Multimedia Projector MODEL PLV-Z2 Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 To the Owner 3 Safety Instructions 4 Air Circulation Installing the Projector in Proper Position Moving the Projector 5 5 5 Compliance 6 Connecting the AC Power Cord 7 Features and Design 8 Part Names and Functions 9 Front Back Bottom Terminal Top Remote Control Remote Control Operating Range Remote Control Batteries Installation 9 9 9 10 11 12 13 13 Installation 14 Positioning the Projector Adjustable Feet Moving the Lens Connecting to Video Equipme
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.
Safety Instructions Air Circulation Installing the Projector in Proper Position Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. Install the projector properly. Improper Installation may reduce the lamp lifetime and cause a fire hazard. Do not tilt the projector more than 20 degrees to either side. 20˚ CAUTION Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent.
Compliance Federal Communication Commission Notice Note : 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Compliance Connecting the AC Power Cord This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or 200-240 V AC. This projector automatically selects the correct input voltage. It is designed to work with single-phase 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 the type of power being supplied.
Features and Design This Multimedia Projector is designed with the 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. ◆ Short Zoom Lens This projector is equipped with Short Zoom Lens which allows you to enjoy 100" screen size in range of 9.8' (3.0m) to 13.1' (4.0m).
Part Names and Functions q Exhaust Vent Front q w CAUTION Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Do not put heat-sensitive objects near this side. w Air Intake Vent (The two arrows show air flow.
Part Names and Functions Terminal q e q w SERVICE PORT This jack is used to service this projector. e VIDEO Connect the composite video output from video equipment to this jack. (p16) * 10 DVI-I RGB/COMPONENT Connect computer output (Digital/Analog DVI-I type), component video output, or RGB Scart 21-Pin video output to this terminal. (p16, 17) A built-in micro processor which controls this unit may occasionally malfunction and need to be reset.
Part Names and Functions Top q w e r ON-OFF POWER WARNING LAMP REPLACE MENU INPUT SELECT t y u i q POWER ON–OFF button Turns the projector on or off. (p18) t MENU button Opens or closes the On-Screen Menu. (p21) w POWER indicator Flashes red until the projector gets ready to be turned on or when the front cover is closed. It lights red when the projector is in the stand-by mode. It remains green while the projector is under operation.
Part Names and Functions q LIGHT switch Slides upward and lights the following buttons for about 10 seconds: SCREEN, ONOFF, LAMP, MENU, SELECT, INPUT, and IMAGE ADJ. w SCREEN button Selects a screen size. (p30, 38) e LAMP button Selects a lamp mode. (p41) r MENU button Opens or closes the On-Screen Menu. (p21) t POINT (UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT) button Selects an item or adjusts value in the On-Screen Menu. These are also used to pan the image in the Digital zoom mode.
Part Names and Functions Remote Control Operating Range Point the remote control toward the projector (Infrared Remote Receiver) whenever pressing any button. Maximum operating range for the remote control is about 16.4’ (5m) and 60° in front of the projector. 16.4’ (5 m) 60° Remote Control Batteries Installation 1 Remove the battery compartment lid. 2 Slide the batteries into compartment. Pull up the lid and remove it. 3 Replace the compartment lid.
Installation Positioning the Projector This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface and can be focused from 3.9’(1.2m) - 20.0’(6.1m). Refer to the figure and the table below for the screen size and the distance between the projector and the screen. 20.0' (6.1m) 15.1' (4.6m) 200” (Inch Diagonal) 9.8' (3.0m) 150” 3.9' (1.
Installation Moving the Lens The projection lens can be moved up, down, left, and right with the manual lens shift function. This function makes it easy to provide a projected image where you want. Turn the lens shift ring (left/right) left/right to move the lens leftward / rightward. Turn the lens shift ring (up/down) up/down to move the lens upward / downward.
Installation Connecting to Video Equipment (Video, S-Video) Video, S-Video Use the supplied video cable or a s-video cable (not supplied). Video Equipment Composite Video Output S-VIDEO Output S-Video Cable Video Cable (RCA x 1) VIDEO S-VIDEO NOTE ● The S-VIDEO jack has priority over the VIDEO jack under the condition of connecting both the S-VIDEO jack and the VIDEO jack when selecting AUTO in the Input Menu (p24).
