ENGLISH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS LCD Projector User Manual SA51 MODEL LVP-SA51U EN – 1
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.
ENGLISH Contents Important safeguards ...........................................................................4 Overview ............................................................................................... 6 Using the remote control ......................................................................8 Battery installation ......................................................................................................... 8 Installation .................................................
Important safeguards Please read all these instructions regarding your LCD projector and retain them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LCD projector. 1. Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 10. Power sources This projector should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
Do not touch Air outlet grill and Bottom plate which becomes hot. 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. Do not touch them or put other equipment in front of Air outlet grill. The heated Air outlet grill and Bottom plate may cause injury or damage to other equipment. Also, do not set the projector on the desk which is easily affected by heat. Never remove the cabinet.
Overview 10 9 7 6 5 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 1 3 12 11 Air inlet grill (Front) Front height adjuster button Air inlet grill (Side) Terminal board Speaker Remote control sensor (Front) Zoom ring Focus ring Control panel Lens Kensington Security Lock Standard connector 12 Remote control sensor (Rear) 13 Air outlet grill 4 13 Control panel 12 11 10 9 8 AUTO POSITION POWER MUTE COMPUTER 1 7 SOURCE LAMP VOLUME VIDEO MENU TEMP 6 ENTER 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 LAMP indicato
3 1 2 3 ENGLISH Bottom side Adjustment foot (right and left) Lamp cover Adjustment foot (up and down) Caution: Do not replace the lamp right after using the projector. The lamp will be very hot.
Using the remote control Battery installation Use two AAA size batteries. 1. Remove the back cover of the remote control by pushing the battery compartment door in the direction of the arrow. 2. Load the batteries making sure that they are positioned correctly (+ to +, and - to -). • Load the batteries from - spring side, and make sure to set them tightly. 3. Replace the back cover. 1 2 3 Important: • Do not combine a new battery with an old one. • Load batteries in the correct position.
Installation Height Picture size can be set by changing the distance between the screen and the projector. Front projection To find the approximate distance between the projector and screen: Width Multiply the width of the screen Screen A B X 1.9 (min.) , Multiply the width of the screen X 2.4 (max.). • Refer to the chart for recommended Screen distances in maximum zoom and minimum zoom.
Basic connections This projector can be connected to equipment such as PC, VCRs, video cameras and DVD players. Important: • Make sure that your equipment is turned off before connection. • Plug in firmly and unplug by holding the plug, not by pulling the AC power cord. • If connected units are set too close to one another, the image may be affected. • Refer to the user manual of each component for details of connections.
ENGLISH Projector + Personal computer RGB cable for PC to COMPUTER IN computer S-VIDEO O COMPUTER IN I MAIN COMPUTER OUT RS-232C VIDEO IN VIDEO AUDIO L (MONO) AUDIO R to monitor port AC IN to COMPUTER OUT to AUDIO IN PC audio cable (option) to PC audio output AUDIO OUT MONITOR OUTPUT RGB cable for PC (option) When outputting to both a PC monitor and the projector. Important: • Connectors or analog RGB output adapters may be necessary depending on the PC connected to this projector.
Preparing the projector for operation Getting ready for projection Adjusting the angle of projection 1. Connect the power cord provided to the projector. 2. Connect the power cord to the wall power outlet. 3. Remove the lens cap. For the best result, project onto a flat screen with a 90 degree angle to the floor. If necessary, tilt the projector by adjusting two foot adjustments on the bottom of the projector. Warning: • Do not look directly into the lens when projector is “ON”.
ENGLISH To operate projector power ON 2•9 S-VIDEO O COMPUTER IN I MAIN COMPUTER OUT RS-232C VIDEO IN VIDEO AUDIO L (MONO) AC IN 3•7•8 4 V C VIDEO COMPUTER MENU ENTER AUTO POSITION button MUTE button AUTO POSITION POWER AUTO POSITION button MUTE COMPUTER AUTO POSITION EXPAND MUTE MUTE button STILL VOLUME SOURCE LAMP VOLUME TEMP POWER 4 AUDIO R 4 3•7•8 STILL button VIDEO MENU ENTER 1. Turn on the equipment connected to the projector. 2.
