ENGLISH EN DATA PROJECTOR MODEL EX53U/EX53E User Manual 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...................................................................................................................................................7 Remote control .........................................................................................................................................9 Installation ......................................
Important safeguards Please read all these instructions regarding your projector and retain them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector. 1. Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.
Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your projector. Do not look into the air outlet grilles when projector is operating. Heat, dust, etc. may blow out of them and hurt your eyes. 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. Do not block the air inlet and outlet grilles. Never remove the cabinet. Do not use flammable solvents (benzene, thinner, etc.
WARNING: Model Name: EX53U • The wireless function of this projector can be used only in the United States and Canada. This function cannot be used legally in countries other than the above. Model Name: EX53E • The wireless function of this projector can be used only in France, Germany, Italy, Ireland,Spain, Sweden, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. This function cannot be used legally in countries other than the above.
Overview 2 3 1 5 4 15 6 16 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 10 FOCUS ring ZOOM ring Control panel Air inlet grille Remote control sensor (Front) Air inlet grille Air outlet grille Terminal board Speaker Adjustment feet (front) Adjustment feet (rear) Lock bar Foot Adjustment button (Front) Lamp cover Wireless LAN antenna Wireless LAN ANTENNA terminal LAN terminal (RJ-45) ENGLISH 14 Caution: Do not replace the lamp immediately after using the projector because the lamp would be ext
Overview (continued) Bottom side 2 1 Adjustment feet (rear) 2 Adjustment feet (front) 1 Remote control ON 1 ON button 8 2 MAGNIFY button 3 VOLUME UP, DOWN buttons 9 4 KEYSTONE button 5 MENU button 6 ENTER button 7 AV (Audio/Video) MUTE button 8 OFF button 9 ASPECT button STANDBY 1 MAGNIFY ASPECT 2 UP 3 4 5 VOL KEYSTONE AV MUTE FREEZE 11 1 12 Direction buttons 14 15 COMPUTER (1, 2) buttons S-VIDEO 2 16 DVI 14 VIDEO, S-VIDEO buttons 17 DVI button • 15 EN-8 13 FRE
Remote control Battery installation ENGLISH Use two (AA, R6) 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. Caution: • • • • • • • • • • Use of a battery of wrong type may cause explosion.
Installation Layout of the projector Image size varies depending on the distance between the screen and the projector. Front projection W B H A Hd A=B L : Between the screen and the front edge of the projector Hd : Height of the projected image L Screen Distance from the screen : L Hd Diagonal size • Width : W Height : H Shortest (WIDE) Longest (TELE) inch cm inch cm inch cm inch m inch m inch cm 40 102 32 81 24 61 51 1.3 62 1.6 1.8 5 60 152 48 122 36 91 77 2.
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.
Basic connections (continued) Projector + DVD player or HDTV decoder Some DVD players have an output connector for 3-line fitting (Y, CB, CR). When connecting such DVD player with this projector, use the COMPUTER-IN terminal.
Basic connections (continued) ENGLISH Projector + Computer For computer with Mini D-SUB or DVI-D DVI-D cable for PC RGB cable for PC to DVI-D port to monitor port COMPUTER-IN DVI-D (HDCP) Computer MONITOR OUT AUDIO-IN AUDIO-OUT AUDIO OUT Audio cable (option) Necessary when outputting to both a PC monitor and the projector. MONITOR OUTPUT DVI-D RGB cable for PC (option) PC audio cable (option) to PC audio output For analog connection: 1. 2.
Preparation Preparation for projection Using the adjustment feet (rear) 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. Attach the provided power cord to the projector. Plug the power cord in the wall outlet. 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.
4 FOCUS 6 ZOOM 3 ON STANDBY MAGNIFY ASPECT 1, 2 UP VOL KEYSTONE 5 5 PAGE DOWN AUTO POSITION MENU ENTER AV MUTE FREEZE VIEWER VIDEO 1 COMPUTER UNPLUG 3, 1, 2 Power-on 1. 2. 3. Indicator STATUS POWER Stand-by - Red When the lamp is on. Green Green Important: • • WIRELESS DVI 5 5 • Turn on the device connected to the projector first. Plug the power cord in the wall outlet. • The POWER indicator lights up.
Basic operation (continued) Power-off Use the following procedure to turn off the projector. The lamp may deteriorate if the projector is powered off and on repeatedly within 30 minutes after the lamp is lighted. 1. Press the POWER button on the control panel or the OFF button on the remote control. • The message "POWER OFF? YES : PRESS AGAIN" appears on the screen. • To cancel, press any button except the POWER button. (Some buttons on the remote control don’t function for cancel.) 2.
