Projector CP-D31N User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this product. Be sure to read “Safety Guide” first. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference. About this manual Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are described below.
Contents Contents About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Projector features . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Checking the contents of package . . . 3 Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . . 4 Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Remote control . .
Projector features / Preparations Projector features The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features. The unique optics system produces a large projected image in a short distance, which provides you with various ways of use. The double layer filter system is expected to function longer and offers you less maintenance frequency. The HDMI port can support various image equipment which have digital interface to get clearer pictures on a screen.
Projector features / Preparations Fastening the lens cover Strap hole To avoid losing the cover, please fasten the lens cover to the projector using the included strap. Lens cover Strap slit the strap to the strap hole as shown 1. Fasten in the figure for step 1. Please note that the knot on the strap is used to fasten it to the lens cover in step 2. 2. Put the strap end into the slit of the lens cover with the knot on the side of the lens. Make sure that the strap is inserted to the end of the slit.
Part names Part names (1) HOT! (3) (8) (9) Projector (1) Lamp cover ( 66) The lamp unit is inside. (2) Focus ring ( 21) (3) Control panel ( 6) (6) (4) Elevator buttons (x 2) ( 21) (2) (7) (5) Elevator feet (x 2) ( 21) (6) Remote sensor ( 15) (7) Lens ( 70) (8) Intake vents (9) Filter cover ( 68) The air filter and intake vent are inside.
Part names Control panel (6) (1) STANDBY/ON button ( 17) (2) INPUT button ( 18, 25) (3) MENU button ( 25) It consists of four cursor buttons.
Part names Remote control (1) VIDEO button ( 19) (2) COMPUTER button ( 19) (3) SEARCH button ( 20) (4) STANDBY/ON button ( 17) (5) ASPECT button ( 20) (6) AUTO button ( 22) (7) BLANK button ( 24) (8) MAGNIFY - ON button ( 23) (9) MAGNIFY - OFF button ( 16, 23) (10) MY SOURCE/DOC.
Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine screen size and projection distance.
Setting up Arrangement (continued) WARNING ►Place the projector in a stable horizontal position. If the projector falls or is knocked over, it could cause injury and/or damage to the projector. Using a damaged projector could then result in fire and/or electric shock. • Do not place the projector on an unstable, slanted or vibrational surface such as a wobbly or inclined stand. • Do not place the projector on its side, front or rear position.
Setting up Connecting your devices Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and prepare the cables required to connect. Please refer to the following illustrations to connect them.
Setting up Connecting your devices (continued) To use network functions of the projector, connect the LAN port to the computer's LAN port. To use NETWORK BRIDGE function, also connect the CONTROL port and an RS-232C port of the external device to communicate as a network terminal. See the User's Manual - Network Guide for details of network functions. PC LAN External device RS-232C LAN HDMI WARNING ►Do not disassemble or modify the projector and accessories.
Setting up Connecting your devices (continued) NOTE • Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector, and make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product. Before connecting to a PC, check the signal level, the signal timing, and the resolution. - Some signal may need an adapter to input this projector. - Some PCs have multiple screen display modes that may include some signals which are not supported by this projector.
Setting up Connecting your devices (continued) About Plug-and-Play capability Plug-and-Play is a system composed of a PC, its operating system and peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is VESA DDC 2B compatible. Plug-and-Play can be used by connecting this projector to a PC that is VESA DDC (display data channel) compatible. • Take advantage of this feature by connecting a computer cable to the COMPUTER IN1 port (DDC 2B compatible).
Setting up Connecting power supply the connector of the power cord into the 1. Put AC IN (AC inlet) of the projector. plug the power cord’s plug into the 2. Firmly outlet. In a couple of seconds after the power supply connection, the POWER indicator will light up in steady orange. Please remember that when the DIRECT POWER ON function activated ( 47), the connection of the power supply make the projector turn on.
Remote control Remote control Installing the batteries Please insert the batteries into the remote control before using it. If the remote control starts to malfunction, try to replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote control for long period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place. 1 2 3 Holding the hook part of the battery cover, remove it. 1. and insert the two AA batteries 2. Align (HITACHI MAXELL or HITACHI MAXELL 3. ENERGY, Part No.