To operate projector power ON (Continue) Turning off the projector 7. Press the POWER button. The message “POWER OFF? YES : PRESS AGAIN” appears on the screen. • To exit from this mode, press any button except POWER button. 8. Press the POWER button again. The light source lamp will be turned off. Pressing the POWER button second time will shut off the light source lamp, but the exhaust fan continues to operate for 60 seconds to cool down the light source lamp and LCD panels.
Menu operation ± 30 ± 30 1 2 3 USER OFF STANDARD HIGH LOW USER ± 10 ± 10 ± 10 CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR MATRIX USER COLOR TEMP.
Menu operation (continued) 1 IMAGE CONTRAST ........ Adjusts the picture contrast. The contrast becomes higher XGA60 as the number increases. IMAGE BRIGHTNESS .... Adjusts image brightness. The image becomes brighter as CONTRAST 0 the number increases. BRIGHTNESS 0 COLOR MATRIX. ...... Adjusts color balance in each color of the image. See page USER COLOR MATRIX 18. COLOR TEMP. STANDARD COLOR TEMP... . Adjusts color temperature. See page 18. SHARPNESS 0 SHARPNESS ...... Adjusts the picture sharpness.
TRACKING ......... Use to avoid image noise such as wide stripes. COMPUTER INPUT .... The unit adjusts itself automatically when connected to a DVD player with component video output (Y, C B, CR) or equipment with HDTV SIGNAL output (Y, PB, P R). In the case the projector is connected to equipment that includes RGB output terminal, adjust to RGB mode. HOLD .................. Adjusts the image when flagging occurs near the top of the screen. Opt XGA60 SIGNAL A MEMORY CALL U AUTO HORIZ.
Picture adjustment Adjusting the image You can adjust the picture by using the IMAGE menu. Opt • When using the setting which has been already prepared, select desired position 1, 2 or 3 in step 3. When the source is selected to VIDEO, 1 will be selected automatically. When the source is selected to COMPUTER, 3 will be selected automatically. • When not using Color matrix adjustment, select OFF in step 3. XGA60 IMAGE CONTRAST 0 BRIGHTNESS 0 USER COLOR MATRIX COLOR TEMP.
Although this projector sets proper signal systems automatically for the image signal from personal computers, it cannot be applied to some of personal computers. In this case, press the AUTO POSITION button. If the images are still not projected correctly, use the MENU display to adjust the projected images. Opt XGA60 SIGNAL A MEMORY CALL U RRG GBB AUTO HORIZ. POSITION 0 VERT. POSITION 0 FINE SYNC. 0 TRACKING 0 COMPUTER INPUT RGB HOLD USER MEMORIZE AUTO DELETE Noise etc.
Picture adjustment (continued) Specification of RGB signals in each computer mode of the projector Signal mode resolution (H x V) horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) Normal mode (H x V) Real mode (H x V) TV60 – 15.73 59.94 800 x 600 – TV50 – 15.63 50.00 800 x 600 – 1080i – 33.75 60.00 800 x 450 – 720p – 45.00 60.00 800 x 450 – PC98 640 x 400 24.82 56.42 800 x 500 640 x 400 CGA70 640 x 400 31.47 70.09 800 x 500 640 x 400 CGA84 640 x 400 37.86 84.
Expand Still By pressing the EXPAND button on the remote control, you can magnify the detailed image of the picture. You can also view the screen displaying the picture as its original size (native resolution display). How to stop the picture temporarily (still picture). 1. Press the STILL button on the remote control. The picture will freeze temporarily. Setting the Expand mode 1. Press the MENU button. To resume picture activity. 2. Press the STILL button on the remote control again. 2.
