CONTENTS Before use OWNER’S MANUAL 3LCD DATA PROJECTOR TLP680U TLP681U (WITH DOCUMENT IMAGING CAMERA) 1
CONTENTS Before use 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
CONTENTS Before use IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Save Original Packing Materials The original shipping carton and packing materials will come in handy if you ever have to ship your LCD projector. For maximum protection, repack the set as it was originally packed at the factory. Avoid Volatile Liquid Do not use volatile liquids, such as an insect spray, near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products touching the unit for a long time. They will mar the finish.
CONTENTS Before use 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing.
CONTENTS Before use 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5. Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 7. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 9.
CONTENTS Before use 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 12. Do not place the product vertically Do not use the product in the upright position to project the pictures at the ceiling, or any other vertical positions. It may fall down and dangerous. 13.
CONTENTS Before use 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 16. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
CONTENTS Before use 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 21. Do not carry by the camera arm. Do not carry the projector by the camera arm. Doing so can result in damage or injury. 22. Do not leave documents on the unit for long periods of time while using the document imaging function. Do not leave texts, papers or other documents for projection on the unit for long periods of time. The heat could erase the letters on a thermal paper. 23. Do not move the projector while the arm is still erect.
CONTENTS Before use Power supply cord selection If your line voltage is 220 to 240, use one of the following types of cable.
CONTENTS Before use 10 Contents Before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................... 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ....................................................... 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................... 4 Power supply cord selection ............................................................. 9 Part names and functions .............................................................. 11 Connections and installation Connections ......
CONTENTS Before use Part names and functions Control panel 1 SELECT/ADJUST MENU ENTER INPUT LAMP Main unit TEMP 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Zooming ring 21 Focusing ring 21 Foot adjuster release button INPUT button 21 To select the input source. 6 7 8 Exhaust holes ENTER button 30 To enter your selection on the menu. 5 Projection lens SELECT/ADJUST button 28 ( / / / ) To select items or adjust values on the menu. 4 Lens cover MENU button 27 To display or close the menu.
CONTENTS Before use (Continued) Left side AC IN socket Right side 19 1 2 3 RS-232C CONTROL RGB AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT RGB 4 AUDIO RGB INPUT VIDEO INPUT Carrying handle Open to carry the projetor. S-VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO -R Anti-theft lock 1 Rear side CONTROL connector 17 49 To connect a computer to control the projector. 2 Speaker Infrared remote sensor MONITOR OUTPUT connectors (RGB output, AUDIO output) 17 To connect to a monitor or audio equipment.
CONTENTS Before use (Continued) Location of the labels Remote control REAR AVOID EXPOSURE-LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE MADE IN JAPAN AUTO SET ON/STANDBY KEYSTONE MARKER LASER POINTER PJ Caution - use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CONTENTS Before use 6 (Continued) L-CLICK button* 26 / MENU button 28 • To left-click.* • To display or close the menu. Laser emission part 7 AUTO SET ON/STANDBY KEYSTONE 2 MARKER LASER 9 10 11 L-CLICK R-CLICK MENU ENTER RGB 6 7 8 To change the picture size. 9 To cut off the picture and sound temporarily. ON/STANDBY button 21 To display the current input source and signal status information. Installing batteries 1) Open the cover.
CONTENTS Before use (Continued) Notes Using batteries incorrectly can cause them to leak or burst. Strictly observe the following. • Install the batteries with their + and – ends facing correctly. • Do not charge, heat, disassemble, or short the batteries or throw them into a fire. • Do not leave exhausted batteries in the remote control. • Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries.
CONTENTS Connections and installation 16 Connections Connecting an IBM PC or compatible computer (DOS/V) Check that the power for the projector and computer is off before connecting the cables. Laptop computers Connect when you want to view a picture on the computer monitor. Desktop computers Connecting a Macintosh computer • Attach the supplied adapter for Macintosh computers. • Check that the power for the projector and computer is off before connecting the cables.
CONTENTS Connections and installation 17 (Continued) Connecting video equipment Output terminals Check that the power for the projector and computer is off before connecting the cables.
