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Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Thank you for selecting this CASIO product. Be sure to read these “Safety Precautions” before trying to use it. After reading this User’s Guide, keep it in a safe place for future reference. About safety symbols Various symbols are used in this User’s Guide and on the product itself to ensure safe use, and to protect you and others against the risk of injury and against material damage. The meaning of each of the symbols is explained below.
Safety Precautions Precautions During Use Warning ●Smoke, odor, heat, loud noise, and other abnormalities ●Power cord Misuse of the power cord creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure that you always observe the following precautions. • Make sure that you use a power source with the same voltage as that specified for the projector. • Do not overload a power outlet with too many devices.
Safety Precautions 3. Contact your original dealer or ●Water and foreign matter authorized CASIO service center. Never allow water to get on the projector. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Never place a vase or any other container of water on top of the projector. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Water or other liquid, or foreign matter (metal, etc.) getting into the projector creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
Safety Precautions ●Projector cabinet ●Heavy objects Never open the projector’s cabinet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock. Never place heavy objects on the projector or climb on top of the projector. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock. ●Cleaning ●Water Before cleaning the projector, be sure to turn it off and unplug it from the power outlet. Failure to do so creates the risk of electric shock.
Safety Precautions Caution ●Power cord ●Backup of important data Misuse of the power cord creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure that you always observe the following precautions. • Do not locate the power cord near a stove. • When unplugging the power cord, always grasp the plug, and do not pull on the power cord. Be sure to keep separate written records of all data stored in projector memory. Memory data can be lost due to breakdown, maintenance, etc.
Safety Precautions Battery Precautions Warning Caution Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak and stain the area around them, or to explode, creating the risk of fire and personal injury. Make sure that you always observe the following precautions. • Never try to take batteries apart and do not allow them to become shorted. • Never expose batteries to heat or throw them into fire. • Never mix old batteries and new ones. • Never mix batteries of different types. • Never try to charge batteries.
Safety Precautions Lamp Precautions Warning Caution ●Lamp removal ●Lamp replacement Never remove the lamp from the projector immediately after using it. The lamp becomes very hot during use, creating the risk of burn injury. Turn off the projector. After the POWER/STANDBY indicator changes to steady (not flashing) amber, unplug the projector from the power outlet. Next, wait for at least 60 minutes before removing the lamp.
Operating Precautions Operating Precautions Lamp Handling Precautions ● Continued use of a lamp that has passed its lamp life Caution increases the risk of the lamp rupturing. Replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible after the replacement message appears. ● Never touch the glass of the lamp with your fingers. Doing so can damage the ● ● ● ● ● lamp and shorten its life. The light source lamp is a consumable item. The average life of a lamp is approximately 2000 hours.
Operating Precautions ● When replacing the lamp, use the special screwdriver that comes with the YL-40 replacement lamp. Other Precautions This projector is made of precision components. Failure to observe the following precautions can result in inability to correctly save data and malfunction. ●Never use or store the projector in the following locations. Doing so creates the risk of malfunction of and damage to the projector.
Operating Precautions ●Never leave dead batteries inside the remote controller for a long time. Batteries can leak, which leads to malfunction of and damage to the remote controller. ●Clean with a soft, dry cloth. When very dirty, use a soft cloth that has been dampened in a weak solution of water and a mild neutral detergent. Wring all excess water from the cloth before wiping. Never use thinner, benzene, or any other volatile agent to clean the projector.
Contents Safety Precautions..........................................................................3 About safety symbols ........................................................................................ 3 Icon Examples................................................................................................... 3 Precautions During Use .................................................................................... 4 Battery Precautions.....................................................
Contents Using the Setup Menu ..................................................................64 Setup Menu Overview..................................................................................... 64 Before Configuring Menu Settings .................................................................. 67 Setup Menu Screen Operations...................................................................... 68 Setup Menu Reference ..............................................................................
Features and Functions Features and Functions The following are some of the major features and functions of this product. ■278 × 64 × 197 mm (10.9 × 2.5 × 7.8 inch), 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs) lightweight and compact data projector Though it is compact and lightweight enough to go just about anywhere, the projector’s highluminosity (2800ANSI lumen) allows clear projection of images, even in a brightly lit room.
General Guide General Guide This section defines the names and explains the main functions of each part of the projector. [Front/Top/Left side] 1 2 (4Cover open) 3 4 5 6 1 Speaker : Outputs audio input through the AUDIO terminal. ) [Back, Terminals] (page 19) 2 Key and Indicator Panel 3 Exhaust vents : Exhaust air for cooling. ) Setup Precautions (page 33) : This panel includes the [ indicators.
General Guide 6 Lens : Projects the image from the projector. Warning 7 Never look into the lens while the projector is turned on. Sensors : Measures the distance between the projector and screen. z Caution Finger smudges or dirt on the sensors can cause keystone correction problems. Should the sensors ever become soiled, wipe them clean using a commercially available lens cloth or optical lens paper, like those for eyeglasses or camera lenses.
General Guide [Bottom] 2 3 5 1 4 3 1 Elevation adjustment foot : Rotate to change the angle of the projector. ) To change the projector elevation angle (page 35) 2 Release button 3 Left, right adjustment feet (2) 4 Intake vents : Intake air for cooling. ) Setup Precautions (page 33) : Rotate for fine adjustment of the left and right angle of the projector. ) To change the projector elevation angle (page 35) Warning 5 : Press to release the elevation adjustment foot.
General Guide [Back, Terminals] 1 2 5 6 3 4 7 8 9 1 RGB input terminal 2 USB port 3 Remote control signal receiver : Receives the remote control signal. ) Remote Controller Signal Range (page 29) 4 Projection key panel cover 5 Intake vents : Intake air for cooling. ) Setup Precautions (page 33) bk : For connection to the video output terminal of a computer or component video device using the bundled Mini D-Sub cable or the optional component video cable (YK-3).