Lamp replacement The lamp is designed to project the image on the LCD panels. When the lamp no longer functions, replace it with a new one. Caution: • Do not remove the lamp immediately after turning off the lamp of the projector, you may get burned because of the high temperature of the lamp. • For lamp replacement, press the power button to power off, then wait for 60 seconds in stand-by mode to allow the lamp and LCD panels to cool.
Caution: Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you perform any maintenance on the projector. Cleaning the air-filter Clean the air-filter frequently (about once a month). If the filter or ventilation slots become clogged with dirt or dust, the temperature inside of the projector may rise and cause some troubles, such as damage of inside parts, and shortening the life of panel.
Troubleshooting The following offers solutions to some of the common problems you may encounter. We suggest that you consult this chart before contacting your dealer. PROBLEMS The power is off. CAUSE • The air inlet grill, outlet grill or air filter is clogged with dust or some objects. POWER indicator does not light up. • Power cord is unplugged from the outlet. • Power cord is disconnected from the projector. • The main switch is turned off. • The lamp lid is open. POWER indicator blinks red.
Indicators The following offers solutions to possible problems. If a problem persists, turn the projector off and consult your dealer.
Specifications Type Model Rated power supply Rated input LCD panels LCD projector LVP-SA51U AC100V ~ 240V, 50 / 60Hz 2.3 A 0.9-inch LCD panel: 3 pieces (for R, G, B) Pixels 800 × 600 = 480,000 pixels Total 1,440,000 pixels Active pixel rate: 99.99 % or more (each panel) Colors Projection lens Light source lamp Picture size PC compatibility 16,770,000 colors F 2.3~2.6 f = 36.0 mm ~ 43.
11 15 PC analog RGB input Use to input video signals (analog RGB) of a personal computer. RS-232C input 10 1 5 (Pin assignment of Mini D-SUB 15P jack) PIN NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SPEC R(RED)/CR G(GREEN)/Y B(BLUE)/CB GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND PIN NO. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 SPEC – GROUND GROUND – HD/CS VD – Use to control the projector with the personal computer, or control the 3 personal computer with remote control.
LCD Projector LVP-SA51U Control projector by using a personal computer This projector can be controlled by connecting a personal computer with RS-232C terminal.
3) Control sequence (1) Send the command from a personal computer to the projector. (The commands must be sent at least 400ms apart.) (2) The projector will send a return command 400ms* after it has received an end code. If the command is not received correctly, the projector will not send the return command. (3) The personal computer checks the command and confirms if the command which has been sent has been executed or not. (4) This projector sends various codes other than the return code.
6) Remote commands Some remote control operations can be done by remote command codes. Button's name on remote + VOLUME – VOLUME EXPAND MUTE { } $ % MENU ENTER AUTO POSITION STILL ASCII r06 r07 r02 ra6 r53 r2b r4f r59 r54 r10 r09 ra4 HEX 72h 72h 72h 72h 72h 72h 72h 72h 72h 72h 72h 72h 30h 30h 30h 61h 35h 32h 34h 35h 35h 31h 30h 61h 36h 37h 32h 36h 33h 62h 66h 39h 34h 30h 39h 34h [Example] Display MENU selection bar. (' 'is for ASCII code) Sending commands from the PC etc.
ITEM AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF IMAGE REVERSE MENU POSITION EXPAND MODE AUDIO MODE VIDEO SIGNAL ASCII APON APOF IR MP EX AU VS HEX 41h 41h 49h 4Dh 45h 41h 56h 50h 50h 52h 50h 58h 55h 53h ANAMORPHIC LANGUAGE SC LG 53h 4Ch 43h 47h RESET ALL MEMORY CALL HORIZ. POSITION VERT. POSITION FINE SYNC. TRACKING COMPUTER INPUT HOLD HOLD BEGIN HOLD END CLAMP POSITION CLAMP WIDTH HORIZ. PIXELS VERT LINES PLL VERT.