CONTENTS Connections and installation Projector placement Floor-mounted front projection 18 Floor-mounted rear projection Viewing a picture projected on the front of the screen from a floor. There are four ways of installing this projector as shown right. This section explains the standard case of the floor-mounted front projection. Viewing a picture projected through the back of the screen from a floor installation.
CONTENTS Connections and installation 2 Adjust the distance between (Continued) the lens and the screen. 1 Place the projector on a steady, level surface such as a table. Point the projector squarely at the screen for the best possible picture. The projection size depends on the distance between the lens and the screen. Adjust the projection size by changing the distances as shown below. 19 3 Connect the power cord. • Insert one end in the AC IN socket on the projector.
CONTENTS Connections and installation (Continued) • • • • Notes When the projector is moved from a cold location to a warm location, or when the ambient temperature in the projection room has risen suddenly, moisture may condense on the lens or the mirror to blur the projected pictures. In such a case, leave the projector for an adequate time (1 to 2 hours, depending on the room’s condition) before using it so it adjusts to the ambient temperature.
CONTENTS Operations 21 3 Select the input source. Picture projection (On the remote control) Press RGB or VIDEO. CAUTION Do not look into the projection lens while operating the projector. AUTO SET ON/STANDBY KEYSTONE MARKER 1 LASER POINTER PJ L-CLICK R-CLICK MENU RGB ENTER VIDEO CAMERA 3 RESIZE RESET FREEZE → Preparation • Install and connect the projector properly. • Take off the lens cover. • Set the POINTER/PJ to “PJ”.
CONTENTS Operations (Continued) • • • • Notes ” is displayed on the screen if the “ projector does not receive any signal from the connected equipment. Put the equipment in playback mode. Due to the lamp characteristic, flickers may occasionally occur in a picture. This is not malfunction of the unit. When an RGB source is selected and no signal is sent from the computer for about 30 minutes, the projector turns to standby mode for power saving. It automatically turns on when the signal resumes.
CONTENTS Operations 2) Press MUTE again. (Continued) AUTO SET The picture is also cut off temporarily. “ ” appears. To restore, press MUTE again. AUTO SET ON/STANDBY KEYSTONE MARKER Note If you press MUTE while the menu is displayed, the menu disappears. LASER POINTER PJ L-CLICK R-CLICK MENU ENTER RGB 23 Contents of displayed items [ St a t us ] I npu t : RGB S i gna l : XGA6 0 Sc r e en : XGA6 0 Synch r o . : N / N Ve r . / r e v . : V0 1 / R0 1 Freezing the picture Press FREEZE.
CONTENTS Operations When the picture size is smaller than the projection area: : To move the picture upward : To move the picture down : To move the picture leftward : To move the picture rightward (Continued) AUTO SET ON/STANDBY KEYSTONE MARKER LASER POINTER PJ , , L-CLICK R-CLICK MENU RGB , ENTER VIDEO CAMERA RESIZE RESET FREEZE MUTE CALL RESET RESIZE Changing the picture size Pictures are projected at the maximal projection size regardless of the signal types.
CONTENTS Operations Operating the computer by the remote control If you connect the iREMOTE MOUSE RECEIVER to the computer, the supplied remote control can work as a mouse of the computer. Connecting the REMOTE MOUSE RECEIVER Check that the power of the computer is turned off. Connect the REMOTE MOUSE RECEIVER. Remove the mouse actually used and change it to the supplied cable.
CONTENTS Operations To drag and drop (Continued) Operating the computer by the remote control Use the supplied remote control pointing it at the connected REMOTE MOUSE RECEIVER. AUTO SET ON/STANDBY KEYSTONE MARKER POINTER/PJ selector LASER POINTER Pointer control PJ L-CLICK MENU RGB R-CLICK ENTER VIDEO CAMERA R-CLICK L-CLICK RESIZE RESET FREEZE Preparation Set the POINTER/PJ selector to “POINTER”. To move the pointer Press the pointer control. The pointer moves to the pressed direction.
CONTENTS Adjustments Settings and adjustments on the menu Most of adjustments and settings are made on the menu. To display the menu, press MENU. H-position : To shift the image position horizontally V-position : To shift the image position vertically. Clock : To adjust the clock frequency. Picture The followings are adjustments and settings on the menu. For details, see page in 29 . When using this projector for the first time, see “Default”.