Remote control Changing the frequency of remote control signal The accessory remote control has the two choices on signal frequency, Mode 1:NORMAL and Mode 2:HIGH. If the remote control does not function properly, attempt to change the signal frequency. In order to set the Mode, please keep pressing the (2) combination of the two buttons listed below simultaneously for about 3 seconds. VIDEO ASPECT MAGNIFY MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER DOC.
Power on/off Power on/off STANDBY/ON button POWER indicator Turning on the power sure that the power cord is firmly and 1. Make correctly connected to the projector and the STANDBY/ON INPUT MENU LAMP TEMP outlet. Make sure that the POWER indicator is steady orange ( 73). Then remove the lens cover. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The projection lamp will light up and the POWER indicator will begin blinking in green.
Operating Operating Adjusting the volume VOLUME +/- buttons the VOLUME +/- buttons to adjust the volume. 1. Use A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the VIDEO ASPECT MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA AUTO SEARCH BLANK volume. If you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds. ● When is selected for current picture input port, the volume adjustment is disabled. Please see the AUDIO SOURCE item of the AUDIO menu ( 40).
Operating Selecting an input signal (continued) the COMPUTER button on the remote control. 1. Press Each time you press the button, the projector switches its COMPUTER button input port from the current port as below. COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 HDMI VIDEO ASPECT MAGNIFY MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER DOC.
Operating Searching an input signal SEARCH button the SEARCH button on the remote control. 1. Press The projector will start to check its input ports as below in VIDEO ASPECT order to find any input signals. When an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image. If no signal is found, the projector will return to the state selected before the operation. COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO HDMI MAGNIFY MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER DOC.
Operating Adjusting the projector's elevator When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to the left or right, use the elevator feet to place the projector horizontally. Using the feet can also tilt the projector in order to project at a suitable angle to the screen, elevating the front side of 3° the projector within 3 degrees. This projector has 2 elevator feet and 2 elevator buttons. An elevator foot is adjustable while pushing the elevator button on the same side as it. 1.
Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature the AUTO button on the remote control. 1. Press Pressing this button performs the following. For a computer signal AUTO button VIDEO ASPECT MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA AUTO SEARCH BLANK The vertical position, the horizontal position and the horizontal phase will be automatically adjusted. Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature. A dark picture may still be incorrectly adjusted.
Operating Correcting the keystone distortions 1. 2. Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in correcting the distortion. Use the ◄/► cursor buttons for adjustment. To close the dialog and complete this operation, press the KEYSTONE button again. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.
Operating Temporarily freezing the screen 1. Press the FREEZE button on the remote control. The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen (however, the indication will not appear when the OFF is selected for the MESSAGE item in the SCREEN menu ( 43)), and the projector will go into the FREEZE mode, which the picture is frozen. To exit the FREEZE mode and restore the screen to normal, press the FREEZE button again. FREEZE button VIDEO ASPECT MAGNIFY MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER DOC.
Operating Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, NETWORK, SECURITY and EASY MENU. The EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classified into each purpose and brought together as the ADVANCED MENU. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. While the projector is displaying any menu, the MENU button on the projector works as the cursor buttons.
Operating Using the menu function (continued) close the MENU, press the MENU button again or select the EXIT and 3. To press the ◄ cursor (or the ENTER) button. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after about 30 seconds. ● If you want to move the menu position, use the cursor buttons after pressing the POSITION button. ● Some functions cannot be performed when a certain input port is selected, or when a certain input signal is displayed.
EASY MENU EASY MENU From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description ASPECT Using the ◄/► cursor buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in the IMAGE menu ( 32). • The on-screen menu might be displayed outside of the image display area depending on the adjustment value of the ASPECT, D-ZOOM and KEYSTONE.
