO PIC
MUTING
AVIDEO
INPUT SELECTB
SELECT
1/ +
/ LENS/INDEX
FOCUS
SECOND
ZOOMSHIFT
PATTERN
2/ + 3/ +
4/ – 5/ – 6/ –
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+
VOLUME
SWITCHER
MEMORY
RESET
–
M
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R
MOUSE MENU
LIGHT
LENS SWITCHER
INDEX
VIDEO/S VIDEO
1
2
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5
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9
8!
The Remote Commander can be used as a wireless or
wired Remote Commander.
The keys which have the same names as on the control
panel function identically.
Remote Commander
1POWER ON/OFF keys
2MUTING PIC/AUDIO key
Functions in the same way as the MUTING PICTURE
key on the control panel.
Note
The MUTING AUDIO key does not function with this
unit.
3INPUT SELECT keys
4SWITCHER/INDEX/LENS switch
Switches the function of the SWITCHER/INDEX/
LENS keys.
SWITCHER: Designates the input from the signal
interface switcher (not supplied).
INDEX: Selects the index number for each projector
when multiple projectors are connected.
LENS: Adjusts the focus, zoom and shift.
When you use the RM-PJ21 Mouse Receiver (not
supplied), you can control the connected computer
using the Remote Commander.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the RM-PJ21
Mouse Receiver.
(Continued)
Front Rear Side (right) Side (left)
5SWITCHER/INDEX/LENS keys
Function as described below by switching the position
of the SWITCHER/INDEX/LENS switch.
When the SWITCHER/INDEX/LENS switch is
set to SWITCHER
The SWITCHER/INDEX/LENS keys designate the
input when the signal interface switcher (not supplied)
is connected to the projector.
The SECOND key is used when two switchers are
connected to the projector. To select the input from the
second switcher (when the SINGLE/SECOND/
OTHER switch on the switcher is set to SECOND),
press the SECOND key, and then a number key
between 1 and 8.

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Location and Function of Controls
When the SWITCHER/INDEX/LENS switch is
set to INDEX
The SWITCHER/INDEX/LENS keys are used to
select the index number preset for each projector when
multiple projectors are connected. Press the index
number and ENTER key.
When you select the index number using the Remote
Commander, “INDEX: xx” is displayed on the screen.
(“xx” is the index number of the projector.) On the
screen of the projector that is currently selected, the
index number is displayed in green. The index
numbers for other projectors are displayed in yellow.
This color designation shows you which projector is
currently selected.
When the SWITCHER/INDEX/LENS switch is
set to LENS
The SWITCHER/INDEX/LENS keys are used for
focus, zoom and shift adjustments and for displaying
or clearing the test pattern on the screen.
123
456
87 ALL
Select the index number for each projector.
6VOLUME +/– keys
These keys do not function with this unit.
7MENU key
8ENTER key
9Joy stick
Used to select the menu or to make various
adjustments.
!…RESET key
!`MEMORY key
!“CONTROL S OUT (control S signal output)
jack (stereo minijack)
Connects to the CONTROL S IN jack on the projector
when using the Remote Commander as a wired
Remote Commander. In this case, you do not need to
install the batteries in the Remote Commander since
the power is supplied from the CONTROL S IN/PLUG
IN POWER jack on the projector.
!£Infrared transmitter
!¢MOUSE/MENU switch
Normally set to MENU.
Set to MOUSE when controlling a computer connected
to the RM-PJ21 Mouse Receiver from the Remote
Commander.
When the MOUSE/MENU switch is set to MOUSE,
the MENU key, ENTER key and joy stick function as
listed on the next page.
Designate the input from the switcher.
1
SECOND
23
456
87
+
FOCUSZOOMSHIFT
PATTERN
++
–––
Adjusts the focus.
Displays or clears the test pattern.
Adjusts the shift.
Adjusts the zoom.