CONTENTS Adjustments 2 Press Initial settings – Default to select . De f a u l t Language Make the basic settings for projecting. Preparation • Display the image as explained in “Picture Projection”. 21 • Set the POINTER/PJ selector to “PJ”. SELECT/ADJUST ON ON/STANDBY or MENU ENTER INPUT LAMP TEMP Eng l i s h P r o j . mo d e S t anda r d RGB i n p u t RG B V i deo s i gna l Au t o S c r n d i s p l a y On 3 Press or to select a preferred item. 4 Press or to make the setting.
CONTENTS Adjustments (Continued) Scrn display On: Off: On-screen displays (indications of input selection, signal absent or mute mode, etc.) appear. On-screen displays do not appear. 5 Press MENU. The menu disappears. Notes • These settings are stored until you turn the power off. • To store the settings even if the power is turned off, follow the procedure of “Saving data”. 34 • Pressing RESET will return the adjustment or setting currently selected to default.
CONTENTS Adjustments 1 Press MENU to display the Keystone correction – Keystone menu. 2 Press Preparation • Display the image as explained in “Picture Projection”. 21 • Set the POINTER/PJ selector to “PJ”. or to select . Ke y s t o n e Au t o s e t Ad j u s t – + SELECT/ADJUST ON ON/STANDBY MENU ENTER 3 Press INPUT LAMP TEMP to select “Auto set”. 4 Press ENTER. The keystone distortion is corrected automatically. For further correction, follow the below steps.
CONTENTS Adjustments Projection adjustments – Image I ma g e Preparation • Display the image as explained in “Picture Projection”. 21 • Set the POINTER/PJ selector to “PJ”. Au t o s y n c . Pha s e – + H– p o s i t i o n – + V–po s i t i on – + Cl ock – + SELECT/ADJUST ON ON/STANDBY MENU ENTER INPUT LAMP 3 Press TEMP to select “Auto sync.” 4 Press ENTER. AUTO SET ON/STANDBY KEYSTONE MARKER 1,7 The image is automatically adjusted. For further adjustments, follow the below steps.
CONTENTS Adjustments Picture adjustments – Picture Preparation • Display the image as explained in “Picture Projection”. 21 • Set the POINTER/PJ selector to “PJ”. ENTER INPUT LAMP TEMP 4 Press AUTO SET ON/STANDBY KEYSTONE MARKER 2-4 LASER POINTER 1,5 PJ L-CLICK R-CLICK MENU ENTER RGB VIDEO CAMERA RESIZE RESET FREEZE RESET 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Press or to select .
CONTENTS Adjustments 1 Press MENU to display the Sound adjustments – Audio menu. Preparation • Display the image as explained in “Picture Projection”. 21 • Set the POINTER/PJ selector to “PJ”. 2 Press or to select . Au d i o V o l ume – + Ba s s – + T r eb l e – + SELECT/ADJUST ON ON/STANDBY MENU ENTER INPUT LAMP TEMP 3 Press or to select a preferred item. 4 Press or to adjust the item.
CONTENTS Adjustments 1 Press MENU to display the Saving data – Save menu. Preparation • Display the image as explained in “Picture Projection”. 21 • Set the POINTER/PJ selector to “PJ”. 2 Press or to select . Sa v e Sa v e da t a Al l prese t SELECT/ADJUST ON ON/STANDBY MENU ENTER INPUT 3 Press LAMP or to select a preferred item. TEMP AUTO SET ON/STANDBY KEYSTONE MARKER 1,5 LASER 2,3 4 Save data : To save the adjustments and settings on the menu.
CONTENTS Camera Part names and functions of document imaging camera 35 Camera control panel 1 2 1 3 To activate the overlaying projection. 2 CAUTION • When using the camera, be careful to not pinch your hand or fingers into the arm. • Do not look into the projection lens while operating the projector. OVERLAY button 39 PHOTO/TEXT button 38 To switch modes between text and photo. OVERLAY PHOTO/TEXT ARM LIGHT LOCK W.BALANCE CAMERA 3 ARM LIGHT button 37 To turn on or off the light.
