ENGLISH LCD PROJECTOR MODEL XL6U User Manual XL6 This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE 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.
Important safeguards .......................................................................................... 4 Overview .............................................................................................................. 6 Remote control ..................................................................................................... 8 Installation ........................................................................................................... 9 Basic connections ................
Important safeguards Please read all these instructions regarding your LCD projector and retain them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LCD projector. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
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 may 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 User Manual, do not attempt to service this product by yourself.
Overview 1 9 2 8 3 4 5 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 Remote control sensor (Front) Control panel Speaker Terminal panel Air outlet grille Kensington Security Lock Standard connector 7 Foot adjustment button 8 Lens 9 Air outlet grille 10 Remote control sensor (Rear) 11 Air inlet grille 6 10 11 Control panel 1 2 POWER 3 STATUS 11 AUTO POSITION 10 4 COMPUTER KEYSTONE VIDEO 5 9 ENTER MENU 8 6 7 Terminal panel 1 2 7 8 9 3 4 5 6 10 1 Focus ring 2 Zoom ring 3 POWER indicator 4 POWER button 5 COMPUTER
3 1 Lamp cover 2 Air inlet grille / Filter cover 3 Adjustment feet (Left/Right) 2 Caution: Do not replace the lamp immediately after using the projector because the lamp would be extremely hot and it may cause burns.
Remote control 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 -). • Load the batteries from - spring side, and make sure to set them tightly. 3. Replace the back cover. 1 2 3 CAUTION • Use of a battery of wrong type may cause explosion.
Installation ENGLISH Layout of the projector Image size varies depending on the distance between the screen and the projector.
Basic connections This projector can be connected with various devices such as a VCR, video camera, videodisc player, and personal computer that have analog RGB output connectors. Important: • Make sure that the connected device is turned off before starting connection. • Plug in the power cords of the projector and the connected devices firmly. When unplugging, hold and pull the plug. Do not pull the cord.
ENGLISH Projector + Computer RGB cable for PC Computer COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN to audio input Audio cable (option) to monitor port AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT COMPUTER/ COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to PC audio output PC audio cable (option) RGB cable for PC (option) Necessary when outputting to both a PC monitor and the projector. MONITOR OUTPUT Important: • When you use a longer RGB cable instead of the provided cable, the image quality may deteriorate.
Preparation Preparation for projection 1. Attach the provided power cord to the projector. 2. Plug the power cord in the wall outlet. 3. Remove the lens cap. Warning: • Do not look into the lens directly when the projector is on. • The lens cap is for protecting the lens. If you leave the lens cap on the lens with the projector turned on, it may be deformed because of heat build-up. Remove the lens cap when you turn on the projector. • The power cords for use in the U.S.
POWER 3, 1, 2 ENGLISH Basic operation STATUS AUTO POSITION COMPUTER KEYSTONE VIDEO 5 5 ENTER 5 MENU COMPUTER VIDEO 3, 1, 2 6 MENU ENTER STILL 16:9 AUTO POSITION EXPAND KEYSTONE MUTE - + VOLUME 4 Power-on 1. Turn on the device connected to the projector first. 2. Plug the power cord in the wall outlet. • The POWER indicator lights up.
Basic operation (continued) Power-off Volume from the speaker Use the following procedure to turn off the projector. Do not turn off the projector by unplugging the power cord while the lamp is on. Unplugging while the lamp is on degrades the lamp’s performance and causes failure in the projector. Press the VOLUME + or – button to change the volume from the speaker. The volume control bar will appear on the screen. 1 . Press the POWER button.
Menu operation CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS sRGB COLOR MATRIX *1 COLOR TEMP. *1 *1 COLOR TINT *1 *2 SHARPNESS *2 GAMMA MODE *1 INSTALLATION AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF IMAGE CAPTURE *3 SETUP SPLASH SCREEN BACK COLOR MUTE MODE LAMP MODE IMAGE REVERSE FEATURE MENU POSITION EXPAND MODE AUDIO MODE CINEMA MODE *4 VIDEO SIGNAL SCART INPUT *3 ANAMORPHIC PASSWORD FUNCTION LANGUAGE RESET ALL SIGNAL HORIZ.POSITION VERT.POSITION FINE SYNC.
Menu operation (continued) 1 IMAGE CONTRAST ......... Use to adjust the image contrast. The contrast becomes higher opt. XGA60 as the value increases. BRIGHTNESS ..... Use to adjust the image brightness. The image becomes IMAGE brighter as the value increases. CONTRAST 0 sRGB .................... Choose ON for projection emphasizing on the color BRIGHTNESS 0 reproducibility. OFF sRGB • When sRGB is ON, COLOR MATRIX, COLOR TEMP., COMPUTER COLOR MATRIX COLOR, TINT, and GAMMA MODE can't be adjusted.
A • • • • CINEMA MODE can be adjusted only when a TV60 or 480i signal is being displayed. When SCART INPUT is set to ON, nothing is output to the external monitor. When SCART INPUT is set to ON, normal computer signals aren’t projected. Use a SCART-BNC (or SCART-Mini D-SUB 15P) cable (option) when connecting this projector with an AV device equipped with the SCART terminal. • Some AV devices equipped with the SCART terminal aren’t compatible with this projector.
Image adjustment Image adjustment You can adjust the image using the IMAGE menu. opt. XGA60 5. Press the $ or % button to adjust the color balance of the selected color. IMAGE CONTRAST 0 BRIGHTNESS 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for optimum adjustment results. 0 OFF sRGB COLOR MATRIX COMPUTER COLOR TEMP. STANDARD COLOR 0 TINT 0 SHARPNESS 7. Exit the menu by pressing the MENU button several times.