General Guide 9 AUDIO input terminal bk Power connector : For connection of the bundled AC power cord. ) Turning On the Projector(page 41) : For connection to the audio output terminal of a computer or video device using a commercially available audio cable (∅.3.5mm stereo).
General Guide Using the Projection Key Panel You can use the keys on the projection key panel to control the projector when the remote controller is not available for some reason. Opening and Closing the Projection Key Panel Cover Hook your finger here and lift to open. [Key and Indicator Panel] 1 2 TEMP LAMP 3 POWER/STANDBY ZOOM AF/AK AUTO INPUT 4 5 6 7 8 1 TEMP indicator : Indicates the error status of the projector.
General Guide 5 [AF/AK] key : Press to perform Auto Focus and auto keystone correction. ) Auto Keystone Correction and Auto Focus (page 53) 6 [AUTO] key 7 [INPUT] key : Press to cycle through available projector input sources. ) Manually Selecting the Input Source (page 48) 8 [ ] (power) key : Turns projector power on and off. ) Turning On the Projector (page 41) : Automatically adjusts the projected image in accordance with RGB input.
General Guide 4 Cursor keys : Use these keys to perform the operations described below. z To move the highlighting (selection cursor) on the menu screen ()page 68) z To perform mouse operations on the computer connected to the projector’s USB por ()page 62) *In this manual, cursor key operations are indicated as [S], [T], [X], [W]. 5 [ENTER] key : Use this key to perform the operations described below.
Remote Controller Remote Controller This section defines the names and explains the main functions of each part of the remote controller. General Guide 1 2 3 AF/AK PAGE bm bn PAGE UP DOWN bo 4 5 6 ENTER ESC MENU KEYSTONE bp bq 7 ZOOM FOCUS D-ZOOM br 8 RGB VIDEO S-VIDEO bs bt VOLUME ck 9 bk bl AUTO P-IN-P MUTE FREEZE cl z z Warning z Keep the remote controller out of the hands of young children, and never allow a young child to operate the remote controller.
Remote Controller z The asterisks (*) in the following explanations indicate keys that have the same names and functions as keys on the projector itself. Note that the operations of remote controller keys 8, bs, and bt can be performed using the projector’s [INPUT] key. z Some remote controller keys have the same names as projector keys. Unless stated otherwise in this manual, the remote controller keys perform the same functions as their corresponding projector keys.
Remote Controller bm [LASER] key : Hold down to emit a laser beam that you can use as a pointer. The [AF/AK] key lights red while this key is depressed to indicate that the laser beam is being emitted. ) Using the Laser Pointer (page 28) z z Warning z Never look directly at the laser beam. Doing so creates the risk of eye damage and loss of sight. Never point the laser beam at another person. Shining the laser beam into the eyes of another creates the risk of eye damage and loss of sight.
Remote Controller Loading Remote Controller Batteries Before you can use the remote controller for the first time, you need to load the two batteries that come with it. z Be sure to use alkaline batteries only. Replace remote controller batteries with a set of new ones whenever the remote controller does not work or if you need to move the remote controller very close to the projector before it will work.
Remote Controller 2. Load two new batteries into the case, making sure that their positive (+) and negative (–) ends are facing correctly. 3. Replace the battery cover on the back of the remote controller. Using the Laser Pointer The remote controller includes a laser pointer that you can use during a presentation to indicate a specific item within an image. The laser is a 1mW/Class 2 Laser, which qualifies as a “Designated Specified Product” under Japan’s “Consumer Product Safety Law”.
Remote Controller Remote Controller Signal Range S-VIDEO FREEZE D-ZOOM MUTE ESC KEYSTONE VIDEO P-IN-P FOCUS MENU RGB ENTER ZOOM AF/AK DOWN PAGE PAGE AF/AK ESC DOWN PAGE S-VIDEO D-ZOOM VOLUME KEYSTONE UP UP PAGE P-IN-P VIDEO MENU ENTER FOCUS FREEZE RGB MUTE AUTO ZOOM ±40 degrees max. 9 meters (29.53 feet) max. AUTO ±40 degrees max.
Getting Ready Getting Ready This section explains how to set up the projector to get it ready for use, and how to connect it to an input source (computer or video device). It also includes information about how to turn on the projector, how to select the display language the first time you turn it on, and precautions you need to keep in mind concerning the power supply. Setting Up the Projector Locate the projector on a desk, table, or stand that is firm and level.
Getting Ready z The allowable projection range is from 0.8 meter (2.62 feet) to 16 meters (52.49 feet), which is the distance from the surface of the lens to the screen. Screen Size 300 8.0 m to 16.0 m (26.25 feet to 52.49 feet) Screen Size 30 0.8 m to 1.6 m (2.62 feet to 5.25 feet) Screen Size 60 1.6 m to 3.2 m (5.25 feet to 10.50 feet) 16 m 12 m 10 m 14 m (52.49 feet) (45.93 feet) (39.37 feet) (32.81 feet) 8 m 6 m (26.25 feet) (19.69 feet) 4 m (13.12 feet) 2 m (6.56 feet) Minimum: 0.8 meter (2.
Getting Ready The following table shows the relationship between the distance and projected image size. Projection Size Screen Size z Projection Distance Diagonal (cm) Minimum Distance (m) Maximum Distance (m) Minimum Distance (feet) Maximum Distance (feet) 30 76 0.8 1.6 2.62 5.25 40 102 1.1 2.1 3.61 6.89 60 152 1.6 3.2 5.25 10.50 80 203 2.1 4.3 6.89 14.11 100 254 2.7 5.3 8.86 17.39 120 305 3.2 6.4 10.50 21.00 150 381 4.0 8.0 13.12 26.25 200 508 5.3 10.