CONTENTS Camera (Continued) 3) Turn the arm. 36 6) Pull up the light. Preparation of the document imaging camera 1) Raise up the arm. 4) Open the camera head. 7) Turn the light. 2) Stretch the arm. 5) Turn the camera head. Notes • Never give shocks or impacts to the camera or arm as this may cause breakdowns. • While raising up the arm in step 2), be careful not to hit your face or your body.
CONTENTS Camera Picture projection with the document imaging camera Preparation Display the image as explained in “Picture Projection” . 21 2 Place a document (text, illustration) onto or around the projector, and turn the camera head to direction of the document. LCD PROJECTOR LCD PROJECTOR OVERLAY PHOTO/TEXT ARM LIGHT W.
CONTENTS Camera • “Camera gain” adjustment may improve view of a camera subject which is too dark or vivid. (Continued) 32 5 Focus on the picture by turning the focusing ring on the camera head. Focusing ring N: Near F: Far 6 Press PHOTO/TEXT to select the mode of the document. PHOTO: when using a photograph. TEXT: when using a text. AB 7 When finished, turn off the light and close it, and put back the arm. Follow the steps of “Preparation of the document imaging camera” in reverse.
CONTENTS Camera Overlaying projection With the RGB input or the video input selected, you can draw on the screen with the pen. Preparation • Select either of the RGB input or the video input. • Set the document imaging camera at the ready. 36 4 Write on the paper with a blue or red pen. The handwriting is superimposed on the picture. RGB picture OVERLAY PHOTO/TEXT ARM LIGHT 2 LOCK W.BALANCE CAMERA 1 Prepare a white paper to write on. 2 Press OVERLAY. The camera source is overlaid on the picture.
CONTENTS Maintenance ON LAMP TEMP Trouble indications If there is some problem inside the projector, the indicators light up or flash. SELECT/ADJUST ON ON/STANDBY MENU ENTER INPUT LAMP TEMP ON Indicator LAMP Indicator TEMP Indicator Lit (red) Lit (red) – The lamp turns off or does not light up. → The lamp’s end, or malfunction of the unit. • Lamp’s life length is over, replace the lamp with new one. 42 • Unplug the power cord and call the dealer.
CONTENTS Maintenance Air filter, lens and main unit cleaning 3) Clean the air filter cover. Cleaning the air filter Cleaning the lens Remove dust and stains with a vacuum cleaner. CAUTION If you use the projector mounted on the ceiling, ask the dealer to carry out the maintenance such as cleaning. Cleaner’s nozzle 4) Attach the air filter cover. The filter under the air filter cover is the device to shut out dusts or dregs. Do not use the projector with the filter taken off.
CONTENTS Maintenance Lamp replacement The lamp will eventually begin to project dark or dull pictures and finally will not light up. (Lamp’s life length depends on the use condition.) In such a case, replace the lamp with new one. CAUTION • If you use the projector mounted on the ceiling, ask the dealer to carry out the maintenance such as cleaning or replacement of the lamp. • When replacing, always use lamp “TLPLF6” (sold separately). For detail, refer to the lamp instruction.
CONTENTS Others Before calling service personnel Check the following points before asking for support service. Refer also to “Trouble indications”. 40 The power does not come on. • The “Brightness” adjustment is at its darkest. → Make the “Brightness” adjustment. 32 • The source is not correctly connected to the projector. → Connect the source correctly to the projector. 16 No sounds are heard. • The power cord is disconnected. → Firmly plug in the power cord. 19 • The wrong input is selected.
CONTENTS Others (Continued) Image does not appear when using the document imaging camera. • The wrong input is selected. → Select the correct input source. 37 Image is out of focus or not clear when using the document imaging camera. • The camera lens is dirty. → Clean the camera lens. Use a lens cleaner to clean the lens. 41 • The document imaging camera is out of focus. → Focus the document imaging camera. 38 • Focus between main unit and screen is not correct.