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Overview
OFF
POWER
ON
AUDIO PIC
MUTING
AVIDEO
INPUT SELECTB
SELECT
1/ +
/ LENS/INDEX
FOCUS
SECOND
ZOOMSHIFT
PATTERN
2/ + 3/ +
4/ – 5/ – 6/ –
87 ALL
+
VOLUME
SWITCHER
MEMORY
RESET
–
M
E
N
U
E
N
T
E
R
VIDEO/S VIDEO
R/R-Y G/Y B/B-Y SYNC/HD VD
CONTROL S
OUT
IN
PLUG IN
POWER
TRIG
Y IN C IN IN OUT IN OUT
S VIDEO VIDEO INPUT A
RS-422A INDEX
REMOTE
0
1
Notes on wireless Remote Commander
operation
•Make sure that there is nothing to obstruct the
infrared beam between the Remote Commander and
the remote control detector on the projector.
•The operation range is limited. The shorter the
distance between the Remote Commander and the
projector is, the wider the angle within which the
commander can control the projector.
•The remote control detectors on the projector do not
operate when the Remote Commander is being used
as a wired Remote Commander. When using the
Remote Commander as a wireless Remote
Commander, remove the Remote Commander cable
from both the Remote Commander and the projector.
To connect the Remote Commander to the
projector
Note on wired Remote Commander operation
You do not need to install the batteries since the power
is supplied from the CONTROL S IN jack on the
projector. Even if batteries are installed in the Remote
Commander, they are not used.
Rear
Key Function
IBM1) PC/AT2) Macintosh3)
compatible
MENU Left click ENTER/click
ENTER (front) Right click ENTER/click
ENTER (rear) Right click ENTER/click
Joy stick Corresponds to the movement of the
mouse
!LIGHT switch
Turns on the back lighting for the keys on the Remote
Commander. Press again to turn off the back lighting.
If you do not press any key for 30 seconds, the back
lighting turns off automatically.
Battery installation
1Push and slide to open the lid.
2Install the two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied)
with the correct polarity.
3Replace the lid.
Notes on batteries
•Make sure that the battery orientation is correct when
inserting batteries.
•Do not mix an old battery with a new one, or
different types of batteries.
•If you will not use the Remote Commander for a long
time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from
battery leakage. If batteries have leaked, remove
them, wipe the battery compartment dry and replace
the batteries with new ones.
Install the battery
from the end.
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1) IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation, U.S.A.
2) IBM PC/AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation, U.S.A.
3) Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
Remote Commander
cable (supplied)

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Projecting
OFF
POWER
ON
AUDIO PIC
MUTING
A
INPUT SELECTB
/ LENS/INDEX
FOCUS
SECOND
ZOOMSHIFT
PATTERN
2/ + 3/ +
5/ – 6/ –
8 ALL
+
VOLUME
SWITCHER
MEMORY
RESET –
M
E
N
U
VIDEO/S VIDEO
1/ +
4/ –
VIDEO
SELECT
7
STANDBY u
MUTING
PICTURE MEMORY
RESET
MENU
ENTER
SHIFT
+
–
PATTERNFOCUS
+
–
LENS CONTROL
ZOOM
+
–
VIDEO
SELECT
LIGHTB POWER
ON
OFF
A
INPUT SELECT
g
VIDEO/S VIDEO
R/R-Y G/Y B/B-Y SYNC/HD VD
CONTROL S
OUT
IN
PLUGIN
POWER
TRIG
Y IN C IN IN OUT IN OUT
S VIDEO VIDEO INPUTA
AC IN
BREAKER ON/OFF
RS-422A INDEX
REMOTE
0 0
ON ON
BREAKER ON/OFF
ON ON
IN
REMOTE 1
OUT
MODE
Projecting the Picture on the Screen
1Set the BREAKER ON/OFF switch on the rear panel to ON.
The STANDBY indicator lights in red and the projector goes into the
standby mode.
2Press the POWER ON key on the Remote Commander or the control
panel.
The POWER indicator lights in green.
3Turn on the equipment connected to the projector, and then press the
INPUT SELECT keys on the Remote Commander or the control panel
to select the input source.