Getting Ready Setup Precautions Note that the condition of the environment where you use the projector greatly affects its performance. Make sure that the following are the conditions of projector setup whenever you use it. z Use a conveniently located power outlet that you can reach easily when you need to unplug the projector. z Do not place any objects within the area indicated by the dashed line in the illustration below. Be especially careful that you never block intake and exhaust vents.
Getting Ready Projector Angle to the Screen The following shows the allowable angle that the projector can be positioned relative to the screen. Vertical Horizontal Screen Screen Up to about 30 degrees Up to about 30 degrees Up to about 30 degrees Up to about 30 degrees z The angles shown in the above illustration are subject to the following conditions.
Getting Ready Adjusting the Projector Elevation Angle You can change the elevation angle of the projector in a range of 0 to 8 degrees. You can also make fine adjustments to the left and right side elevation angle when necessary. To change the projector elevation angle 1. Lift up the front of the projector and press the release button. z This causes the elevation adjustment foot to drop from the bottom of the projector. 2.
Getting Ready 5. Use the left and right adjustment feet to further fine adjust the elevation angle. Rotate to adjust horizontal alignment. z To retract the elevation adjustment foot, hold down the release button and slide the elevation adjustment foot back into the projector. Never try to forcibly change the elevation adjustment foot position without pressing the release button.
Getting Ready Rear Projection (From the Back of the Screen) Distances and angles for rear projection are the same as those for front projection. In the case of rear projection, however, left/right orientation is opposite that of front projection, so you need to configure the setup menu accordingly. For details, see “Screen Settings J Projection Mode” on page 86. Connecting a Computer to the Projector (Video and Audio) You can use the projector to project an image of video output from a computer.
Getting Ready Connecting a Computer to the Projector’s USB Port After you connect a computer to the projector’s USB port, you can use the remote controller to perform computer mouse operations, and previous page and next page operations. The illustration shows how to connect to the USB port. Projector USB port Computer To USB port Bundled USB cable z z For details about computer requirements, see “Computer System Requirements for USB Connection” on page 125.
Getting Ready Connecting to a Standard Video Device You can use the projector to project an image from a video deck, TV, video camera, or other video device. You can also output audio from the video device through the projector’s speaker. z Always turn off the projector and the video device before connecting them.
Getting Ready Connecting to a Component Video Output Device Some video devices are equipped with a component video output terminal. You can use an optionally available component video cable (YK-3) to connect the RGB input terminal of the projector to the component video output terminal of a video device. z Always turn off the projector and the video device before connecting them.
Getting Ready Turning On the Projector Before performing any of the operations in this section, make sure you first set up the projector (page 30) and connect to an output device (pages 37 to 40). AC Power Cord Precautions z z z z z z z Make sure that you use a power source with the same voltage as that specified for the projector. Do not share the outlet supplying power to the projector with other devices.
Getting Ready 2. Turn 3. If on the computer or video device that is connected to the projector. the projector’s front cover is closed, open it. 4. Press the [ ] (power) key. z This causes the POWER/STANDBY indicator to flash green, which indicates that the projector is warming up. After a short while, the start up screen will be projected (warm up is still in progress).
Getting Ready Specifying the Display Message Language A “Language” window will be projected the first time you turn on the projector. Use the menu on this screen to specify the display language you want to use. 1. Use the cursor [S] and [T] keys to highlight the language you want to use. z Note that the choice of languages available on the “Language” window will depend on whether your projector’s serial number starts with the letter A (such as: A791AA42...) or the letter B (such as: B791AA42...).
Getting Ready 2. Press the [ENTER] key. z This applies the selected language, closes the “Language” window, and displays the projected image from the connected device. z You can change the display language selection later, if you need to. For details, see “Option Settings1 J Language” on page 105. z For details about projection operations, see “Projecting onto a Screen” on page 46.
Getting Ready 2. To turn off the projector, press the [ ] (power) key again in response to the confirmation message. z This causes the projector lamp to go out and stops projection. z Also the POWER/STANDBY indicator starts to flash amber, which indicates that the projector is cooling down. It takes about 120 seconds from the start of cool down until the projector turns off. z The projector will not turn back on again while it is cooling down.
Projection Operations Projection Operations This section explains operations that are related to projection of an image. Projecting onto a Screen This section explains the basic steps for projecting an image. Basic Flow Set up the projector and point it at the screen. ) “Setting Up the Projector” (page 30) Connect the computer or video device to the projector ()page 37 to 40) Preparing the Projector Turn on the projector and the connected computer or video device.
Projection Operations Auto Input Source Selection When you turn on the projector, it checks the status of each input source (whether or not the input source is sending a signal) in the sequence shown below. It automatically selects the first input source it finds that is sending an input signal, and projects the applicable image.
Projection Operations Manually Selecting the Input Source The procedure you should use to select the input source depends on whether you are using projector keys or remote controller keys.
Projection Operations To select the input source using remote controller keys On the remote controller, press the [RGB], [VIDEO], or [S-VIDEO] key to select the input source you want. z The currently selected input source name is shown in the upper right corner of the projection screen. z If the currently selected input source is not sending an input signal, the message “No signal input” appears in place of the input source name.
Projection Operations Zoom and Focus Use the [ZOOM] keys to adjust the image size, and the [FOCUS] keys to focus the image. To adjust image size 1. Hold down the [ZOOM +] key to increase the size of the image or the [ZOOM –] key to decrease it. z This causes the zoom indicator, which indicates the current zoom setting, to appear on the image. 2. Release the [ZOOM] key when the image is the size you want.
