Maintenance Operations Preparations Before Using 3LCD PROJECTOR TLP-ET1B TLP-ET1E TLP-ET1U Others OWNER’S MANUAL English
Before Using SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 to persons.
Before Using English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. KEEP THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing.
Before Using IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 7. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft cloth for cleaning. 8. Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 11.
English 18. Servicing 17. If glass components, including lens and lamp, should break, contact your dealer for repair service. This product incorporates glass components, including a lens and a lamp. If such parts should break, please handle with care to avoid injury and contact your dealer for repair service. The broken pieces of glass may cause to injury. In the unlikely event of the lamp rupturing, thoroughly clean the area around the projector.
Before Using IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 22. If smoke is coming out of this product or you could smell something, unplug the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Wait until you can confirm that no more smoke is coming out, and then contact your product dealer. Using this product without taking the action mentioned above may cause a fire or an electric shock. 23.
Before Using English IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Save Original Packing Materials The original shipping carton and packing materials will come in handy if you ever have to ship your LCD projector. For maximum protection, repack the set as it was originally packed at the factory. Moisture Condensation Never operate this unit immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. When the unit is exposed to such a change in temperature, moisture may condense on the crucial internal parts.
Before Using OTHER CAUTIONS AND INFORMATIONS Copyrights Showing or transmitting commercial imaging software or broadcast or cable-broad casting programs with the purpose of other than the personal and private viewing, including modifying images using the freeze or resize functions, or displaying with the varying aspect ratio of the images, could violate the direct or indirect copyrights of the imaging software or broadcast program, etc., if done without first consulting with the copyright holder.
Before Using Parts of the main unit .............................................. 10 Parts on the control panel and remote control ........ 11 Connection terminals .............................................. 12 Preparing and using the remote control .................. 13 Placing the projector ............................................... 14 Connecting an input source device ......................... 15 Connecting a video device ................................
Preparations Parts of the main unit (1) (1) (2) (6) (3) (7) (4) (5) (4) (10) (9) (8) Bottom (10) (11) (15) (12) (14) (13) Name : Function p.11) (1) Control panel : Operates the projector. ( (2) Focusing ring : Adjusts the screen focus. ( (3) Lens : Projects an expanded video image. p.20) p.13) (4) Infrared remote sensor : Senses commands from the remote control. ( (5) Air exhaust : Expels air that has grown hot inside the unit.
Parts on the control panel and remote control Control panel Remote control (12) (10) YPBPR/AV (11) (6) (7) (16) (14) (15) (18) (17) (20) Name : Main function (1) (2) (3) (4) ON/STANDBY button INPUT buttons MENU button Select buttons : : : : (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) OK button EASY button USER button ON indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator FAN indicator : : : : : : : (12) LIGHT button (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) EXIT button PICTURE MODE button SURROUND button SIZE button
Preparations Connection terminals (2) (3) (1) (4) (7) (6) Name (1) COMPUTER terminal (5) : Function : Inputs RGB signals from a computer or other equipments. (2) Y, PB/CB, and PR/CR terminals : Input component video signals (Y/PB/PR) from a video device. (3) SERVICE terminal : Leave this unconnected. Used for repair purposes. (4) S-VIDEO terminal : Inputs S-Video signals from a video device. (5) AUDIO terminal : Inputs audio signals from a computer or video device.
Preparations Loading batteries into the remote control Remove the battery cover. English Preparing and using the remote control Operating the remote control Point the remote control toward the projector's infrared remote sensor, and press a button on the remote control. • Operating the projector from the front Insert dry cell batteries. Approx. 15° Before Using Check the positive and negative terminals of each battery to load it correctly. App rox.
Preparations Placing the projector • Always obey the instructions listed in IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS when placing the unit. • If you wish to mount the projector on the ceiling, be sure to ask your dealer to do so. Mounting the projector on a ceiling requires special ceiling brackets (sold separately) and specialized knowledge. Improper mounting could cause the projector to fall, resulting in an accident. • If you wish to mount the projector on the ceiling, remove the tilt stand attached to this unit.
Preparations English Connecting an input source device Before connection • Read the owner’s manual of the device to connect to the projector. • Turn off the power of both devices before connecting. Connecting a video device ■ Using the AV or S-Video cable S-Video cable (not supplied) Red To audio output(R) White To audio output(L) Yellow To video output To S-Video output VCR Note • Use the AV cable or S-Video cable to connect the input device to this unit.
Preparations Connecting an input source device (Continued) Connecting a DVD player with component video terminals (Green) (Blue) (Red) (White) (Red) Component video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) To component video output Y(Green) PB(Blue) PR(Red) To audio outputs White (L) Red (R) DVD player Connecting a computer • Some types of computer cannot be connected to or used with this projector. Check the computer for an RGB output terminal, supported signal, and so on.