Basic operation (continued) Wall Screen ENGLISH This function is to reproduce natural color tones when images are projected directly onto a screen or wall surface. You can select from BEIGE, LIGHT BLUE, LIGHT GREEN, PINK, BLACK BOARD, WHITE BOARD, and OFF, to match the color of the screen or wall to be used for projection. 1. Display the INSTALLATION menu. (See page 33 for more details.) opt. INSTALLATION WALL SCREEN LAMP MODE 2. 3. 4. Press the S or T button to select WALL SCREEN.
Safety instructions for wireless The projector operates in a 2.4 GHz band for its wireless LAN capabilities. No license is required for use. Before using the projector, read the following instructions thoroughly and carefully and always observe them. Do not use the wireless function in the vicinity of other wireless appliances. The following appliances may use the same radio wave band as the projector.
Because leakage of your privacy information via the projector and abusive manipulation, interference, suspension, etc. of the projector by a malicious third person can be assumed, read the following precautions thoroughly and carefully and take appropriate security measures accordingly before using the projector. Security measures • • • Use the WEP encryption equipped with the projector. Use the Conference Control mode.
Software license agreement for wireless Using the following procedure, you can download and install the software for wireless communication from the projector. Before using the projector, read and agree to the terms and conditions of the following software license agreement in advance. License The licensee is granted a license to use this software (information downloaded from the wireless projector), but not copyrights and intellectual property rights.
This section describes the procedure for projecting images on computer screens using the wireless connection (wireless LAN). • This data projector supports IEEE802.11b/g. • When you use the wireless connection, the MONITOR OUT terminal, AUDIO-IN terminal, and AUDIO-OUT terminal cannot be used. • When you use the wireless connection and wired LAN connection, audio is not output. • If you switch the input source to WIRELESS, the starting screen appears, and then the following screen appears. A.
Projecting images wirelessly (continued) F. Installing the connection software G. Projecting images Install the connection software "Wireless Projector" which is required to project images on computer screens using this projector. • Be sure to specify the settings as a user with Administrator rights. Running the connection software 1. 2. Run the Web browser. (Example: Internet Explorer) • The administration screen is displayed.
Projecting images wirelessly (continued) 3. Click the [Exceptions] tab. 4. Select the "Wireless Projector" check box, then click the [OK] button. ENGLISH If the wireless connection fails Check the following points. Check if the IP address and DNS server address are set to be obtained automatically in the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" properties. 1. 2. 3. 4. Perform the procedure from Step 2 to 5 in "E. Connecting wirelessly". Right-click "Wireless Network Connection" to select "Properties".
How to use the connection software For details on the procedure for running the connection software, see page 22. Authentication code Other operation Displaying the administration screen 1. Click the icon, then select [Web Admin]. • For details on the administration screen, see page 26. Reconnecting to the projector Reception status (three levels) Pausing or resuming the projection Pausing the projection 1.
How to use the connection software (continued) 5. • • • Select the USB flash drive on which the connection software is to be installed, and then click the [Next>] button. ENGLISH 4. • Installation of the connection software starts. Click the [Finish] button. The connection software starts automatically by inserting the USB flash drive on which the connection software is installed into a computer.
How to use the administration screen Downloading the connection software Selecting a language The procedure for downloading the software is the same as Step 1 to 5 in "F. Installing the connection software". See page 22. You can select the language to be displayed in the administration screen between "English" and "Japanese". 1. Run the Web browser. • If the screen is not displayed, access "http://(the IP address of the projector)".
How to use the administration screen (continued) • • For the setting items, ask your network administrator. 1. Click "Network Setup". 2. You can change the following settings. Settings Contents IP Setup • If the projector is connected to a DHCP network, select "Obtain an IP address automatically". • If the projector is used with a static IP, select "Use the following IP address:", and then specify the values for "IP Address", "Subnet Mask", and "Default Gateway".
How to use the administration screen (continued) Glossary TCP/IP IP Address DHCP Subnet Mask Gateway • Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the standard protocol used for networking. Protocol is a set of technical rules for the transmission of information between computers. IP Address is the numbered address to identify a server for networking.
Uninstalling the connection software 1. Click the Start button, then select [All Programs] → [Wireless Projector] → [Uninstall]. 2. Click the [Yes] button. ENGLISH This section describes the procedure for uninstalling the connection software. • 3. The uninstallation of the connection software "Wireless Projector" starts. Click the [OK] button.
