Multimedia Projector MODEL PLV-Z4 Owner’s Manual
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 1.07 billion colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. ◆ Short Throw & Wide-Range Zoom Lens ◆ This projector is equipped with 2x Short Throw & WideRange Zoom Lens capable of throwing a 100” diagonal image from a distance of of 9.8’ (3.0 m) to 20.0’ (6.1 m).
Table of Contents Features and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 To the Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Air Circulation 6 Installing the Projector in Proper Position 6 Moving the Projector 6 Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Part Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 maintain 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. 20˚ Do not tilt the projector more than 20 degrees from side to side. 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.
Part Names and Functions q Exhaust Vent Front q CAUTION Air flow Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Do not put heat-sensitive objects near this side.
Part Names and Functions Rear Terminal q w e r S-VIDEO COMPONENT1 HDMI SERVICEPORT COMPUTER COMPONENT2 VIDEO t Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr y q COMPUTER Connect the computer output, or RGB Scart 21-pin video output to this connector (p.17). w S-VIDEO Connect the S-Video output from video equipment to this jack (p.16). e COMPONENT 1 or 2 Connect the component video output to these jacks (p.16). r SERVICE PORT This jack is used to service the projector.
Part Names and Functions Top Control r t e w y q POWER ON-OFF button Turn the projector on or off (p.18, 19). w POWER indicator - Lights red while the projector is in stand-by mode. - Lights green during operations. - Blinks red during the cooling-off period. - Blinks green in the Power management mode (p.37). When the automatic slide shutter is closed during operations, it blinks orange (p.49). e WARNING indicator Emits a red light when the projector detects an abnormal condition.
Part Names and Functions q POWER ON-OFF button Turn the projector on or off (p.18, 19). Remote Control w NO SHOW button Temporarily turn off the image on the screen (p.23). e w e LIGHT button Light up the remote control buttons for about 10 seconds (p.22). q r LAMP CONTROL button Select a lamp mode (p.22, 29). t MENU button Open or close the On-Screen Menu (p.20). LIGHT LAMP CONTROL r LAMP t MENU NO SHOW FREEZE !7 RESET !6 u SCREEN button Select a screen size (p.23, 33).
Part Names and Functions Remote Control Operating Range Point the remote control toward the projector (Infrared Remote Receiver) when pressing any buttons. Maximum operating range for the remote control is about 16.4’ (5 m) and 60 degrees in front of the projector. 16.4’ (5 m) 60° Remote control Remote Control Battery Installation 1 Open the battery compartment lid. 2 Install new batteries into the compartment. Pull up the lid and open it. 3 Replace the compartment lid.
Installation Positioning the Projector This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface having a focus range of 3.9’ (1.2 m) to 30.2’ (9.2 m) at maximum zoom and 7.9’ (2.4 m) to 30.2’ (9.2 m) at minimum zoom. Refer to the figure and table below for the screen size and distance between the projector and a screen. 30.2’ (9.2 m) (Inch Diagonal) 300” 15.1’ (4.6 m) Max. Zoom 9.8’ (3.0 m) 7.9’ (2.4 m) 150” 150” 3.9’ (1.2 m) 80” 40” Min.
Installation Connecting the AC Power Cord This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120V or 200240V AC and it automatically selects a correct input voltage. It is designed to work with the single-phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system. If you are not sure of the type of power being supplied, consult your authorized dealer or service station.
Installation Moving the Lens The projection lens can be moved up and down or left and right manually with the Lens Shift Rings, enabling you to adjust the position of a projected image. After adjusting the position, lock the lens with the Lens Shift Lock. Move the projection lens to the left or right with the Horizontal Lens Shift Ring. Horizontal Lens Shift Ring (Left/Right) Lens Shift Lock Move the projection lens up or down with the Vertical Lens Shift Ring.
Installation This projector can be connected up to six equipment at one time. See the figures below for the connections. Connecting to Video Equipment (Video, S-Video) Video, S-video Video Equipment Use the supplied video cable or a S-video cable (commercially available).
Installation Connecting to Video Equipment (HDMI, RGB Scart) HDMI RGB Scart Use a HDMI cable (optional) for HDMI output. Use a Scart-VGA cable (optional).
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 turn the Main On/Off switch on. The POWER indicator lights red. 3 Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on the remote control. The POWER indicator turns green and the cooling fans start to operate.
Basic Operation Turning Off the Projector 1 2 Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on the remote control. “Power off?” appears on the screen. Press the POWER ON-OFF button again to turn off the projector. (When the Power off confirmation function is “Off”, the projector will be turned off without confirmation. (See “Power off confirmation” in the Setting Menu on page 37.) The automatic slide shutter closes and the POWER indicator starts to blink red.