Projection Operations Auto Adjustment of an RGB Image When the input source is RGB (computer), the projector automatically adjusts vertical and horizontal positioning, frequency, and phase whenever it detects an RGB signal (following input source selection, power up, etc.) You can also execute an automatic adjustment operation by pressing the [AUTO] key. z You can turn off auto adjustment (page 93) when you want to disable auto adjustment and maintain manual settings.
Projection Operations Full-screen Display of an RGB Image The projector outputs images using XGA (1024 pixels × 768 pixels) video resolution. When the input signal from the computer connected to the projector is not an XGA signal, “Resize Image To Fit” automatically enlarges or reduces the image so it matches the projector’s video resolution and fills the entire screen. The following shows how different input signals from a computer are adjusted during projection.
Projection Operations Keystone Correction (KEYSTONE) When the projector is at an angle to the screen it is projecting on, the projected image may have different length left and right edges, or top and bottom edges. This phenomenon is called, “keystoning”. This projector comes with functions for automatic as well as manual keystone correction, which provides a regularly shaped projected image. z Keystone correction (auto or manual) can cause dustortion of the projected image.
Projection Operations Performing Auto Keystone Correction and Auto Focus while AF/AK is Enabled Perform the following steps while [AF/AK] is selected for “Option Settings2 J AF/AK Mode” (page 106) on the setup menu. 1. Press the [AF/AK] key. z This automatically focuses the image and performs auto keystone correction.
Projection Operations Auto Adjustment at Power On While [Continuous AF/AK] is selected for “Option Settings2 J Power On AF/AK Mode” (page 107) on the setup menu, turning on the projector automatically enters the pre-focus mode and projects the positioning chart. Perform the procedure starting from step 2 under “Performing Auto Keystone Correction and Auto Focus while Continuous AF/AK is Enabled” above.
Projection Operations 3. Use the [W] and [X] keys to correct for keystoning. z Each press of [W] or [X] shifts the indicator on the currently selected bar left or right. z Repeat steps 2 and 3 to perform keystone correction for the other direction, if you want. 4. After the settings are the way you want, press the [ESC] key or the [KEYSTONE] key. z This causes the keystone correction screen to disappear.
Projection Operations Enlarging the Projected Image (D-ZOOM +/–) You can use the remote controller’s zoom keys to enlarge a specific part of the projected image up to four times its original size. To enlarge part of the projected image 1. On the remote controller, press the [D-ZOOM +] or [D-ZOOM –] key. z This causes a cross cursor to appear on the projected image. 2.
Projection Operations 3. On the remote controller, press the [D-ZOOM +] key to enlarge the image. z You can press the [D-ZOOM +] key again to further enlarge the image, up to 4 times. z You can back step through the image enlargements by pressing the [D-ZOOM –] key. z You can shift the zoomed image up, down, left, or right by pressing the applicable remote controller cursor key. 4. To exit image enlargement and return the image to its original size, press the remote controller’s [ESC] key.
Projection Operations Using Picture-in-Picture (P-IN-P) While RGB is selected as the input source, you can display a sub-window that simultaneously displays the image being input through the VIDEO or S-VIDEO terminal. This function is called “picture-in-picture” or “P-IN-P”. RGB input image VIDEO (or S-VIDEO) input image z The initial default setting for the sub-window input source is VIDEO. Use the setup menu when you want to change the sub-window input source to S-VIDEO.
Projection Operations To display the sub-window 1. On the remote controller, press the [RGB] key to select RGB as the input source. z You can also select the input source using the projector’s [INPUT] key. 2. On the remote controller, press the [P-IN-P] key to display the subwindow. z This causes the sub-window, containing the image input through the VIDEO or S-VIDEO terminal, to appear on the projected image.
Projection Operations To change the size of the sub-window While a sub-window is displayed, use the [D-ZOOM +] and [D-ZOOM –] keys to select one of the three available sub-window sizes (small, medium, large). [D-ZOOM +] key Large Medium Small [D-ZOOM –] key z When RGB is selected as the input source, certain signal types (1600 × 1200 UXGA signal, for example) do not support selection of the large sub-window size.
Projection Operations Freezing the Projected Image (FREEZE) The freeze function stores the current projected image in projector memory, and projects it as a still image. To freeze the projected image 1. On the remote controller, press the [FREEZE] key. z This freezes the image that was being projected when you pressed the [FREEZE] key. 2. To unfreeze the image, press the [FREEZE] key again or press the [ESC] key.
Projection Operations 3. Use the remote controller to perform mouse operations as described below.
Using the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu This section explains how to configure setup menu settings, and provides details about each of the settings. Setup Menu Overview Pressing the [MENU] key while an image is being projected displays the setup menu on the projected image. The setup menu can be used to configure a variety of different projector settings. See the “Setup Menu Setting List” on page 65 for details about the settings that are available.
Using the Setup Menu Setup Menu Setting List Sub-menu Item Type Brightness Value Setting Contrast Value Setting Sharpness Value Setting Saturation Value Setting Tint Value Setting Gamma Mode Setting Screen Image Color Balance Setting Screen Adjustment Vertical Position Value Setting Horizontal Position Value Setting Frequency Value Setting Phase Value Setting Noise Filter Selection Restore Menu Defaults Execution Volume Value Setting Volume Adjustment Restore Menu Defaults Execution Vertical Keystone Value
Using the Setup Menu Setup Menu Setting List Sub-menu Item Type Auto Input Detect Selection Auto Adjust Selection Low-noise Mode Selection Auto Power Off Selection Key Lock Selection Option Settings1 Power On Password Special*7 Custom Logo Settings Special*9 Language Setting Screen Alert Tones Selection Restore Menu Defaults Execution AF/AK Mode Selection Power On AF/AK Selection Option Mode Settings2 Zoom Memory Selection Restore Menu Default Execution Lamp Time Information Reset Lamp Time Execution Input
Using the Setup Menu Before Configuring Menu Settings Always remember that the settings you configure on the setup menu are applied for the input source (RGB, Component, S-VIDEO, VIDEO) that was selected when you displayed the setup menu. Note the following important points. z The items that appear on the setup menu depend on the currently selected input source and other factors. Some items apply to a certain specific input source, while some apply to multiple input sources.