EASY MENU Item ECO MODE Description Using the ◄/► cursor buttons turns off/on the eco mode. See the ECO MODE item in the SETUP menu ( 38). MIRROR Using the ◄/► cursor buttons switches the mode for mirror status. See the MIRROR item in the SETUP menu ( 39). RESET Performing this item resets all of the EASY MENU items except the FILTER TIME and the LANGUAGE. A dialog is displayed for confirmation. Selecting the OK using the ► cursor button performs resetting.
PICTURE menu PICTURE menu From the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor (or the ENTER) button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST Description Using the ◄/► cursor buttons adjusts the brightness. Dark Light Using the ◄/► cursor buttons adjusts the contrast. Weak Strong Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons switches the gamma mode.
PICTURE menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons switches the color temperature mode. 2 MID 2 CUSTOM 1 HIGH 1 CUSTOM 6 CUSTOM 6 Hi-BRIGHT-3 3 CUSTOM 3 LOW 5 CUSTOM 5 Hi-BRIGHT-2 4 CUSTOM 4 Hi-BRIGHT-1 To adjust CUSTOM COLOR TEMP Selecting a mode whose name includes the CUSTOM and then pressing the ► cursor (or the ENTER) button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and GAIN of the selected mode.
PICTURE menu Item Description TINT Using the ◄/► cursor buttons adjusts the tint. Reddish Greenish • This item can be selected when input signals are video, s-video or component video signals. • When input signal is HDMITM, this item can also be selected if either 1) or 2) applies. 1) HDMI FORMAT is set to VIDEO. 2) HDMI FORMAT is set to AUTO, and the projector recognizes that it receives video signals. SHARPNESS Using the ◄/► cursor buttons adjusts the sharpness.
IMAGE menu IMAGE menu From the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor (or the ENTER) button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio.
IMAGE menu Item Description H POSITION Using the ◄/► cursor buttons adjusts the horizontal position. Right Left • Over-adjusting the horizontal position may cause noise to appear on the screen. If this occurs, please reset the horizontal position to the default setting. Pressing the RESET button on the remote control when the H POSITION is selected will reset the H POSITION to the default setting.
INPUT menu INPUT menu From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor (or the ENTER) button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons switches the progress mode. TV FILM OFF PROGRESSIVE • This function works only for a video signal, s-video signal, component video signal or HDMITM signal of 480i@60 or 576i@50.
INPUT menu Item Description VIDEO FORMAT The video format for the S-VIDEO port and the VIDEO port can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select the input port. S-VIDEO VIDEO (2) Using the ◄/► cursor buttons switches the mode for video format. AUTO NTSC PAL SECAM N-PAL M-PAL NTSC4.43 • This item is performed only for a video signal from the VIDEO port or the S-VIDEO port. • The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode. • The AUTO operation may not work well for some signals.
INPUT menu Item Description COMPUTER IN The computer input signal type for the COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 ports can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select the COMPUTER IN port to be set. COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 (2) Use the ◄/► cursor buttons to select the computer input signal type. AUTO SYNC ON G OFF • Selecting the AUTO mode allows you to input a sync on G signal or component video from the port. • In the AUTO mode, the picture may be distorted with certain input signals.
INPUT menu Item Description The resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and the COMPUTER IN2 input signals can be set on this projector. In the RESOLUTION menu select the resolution you wish to display using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. ■AUTO Selecting AUTO will set a resolution appropriate to the input signal. ■STANDARD Pressing the ► cursor (or the ENTER) button when selecting a STANDARD resolution will automatically adjust the horizontal and vertical positions, clock phase and horizontal size.
SETUP menu SETUP menu From the SETUP menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor (or the ENTER) buttonn to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item D-ZOOM Description Using the ◄/► cursor buttons adjusts the magnification ratio. Small Large • The on-screen menu might be displayed outside of the image display area depending on the adjustment value of the ASPECT, D-ZOOM and KEYSTONE.
SETUP menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons switches the mode for mirror status. MIRROR NORMAL H:INVERT V:INVERT H&V:INVERT If the Transition Detector is on and the MIRROR status is changed, the TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm ( 63) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the AC power is turned off. STANDBY MODE MONITOR OUT Using ▲/▼ cursor buttons switches the standby mode setting between the NORMAL and the SAVING.