Basic Operation How to Operate the On-Screen Menu The projector can be adjusted or set via the On-Screen Menu. The menus have a hierarchical structure, with a main menu that is divided into sub-menus, which are further divided into other submenus. Refer to the following pages regarding each adjustment and setting procedure. 1 Press the MENU button on the top control or on the remote control to display the On-Screen Menu. 2 Use the Point ed buttons to highlight or select a main menu item.
Basic Operation Menu and its Functions For the detailed menu contents, see the Menu Tree on pages 50 ~ 51. Main Menu Sub-Menu q w e r t y u i q Image Select an image level from among Creative cinema, Pure cinema, Natural, Living, Dynamic, Powerful, Vivid, User Image 1 ~ 4 (p.27). w Image adj. Adjust Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Color temp., White balance (R/G/B), Sharpness, Lamp control, Gamma, Progressive, Lens iris, Advanced menu, Reset, Store (p.28 ~ 31). e Picture adj.
Basic Operation Zoom and Focus Adjustment Rotate the Zoom Lever to zoom in and out. Rotate the Focus Ring to focus the image. Zoom Lever Focus Ring Remote Control Operation For some frequently used operations, using the remote control is advisable. Just pressing one of the buttons enables you to make the operation, and no need for calling up the On-Screen Menu. LIGHT button Press the LIGHT button to light up the remote control buttons.
Basic Operation SCREEN button Remote Control LAMP CONTROL Press the SCREEN button to select the desired screen size. See page 33 for details. LAMP FREEZE RESET MENU NO SHOW button Press the NO SHOW button to black out the image. To restore to normal, press the NO SHOW button again or press any other button. RESET button NO SHOW OK SCREEN button IMAGE ADJ. button BRIGHTNESS button IMAGE SCREEN CONTRAST button IMAGE ADJ. LENS IRIS button BRIGHT LENS IRIS IRIS RESET button IMAGE ADJ.
Input Input Source and System Selection Choose an input source by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or the INPUT buttons on the remote control. Top Control INPUT button Video S-video ✔Note: Component 1 • Before selecting an input source with these buttons, each input must be set on a proper signal form via menu operation on pages 25 and 26.
Input Menu Operation 1 Select the Input Menu with the Point ed buttons and press the Point 8 or OK buttons to access the sub-menu items. 2 Use the the Point ed buttons to select an input source and press the OK or Point 8 buttons. The selected item will be check marked. 3 When selecting Video or S-video, press the Point 8 button to display the System Menu. 4 Use the Point ed buttons to select the desired system and press the OK or Point 8 buttons.
Input HDMI When the video input signal is connected to the HDMI terminal, select HDMI. The projector automatically detects the incoming video signal and adjusts itself to optimize its performance. If the output signal of video equipment and the input signal of the projector do not match, you might not get an image with the best quality. If the black part of the picture appears unclear (too dark or too light), try the input signal with “HDMI setup” in the Setting Menu on page 36.
Image Image Level Selection Image level selection can be made for each input source. Direct Operation Remote Control Select the desired image level among Creative cinema, Pure cinema, Natural, Living, Dynamic, Powerful, Vivid, User Image 1 ~ 4 by pressing the IMAGE buttons (PRESET or USER) on the remote control. BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST IMAGE ADJ. BRIGHT CONT.
Image Adjustment Image Level Adjustment Image level can be adjusted for each input source and the adjustment is kept until the projector is turned off. Direct Operation Press the IMAGE ADJ. button on the remote control to display the Image adj. Menu items one at a time and directly adjust the selected item. Remote Control RESET MENU OK Use the Point ed buttons to select the desired item and the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the settings. Press the MENU button after adjusting.
Image Adjustment White balance (Red) Press the Point 7 button to lighten red tone; press the Point 8 button to deepen red tone. (From -31 to +31.) White balance (Green) Press the Point 7 button to lighten green tone; press the Point 8 button to deepen green tone. (From -31 to +31.) White balance (Blue) Press the Point 7 button to lighten blue tone; press the Point 8 button to deepen blue tone. (From -31 to +31.
Image Adjustment Advanced menu This function can be selected only when Advanced menu in the Setting Menu (p.35) is “On”. You can adjust the following items through this function. Lamp iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . Select Auto, Open or Close for the Lamp iris. Auto black stretch . . . . . Enhance the black color in a bright image. Select Off/ L1/L2/L3. Contrast enhancement . . Adjust the contrast of color in a bright image. Select Off/ L1/L2/L3. Transient improvement . . . .
