Multimedia Projector MODEL PLC-EF30N Owner’s Manual
TO THE OWNER Before operating this projector, read this manual thoroughly and operate the projector properly. This projector provides many convenient features and functions. Operating the projector properly enables you to manage those features and maintains it in better condition for a considerable time. Improper operation may result in not only shortening the product-life, but also malfunctions, fire hazard, or other accidents.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use. Unplug this projector from AC power supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. This projector should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
COMPLIANCES Federal Communication Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES AND DESIGN PREPARATION 6 7 COMPUTER MODE SELECTING INPUT SOURCE SELECTING COMPUTER SYSTEM COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS PC ADJUSTMENT NAME OF EACH PART OF PROJECTOR SETTING-UP PROJECTOR 7 8 CONNECTING AC POWER CORD LENS INSTALLATION POSITIONING PROJECTOR LENS SHIFT ADJUSTMENT PICTURE LEVEL AND TILT ADJUSTMENT MOVING PROJECTOR 8 9 9 9 10 10 AUTO PC ADJUSTMENT MANUAL PC ADJUSTMENT PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT IMAGE LEVEL SELECT IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTM
FEATURES AND DESIGN This Multimedia Projector is designed with most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. This projector utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. ◆ Compatibility This projector widely accepts various video and computer input signals including; ● Computers IBM-compatible or Macintosh computer up to 1600 x 1200 resolution. ● 6 Color Systems NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.
PREPARATION NAME OF EACH PART OF PROJECTOR FRONT SPEAKERS INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER PROJECTION LENS LENS COVER CARRYING HANDLE CAUTION Do not turn on a projector with lens cover attached. High temperature from light beam may damage lens cover and result in fire hazard. BACK EXHAUST VENT AIR INTAKE VENT ADJUSTABLE FEET INFRARED REMOTE RECEIVER AIR INTAKE VENT HOT AIR EXHAUSTED ! Air blown from exhaust vent is hot. When using or installing a projector, following precautions should be taken.
PREPARATION SETTING-UP PROJECTOR CONNECTING AC POWER CORD This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or 200-240 V AC. This projector automatically selects correct input voltage. It is designed to work with singlephase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system. Consult your authorized dealer or service station if you are not sure of type of power supply being in use.
PREPARATION LENS INSTALLATION This projector is equipped with Model LNS-S02 lens. If you use other type of lens, refer to Lens Replacement and Installation Manual in this projector and install the lens properly. NOTE: Before replacing lens, check where a projector is used and prepare suitable lens. For specifications of a Projector Lens, refer to Lens Replacement and Installation Manual in this projector When moving or setting up a projector, be sure to replace Lens Cover to protect surface.
PREPARATION PICTURE LEVEL AND TILT ADJUSTMENT Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted by rotating ADJUSTABLE FEET. Projection angle can be adjusted up to 6.9 degrees by rotating Adjustable Feet. DOWN UP UP DOWN ADJUSTABLE FEET MOVING PROJECTOR Use carry handle when moving a projector. Replace lens cover and rotate adjustable feet fully clockwise. CAUTION IN CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING A PROJECTOR ● Do not drop or bump a projector, otherwise damages or malfunctions may result.
CONNECTING PROJECTOR TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR This projector applies various input/output terminals and 3 terminal slots for expansion to tune to diversity of signals from computers and video equipment. 3-built-in Terminal Slots enable you to arrange desired combinations of input sources just by changing Terminal Boards. For Terminal Boards, contact sales dealer where you purchased a projector.
CONNECTING PROJECTOR INPUT/OUTPUT TERMINALS AND JACKS INPUT 2 INPUT 1 INPUT 1, 2, 3 DVI INPUT TERMINAL Connect component video output (Cr, Y, Cb or Pr, Y, Pb) from video equipment to R/Pr, G/Y and B/Pb jacks or connect computer output [5 BNC Type (Red, Green, Blue, Horiz. Sync and Vert. Sync.)] from computer to R/Pr, G/Y, B/Pb, H/HV and V jacks.
CONNECTING PROJECTOR SERIAL PORT OUT TERMINAL If you control a projector by computer, you must connect a cable (not provided) from your computer to this terminal. This terminal outputs signal from SERIAL PORT IN. More than two projectors can be controlled with one computer by connecting SERIAL PORT IN. of another projector to this terminal.
CONNECTING PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO COMPUTER Cables used for connection (✽ = Cables are not supplied with this projector.) • VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin) NOTE : • Control Cable for PS/2 port, Serial port, or ADB port When connecting cable, power cords of both a • MAC/VGA Adapter, DVI/VGA Adapter projector and external equipment should be disconnected from AC outlet. Turn a projector • DVI Cable and peripheral equipment on before computer is • BNC Cable (BNC x 5) ✽ switched on.