How to use wired LAN connection The function described in the previous section for the wireless connection can be applied also to the wired LAN connection similarly. When the wireless connection is poor and the network settings cannot be configured, use the function. For Ethernet connection LAN terminal LAN cross cable (10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX) Computer to Ethernet port LAN 1. 2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN terminal of the projector. • Use a cross cable. • Use a Category 5 cable.
Menu operation IMAGE COLOR ENHANCER CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMP. COLOR *1 TINT *1 SHARPNESS *1 ADVANCED MENU *7 INSTALLATION WALL SCREEN LAMP MODE AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF IMAGE CAPTURE *1 *2 SPLASH SCREEN BACK COLOR AV MUTE MODE IMAGE REVERSE FEATURE ASPECT *8 PASSWORD FUNCTION MENU POSITION CINEMA MODE *3 VIDEO SIGNAL *6 WXGA *2 *7 *8 SETUP *1 SCART INPUT *4 LANGUAGE RESET ALL SIGNAL HORIZ. POSITION *7 VERT. POSITION *7 FINE SYNC.
Menu operation (continued) Basic operation 4. Press the S or T button to select AUTO POWER OFF. Several settings can be adjusted using the menu. Example : Auto power off time setting 1. Press the MENU button. AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF opt. 5. AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF Press the W or X button to select INSTALLATION. 6. opt. OFF Press the W or X button to adjust the auto power off time. IMAGE 2. OFF OFF 30min Exit the menu by pressing the MENU button several times.
Menu operation (continued) Menu option WALL SCREEN LAMP MODE Setting OFF/BEIGE / LIGHT BLUE / LIGHT / PINK / GREEN BLACK BOARD/WHITE BOARD STANDARD LOW AUTO POWER ON ON/OFF AUTO POWER OFF OFF/5-60 min IMAGE CAPTURE SPLASH SCREEN ON/OFF BACK COLOR BLUE/BLACK/IMAGE AV MUTE MODE BLACK/IMAGE OFF MIRROR IMAGE REVERSE INVERT MIRROR INVERT • • • • Feature description Selects a desired setting based on the color of the screen or wall on which images are projected. (See page 17.
Menu operation (continued) 3. FEATURE menu Menu option Setting AUTO ASPECT 16:9 FULL PASSWORD FUCNTION MENU POSITION 2 options CINEMA MODE AUTO/OFF VIDEO SIGNAL WXGA 8 options OFF/AUTO/1280 x 768/ 1280 x 768RB/ 1360 x 768/ 1366 x 768 AUTO OFF SETUP 3.75%/7.5% SCART INPUT • • • ON/OFF LANGUAGE 12 languages RESET ALL OK Feature description Automatically sets the aspect ratio in relative to the input signal. Use this setting for most cases.
Menu operation (continued) Menu option HORIZ. POSITION VERT. POSITION 0-999 0-999 Setting FINE SYNC. 0-31 TRACKING 0-2800 AUTO RGB COMPUTER INPUT YCBCR/YPBPR OVER SCAN 100%-90% HOLD OFF / ON Feature description Select this setting to adjust the horizontal position of projected images. Select this setting to adjust the vertical position of projected images. Select this setting to eliminate flickering or blurs, if they appear, when you are viewing projected images.
Image adjustment Adjusting projected images To adjust the brightness (CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS): To adjust the tone of white (To customize the color temperature): To cancel the menu: To set (and store) a user-defined color temperature, perform the following procedure. (See page 32 for the menu options.) 1. Select COLOR TEMP. in the IMAGE menu. 2. Press the W or X button to select USER . 3. Press the ENTER button. 4. Press the S or T button to select the desired setting. 5.
BrilliantColorTM To cancel the menu: Use this setting to make colors with medium brightness, such as yellow and the skin tone appear natural. Press the W button to decrease the value to lessen the effect. Press the X button to increase the value to heighten the effect. (BrilliantColorTM has no effect at value 0.) 6. Select a value by pressing the W or X button. • For more enhanced color reproduction, set BrilliantColorTM to 0.
Advanced features Displaying a user-defined image during startup or muting You can display your desired image as the startup screen (or splash screen). Using the menu, you can also use it as the background that is displayed while the video is muted or no signal is input. Important: • • You can't select IMAGE CAPTURE when PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu is set to SPLASH ID SCREEN to activate the password lock. You can't select IMAGE CAPTURE when the component video signal is input. Procedure 1. 2.
