LCD PROJECTOR MODEL WL2650U User Manual WL2650 This User Manual is important to you. Please read it before using your projector.
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Contents Important safeguards ........................................................................................................................4 Preparing your projector....................................................................................................................6 Using the remote control ...................................................................................................................9 Setting up your projector...................................................
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.
Important safeguards (continued) WARNING: Unplug immediately if there is something wrong with your projector. other equipment. Also, do not set the projector on the desk which is easily affected by heat. Do not look into the air outlet grille when projector is operating. Do not operate if smoke, strange noise or odor comes out of your projector. It might cause fire or electric shock. In this case, unplug immediately and contact your dealer. Heat, dust, etc. may blow out of it and hurt your eyes.
Preparing your projector Checking accessories The following accessories are provided with this projector. Check to be sure that all of the accessories are packed in the package. Cables Mini D-SUB 15-pin USB 4-pin (type B) Mini D-SUB 15-pin USB 4-pin (type A) Audio/Video cable (246C381-10) D-SUB 9-pin USB cable (246C509-10) D-SUB 9-pin RS-232C cable (246C548-10) RGB cable for PC (246C521-10) • Used for projector control by computer.
Preparating your projector (continued) Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Speaker Air inlet grille/Filter cover Control area ZOOM ring FOCUS ring Remote control sensor (Front) Air outlet grille Lamp cover Air outlet grille Remote control sensor (Rear) Kensington Security Lock Standard connector Lock bar (SECURITY ANCHOR) • Attach a chain, etc. to this lock bar to anchor the projector.
Preparating your projector (continued) Bottom side 1 Adjustment foot (for vertical position) 2 Adjustment foot (for horizontal position) 1 2 Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COMPUTER 1 2 VIDEO S-VIDEO HOME PageUP AUTO POSITION END PageDOWN LASER DVI-D(HDCP) 28 22 9 10 R-CLICK MENU 11 ENTER KEYSTONE VOLUME 12 13 27 26 25 24 23 ASPECT WALL SCREEN EXPAND PinP CE MUTE STILL 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 or There are 2 types of labels placed on the back of the remote control and eith
Using the remote control Operational range of the remote control Front of projector Rear of projector 30° 30° 30° 30° • Keep the remote control photo-sensor out of direct sunlight or fluorescent lamp light. • Keep the remote control photo-sensor at least 2 m (6 feet) away from fluorescent lamps. Otherwise, the remote control may malfunction. • If there is an inverter-operated fluorescent lamp near the remote control, the remote control operation may become unstable.
Setting up your projector Setting up the screen Install the screen perpendicularly to the projector. If the screen can not be installed in such a way, adjust the projection angle of the projector. (See below.) • Install the screen and projector so that the projector’s lens is placed at the same height and horizontal position of the screen center. • Do not install the screen where it is exposed to direct sunlight or lighting.
Setting up your projector (continued) Front projection, ceiling mounting For ceiling mounting, you need the ceiling mount kit designed for this projector. Ask a specialist for installation. For details, consult your dealer. • The warranty on this projector does not cover any damage caused by use of any non-recommended ceiling mount kit or installation of the ceiling mount kit in an improper location.
Setting up your projector (continued) Screen size and projection distance Hd A Screen size (Height of the projected image) Refer to the following table to determine the screen size.
Viewing computer images A. Connecting the projector to a computer Preparation: • Make sure that the power of the projector and that of the computer are turned off. • When connecting the projector to a desktop computer, disconnect the RGB cable that is connected to the monitor. Computer For analog connection: 1. Connect one end of the supplied RGB cable to the COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN-1/IN-2 terminal of the projector. 2. Connect the other end of the RGB cable to the monitor port of the computer.
Viewing computer images (continued) About DDC The COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN-1 terminal of this projector complies with the DDC1/2B standard and the COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO DVI-D (HDCP) terminal complies with the DDC2B standard. When a computer supporting this standard is connected to this terminal, the computer will automatically load the information from this projector and prepare for output of appropriate images.