AUDIO menu AUDIO menu From the AUDIO menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor (or the ENTER) button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item VOLUME Description Using the ◄/► cursor buttons adjusts the volume. Low High Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons turns on/off the built-in speaker. SPEAKER AUDIO SOURCE ON OFF When the OFF is selected, the built-in speaker does not work.
SCREEN menu SCREEN menu From the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor (or the ENTER) button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description LANGUAGE Using the ▲/▼/◄/► cursor buttons switches the OSD (On Screen Display) language. ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL... (shown in the LANGUAGE dialog) Press the ENTER (or the INPUT) button to save the language setting.
SCREEN menu Item Description MyScreen This item allows you to capture an image for use as a MyScreen image which can be used as the BLANK screen and the START UP screen. Display the image you want to capture before executing the following procedure. 1. Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “MyScreen”. It will ask you if you start capturing an image from the current screen. Please wait for the target image to be displayed, and press the ENTER (or the INPUT) button when the image is displayed.
SCREEN menu Item Description MyScreen Lock Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. ON OFF When the ON is selected, the item MyScreen is locked. Use this function for protecting the current MyScreen. • This function cannot be selected when the ON is selected to the MyScreen PASSWORD item in the SECURITY menu ( 61). MESSAGE Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons turns on/off the message function. ON OFF When the ON is selected, the following message function works.
SCREEN menu Item Description SOURCE NAME Each input port for this projector can have a name applied to it. (1) Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the SCREEN menu to select the SOURCE NAME and press the ► cursor (or the ENTER) button. The SOURCE NAME menu will be displayed. (2) Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the SOURCE NAME menu to select the port to be named and press the ► cursor button. Right side of the menu is blank until a name is specified. The SOURCE NAME dialog will be displayed.
SCREEN menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons switches the mode for the template screen. Press the ► cursor (or the ENTER) button to display the selected template, and press the ◄ cursor button to close the displayed screen. The last selected template is displayed when the MY BUTTON allocated to the TEMPLATE function is pressed ( 49).
SCREEN menu Item Description The C.C. is the function that displays a transcript or dialog of the audio portion of a video, files or other presentation or other relevant sounds. It is required to have NTSC format video or 480i@60 format component video source supporting C.C. feature to utilize this function. It may not work properly, depending on equipment or signal source. In this case, please turn off the Closed Caption.
OPTION menu OPTION menu From the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor (or the ENTER) button to execute the item, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description AUTO SEARCH Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons turns on/off the automatic signal search function.
OPTION menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons adjusts the time to count down to automatically turn the projector off. Long (max. 99 minutes) Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) AUTO POWER OFF When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically. When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with nosignal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projector lamp will be turned off.
OPTION menu Item Description MY BUTTON This item is to assign one of the following functions to the MY BUTTON 1/2 on the remote control ( 7). (1) Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the MY BUTTON menu to select a MY BUTTON - (1/2) and press the ► cursor (or the ENTER) button to display the MY BUTTON setup dialog. (2) Then using the ▲/▼/◄/► cursor buttons sets one of the following functions to the chosen button. Press the ENTER (or the INPUT) button to save the setting.
OPTION menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor (or the ENTER) button on the remote control to execute the item. FAN SPEED Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans. The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc. Note that the projector is noisier when the HIGH is selected. HIGH NORMAL AUTO ADJUST Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select one of the mode.
OPTION menu Item Description KEY LOCK Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the key lock feature. When ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the STANDBY/ON button are locked. ON OFF • Please use this function to prevent tampering or accidental operation. This function does not have any effect on the remote control. SERVICE (continued) REMOTE FREQ. (1) Use the ▲/▼ button to change the projector's remote sensor frequency setting ( 5).
OPTION menu Item Description COMMUNICATION TYPE Select the communication type for transmission via the CONTROL port. NETWORK BRIDGE OFF NETWORK BRIDGE: Select this type, if it is required to control an external device as a network terminal, via this projector from the computer. The CONTROL port doesn't accept RS-232C commands.