CONNECTING PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO VIDEO EQUIPMENT CONTROL PORT INPUT 1 AUDIO L R DVI (MONO) G/Y B/Pb H/HV V R CONTROL PORT INPUT 2 AUDIO R/Pr L (MONO) C S-VIDEO AUDIO R INPUT 3 VIDEO/Y L (MONO) SERIAL PORT IN R/C JACK SERIAL PORT OUT AUDIO OUT R USB L RESET (MONO) 15
BEFORE OPERATION TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS This projector has CONTROL BUTTONS (TOP CONTROLS) and INDICATORS on its top. TOP CONTROL AND INDICATORS FOCUS BUTTONS VOLUME BUTTONS INPUT BUTTONS POWER ON–OFF BUTTON Used to adjust focus. (P22) Used to adjust volume. (P24) Used to select input source. (P25) Used to turn a projector on or off. (P21) LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR Turns to yellow when life of a projection lamp draws to an end. (P44, 45) ZOOM BUTTONS Used to adjust zoom.
OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL Left Side ON-OFF ON ZOOM FOCUS VOLUME LOCK F ALL OF MUTE D.ZOOM INPUT 1/2 MENU INPUT 3 ALL-OFF SWITCH LASER LENS SHIFT When using Remote Control Unit, turn this switch to “ON.” And turn it to “ALL OFF” when it is not used. KEYSTONE NO SHOW FREEZE AUTO PC ADJ. IMAGE P-TIMER This Remote Control Unit emits a laser beam as laser pointer function from Laser Light Window. When LASER button is pressed, laser light goes on.
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BEFORE OPERATION OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU You can control and adjust this projector through ON-SCREEN MENU. Refer to following pages to operate each adjustment on ON-SCREEN MENU. WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL POINT BUTTON Used to move Pointer UP/ DOWN/ RIGHT/ LEFT. 1 DISPLAY MENU Press MENU button to display ON-SCREEN MENU. 2 MOVING POINTER Move pointer (✽ see below) or adjust value of item by pressing POINT button(s) on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit.
BEFORE OPERATION MENU BAR FOR PC SOURCE Press MENU BUTTON while connecting to PC input source. IMAGE SELECT MENU SCREEN MENU SETTING MENU Used to adjust size of image. [Normal / True / Wide / Digital zoom +/–] (Refer to P33) Used to change settings of projector or reset Lamp Replace Counter. (Refer to P39-41) GUIDE WINDOW PC SYSTEM MENU Shows selected item of ONSCREEN MENU. Used to select computer system. (Refer to P26, 27) Used to select image level among Standard, Real and Image 1 ~ 4.
BASIC OPERATION TURNING ON / OFF PROJECTOR TURNING ON PROJECTOR Connect a projector's AC Power Cord into a wall outlet and turn MAIN ON / OFF SWITCH to ON. LAMP indicator lights RED, and READY indicator lights GREENurn TURNING OFF PROJECTOR Power off? Message disappears after 4 seconds.
BASIC OPERATION ADJUSTING SCREEN ZOOM ADJUSTMENT 1 Press ZOOM ▲/▼ button on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit. Message “Zoom” is displayed. 2 Press ZOOM ▲ button to make image larger, and press ZOOM ▼ button to make image smaller. Zoom Message disappears after 4 seconds. FOCUS ADJUSTMENT 1 Press FOCUS ▲/▼ button on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit. Message “Focus” is displayed. 2 Adjust focus of image by pressing FOCUS ▲/▼ button(s) . Focus Message disappears after 4 seconds.
BASIC OPERATION PICTURE FREEZE FUNCTION Press FREEZE button on Remote Control Unit to freeze picture on-screen. To cancel FREEZE function, press FREEZE button again or press any other button except POINT / SELECT / RIGHT CLICK / P-TIMER / LASER button. NO SHOW FUNCTION Press NO SHOW button on Remote Control Unit to black out a image. To restore to normal, press NO SHOW button again or press any other button. No show Message disappears after 4 seconds.
BASIC OPERATION SOUND ADJUSTMENT Indicates roughly level of volume. DIRECT OPERATION Volume Press VOLUME (+/–) button(s) on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit to adjust volume. Volume dialog box appears on screen for a few seconds. (+) button to increase volume, and (–) button for decreasing. Mute Press MUTE button on Remote Control Unit to cut off sound. To restore sound to its previous level, press MUTE button again or press Volume (+/–) button(s). Press MUTE button to set Mute function On or Off.