Viewing computer images (continued) C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. • Turn on the power of the connected computer. COMPUTER 1, 2 buttons POWER button DVI-D(HDCP) button FOCUS ring ZOOM ring COMPUTER button POWER button 1. Confirm the POWER indicator lights up red. • If the projector was turned off before the lamp was cooled down sufficiently last time, the fan may start rotating and the POWER button may not work after the power cord is plugged. (The STATUS indicator blinks green.
Viewing computer images (continued) To stop projecting: 8. Press the POWER button. • A confirmation message is displayed. • To cancel the procedure, leave the projector for a while or press the MENU button. 9. Press the POWER button. • The lamp goes out and the projector goes into a standby mode. In this standby mode, the STATUS indicator blinks green. 10.Wait about 2 minutes. • During this period of 2 minutes in the standby mode, the intake fan and exhaust fan rotate to cool the lamp.
Viewing video images A. Connecting the projector to video equipment Preparation: • Make sure that the power of the projector and that of the video equipment are turned off. Connecting to a video player, etc. Video player, or the like To audio output terminals 3 To video output terminal 4 1 To VIDEO IN terminals Audio/video cable 2 To audio input terminals Video player, or the like S-video cable (option) S-VIDEO 1 To IN terminal 1.
Viewing video images (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/COMPONENT VIDEO IN-1/IN-2 terminal.
Viewing video images (continued) C. Projecting images Preparation: • Remove the lens cap. • Turn on the power of the connected video equipment. POWER button DVI-D (HDCP) button FOCUS ring ZOOM ring COMPUTER1, 2 buttons S-VIDEO button VIDEO button COMPUTER button POWER button VIDEO button 1. Confirm the POWER indicator lights up red.
Viewing video images (continued) POWER button POWER button To stop projecting: 8. Press the POWER button. • A confirmation message is displayed. • To cancel the procedure, leave the projector for a while or press the MENU button. 9. Press the POWER button. • The lamp goes out and the projector goes into a standby mode. In this standby mode, the STATUS indicator blinks green. 10.Wait about 2 minutes.
Viewing video images (continued) Setting the aspect ratio You can change the aspect ratio of the input video signal (or the ratio of width to height of the image). Change the setting according to the type of the input video signal. How to change the settings: With the remote control: 1. Press the ASPECT button. • Every time the ASPECT button is pressed, the aspect mode changes from AUTO to 16:9, to REAL, to FULL, and back to AUTO. With the FEATURE menu: (See page 23 for menu setting.) 1.
Menu operation • Menus are not displayed when no signal is supplied to the projector. IMAGE COLOR ENHANCER CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMP.
Menu operation (continued) 4. Press the S or T button to select an item to adjust. How to set the menus: Following describe how to set AUTO POWER OFF time. 1. Press the MENU button. AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF OFF 5. Set the selected item by pressing the W or X button. opt. AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF IMAGE 2. Press the W or X button to select a menu to use. opt. OFF 30min To cancel the menu: 6. Press the MENU button several times.
Menu operation (continued) 2. INSTALLATION menu opt.
Menu operation (continued) 3. FEATURE menu opt. FEATURE ASPECT ? AË AUTO PASSWORD FUNCTION DISPLAY INPUT MENU POSITION 1. CINEMA MODE AUTO VIDEO SIGNAL AUTO SETUP AUTO SCART INPUT OFF LANGUAGE RESET ALL ITEM ASPECT English OK SETTING AUTO 16:9 REAL FULL PASSWORD FUNCTION MENU POSITION CINEMA MODE 2 options AUTO VIDEO SIGNAL OFF 8 options SETUP SCART INPUT LANGUAGE RESET ALL • • • • • AUTO OFF 3.75% / 7.
Menu operation (continued) 4. SIGNAL menu SIGNAL - RESOLUTION (MEMORIZE) menu opt. opt. SIGNAL A U H V R RG GB B MEMORY CALL AUTO RESOLUTION (MEMORIZE ) 1024x768 SIGNAL SIGNAL RESOLUTION (MEMORIZE) USER VERTICAL FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY 75.04 Hz 0 VERT.POSITION 0 HORIZ. PIXELS 1024 FINE SYNC. 0 VERT. LINES 768 TRACKING 0 EXECUTE OK CANCEL OK 60.02 KHz ? CLAMP POSITION 1 CLAMP WIDTH 1 VERT.