Operations English Turning the power on and off Before turning the power on Connect the power cord. q Insert the power cord connector into the AC IN socket on the projector. w Insert the power cord plug into a wall or other power outlet. When the power cord is plugged in, the ON indicator comes on in orange, indicating that the unit is on standby. (Supplied) Power cord connector Before Using ON LAMP TEMP FAN (Orange) Lit Remove the lens cover.
Operations Turning the power on and off (Continued) Turning the power on Press the ON/STANDBY button. Remote control Control panel The power is turned on, and three (ON, LAMP, and FAN) indicators come on in green. After a moment, the startup screen appears. ON LAMP TEMP FAN (Green) (Green) Lit Lit (Green) Lit • Do not look into the lens during operation. Doing so could damage your vision. • Families with children should be particularly careful. • Do not block the air intake or exhaust.
English Turning the power off Press the ON/STANDBY button. A message appears on the screen, confirming that you wish to shut off the power. This message will disappear after a moment. (This operation is no longer valid after the message disappears.) The screen is turned off, but the internal cooling fan continues to operate for a short while. Then, the projector goes into standby mode. Cooling in progress During cooling, the LAMP indicator flashes. In this state, the power cannot be turned back on.
Operations Projecting Turn on the power. Turn on the power by following the instructions in “Turning the power on” (see p.18). Adjust the projection angle. Adjust the angle of the main unit as you like. • The angle can be adjusted within a range of approximately ±10° in a horizontal position. Adjust the screen focus. Adjust the focus using the focusing ring. Select the language (when using the unit for the first time). English ................ English Français .............. French Deutsch .............
English Place the connected device in operating status. Turn on the connected device such as a video device. YPBPR/AV Select the connected input. (Using the remote control) Press an INPUT button (VIDEO/S, YPBPR/ AV, or COMPUTER) to select the input. YPBPR/AV The picture from the selected input will be projected. Before Using • Pressing the VIDEO/S button switches the projected picture between the VIDEO and S-VIDEO inputs.
Operations Easy setup using the EASY button You can use the EASY button to configure frequently used adjustments and settings. For any settings (adjustments) other than the settings (adjustments) described in this section, see “Using the p.30) to make the settings (adjustments) as required. menus” ( Press the EASY button. Remote control Control panel The “Easy setting” menu appears.
English to increase it. Keystone Correct the keystone (trapezoid) distortion of the screen. (For keystone distortion, see “Correction of keystone distortion” described below.) Use to shrink the lower part or to shrink the upper part. Picture mode Switch to the picture mode suitable for movie or game screens. and buttons. Press OK button first, and then set the item with Standard/Cinema/Game Screen size Switch the screen size.
Operations Changing the projection size You can change the projection size (picture area size on the screen). Press the ( ) button. Remote control Control panel Press the The adjustment bar is displayed. Pressing the ( ) button decreases the projection size. ( ) button. Remote control Control panel The adjustment bar is displayed. ( ) button increases the Pressing the projection size. You cannot make the image larger than its original size.
Operations English Changing the screen size The projection screen of this projector is 16:9, though the screen size can be changed depending on the input signal. Press the SIZE button on the remote control. Pressing the SIZE button for the first time displays the current screen size.
Operations Cutting off the sound/Pausing the picture Cutting off the sound temporarily (Mute) You can turn off the projector’s sound temporarily. Press the MUTE button on the remote control. The sound are cut off. Pressing the MUTE button again cancels the Mute function and releases the sound. Notes • The icon will appear while Mute is in effect. • Operating any other function cancels the muting. • It can also be canceled by pressing the EXIT button on the remote control.
Operations English Switching the picture and sound Setting the picture mode You can switch the picture mode suitable for the movie or game screen. Press a PICTURE MODE button (STD./CINEMA/ GAME) on the remote control. STD. CINEMA GAME Before Using The projector will switch to the selected picture mode. : Standard picture mode : Suitable for watching movies : Suitable for game screens Preparations • Select the desired picture mode.
Operations Enlarging the picture (Zoom) You can enlarge (zoom in) the image being projected. Press the D.ZOOM control. button on the remote Pressing the D.ZOOM magnification. button increases the zoom To decrease the zoom magnification, press button on the remote control. the D.ZOOM Pressing the D.ZOOM button decreases the zoom magnification. (The image cannot be shrunk to less than its original size.) Use the , , enlarged area.
Operations You can easily switch the projector to the settings saved on the “User memory” menu (see English Calling up a user profile p.37). Press the USER button. Remote control Control panel The “User memory call” menu will appear. User memory call Before Using A/V reset Call Preparations Pressing the USER button again will dismiss the “User memory call” menu. Pressing the EXIT button on the remote control will also dismiss the “User memory call” menu.