VIDEO: Selects the video signal input from the VIDEO or S
VIDEO connectors. To switch the video signal, use the
SELECT key.
SELECT: Switches the video signal input from the VIDEO or S
VIDEO connectors.
INPUT A: Selects the video signal input from the INPUT A
connectors.
INPUT B: Selects the signal input from the INPUT B section when
the optional interface board other than the IFB-40 is
installed.
Front remote control
detector
POWER indicator
STANDBY
indicator
Rear remote
control detector
5
6
2
7
4
3
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4Press the PATTERN key on the Remote Commander or the control
panel to display the test pattern.
To clear the test pattern, press the PATTERN key again.
5Press the FOCUS +/– keys on the Remote Commander or the control
panel to adjust the focus.
“FOCUS” appears on the screen during adjustment.
6Press the ZOOM +/– keys on the Remote Commander or the control
panel to adjust the zoom.
“ZOOM” appears on the screen during adjustment.
Note
When the VPDL-FP30 fixed short focus lens is attached to the projector,
you cannot use the zoom function.
7Press the SHIFT +/– keys on the Remote Commander or the control
panel to adjust the vertical position of the picture.
“PICTURE SHIFT” appears on the screen during adjustment.
To cut off the picture
Press the MUTING PICTURE key on the control panel or the MUTING
PIC key on the Remote Commander. To restore the picture, press the
MUTING PICTURE or MUTING PIC key again.
Notes
•The operating temperature guaranteed for the projector is 10°C to 35°C
(50°F to 95°F). When the temperature around the projector is out of the
operating temperature range, no picture may appear on the screen even if
you turn the power on. (75 or 27 lights up in the error code display
window.) In this case, adjust the temperature around the projector.
When the temperature sensor for the lamp power or the lamp housing
functions, the lamp may turn off. (23 or 24 lights up in the error code
display window.)
For details on the error codes, see “Error codes” on page 50.
•Do not look into the lens when the projector lamp is on.
•When you adjust the focus, zoom and shift using the Remote
Commander, set the SWITCHER/INDEX/LENS switch to LENS.
Projecting

18(EN)
Projecting
Projecting the Picture on the Screen
To turn off the power
1Press the POWER OFF key on the Remote Commander or the control
panel.
The fan continues to run for about 15 minutes to reduce the internal
heat. The POWER indicator flashes in green.
2Make sure that the fan has stopped running and the STANDBY
indicator lights in red, and then set the BREAKER ON/OFF switch to
OFF.
Note
Do not turn off the power with the BREAKER ON/OFF switch while the
fan is still running. Otherwise, internal heat may not be dissipated, causing
damage to the projector.

19(EN)
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu
INPUT
SELECT
PICTURE
CTRL
INPUT
SETTING
SET
SETTING
INPUT
INFO
CONTRAST
P CTURE CTRLI
BR GHTI
COLOR
HUE
SHARP
COLOR SYS : AUTO
S GI TYPE:NORMAL
SEL: EXIT:
MENU
80
50
50
50
50
INPUT
SELECT
PICTURE
CTRL
INPUT
SETTING
SET
SETTING
INPUT
INFO
SW TCHER
I NPUT- A
V DEOI NPUT SELECTI
I NPUT- B
I:
SW ER - 1
SEL: EXIT:
MENU
'1
V DEOI:
Using the Menu
To clear the menu display
Press the MENU key.
The menu display disappears automatically if no key is
pressed for approximately one minute.
To reset the setting
Press the RESET key.
The message “RESET complete!” appears on the
screen, and the setting displayed on the screen is reset
to its factory preset setting.
Note
When you press the RESET key for the items that
cannot be reset, the message “Not applicable!” appears
on the screen. The settings are not reset to their factory
preset settings.
Memory of the settings
The settings other than in the INPUT SETTING menu
are automatically stored in memory. For the settings in
the INPUT SETTING menu, press the MEMORY key
on either the control panel or the supplied Remote
Commander.
The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for
making various adjustments and settings.
To select the language used in the menu, see page
28.
Basic operation
1Press the MENU key.