OPTION menu Item Description RESPONSE LIMIT TIME Select the time period to wait for receiving response data from other device communicating by the NETWORK BRIDGE and the HALF-DUPLEX through the CONTROL port. OFF 1s 2s 3s SERVICE (continued) OFF: Select this mode if it is not required to check the responses from the device that the projector sends data to. In this mode, the projector can send out data from the computer continuously.
OPTION menu Item Description INFORMATION Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT_INFORMATION”. It shows the information about the current input. SERVICE (continued) • The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock function is working. • This item can't be selected for no signal and sync out. • When the MY TEXT DISPLAY is set to ON, the MY TEXT is displayed together with the input information in the INPUT_ INFORMATION box ( 65).
NETWORK menu NETWORK menu Remember that incorrect network settings on this projector may cause trouble on the network. Be sure to consult with your network administrator before connecting to an existing access point on your network. Select “NETWORK” from the main menu to access the following functions. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item.
NETWORK menu Item SETUP (continued) Description IP ADDRESS Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the IP ADDRESS. This function can only be used when DHCP is set to OFF. • The IP ADDRESS is the number that identifies this projector on the network. You cannot have two devices with the same IP ADDRESS on the same network. • The IP ADDRESS “0.0.0.0” is prohibited. SUBNET MASK Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the same SUBNET MASK used by your computer. This function can only be used when DHCP is set to OFF.
NETWORK menu Item Description PROJECTOR NAME (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the NETWORK menu to select the PROJECTOR NAME and press the ► button. The PROJECTOR NAME dialog will be displayed. (2) The current PROJECTOR NAME will be displayed on the first 3 lines. If not yet written, the lines will be blank. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and the ENTER or INPUT button to select and enter characters. To erase 1 character at one time, press the RESET button or press the ◄ and INPUT button at the same time.
NETWORK menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the MY IMAGE menu. The application software “PJImage” is required to store image(s) into the projector. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item which is a still image by the MY IMAGE ( MY IMAGE (Still Image Transfer) Display of the User’s Manual - Network Guide) and the ► or ENTER button to display the image. • The item without image stored cannot be selected. • The image names are each displayed in 16 characters or less.
NETWORK menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the NETWORK_INFORMATION dialog for confirming the network settings. INFORMATION • Only the first 16 characters of the projector neme are displayed. • Nothing (blank) is shown in the “PROJECTOR NAME” field until you setup the item ( 57). • When the voltage level of the battery for the built in clock decreases, the set time may become incorrect even though accurate date and time are input. Replace the battery suitably ( 69).
SECURITY menu SECURITY menu This projector is equipped with security functions. From the SECURITY menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. To use SECURITY menu: User registration is required before using the security functions. Enter the SECURITY menu 1. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the SECURITY menu to select ENTER PASSWORD and press the ► cursor (or the ENTER) button. The ENTER PASSWORD box will be displayed. 2. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► cursor buttons to enter the registered password.
SECURITY menu Item Description The MyScreen PASSWORD function can be used to prohibit access to the MyScreen function and prevent the currently registered MyScreen image from being overwritten. 1 Turning on the MyScreen PASSWORD MyScreen PASSWORD 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the SECURITY menu to select MyScreen PASSWORD and press the ► cursor (or the ENTER) button to display the MyScreen PASSWORD on/off menu. 1-2 Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the MyScreen PASSWORD on/off menu to select ON.
SECURITY menu Item Description The PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input. 1 Turning on the PIN LOCK PIN LOCK 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the SECURITY menu to select PIN LOCK and press the ► cursor (or the ENTER) button to display the PIN LOCK on/off menu. 1-2 Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the PIN LOCK on/off menu to select ON and the Enter PIN Code box will be displayed.