Using the Setup Menu Setup Menu Screen Operations This section explains projector operations you need to perform while configuring setup menu settings. It also provides details about each sub-menu item type. Basic Setup Menu Operations The following is the general flow of the steps you need to perform when configuring setup menu operations. 1. Select the input source whose settings you want to configure. 2. Press the [MENU] key.
Using the Setup Menu 3. Use the [S] and [T] keys to select the main menu whose sub-menu contains the settings you want to configure. z The settings for the selected main menu item appear in the sub-menu. 4. Press the [ENTER] key. z This selects the top item in the sub-menu. 5. Use the [S] and [T] keys to select the sub-menu item whose setting you want to change.
Using the Setup Menu 6. Change the setting or select an option to configure the currently selected sub-menu item. z The operation you need to perform depends on the sub-menu item type. See “Setup Menu Overview” on page 64 for more information. z For information about how to configure settings for each sub-menu item, see “Sub-menu Operations” on page 70.
Using the Setup Menu Selection Type Sub-menu Item This type of sub-menu item provides a number of options from which you can choose. Example : Screen Settings J Startup Screen Operation: The currently selected option is indicated by a black button next to it. Use the [W] and [X] keys to move between the selections, which causes the buttons next to them to become either black (selected) or white (deselected).
Using the Setup Menu 2. Perform steps 2 through 4 under “Basic Setup Menu Operations” on page 68. On the “Input Settings” main menu, select the “Video Signal” sub-menu item. 3. Press the [ENTER] key. z This displays the video signal selection screen shown below. 4. Use the [S] and [T] keys to highlight the item you want to select, and then press the [ENTER] key. 5. After you are finished configuring the settings, press the [ESC] key to close the setting screen and return to the sub-menu screen.
Using the Setup Menu Execution Type Sub-menu Item This type of sub-menu item returns a setting to its initial default value. Examples: Image Adjustment J Restore Menu Defaults; Operational Info J Reset Lamp Time ) Initializing Settings (page 74) ) Resetting the Lamp Time (page 117) Information Type Sub-menu Item This type of sub-menu item provides status and setup information.
Using the Setup Menu Initializing Settings The setup menu lets you initialize the settings of a particular main menu item, or for all setup menu items. To initialize the settings of a particular main menu item Example: To initialize the settings of the “Image Adjustment” main menu item. z Performing the following procedure returns all of the sub-menu items under the currently selected main menu item to their initial default settings.
Using the Setup Menu 3. Press the [ENTER] key. z This displays a confirmation message asking if you want to initialize settings. 4. Use the [S] and [T] keys to select [Yes]. 5. Press the [ENTER] key to initialize the menu’s settings, or the [ESC] key to exit the initialize operation without doing anything. z Pressing the [ENTER] key returns all of the sub-menu items on the currently selected main menu to their initial default settings.
Using the Setup Menu 2. Press the [ENTER] key. z This displays a confirmation message asking if you want to initialize all settings. 3. Use the [S] and [T] keys to select [Yes]. 4. Press the [ENTER] key to initialize all menu settings, or the [ESC] key to exit the initialize operation without doing anything. z Pressing the [ENTER] key initializes all menu items except for “Language” and “Lamp Time”.
Using the Setup Menu Setup Menu Reference This section provides detailed explanations about the contents for all of the setup menu items. z The titles in this section use the format: Main Menu Item J Sub-menu Item. Image Adjustment ■Image Adjustment J Brightness This sub-menu adjusts the brightness of the projected image. A larger value produces a brighter image. z This setting is not possible when there is no input signal. z A different setting can be configured and is stored for each input source.
Using the Setup Menu ■Image Adjustment J Gamma Mode This sub-menu lets you select the gamma mode for the projected image. Input Source Specific Menu Items Input Source Available Items (Parentheses indicate defaults.
Using the Setup Menu 2. Use the [S] and [T] keys to select “Color Temperature”, and then press the [ENTER] key. z This causes a z marker to appear at the beginning of the “Color Temperature” line, which indicates that color temperature value selection is enabled. 3. Use the [W] and [X] keys to select the color temperature setting you want. 4. After the setting is the way you want, press the [MENU] key.
Using the Setup Menu 4. After all the settings are the way you want, press the [MENU] key. ■Image Adjustment J Vertical Position This sub-menu lets you adjust the vertical position of the input source image within the projection area. z z This setting is not possible when there is no input signal. “Image Adjustment” main menu item settings are saved for the current signal type only (XGA/60Hz, UXGA/60Hz, etc.), and not for the input signal source.
Using the Setup Menu ■Image Adjustment J Frequency This sub-menu lets you manually control the frequency of the image. Normally, the projector is able to adjust the frequency automatically. If there are vertical bands in the projected image, however, it means that automatic adjustment is not possible for some reason. When this happens use this setting to adjust the image frequency. z This setting is possible only when RGB is selected as the input source.
Using the Setup Menu ■Image Adjustment J Restore Menu Defaults This sub-menu returns all of the sub-menu items on the Image Adjustment main menu to their initial default settings. z You can perform initialization even when there is no input signal. In this case, the initialization is performed for the currently selected input source.