Menu operation (continued) 5. INFORMATION menu opt. INFORMATION 0H LAMP TIME (LOW) INPUT COMPUTER2 RESOLUTION 1024x768 VERTICAL FREQUENCY 75.04 Hz HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY 60.02 KHz SYNC. TYPE 5wire R G B H V ITEM LAMP TIME (LOW) INPUT RESOLUTION VERTICAL FREQUENCY HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY SYNC. TYPE DESCRIPTION This item shows a lamp operating time (hour) calculated based on that LAMP MODE is LOW. • When the LAMP MODE is STANDARD, this item shows a longer lamp operating time than the actual time.
Adjusting projected images To adjust the brightness (CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS): You can make adjustments for the brightness of the projected image using the menu. (See page 23 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the S or T button. 3. Adjust the selected item by pressing the W or X button. To cancel the menu: 4. Press the MENU button. CONTRAST Select to adjust the contrast of the image.
Adjusting projected images (continued) To adjust the tone of white (COLOR TEMP.): You can select a preset color temperature (white tone) using the menu. (See page 23 for menu setting.) 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select COLOR TEMP. by pressing the S or T button. 3. Select your desired color temperature by pressing the W or X button. To cancel the menu: 4. Press the MENU button.
Adjusting projected images (continued) This projector automatically selects a proper signal format according to the type of video signal supplied from the computer. However, video signals from the computer may not be projected correctly depending on the types of the computer and images to be projected. In such a case, make adjustment according to the flowchart below. When the size and position of the computer image are not correct.
Adjusting projected images (continued) How to adjust the image supplied from the computer using the menu: Carry out the following procedures according to the symptoms. Wide strips appear. ……………………………………… Adjust TRACKING in the SIGNAL menu. The projected image flickers. The projected image is blurred.......................................Adjust FINE SYNC. in the SIGNAL menu. The projected image is displaced horizontally. ..............Adjust HORIZ.POSITION in the SIGNAL menu.
Advanced features Setting of the image displayed during startup or muting You can display your desired image as the startup screen (or splash screen). Using the menu, you can also use such image as a background that is displayed while the video is muted or no signal is supplied. Important: • You can’t set IMAGE CAPTURE when PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to SPLASH ID SCREEN to enable the password lock. • You can’t set IMAGE CAPTURE when the component video signal is inputted.
Advanced features (continued) Password function This projector is equipped with the password function that is designed for prevention of wrong operation by children and restriction on operation by other than specified users. DISPLAY INPUT ...........When the projector is turned on, the startup screen (or splash screen) will appear and stay on the screen until the password is entered. When the password is entered, the startup screen will switch to the regular operation screen. MENU ACCESS...........
Advanced features (continued) Expand By pressing the EXPAND button on the remote control, you can magnify the image to view the details. • The EXPAND mode doesn’t function with some input signals. For details, see page 45. • The EXPAND mode doesn’t work with video or S-video signal. • When the COMPUTER 1, COMPUTER 2 or DVI-D (HDCP) button on the remote control or the COMPUTER button on the control panel is pressed, the PinP mode will be canceled.
Advanced features (continued) Mouse remote control By connecting to personal computer through the USB port, you can operate your computer with the projector remote control. Projector + computer with USB connector To USB port USB USB cable USB 4-pin (type B) USB 4-pin (type A) • You can use the mouse remote control function with a computer supporting USB only. • When the lamp is turned ON, the computer connected with the USB cable may not work correctly. In this case, restart the computer.
Advanced features (continued) Supervising and controlling by computer You can supervise and control the projector’s operation using a personal computer via a LAN network. • To supervise and control the projector, install the software “Projector-Control Device Installer *” contained in the attached CD-ROM. For the installation procedure and usage of the software, see “User Manual for LAN Control Utility” contained in the attached CD-ROM.