Image Adjustment COLOR SELECTION Press the OK button when selecting COLOR M. in the Color management list. The Color management list disappears and the Color management pointer will appear. Use the Point ed 7 8 buttons to move the pointer to a spot where you want to adjust the color and then press the OK button. The image being projected freezes and the COLOR SELECTION window will appear. (Certain colors may not be adjusted and in such cases, an exclamation mark will be displayed.
Picture Adjustment Picture Position and Screen Adjustment Some input source employ special signal formats which may not be tuned by the auto-tuning system of this projector. Picture Adjustment enables you to precisely adjust several parameters manually to match those signal formats. The parameters manually adjusted will be stored for every input. 1 Select the Picture adj. Menu with the Point ed buttons and press the Point 8 or OK buttons to access the sub-menu items.
Screen Screen Size Adjustment This projector has the picture screen resize function which enables you to customize the image size. Remote Control Direct Operation Select a screen size among Full, Full through, Zoom, Caption in, Normal, Normal through, Natural wide 1 and Natural wide 2 by pressing the SCREEN button on the remote control. OK IMAGE SCREEN SCREEN button IMAGE ADJ. BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST BRIGHT CONT.
Screen Caption in Fit the image to the screen size (16 : 9 aspect ratio) by compressing the image including the captions. With the input signals other than 1080i or 720p, this function is used to project a 4 : 3 picture with captions at the wide video aspect ratio of 16 : 9. When the input signal is 1080i or 720p, a picture with captions in a 16 : 9 screen can be projected by expanding at the wide video aspect ratio of 16 : 9.
Setting Setting The Setting Menu allows you to set up other various functions described below. Setting Menu 1 Select the Setting Menu with the Point ed buttons and press the Point 8 or OK buttons to access the sub-menu items. 2 Use the Point ed buttons to select the desired item and press the Point 8 or OK buttons to access the selected item. 3 Use the Point ed or OK buttons to adjust the setting.
Setting Mounting This function is used to select the installation methods of the projector. Press the Point 8 or OK buttons to switch between each mode. Off . . . . . Cancel the selected installation method. Ceiling . . Project the image from the ceiling-mounted projector. The picture is top/bottom and left/right reversed. Wall . . . . Project the image from a wall-hanging projector. The picture is left/right reversed.
Setting Logo This function decides on the starting-up display from among the following options. Press the Point 8 or OK buttons to switch between each mode. User . . . . . Show the Image you captured. Default . . . Show the factory-set logo. Off . . . . . . . Show the Countdown display only. Power off confirmation When this function is “On”, the confirmation dialog box with “Power off?” is displayed when turning off the projector (p.19). Press the Point 8 or OK buttons to switch On/Off.
Setting Remote control Two different remote control codes are assigned to this projector: the factory-set code (Code 1) and the secondary code (Code 2). This switching function prevents interference from other remote controls when several projectors or video equipment next to each other are used at the same time. When operating the projector in “Code 2”, the code for both the projector and the remote control must be switched to “Code 2”.
Setting Panel adjustment This function is used to get the best picture reproduction of the R (red), G (green) and B (blue) LCD panels. If the proper adjustment is not made, you might get vertical noise lines on the screen. 1. Adjust the bright parts with the Bright dialog box. This function should be made more than 10 minutes after turning on the projector with or without any signal. A dark environment helps make more accurate adjustment.
Information Input Source Information Display This is used for checking the status of the image signal being projected and the operation of the projector. Information Menu Signal Video or S-video A color system of the connected video signal is displayed from among PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N. Component A system mode of the connected video signal is displayed from among 480i, 480p, 575i, 575p, 720p, 1080i.
Maintenance and Cleaning Warning Indicator The WARNING indicator shows the state of the function that protects the projector. Check the state of the WARNING indicator and the POWER indicator to take proper maintenance. The projector is shut down and the WARNING indicator is blinking red. When the temperature inside the projector reaches a certain level, the projector will be automatically shut down to protect its inside. The POWER indicator is blinking while the projector is being cooled down.
Maintenance and Cleaning Cleaning the RGB panels Blemishes such as dust and dirt on the internal optical components of the projector tend to degrade the brightness of the screen and are likely to appear as a shadow on the screen, which can lead to deterioration of image quality. This projector is equipped with the RGB panel cleaning holes on the underside for cleaning of the internal parts (such as optical components) of the projector.
Maintenance and Cleaning Clean by using the Cleaning function in the Setting Menu 1 Turn the projector on and press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Select the Setting Menu with the Point ed buttons. Press the Point 8 or OK buttons to access the sub-menu items. 2 Select Cleaning and then press the OK or Point 8 buttons. The screen is blacked out temporarily. 3 Turn the projector over. Loosen the screw that secures the hole cover, and then open the hole cover.