COMPUTER INPUT SELECTING INPUT SOURCE DIRECT OPERATION Select INPUT source by pressing INPUT 1/2 and INPUT 3 buttons on Remote Control Unit. Select INPUT source by pressing INPUT ▲/▼ button on Top Control. INPUT ▲/▼ buttons INPUT 1/2 button INPUT 1 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 button INPUT 3 INPUT 3 MENU OPERATION 1 2 Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select Input and press SELECT button. Another dialog box INPUT SELECT Menu will appear.
COMPUTER INPUT AUTOMATIC MULTI-SCAN SYSTEM This projector automatically tunes to most different types of computers based on VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA or UXGA (refer to “COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATION” on page 27). When selecting Computer, this projector automatically tunes to incoming signal and projects proper image without any special setting. (Some computers need setting manually.) Note : Projector may display one of following messages.
COMPUTER INPUT COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS Basically this projector can accept a signal from all computers with V, H-Frequency mentioned below and less than 230 MHz of Dot Clock.
COMPUTER INPUT PC ADJUSTMENT AUTO PC ADJUSTMENT Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, Total dots and Picture Position to conform to your computer. Auto PC Adjustment function can be operated as follows. Auto PC Adj. 1 Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button to move a red frame pointer to PC ADJUST Menu icon. 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to AUTO PC Adj. icon and then press SELECT button twice.
COMPUTER INPUT MANUAL PC ADJUSTMENT This projector can automatically tune to display signals from most personal computers currently distributed. However, some computers employ special signal formats which are different from standard ones and may not be tuned by Multi-Scan system of this projector. If this happens, projector cannot reproduce a proper image and image may be recognized as a flickering picture, a non-synchronized picture, a non-centered picture or a skewed picture.
COMPUTER INPUT Display area Selects area displayed with this projector. Select resolution at Display area dialog box. Press SELECT button at Display area icon and Display area dialog box appears. Display area H Adjustment of horizontal area displayed with this projector. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to decrease/increase value and then press SELECT button. Display area Display area V Adjustment of vertical area displayed with this projector.
COMPUTER INPUT PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT IMAGE LEVEL SELECT (DIRECT) Select image level among Standard, Real, Image 1, Image 2, Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing IMAGE button on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit. IMAGE button Standard Real Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Image 1 Real Picture level with improved halftone for graphics. Image 2 IMAGE 1~4 User preset picture adjustment in IMAGE ADJUST Menu (P32).
COMPUTER INPUT IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 1 Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to move a red frame pointer to IMAGE ADJUST Menu icon. 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to item that you want to adjust and then press SELECT button. Level of each item is displayed. Adjust each level by pressing POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s). Contrast IMAGE ADJUST MENU Move a red frame pointer to item to be selected and then press SELECT button.
COMPUTER INPUT PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display desirable image size. 1 Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to move a red frame pointer to SCREEN Menu icon. 2 Press POINT DOWN button and move a red frame pointer to function that you want to select and then press SELECT button. SCREEN MENU SCREEN Menu icon Move a red frame to function and press SELECT button.
VIDEO INPUT SELECTING INPUT SOURCE WHEN SELECT INPUT 2 (5 BNC INPUT JACKS ) When connect component video output (Cr, Y, Cb or Pr, Y, Pb) from video equipment to R/Pr, G/Y and B/Pb jacks. 1 INPUT MENU Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button to move a red frame pointer to INPUT Menu icon. 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red arrow pointer to Input 2 and then press SELECT button. Source Select Menu will appear.
VIDEO INPUT SELECTING VIDEO SYSTEM 1 Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons to move a red frame pointer to AV SYSTEM Menu icon. 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red arrow pointer to system that you want to select and then press SELECT button. VIDEO JACK OR S-VIDEO JACK Auto Projector automatically detects incoming Video system, and adjusts itself to optimize its performance. When Video System is PAL-M or PAL-N, select system manually first.
VIDEO INPUT PICTURE IMAGE ADJUSTMENT IMAGE LEVEL SELECT (DIRECT) Select image level among Standard, Cinema, Image 1, Image 2, Image 3 and Image 4 by pressing IMAGE button on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit. IMAGE button Standard Cinema Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Image 1 Cinema Picture level adjusted for picture with fine tone. Image 2 IMAGE 1~4 User preset picture adjustment in IMAGE ADJUST Menu (P38).
VIDEO INPUT IMAGE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 1 Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to move a red frame pointer to IMAGE ADJUST Menu icon. 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red frame pointer to item that you want to adjust and then press SELECT button. Level of each item is displayed. Adjust each level by pressing POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s). IMAGE ADJUST MENU Move a red frame pointer to item to be selected and then press SELECT button.