Installation Connecting to Video Equipment (RGB Scart) RGB Scart Video Equipment Use a Scart-DVI cable (option). RGB Scart 21-pin Output Scart-DVI Cable DVI-I RGB/COMPONENT Connecting to a Computer Computer (Digital/Analog) Use a DVI cable (option) for digital. Use a DVI-VGA cable (option) for analog. IBM-compatible or Macintosh computer Monitor Out DVI Cable DVI-VGA Cable DVI-I RGB/COMPONENT NOTE ● See page 55 for ordering optional cables.
Basic Operation Turning On the Projector 1 Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector. 2 Connect the projector's AC power cord into an AC outlet and open the front cover. Turn the Main On/Off switch on, and the POWER indicator flashes red in a moment and turns on red. (The POWER indicator continues to flash red slowly if the front cover is being closed. ) Open the front cover.
Basic Operation Zoom Adjustment Move the Zoom Lever to zoom in and out. Zoom Lever Focus Adjustment Rotate the Focus Ring to adjust the projected picture focus. Focus Ring Aperture (Contrast) Adjustment Move the Aperture Lever to adjust contrast.
Basic Operation Keystone Adjustment If a projected picture has keystone distortion, correct the image with KEYSTONE adjustment. 1 Press the KEYSTONE ▲/▼ button on the remote control or select the Keystone in the Setting Menu (p39). The Keystone dialog box appears. 2 Correct keystone distortion by pressing the KEYSTONE ▲/▼ button or the Point Up/Down button.
Basic Operation On-Screen Menu You can control and adjust this projector through the On-Screen Menu. Refer to the following pages to operate each adjustment on the On-Screen Menu. Remote Control SELECT button MENU button 1 Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu (Main Menu). 2 Select a menu from the main menu by pressing the Point Up/Down button, and press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. (The selected icon turns yellow.
Basic Operation Menus VIDEO MENUS Input Menu: selects video input source. (p23-25) AV System Menu: selects video system from AUTO, PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N, 1080i, 1035i, 720p, 575p, 480p, 575i, 480i. (p26) Image Select Menu: selects image level from Standard, Cinema, Game, and Image 1 ~ 4. (p27) Image Adjust Menu: adjusts Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Color temp., White balance (R/G/B), Sharpness, Gamma, Auto grayscale, Progressive, Film, Reset, Store.
Video Input Input Source Selection (INPUT 1 Terminal/Video, S-Video, Component) Direct Operation INPUT button Choose Input 1 by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through the INPUT 1 buttons on the remote control or through menu operation as described on the next page.
Video Input Menu Operation 1 Select the Input Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. 2 Select Input 1 with the Point Up/Down button and then press the Point Right button. The Source Select Menu will appear. 3 Move the pointer to the source that you want to select and then press the SELECT button. Auto When selecting the AUTO button, the projector automatically detects incoming video signal, and adjusts itself to optimize its performance.
Video Input Input Source Selection (INPUT 2 Terminal/HDCP, Component, Scart) Direct Operation INPUT button INPUT button Choose Input 2 by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through menu operation as described below.
Video Input Video System Selection 1 Select the AV System Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. 2 Choose the system that you want to select with the Point Up/Down button and then press the SELECT button. AV System Menu (Video or S-Video) Video or S-Video Auto The 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.
Video Input Image Level Selection Direct Operation Select an image level among Standard, Cinema, Game, Image 1, Image 2, Image 3, and Image 4 by pressing the IMAGE buttons (STANDARD (STD), PRESET IMAGE (P-IM), and 1-4 buttons) on the remote control. (Each time you press the PRESET IMAGE (P-IM) button, either Cinema or Game is selected.) Remote Control Standard (STD) Normal picture level preset on this projector. Cinema [PRESET IMAGE (P-IM)] Picture level adjusted for the picture with fine tone.
Video Input Image Level Adjustment 1 Select the Image Adjust Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. 2 Select an item with the Point Up/Down button and press the Point Left/Right button to adjust the item. Image Adjust Menu Contrast Press the Point Left button to decrease contrast and the Point Right button to increase contrast.