Maintenance and Cleaning Cleaning the Air Filters The air filters prevent dust from accumulating on the surface of the optical elements inside the projector. Should the air filters become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce cooling fans’ effectiveness and may result in a buildup of internal heat and adversely affect the life of the projector. Clean the air filters by following the steps below. Cleaning the Air Filter 1 and 2 1 Press the latch and release it. Take off the filter covers.
Maintenance and Cleaning Cleaning the Projection Lens Unplug the AC power cord before cleaning. Gently wipe the projection lens with a cleaning cloth that contains a small amount of non-abrasive camera lens cleaner, or use a lens cleaning paper or a commercially available air blower to clean the lens. Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner. Abrasive cleaners, solvents, or other harsh chemicals might scratch the surface of the lens.
Maintenance and Cleaning Lamp Replacement When the life of the projection lamp of this projector draws to an end, the LAMP REPLACE indicator emits a yellow light. If this indicator lights yellow, replace the lamp with a new one promptly. The time when the LAMP REPLACE indicator should light is depending on the lamp mode. Top Control This indicator lights yellow when the life of the projection lamp draws to an end.
Maintenance and Cleaning Lamp Replacement Counter Be sure to reset the lamp replacement counter after the lamp is replaced. When the lamp replacement counter is reset, the LAMP REPLACE indicator stops lighting. Lamp counter reset 1 Turn the projector on and press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Select the Setting Menu with the Point ed buttons. Press the Point 8 button to access the sub-menu items. 2 Select Lamp counter reset and then press the the OK or Point 8 buttons.
Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the items below once again. – Make sure you have properly connected the projector to peripheral equipment as described in “Connecting to Video Equipment” and “Connecting to a Computer” on pages 16 ~ 17. – Make sure all equipment is connected to an AC outlet and the power is turned on. – When you operate the projector with a computer and it does not project an image, restart the computer.
Appendix Indicators and Projector Condition Check the indicators for projector’s condition. Indicators POWER red/green/ orange WARNING LAMP REPLACE red yellow Projector Condition The Main On/Off switch is off or the AC power cord is unplugged. ✽ The projection lamp is being cooled down. The projector cannot be turned on until cooling is completed. ✽ The projector is ready to be turned on with the POWER ON-OFF button. ✽ The projector is operating normally.
Appendix Menu Tree Input Video / S-Video Component 1 Component 2 HDMI Image Auto PAL SECAM NTSC NTSC 4.43 PAL-M PAL-N Quit Computer RGB(Analog) RGB(Scart) Quit Creative cinema Pure cinema Natural Living Dynamic Powerful Vivid User image 1 User image 2 User image 3 User image 4 Image adj. Brightness Contrast Color Tint Color temp.
Appendix Picture adj. Overscan Horizontal Vertical Auto adj. Fine sync Total dots 0 ~ +10 -100~ +100 ❖ -100~ +100 Setting Language 0 ~ +31 -100 ~ +100 ❖ - - - When 480i / 575i input, -8 ~ +8. Screen Information Full Full through Zoom Caption in Normal Normal through Natural wide 1 Natural wide 2 Signal H-sync freq. V-sync freq. Lamp Time Advanced menu Menu Position Keystone Mounting PAL SECAM NTSC NTSC4.
Appendix Compatible Computer Specifications PLV-Z4 can basically accept the signal from all computers with V, H-Frequency mentioned below and less than 100 MHz of Dot Clock. System mode 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 400 640 x 480 720 x 400 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 832 x 624 848 x 480 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 H-Freq. (kHz) 31.47 37.86 37.85 37.50 43.269 37.861 35.00 37.927 35.156 37.
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 Scanning Frequency Projection Image size (Diagonal) Projection Lens Throw Distance Projection Lamp Video Input Jacks Computer Input Terminal HDMI Input Terminal Service Port Connector Feet Adjustment Voltage and Power Consumption Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Remote Control Accessories Multimedia Projector 15.04” x 4.
Appendix Dimensions Unit : inch (mm) 5.23 (132.9) Lens Shift Center 15.04 (382.0) 2.58 (65.5) Lens Shift Center 7.7˚ (Max.) 11.98 (304.3) 4.99 (126.
Appendix Configurations of Terminals Video terminal Terminal : HDMI Pin Configuration 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 19 Pin Type A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TMDS Data 2+ Input Ground (TMDS Data 2) TMDS Data 2- Input TMDS Data 1+ Input Ground (TMDS Data 1) TMDS Data 1- Input TMDS Data 0+ Input Ground (TMDS Data 0) TMDS Data 0- Input TMDS Clock+ Input 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Ground (TMDS Clock) TMDS Clock- Input --------SCL SDA Ground(DDC/CEC) +5V Power Plug insert detection Computer ter
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