Advanced features (continued) Press the ENTER button. • The screen for entering a password appears. PASSWORD CONFIRM 1 4 2 O K : ENTER CANCEL : MENU 3 6. 7. 8. 9. Enter a 4 - 8 digit password using the S, T, W or X buttons on the remote control as shown below. (S=1, X=2, T=3, W=4) Press the ENTER button. • To cancel the procedure, press the MENU button. Enter the password again for confirmation using the same steps. Press the ENTER button.
Lamp replacement This projector is equipped with a lamp to project images. This lamp is a consumable. It may burn out or its brightness may decrease during use. In such cases, replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible. Be sure to replace the lamp with a new lamp separately sold that is exclusive to this projector. Contact your dealer for purchase of the lamp.
4. Pull up the handle (g), and then pull out the lamp unit (h) by the handle. (g) • • Be sure to reset the lamp operation time whenever you replace the lamp. Do not reset the lamp operation time unless you replace the lamp. Caution: • (h) • The lamp is fragile. If it is broken, be careful not to cut yourself with glass fragments. Contact your dealer for a new lamp. Interval of lamp replacement 5. Remove the lamp attachment unit. • Pull the lamp unit out of the projector slowly.
Troubleshooting Before asking for repair of the projector, check the following. If the symptom persists, stop using the projector, be sure to unplug the power plug, and then contact your dealer. No image appears on the screen. Problem Solution • Check whether the indicators are on or off and how they are lightning. POWER STATUS Solution Off Off Power can not be turned on. Steady red If any objects are blocking the air inlet or outlet grille, remove them and carry out the following. 1. 2.
Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Projected images are shaking. Projected images are displaced. Solution • • • • • Check that the cable connected to the external device isn’t intermittent. Connect the cable’s plug with the external device’s connector firmly. Press the AUTO POSITION button. Some computers output out-of-spec signals on rare occasion. Adjust the SIGNAL menu. (See page 37.) When the input signal is a WXGA video signal, confirm the setting selected in WXGA in the FEATURE menu.
Troubleshooting (continued) The projector cannot be connected wirelessly. Problem • The wireless function of your computer is not available. • The wireless connection icon of your computer is not displayed. • "Wireless Projector" is not displayed in "View Available Wireless Networks". • The message "No any wireless card can be used" appears. Solution • • • • • • The message "No Projector Found" or "Network is not available" appears.
Troubleshooting (continued) Problem ENGLISH If the following problem occurs after the lamp is replaced, check the following first. Solution The projector does not turn on. • • Fit the lamp cover securely. (See page 41.) Reset the lamp operating time. (See page 41.) The STATUS indicator blinks. • Reset the lamp operating time. (See page 41.) Maintenance Warning: Do not use flammable solvents (benzene, thinner, etc.) and flammable aerosols when cleaning the projector body and lens.
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. POWER indicator STATUS indicator Normal condition POWER STATUS Steady red Off Steady green Blinking green Steady green Steady green CONDITION NOTE Stand-by Lamp stand-by (about 1 minute) The POWER button cannot be used to switch between on and off.
• Type DLP™ DATA projector Model EX53U/EX53E Rated power supply 100 - 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz Rated input 3.9 A Display Technology 0.55-inch Single chip Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) Pixels 1024 x 768 = 786432 pixels Colors 16770000 colors ENGLISH Specifications Projection lens F 2.5-2.8, f = 18.4 - 22.
Specifications (continued) Connectors COMPUTER-IN/OUT (Mini D-SUB 15-pins) 11 IN 15 OUT 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 - 5 GND 5 GND 6 GND 6 GND 7 GND 7 GND 8 GND 8 GND 9 DDC5V 9 - 10 GND 10 GND 11 GND 11 - 12 DDC Data 12 - 13 HD/CS 13 HD/CS 14 VD 14 VD 15 DDC Clock 15 - 10 6 1 5 DVI-D (HDCP) terminal (DVI-D 24-pins) pin No. Spec. pin No. Spec. pin No.
Specifications (continued) resolution (H x V) horizontal frequency (kHz) vertical frequency (Hz) EX53U/EX53E (H x V) TV60, 480i(525i) - 15.73 59.94 1024 x 768 TV50, 576i(625i) - 15.63 50.00 1024 x 768 *2 1080i 60 (1125i 60) - 33.75 60.00 1024 x 576 *2 *3 1080i 50 (1125i 50) - 28.13 50.00 1024 x 576 *2 480p (525p) - 31.47 59.94 1024 x 768 *2 *3 Signal mode *2 576p (625p) - 31.25 50.00 1024 x 768 *2 *3 720p 60 (750p 60) - 45.00 60.
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