Using the Setup Menu Screen Settings ■Screen Settings J Vertical Keystone Correction This sub-menu lets you correct for vertical keystoning of the projected image. z z Vertical keystone correction can be performed regardless of the currently selected input source. A single setting is stored, which is applied to all input sources. ■Screen Settings J Horizontal Keystone Correction This sub-menu lets you correct for horizontal keystoning of the projected image.
Using the Setup Menu ■Screen Settings J Aspect Ratio This sub-menu lets you select the aspect ratio (ratio between the vertical and horizontal dimensions) of the projected image. Input Source Specific Menu Items Input Source Available Items (Parentheses indicate defaults.) RGB None Component (4:3), 16:9 S-VIDEO VIDEO No Signal None Setting Explanations 4:3: Sets the aspect ratio of the projected image to 4:3 (same as a standard TV screen).
Using the Setup Menu ■Screen Settings J Resize Image to Fit When RGB is selected as the input source and the video resolution of the connected computer is anything other than XGA (1024 × 768 pixels), “Resize Image To Fit” automatically enlarges or reduces the input image so it matches the video resolution of the projector and fills the entire screen. Input Source Specific Menu Items Input Source Available Items (Parentheses indicate defaults.
Using the Setup Menu ■Screen Settings J Projection Mode Use this sub-menu to specify whether projection will be from the front of the screen or the back of the screen. Input Source Specific Menu Items Input Source Available Items (Parentheses indicate defaults.) RGB (Front), Rear Component S-VIDEO VIDEO No Signal Setting Explanations Front: For projection from the front of the screen. Rear: For projection from the back of the screen. This setting flips the front projected image horizontally.
Using the Setup Menu ■Screen Settings J Startup Screen Use this sub-menu to specify whether or not a startup screen should be projected whenever the projector is turned on. Input Source Specific Menu Items Input Source Available Items (Parentheses indicate defaults.) RGB (Logo), None Component S-VIDEO VIDEO No Signal Setting Explanations Logo: Projects the logo screen as the startup screen. A built-in logo screen is the initial default startup screen. You can also create a custom logo, if you want.
Using the Setup Menu Setting Storage A single setting is stored, which is applied to all input sources. ■Screen Settings J Mute Screen This sub-menu lets you specify what should be projected during mute (page 61). Input Source Specific Menu Items Input Source Available Items (Parentheses indicate defaults.) RGB Blue, (Black), Logo Component S-VIDEO VIDEO No Signal Setting Explanations Blue: Displays a blue screen during mute. Black: Displays a black screen during mute.
Using the Setup Menu Input Settings ■Input Settings J RGB Input This sub-menu lets you specify the type of input signal in accordance with the device connected to the projector’s RGB terminal. Input Source Specific Menu Items Input Source Available Items (Parentheses indicate defaults.) RGB (RGB), Component Component S-VIDEO None VIDEO No Signal (RGB), Component * Only when the currently selected input source is RGB or Component.
Using the Setup Menu Setting Explanations Auto: Select this setting to have the projector switch the video signal system automatically in accordance with the input signal from the video device that is connected to the VIDEO or S-VIDEO input terminal. This is the setting you should normally use. Other settings: Each setting selects the applicable video system. Use these settings when you want to specify only one specific video signal for the VIDEO and S-VIDEO input terminal.
Using the Setup Menu ■Input Settings J Signal Name Indicator This sub-menu lets you specify whether or not the name of the currently selected input source should be displayed in the projected image. Input Source Specific Menu Items Input Source Available Items (Parentheses indicate defaults.) RGB (On), Off Component S-VIDEO VIDEO No Signal Setting Explanations On: Turns on display of the name of the currently selected input source in the projected image.
Using the Setup Menu ■Input Settings J Restore Menu Defaults This sub-menu returns all of the sub-menu items on the Input Settings main menu to their initial default settings. z You can perform initialization even when there is no input signal. In this case, the initialization is performed for the currently selected input source. z Basically, initialization initializes the settings of the current input source.
Using the Setup Menu ■Option Settings1 J Auto Adjust This sub-menu lets you specify whether or not auto adjustment should be performed (page 51) when RGB is selected as the input source. Input Source Specific Menu Items Input Source Available Items (Parentheses indicate defaults.) RGB (On), Off Component None S-VIDEO VIDEO No Signal (On), Off * Only when the currently selected input source is RGB.
Using the Setup Menu ■Option Settings1 J Auto Power Off This sub-menu lets you turn Auto Power Off (page 45) on or off. Input Source Specific Menu Items Input Source Available Items (Parentheses indicate defaults.) RGB (On), Off Component S-VIDEO VIDEO No Signal Setting Explanations On: Turns on Auto Power Off. Off: Turns off Auto Power Off. Setting Storage A single setting is stored, which is applied to all input sources.
Using the Setup Menu z Besides the menu operation explained above, the following operations can also be used to turn off key lock. zWhile the projector is on: Hold down the projector’s [ESC] key for about five seconds. zWhile the projector is off: Simultaneously hold down the projector’s [ESC] and [ ] (power) keys for about five seconds. This turns on the projector and also turns off key lock.
Using the Setup Menu Input Source Specific Menu Items Input Source Available Items (Parentheses indicate defaults.) RGB On, (Off) Component S-VIDEO VIDEO No Signal Setting Explanation On: Turns on the power on password, which requires input of a password to turn on the projector. Off: Turns off the password, which allows the projector to be operated without inputting a password. Setting Storage A single setting is stored, which is applied to all input sources.
Using the Setup Menu To display the power on password setting screen 1. Perform steps 1 through 4 under “Basic Setup Menu Operations” on page 68. Select the “Option Settings1” main menu, and then select the “Power On Password” sub-menu item. 2. Press the [ENTER] key. z This displays a password input dialog box like the one shown below. 3. Input the current password. z For information about how to input the password, see “Using the Password Input Dialog Box”. 4. Press the [ENTER] key.