SECURITY menu Item Description ・Transition Detector alarm shown below might appear on screen, if the projector has been moved or re-installed. ・Transition Detector alarm might appear on screen, if the MIRROR setting has been changed. • To display the signal again, set this function to the OFF. • After about 5 minutes of displaying the TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm, the lamp will turn off. • Keystone adjustment feature has been prohibited as long as the Transition Detector function is on.
SECURITY menu Item Description The MY TEXT PASSWORD function can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten. When the password is set for the MY TEXT; • The MY TEXT DISPLAY menu will be unavailable, which can prohibit changing the DISPLAY setting. • The MY TEXT WRITING menu will be unavailable, which can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten.
SECURITY menu Item Description MY TEXT DISPLAY (1) Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT DISPLAY and press the ► cursor (or the ENTER) button to display the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu. (2) Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu to select on or off. ON OFF When it is set to the ON, the MY TEXT will be displayed on the START UP screen and the INPUT_INFORMATION when the INFORMATION on the SERVICE menu is chosen.
Maintenance Maintenance Replacing the lamp A lamp has finite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause the pictures darker or the color tone poor. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended. To prepare a new lamp, make contact with your dealer and tell the lamp type number.
Maintenance Replacing the lamp (continued) Lamp warning HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE WARNING ►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.
Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air filter The air filter has two kinds of filters inside. Please check and clean the air filter periodically. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, comply with it as soon as possible. If the filters are damaged or heavily soiled, replace them with the new ones. To prepare the new filters, make contact with your dealer and tell the following type number.
Maintenance Replacing the internal clock battery Consumption of the battery makes the clock not to work correctly. When the clock is wrong or it has stopped, please replace the battery according to the following procedures.. 1. 2. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool sufficiently. 3. Turn the battery cover fully in the direction indicated “OPEN” using a coin or the like, and pick the cover up to remove it. 4.
Maintenance Other care Inside of the projector In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every year. Caring for the lens • If the lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it can cause deterioration in display quality. Handle the projector carefully to prevent the lens from being scratched or soiled. • If the lens is soiled or fogged, please take care of the lens by following steps below. the projector off, and unplug the power cord.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur, stop using the projector immediately. WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact to your dealer or service company.
Troubleshooting Related messages When some message appears, check and cope with it according to the following table. Although these messages will be automatically disappeared around several minutes, it will be reappeared every time the power is turned on. Message Description There is no input signal. Please confirm the signal input connection, and the status of the signal source. The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input signal is not within the specified range.
Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps When operation of the POWER, TEMP and LAMP indicators differs from usual, check and cope with it according to the following table. POWER TEMP LAMP Description Lighting The projector is in a standby state. Turned Turned In Please refer to the section “Power on/off”. off off Orange Blinking The projector is warming up. Turned Turned In Please wait. off off Green Lighting The projector is in an on state. Turned Turned In Ordinary operations may be performed.
Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) Description The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool Blinking down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently In Red Blinking Turned cooled down, please make confirmation that no foreign or matter has become caught in the fan, etc., and then turn the In Red off Lighting power on again.
Troubleshooting Shutting the projector down Shutdown switch Only when the projector can not be turned off by usual procedure ( 17), please push the shutdown switch using a pin or similar, and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. Before turning it on again, wait at least 10 minutes to make the projector cool down enough.
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect The signal cables are not correctly connected. Correctly connect the audio cables. Reference page 10 The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing MUTE or VOLUME +/- button on the remote control. 18 The volume is adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust the volume to a higher level using the menu function or the remote control.
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon No pictures or disturbed pictures are displayed on HDMI input. Video screen display freezes. Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page The HDMITM cable is not correctly connected. Correctly connect the HDMITM cable. 10 Your HDMITM equipment is not compatible with the projector.
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect When the ASPECT is set to NATIVE, PICTURE POSITION does not work even if the vertical size of the displayed image does not fit visually on the effective display area. Vertical resolution of the input signal is equal to or more than the vertical resolution of display area that is determined by D-ZOOM adjustment value.
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Scheduled Display Image command does not work. Cases not involving a machine defect The lamp is turned off. If the projector is in the standby state, please press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control to turn on the lamp.