CONTENTS Others 45 Input signal Mode determination and signal system : full compatible : simplified display Signal Mode System NTSC PAL/SECAM NTSC/DTV480i DTV480P/VGA60Hz DTV720P HDTV/DTV1080i NEC24K TEXT70 TEXT70 TEXT85 TEXT85 VGA60 VGA72 VGA75 VGA85 MAC13 SVGA56 SVGA60 SVGA72 SVGA75 SVGA85 MAC16 XGA43i NTSC PAL/SECAM Digital broadcasting Digital broadcasting Digital broadcasting Hi-Vision/Digital broadcasting PC98 Standard VGA-350 VGA-400 VGA 85Hz-1 VGA 85Hz-2 VGA 60Hz VGA 72Hz VGA 75Hz VGA 85Hz-4 M
CONTENTS Others 46 (Continued) : full compatible : simplified display Signal Mode System XGA60 XGA70 XGA75 XGA85 MAC19 SXGA75-1 MAC21 SXGA60-1 SXGA85-1 SXGA43i SXGA60-2 SXGA75-2 SXGA85-2 UXGA60 UXGA65 UXGA70 UXGA75 XGA 60Hz XGA 70Hz XGA 75Hz XGA 85Hz MAC-19” SXGA 75Hz MAC-21” SXGA 60Hz SXGA 85Hz SXGA 43Hz interlace SXGA 60Hz SXGA 75Hz SXGA 85Hz UXGA 60Hz UXGA 65Hz UXGA 70Hz UXGA 75Hz Frequency Resolution (line) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal (kHz) (Hz) 48.363 60.004 1024 56.476 70.069 1024 60.
CONTENTS Others 47 (Continued) Signal assignment 5 1 10 15 6 11 D-SUB 15 pin shrinking terminal Input Signal Video signal Analog 0.7V(p-p) 75Ω Horizontal synchronizing signal TTL level (positive/negative polarity) Vertical synchronizing signal TTL level (positive/negative polarity) Composite synchronizing signal TTL level Pin arrangements Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Video input (Red) Video input (Green) Video input (Blue) N.C GND GND (Red) GND (Green) GND (Blue) N.C GND GND N.
CONTENTS Others 48 (Continued) RGB signal defaults Video Timing (Horizontal) The following signals are factory set as defaults in each mode. However, some computers may have different timings than those in the chart. Make the necessary adjustments if the picture has flickers or is blurred.
CONTENTS Others Command list Adjustments with RS-232C Conditioning of the Projection Unit can also be done by a computer via the RS-232C, as well as by the remote control. 7 8 6 5 3 4 2 1 Mini DIN 8-pin (Main Unit) Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Signal RXD CTS DSR GND RTS N.C TXD N.
CONTENTS Others 50 (Continued) Classification ADJUST ADJUST ADJUST KEYSTONE KEYSTONE Image Image Image Image Image Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Audio Audio Audio Default Default Default Command ALF AUP ADW PKA PKS PAT PVP PHP PPH PCK VBR VCL VCN VSH VTN VLB VLG VLR CGN VOL VTR VBS LJP LEN LFR Meaning Adjustment value decrease Adjustment value increase Adjustment value decrease Keystone automatic adjustment Keystone manual adjustment Panel automatic adjustment
CONTENTS Others Specifications Main unit Power requirements AC 100 – 240V 50/60Hz Power consumption TLP680U : 220W TLP681U : 235W Mass TLP680U : 3.7 Kg TLP681U : 4.5 Kg Lamp SHP lamp 150W Speaker 1W (monaural) RGB INPUT RGB signal : D-sub 15-pin Audio: 1V(p-p), more than 22kΩ, ø3.5mm stereo mini jack VIDEO INPUT S-video signal : Mini DIN 4-pin Video signal : 1V(p-p), 75Ω Audio : 1V(p-p), more than 22kΩ, RCA pin jack MONITOR OUTPUT RGB signal : D-sub 15-pin Audio : 1V(p-p), less than 2.2kΩ, ø3.
Others (Continued) CONTENTS 52 Accessories Wireless remote control ............................... 1 AA size battery ............................................. 2 Power cord ................................................... 1 RGB cable ............................................ 1 (3m) Adapter for Macintosh computers ................ 1 PC audio cable ..................................... 1 (3m) Audio/Video cable ................................ 1 (3m) Lens cover .....................................