The menu display appears.
The menu presently selected is highlighted in blue.
2Select a menu using the Vor vkey on the control
panel, then press the bor ENTER key.
On the Remote Commander, move the joy stick up
or down to select a menu, then move it to the right
or press the ENTER key.
Now you can select the item in the menu.
3Make adjustment or setting on the selected item.
For details, see the relevant menu pages.
Menus Items
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu

20(EN)
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu
INPUT
SELECT
PICTURE
CTRL
INPUT
SETTING
SET
SETTING
INPUT
INFO
SW TCHER
I NPUT- A
V DEOI NPUT SELECTI
I NPUT- B
I:
SET:
SW ER - 1
SEL: EXIT:
MENU
'1
ENTER
/
V DEOI:
INPUT
SELECT
PICTURE
CTRL
INPUT
SETTING
SET
SETTING
INPUT
INFO
SW TCHER
I NPUT- A
V DEOI NPUT SELECTI
I NPUT- B
I:
SET:
SW ER - 1
SEL: EXIT:
MENU
'1
ENTER
/
V DEOI:
INPUT
SELECT
PICTURE
CTRL
INPUT
SETTING
SET
SETTING
INPUT
INFO
SW TCHER
I NPUT- A
V DEOI NPUT SELECTI
I NPUT- B
I:
SW ER - 1
SEL: EXIT:
MENU
'1
V DEOI:
INPUT
SELECT
PICTURE
CTRL
INPUT
SETTING
SET
SETTING
INPUT
INFO
SW TCHER
I NPUT- A
V DEOI NPUT SELECTI
I NPUT- B
I:
SET:
SW ER - 1
SEL: EXIT:
MENU
'1
ENTER
/
V DEOI:
The INPUT SELECT Menu
The INPUT SELECT menu is used for selecting the
input signal.
Adjustable items are displayed in green.
Operation
1Press the MENU key.
The menu display appears.
The menu presently selected is highlighted in blue.
2Select the INPUT SELECT menu using the Vor v
key on the control panel, then press the bor
ENTER key.
On the Remote Commander, move the joy stick up
or down to select the INPUT SELECT menu, then
move it to the right or press the ENTER key.
Now you can select the item in the menu.
3Select the input signal using the Vor vkey on the
control panel.
On the Remote Commander, move the joy stick up
or down to select the input signal.
When you select “VIDEO” or “SWITCHER,”
settings to be selected are displayed.
Select the input signal following the procedure
below.
Select the input signal using the Vor vkey on the
control panel, then press the Bor ENTER key.
On the Remote Commander, move the joystick up
or down to select the input signal, then move it to
the left or press the ENTER key.
The previous screen is restored.
Note
When you change the input signal, the picture size may
also change.
VIDEO
Selects the video signal input from the VIDEO or S
VIDEO connectors.
If you select S-VIDEO when you have connected video
equipment to both the Y IN/C IN and IN connectors, the
signal from the Y IN/C IN connectors is selected.
INPUT-A
Selects the video signal input from the INPUT A
connectors.
INPUT-B
Selects the signal input from the INPUT B section
when the optional interface board other than the IFB-
40 is installed.
Note
When the IN/OUT switch on the IFB-12 Signal
Interface Board (not supplied) installed in the projector
is set to OUT, you cannot select this item.
SWITCHER
Selects the input signal from the equipment connected
to the signal interface switcher (not supplied).
INPUT
SELECT
PICTURE
CTRL
INPUT
SETTING
SET
SETTING
INPUT
INFO
SW TCHER
INPUT- S
V DEOI NPUT SELECTI
I NPUT- B
I:
SET:
SW ER - 1
SEL: EXIT:
MENU
'1
ENTER
/
V DEOI: - V DEOI
INPUT
SELECT
PICTURE
CTRL
INPUT
SETTING
SET
SETTING
INPUT
INFO
SW TCHER
I NPUT- A
V DEOI NPUT SELECTI
I NPUT- B
I:
SET:SEL: EXIT:
MENU
ENTER
/
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