This projector adjusts the format of the video signal supplied from the computer. However, sometimes images are not projected correctly owing to the type of the computer used. When the image from the computer isn’t projected correctly, press the AUTO POSITION button. (See page 14.) If the image isn’t projected correctly yet, adjust the image from the computer using the menu. opt. XGA60 SIGNAL R RG GB B HORIZ. POSITION 0 VERT. POSITION 0 FINE SYNC.
Advanced features Expand Still By pressing the EXPAND button on the remote control, you can magnify the image to view the details. You can view the image in its original size in the REAL mode. • The EXPAND mode doesn't work with video or S-video signal. • The EXPAND mode doesn't function with some input signals. For details, see page 31. To stop the motion in the image temporarily (or to display a still image): Press the STILL button on the remote control. • The image will freeze temporarily.
You can display your desired image as the startup screen (or splash screen). Using the menu, you can also use such image as a background that is displayed while the video is muted or no signal is supplied. Important: • You can't set IMAGE CAPTURE when PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to SPLASH ID SCREEN to enable the password lock. Setting procedure 1. Press the COMPUTER button to select the image supplied to the COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal. 12.
Advanced features (continued) Password function This projector is equipped with the password function that is designed for prevention of theft and wrong operation by children and restriction on operation by other than specified users. The password function has 3 modes as follows. DISPLAY INPUT .......... When the projector is turned on, the startup screen (or splash screen) will appear and stay on the screen until the password is entered.
Lamp replacement Caution: • Do not remove the lamp immediately after using the projector. You may get burned because the lamp is very hot after use. • Before replacing the lamp, press the POWER button to turn off the lamp and wait for 2 minutes for the lamp and LCD panels to cool down. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and wait 1 hour for the lamp to cool down completely. • Do not remove the lamp except for replacement. Careless handling can cause injury or fire. • Do not touch the lamp directly.
Maintenance Caution: Be sure to turn off the lamp and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you perform any maintenance on the projector. Cleaning of the air-filter Filter cover Clean the air-filter frequently (about once a month). If the filter or ventilation grilles become clogged with dirt or dust, the temperature inside the projector may rise and cause troubles, such as damage to the inside parts and shortening the life of the panels.
The following offers solutions to some of the common problems you may encounter. We suggest that you consult this chart before contacting your dealer. Images aren't projected on the screen. Problem Cause and solution Power isn't turned on. • Check the states of the indicators. POWER STATUS Solution Off Off Off Steady red Blinking orange • Connect the power cord to the projector. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
Troubleshooting (continued) Images aren't projected correctly. Problem Cause and solution Projected images are shaking. Projected images are displaced. • • • • Projected images are distorted. • Adjust the projector and the screen so that they are perpendicular to each other. (See page 12.) Projected images are dark. • Adjust BRIGHTNESS in the IMAGE menu. (See page 18.) • Replace the lamp. (See page 23.) Projected images are blurred. • • • • • Afterimages persist on the screen.
Problem Cause and solution Hot air is emitted from the air outlet grilles. No audio is output. • This air comes out as a result of cooling the inside of the projector. This isn't a product malfunction. The menu can't be used. • The microcomputers inside the projector may be wrongly operating because of noise. ➔ Press the POWER button to turn off the lamp and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Wait about 10 minutes, plug the power cord in, and try again. “TEMPERATURE!!” is displayed.
Indicators This projector has two indicators, each of which shows the operation condition of the projector. The following offer solutions to possible problems. If these problem persist, turn the projector off and consult your dealer.
Specifications LCD projector Model XL6U Rated power supply 100 - 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz Rated input 2.9 A LCD panels 0.7-inch LCD panel: 3 pieces (for R, G, B) Colors Pixels 1024 x 768 = 786432 pixels Total 2359296 pixels Active pixel rate: 99.99% or more (each panel) 16770000 colors Projection lens F 2.0 - 2.
Specifications (continued) Connectors COMPUTER / COMPONENT VIDEO IN/OUT (Mini D-SUB 15 pin) IN OUT 5 1 SERIAL (8 pin) 12 3 10 5 6 15 6 11 8 Pin No. Spec. Pin No. Spec. 1 R(RED)/CR 1 R(RED)/CR 2 G(GREEN)/Y 2 G(GREEN)/Y 3 B(BLUE)/CB 3 B(BLUE)/CB 4 GND 4 – Pin No.
Signal mode TV60, 480i(525i) TV50, 576i(625i) 1080i 60 (1125i 60) 1080i 50 (1125i 50) 480p (525p) 576p (625p) 720p 60 (750p 60) 720p 50 (750p 50) PC98 CGA70 CGA84 CGA85 VGA60 VGA72 VGA75 VGA85 VGA120 SVGA56 SVGA60 SVGA72 SVGA75 SVGA85 SVGA95 SVGA120 XGA43i XGA60 XGA70 XGA75 XGA85 XGA120 SXGA70a SXGA75a SXGA85a SXGA60b SXGA75b SXGA43i SXGA60 SXGA75 MAC13 MAC16 MAC19 MAC21 HP75 HP72 SUN66a SUN76a SUN66 SUN76 SGI72 SGI76 IBM60 Resolution (H x V) – – – – – – – – 640 x 400 640 x 400 640 x 400 640 x 400 640 x 48
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