VIDEO INPUT 3 Store To store adjustment data, move a red frame pointer to Store icon and press SELECT button. Image Level Menu will appear. Move a red frame pointer to Image Level 1 to 4 and then press SELECT button. Image Level Menu Move a red frame pointer to image icon to be set and then press SELECT button. Other icons operates as follows. Reset Reset all adjustment to previous figure. Quit Store icon Closes IMAGE MENU.
SETTING SETTING MENU 1 Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to move a red-frame pointer to SETTING icon. 2 Press POINT DOWN button to move a red-frame pointer to item that you want to set and then press SELECT button. Setting dialog box appears. SETTING MENU Set a red frame pointer to item and press SELECT button.
SETTING Power management This function turns Projection Lamp off when this projector detects signal interruption and is not used for a certain period in order to reduce power consumption and maintain Lamp-life. (This projector is shipped with this function ON.) Power Management function operates to turn Projection Lamp off when input signal is interrupted and any button is not pressed over 5 minutes. This function operates as follows; 1.
SETTING USB This Projector is equipped with USB port for interactive operation between a projector and computer. Set mode following steps below. USB Wireless Mouse mode Select " this projector. Press SELECT button at this icon to display previous items. " when controlling a computer with Remote Control of Projector mode Select " " when controlling a projector with computer. Move a pointer to item and then press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s).
APPENDIX OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE Wireless Remote Control Unit is not only able to operate this projector but also usable as a wireless mouse for most Personal Computers. POINT buttons and two CLICK buttons are used for wireless mouse operation. This Wireless Mouse function is available only when PC mouse pointer is displayed on a projected screen. When ONSCREEN MENU or any message / dialog box is displayed on screen instead of PC mouse pointer, this Wireless Mouse function cannot be used.
APPENDIX AIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING Air Filter prevents dust from accumulating on a surface of Projection Lens and Projection Mirror. Should Air Filter become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce Cooling Fans' effectiveness and may result in internal heat build up and adversely affect life of projector. Clean Air Filter following steps below: 1 Turn power off, and disconnect AC power cord from an AC outlet. 2 Pull out 3 Air Filters and Air filter Covers from a projector.
APPENDIX LAMP MANAGEMENT This Projector is equipped with 2 Projection Lamps to ensure brighter image and those lamps are controlled by Lamp Management Function. Lamp Management Function detects status of two lamps and shows status on screen or on LAMP REPLACE indicator. This function also automatically controls Lamp Mode when any of lamps is out for end of life or malfunctions.
APPENDIX LAMP REPLACEMENT CAUTION CAUTION For continued safety, replace with a lamp assembly of same type. Allow a projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before you open Lamp Cover. Inside of a projector can become very hot. Do not drop a lamp assembly or touch a glass bulb! Glass can shatter and may cause injury. Follow these steps to replace lamp assembly. 1 Check number of lamp to be replaced on Lamp Status Display. 2 Turn off a projector and disconnect AC Power Cord.
APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check matters below once again. 1. Make sure you have connected a projector to your computer or video equipment as described in section "CONNECTING PROJECTOR" on pages 12 ~ 15. 2. Check cable connection. Verify that all computer, video and power cord are properly connected. 3. Verify that all power is switched on. 4. If a projector still does not produce an image, re-start your computer. 5.
APPENDIX Problem: Try these Solution Remote Control Unit does not work. ● ● ● ● Wireless Mouse function does not work. ● Check cable connection between a projector and your computer. ● Check mouse setting on your computer. ● Turn a projector on before turning on a computer. Check batteries. Check ALL-OFF switch on Remote Control Unit is set to “ON.”. Make sure nothing is between Infrared Remote Receiver and Remote Control Unit.
APPENDIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Projector Type Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight LCD Panel System Panel Resolution Number of Pixels Color System High Definition TV Signal Motorized Lens Shift Scanning Frequency Horizontal Resolution Projection Lamp Input 1 Jacks Multi-media Projector 17.3" x 9.1" x 23.8" (439 mm x 230 mm x 605.6 mm) 48.6 lbs (22 kg) 1.8" TFT Active Matrix type, 3 panels 1280 x 1024 dots 3,932,160 (1,280 x 1,024 x 3 panels) PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC4.
APPENDIX CONFIGURATIONS OF TERMINALS CONTROL PORT CONNECTOR Terminal : Mini DIN 8-PIN Connect control port (PS/2, Serial or ADB port) on your computer to this terminal with Control Cable (supplied).
APPENDIX USB PORT TERMINAL Pin Configuration Connect USB port output terminal of computer or peripheral equipment to this terminal with USB port Cable (not supplied).
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