Using the Setup Menu 2. Use the [S] and [T] keys to select “Power On Password”, if you want. 3. Use the [W] and [X] keys to turn the power on password on or off. z Changing the power on password setting causes the message like the one shown below to appear. z Press the [ENTER] key to change the setting. If you do not want to change the setting, press the [ESC] key. To change the power on password 1. Display the power on password setting screen.
Using the Setup Menu 4. Input the new password, and then press the [ENTER] key. z This displays a dialog box for re-inputting the password for confirmation. 5. Re-input the same password you input in step 4, and then press [ENTER]. z If the two passwords you input were identical, the message “Your new password has been registered.” appears. Press the [ESC] key. z If the password you input here is different from the one you input in step 4 the message “The two passwords you input are different.
Using the Setup Menu To capture a custom logo 1. Project the still image that you want to use as the custom logo. 2. Perform steps 1 through 4 under “Basic Setup Menu Operations” on page 68. Select the “Option Settings1” main menu, and then select the “Custom Logo Settings” sub-menu item. 3. Press the [ENTER] key. z This displays the custom logo settings screen. 4. Use the [S] and [T] keys to select “Start Capture”, and then press the [ENTER] key.
Using the Setup Menu 7. Use the cursor keys to move the cross cursor and draw the selection boundary. Pressing the cursor key moves the lower right corner of the selection boundary. 8. When the area you want to capture is enclosed by the selection boundary, press the [ENTER] key. z This causes the message “Start image capture and registration as custom logo?” to appear. 9. Press the [ENTER] key to capture the image enclosed by the selection boundary.
Using the Setup Menu Configuring Custom Logo Capture Settings Before capturing a custom logo, configure the following settings to control its position, zoom, and other parameters when it is projected. Setting Available Items (Parentheses indicate defaults.
Using the Setup Menu To configure custom logo settings 1. Perform steps 2 and 3 under “To capture a custom logo” on page 100 to display the custom logo setting screen. 2. Use the [S] and [T] keys to select the custom logo item whose setting you want to change. 3. Use the [W] and [X] keys to select the setting you want. The button next to the currently selected setting is black ( z). 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to configure all of the custom logo settings you want. 5.
Using the Setup Menu To initialize the custom logo z Initializing custom logo settings clears the currently registered custom logo and returns all of the settings of the custom logo setting screen to their initial defaults. 1. Perform steps 2 and 3 under “To capture a custom logo” on page 100 to display the custom logo setting screen. 2. Use the [S] and [T] keys to select “Initialize Custom Logo Settings”, and then press the [ENTER] key.
Using the Setup Menu ■Option Settings1 J Language This sub-menu lets you specify the language to use for messages, setup menus, etc. z Note that the choice of languages will depend on whether your projector’s serial number starts with the letter A (such as: A791AA42...) or the letter B (such as: B791AA42...).
Using the Setup Menu ■Option Settings1 J Restore Menu Defaults This sub-menu returns all of the sub-menu items on the Option Settings1 main menu to their initial default settings. z You can perform initialization even when there is no input signal. In this case, the initialization is performed for the currently selected input source. z The Auto Adjust item is initialized only when RGB is selected as the input source. All other items are always initialized, regardless of the currently selected input source.
Using the Setup Menu ■Option Settings2 J Power On AF/AK Mode You can specify either of two different auto adjustment operations to be performed whenever the projector is turned on. Input Source Specific Menu Items Input Source Available Items (Parentheses indicate defaults.
Using the Setup Menu ■Option Settings2 J Zoom Memory Zoom memory lets you save the zoom setting when the projector is turned off, so it can be restored automatically the next time the projector is turned on. Input Source Specific Menu Items Input Source Available Items (Parentheses indicate defaults.
Using the Setup Menu Operational Info ■Operational Info J Lamp Time This sub-menu item shows the cumulative number of hours the current lamp has been used to date. Use this value as a reference when deciding whether or not the current lamp needs to be replaced. For details about replacing the lamp, see “Replacing the Lamp” on page 111. ■Operational Info J Reset Lamp Time Use this submenu item to reset the lamp time to 0 hours.
Using the Setup Menu Restore All Defaults ■Restore All Defaults J Restore All Defaults This sub-menu returns all of sub-menu items on all main menus to their initial default settings. This operation can be performed regardless of the currently selected input source and regardless of whether or not a signal is currently being input. For details about this initialization procedure, see “To initialize all menu settings” on page 75.
User Maintenance User Maintenance This section explains user maintenance procedures, including lamp replacement and projector cleaning. Cleaning the Projector Always turn off the projector before cleaning it. Cleaning the Projector Exterior Wipe the exterior of the projector with a soft cloth that has been moistened in a weak solution of water and a mild neutral detergent. Be sure to wring all excess moisture from the cloth before wiping.
User Maintenance 2. Press the [T] key to select the “Operational Info” main menu. z The “Lamp Time” sub-menu item shows the number of hours that the current lamp has been used. 3. Press the [MENU] key to exit the setup menu. When to replace the lamp The LAMP indicator starts to flash red and the message shown below appears whenever the lamp time exceeds 2000 hours. It is time to replace the lamp. Use the procedure in the User’s Guide to replace the lamp as soon as possible.
User Maintenance Replacing the Lamp z z z Caution z z z z During normal use, the lamp and the area around it become extremely hot. Before replacing the lamp, turn off the projector and wait for the cool down operation (indicated when the POWER/STANDBY indicator is flashing amber) to finish. Next, disconnect the AC power cord from the projector, and wait for at least 60 minutes to allow it to cool down even further.