Indicators This projector has 2 indicators, each of which shows the operation condition of the projector. The following offer solutions to possible problems. If these problems persist, turn the projector off and consult your dealer. POWER indicator STATUS indicator Normal condition POWER STATUS Steady red Off NOTE CONDITION Stand-by Steady green Blinking green Steady green Steady green r Lamp stand-by for power-on (about 1 minute) The power cannot be turned off by pressing the POWER button.
Replacing the lamp 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. Spare lamp VLT-XL650LP Warning: • Be careful not to drop the lamp fixing screws into the inside of the projector.
Replacing the lamp (continued) To replace the lamp: 1. Unplug the power cord. (b) 2. Loosen the screw (a) using a Phillips screwdriver (+), and remove the lamp cover (b). 3. Loosen the screws (c) using a Phillips screwdriver (+). 4. Pull the handle. 5. Pull out the lamp box by the handle while holding the projector. • Pull the lamp box out of the projector slowly. If it is pulled out quickly, the lamp may break scattering glass fragments.
Maintenance Warning: • Never use flammable air duster or other materials when cleaning the air-filter. Flammable substances may ignite causing fire or backdown when the lamp is illuminated. • Do not use flammable solvents (benzene, thinner, etc.) and flammable aerosols when cleaning the projector body and lens. Flammable substances may ignite causing fire or breakdown while the lamp is illuminating.
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 Power can not be turned on. Solution • Check whether the indicators are on or off and how they are lightning. POWER STATUS Off Off Solution • Connect the power cord to the projector. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
Troubleshooting (continued) No image appears on the screen. (continued) Problem Solution The screen for entering the password appears. • PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to DISPLAY INPUT to enable the password lock. J Enter the password or contact the person in charge of management of the projector. (See page 33.) • Turn on the power of the connected device, or check whether there is something wrong with the connected device. • Check whether the external device output signals.
Troubleshooting (continued) Images are not displayed correctly. (continued) Problem Solution Only the motion areas in the images supplied from the computer aren’t displayed. Projected images are obscured. • This is caused by the computer being used. Contact the manufacturer of your computer. Noise appears around the image. • Match the output resolution of your computer with the resolution of the projector.
Specifications The specifications and outside appearance of the projector are subject to change without prior notice. Type Model Display Technology LCD projector WL2650U 0.75-inch LCD panel: 3 pieces (for R,G,B) Pixel: 1280 x 800 = 1024000 pixels Total 3072000 pixels Active pixel rate: 99.99% or more (each panel) Projection lens Light-source lamp Image size (Projection distance) Maximum Computer signal resolution F 1.7 - 1.9 f= 24 - 29 mm 261 W 40” min. to 300” max. (Projection distance 1.2 to 9.
Specifications (continued) Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector Signal mode TV60, 480i (525i) TV50, 576i (625i) 1080i 60 (1125i 60) 1080i 50 (1125i 50) 480p (525p) 576p (625p) 720p 60 (750p 60) 720p 50 (750p 50) 1080p 60 (1125p 60) 1080p 50 (1125p 50) CGA70 CGA84 CGA85 VGA60 VGA72 VGA75 VGA85 SVGA56 SVGA60 SVGA72 SVGA75 SVGA85 SVGA95 XGA60 XGA70 XGA75 XGA85 SXGA70a SXGA75a SXGA85a WXGA60 WXGA60a WXGA60b WXGA60c WXGA+60 SXGA60b SXGA75b SXGA60 SXGA75 SXGA+60 WSXGA+60 MAC13 MAC16
Specifications (continued) COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN-1/IN-2 (Mini D-SUB 15-pin) Connectors SERIAL (D-SUB 9-pin) 5 5 1 9 6 6 15 Pin No. 1 Name - I/O - 2 TXD IN 3 RXD OUT 4 - - 5 GND - 6 - - 7 - - 8 - - 9 - - 11 Pin No. Spec. 1 2 R(RED)/PR/CR G(GREEN)/Y 3 B(BLUE)/PB/CB 4 GND 5 GND 6 GND 7 GND 8 GND 1 8 Pin No. 1 Spec. TMDS DATA 2- Pin No. 13 Spec.
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