User Maintenance To replace the lamp z When replacing the lamp, use the special screwdriver that comes with the YL-40 replacement lamp. The projector does not come with a screwdriver. 1. Turn off the projector and unplug its AC power cord. 2. Wait for about 60 minutes to allow the projector’s current lamp to cool down completely. 3. Turn over the projector and place it on top of a desk or on some other stable surface. 4. Loosen the lamp cover screws, and then remove the lamp cover.
User Maintenance 5. Loosen the three screws securing the lamp cartridge. Screws Lamp cartridge 6. Use the lamp cartridge handle to pull the lamp cartridge from the projector.
User Maintenance 7. Insert the new lamp cartridge as far as it will go, as shown in the illustration. z After inserting the lamp cartridge, lay its handle down in the position shown in the illustration under step 5 on page 115. Make sure that the grooves on either side of the lamp cartridge align properly with the grooves on either side of the lamp housing. z Never touch the lamp with your hand. Doing so can cause the lamp to rupture and shorten its life. 8.
User Maintenance Resetting the Lamp Time The reset lamp time operation you need to perform depends on when you replace the lamp. It is time to replace the lamp. Use the procedure in the User’s Guide to replace the lamp as soon as possible. If you replace the lamp when the above message appears, use the procedure under “To reset the lamp time” on page 117. The lamp has exceeded its service life! The projector will not turn on until you replace the lamp.
User Maintenance 5. Press the [S] key to select “Yes”, and then press the [ENTER] key. z This resets the lamp time to 0 hours. 6. Press the [MENU] key to exit the setup menu. z This causes the setup menu to disappear from the projected image. To reset the lamp time after exceeding the lamp life If you use the existing lamp until its life is exceeded, you will not be able to turn on the projector even after you replace the lamp with a new one.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section explains how to interpret the projector’s indicators, and what you need to do when you experience problems with projector operation. Indicators and Alert Tones The status of the indicators let you know the current operational status of the projector. This section provides details about indicators, and about the error alert tones.
Troubleshooting Error Indicators z z z “POWER” in the following table stands for the “POWER/STANDBY” indicator. “ ” in the “Alert” column indicates that the projector will emit four long beeps when an error occurs. “U” in the “Alert” column indicates that the projector will emit two short beeps when an error occurs. Note that alert tones sound only when “On” is specified for “Option Settings1 J Alert Tones”.
Troubleshooting Indicator Alert POWER : Amber flashing J Red steady TEMP : Red flashing (0.5-second interval) LAMP : Red flashing (0.5-second interval) Power has turned off automatically due to a lamp problem. After confirming that the POWER/STANDBY indicator is lit red, unplug the AC power cord, then plug it back in and turn on the projector again. If this does not correct the problem, wait for the projector to cool down and then check the lamp cartridge for damage.
Troubleshooting Projector Troubleshooting Check the following items whenever you experience any problem with the projector. Problem The projector does not turn on when I press the [ ] (power) key. The projector does not project any image from the connected device. The projector does not correctly project the image from the connected device. Cause and Recommended Action See page If the POWER/STANDBY indicator is not lit, the AC power cord may not be connected correctly.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause and Recommended Action See page When RGB/Component is selected as the input source, the color of the projected image or the image itself is abnormal. The settings configured on the setup menu’s “Input Settings J RGB Input” menu may not be compatible with the device connected to the RGB input terminal. J Use the setup menu to configure the “Input Settings J RGB Input” menu settings to correct the problem. 89 The projector keys to not work.
Appendix Appendix Specifications Model Name XJ-450 Projection System DLP (DMD, single panel) DMD Size 0.7inch Number of Pixels XGA (1024 × 768) Projection Lens Auto, optical zoom (×2); auto focus F = 2.0 to 2.8 f = 20 to 40mm Light Source 250W high-pressure mercury lamp RGB input terminal RGB mini D-Sub 15-pin × 1 (Also used as component signal input terminal.
Appendix Computer System Requirements for USB Connection The following are the minimum Windows and Macintosh computer system requirements for USB connection with the projector. ■Windows IBM PC/AT or compatible computer with USB port and Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, or XP preinstalled ■Macintosh Macintosh computer with USB port and OS 8.6 to 9, 10.1, or 10.2 preinstalled z Normal USB operation may not be possible under certain system configurations.
Appendix Supported Signals RGB Signal Signal Name VESA APPLE NEC Other 640 × 350/85 640 × 400/85 720 × 400/85 640 × 480/60 640 × 480/72 640 × 480/75 640 × 480/85 800 × 600/56 800 × 600/60 800 × 600/72 800 × 600/75 800 × 600/85 1024 × 768/43i 1024 × 768/60 1024 × 768/70 1024 × 768/75 1024 × 768/85 1152 × 864/75 1280 × 960/60 1280 × 960/85 1280 × 1024/60 1280 × 1024/75 1280 × 1024/85 1600 × 1200/60 640 × 480/67M13 832 × 624/75M16 1024 × 768/75M19 1152 × 870/75M21 640 × 480/117iM 800 × 600/95iM 1024 × 768/
Appendix Component Signal Signal Name HDTV 1080i60 720p60 576p50 576i50 480p60 480i60 SDTV Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 33.7 45.0 31.3 16.6 31.5 15.7 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 60 60 50 50 60 60 Video/S-Video Signal Signal Name NTSC NTSC4.43 PAL PAL-M PAL-N PAL60 SECAM Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 15.7 15.7 15.6 15.7 15.6 15.7 15.6 Vertical Frequency (Hz) 60 60 50 60 50 60 50 * Listing of a device in the above table does not guarantee that you will be able to display its images correctly.
GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas). NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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