Operations Using the menus How to use the menus You can call up on-screen menus, and conduct a number of adjustments and settings using the operation buttons on the remote control and on the main unit’s control panel. For details on each adjustment and setting item, see the corresponding page. Menus shown below are only for operation instructions and might be different from the actual display. Picture adjustment Audio adjustment Default setting Status display （ p. 32） （ p. 34） （ p. 35） （ p.
Picture adjustment e.g. 0 0 0 Sharpness Adjust English Use the and buttons to select a desired adjustment or setting item. (When a setting item is selected: 2) Press the OK button if an adjustment bar or selection items did not displayed on the Step 3. A selection list will appear. 0 Use the and to set the item. 0 Item Standard 0 buttons 0 0 e.g. 0 Picture adjustment Auto. 0 0 Auto.
Operations Using the menus (Continued) Picture adjustment menu Use this menu to adjust image-related items. e.g. Enter Menu Press the MENU button. Exit Picture adjustment Contrast 0 Brightness 0 Sharpness 0 TrueLife by Faroudja 0 Noise reduction 0 Picture mode 0 Tint 0 R-gain 0 G-gain 0 Video mode Item Contrast Brightness Sharpness TrueLife by Faroudja Use the and buttons to select an item you want to adjust, then adjust it according to the table shown below.
Y/PB/PR AV Computer – – – – Yes Phase Adjust with – – Yes – Yes Frequency Adjust with and to minimize periodic patterns and flickering when many vertical lines appear on the screen. – – – – Yes Adjust the horizontal position of the picture screen. Move left Move right – – – – Yes V-position Adjust the vertical position of the picture screen. Move up Move down – – – – Yes Clamp 1) Press the OK button. 2) Use or to select Clamp 1 or 2.
Operations Using the menus (Continued) Audio adjustment menu Use this menu to adjust audio-related items. e.g. Menu Enter Press the MENU button. Exit Use the and buttons to select the audio adjustment menu icon [ ], then press the button. Audio adjustment Volume 10 Treble 0 Bass 0 Balance 0 Use the and buttons to select an item you want to adjust, then adjust it according to the table shown below. Surround Remote control Control panel Item Description Volume Adjust the volume of sound.
English Default setting menu Use this menu to make settings such as the placement style (projection mode). e.g. Enter Exit Default setting Keystone Screen size Up/down shift Lamp power 0 Zoom Front Projection mode 2 Standard NTSC mode Use the and buttons to select the default setting menu icon [ ], then press the button. 0 Low Projection mode 1 Language Press the MENU button. English US Use the and buttons to select an item you want to set, then set it according to the table shown below.
Operations Using the menus (Continued) Status display menu This menu displays information about the input signal, lamp use time, etc. e.g. Menu Status display Input Mode name H-resolution Exit Press the MENU button. Use the and buttons to select the Status display menu icon [ ]. The “Status display” menu will appear. Remote control Control panel V-resolution H-frequency V-frequency Sync Lamp time Version Item Description Video S-video Y/PB/PR AV Computer Input Displays the input source name.
English User memory menu Use this menu to register up to three sets of adjustments and settings made on the menu screen as user profiles. You can call any of the user profiles later using the USER button. (See p.29.) Press the MENU button. or button to select the user memory menu icon [ Menu Enter Exit ]. The user memory registration menu will appear. Before Using Use the Remote control Control panel User memory USER MEMORY1 User2 USER MEMORY2 User3 USER MEMORY3 button.
Operations Using the menus (Continued) Press the button, move the cursor to the user memory registration name, then press the OK button. The user memory name input screen will appear. Remote control Control panel User memory Registration Cancel Use the , , , and buttons to select each character you want to enter, then press the OK button. Remote control Control panel User memory Registration Cancel Press the OK button after selecting each character.
Maintenance English Removing the tilt stand Do not remove the tilt stand unless when you replace the lamp or mount the projector on a ceiling. Removing the tilt stand leaves the projector unstable and may block the air intake at the bottom. Usually, the projector must be used with the tilt stand. PRECAUTIONS • Before removing the tilt stand, be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord. Place the unit upside down. Before Using Turn the projector over and place it carefully.
Maintenance Air filter cleaning The air filter prevents dust and debris from getting inside the projector. Never run the projector with the filter removed. The air filter should be cleaned regularly. icon message, “Check the air filter for dirt,” is displayed every 100 hours. (If the usage time exceeds 100 • The hours, this message is displayed for 30 seconds when the image is displayed for the first time after the power is turned on. The message will be dismissed with any operation.
Maintenance English Lens and main unit cleaning • Request cleaning and maintenance of a ceiling-mounted unit to your projector dealership. Lens cleaning Before Using • Clean the lens with a commercially available blower and/or lens cleaner. • The lens is easily scratched, so do not rub it with hard objects, or strike it. Preparations Main unit cleaning Operations • Clean the main unit after unplugging the power cord. • Wipe dirt off the main unit gently with a soft cloth.
Maintenance Lamp replacement A lamp is a consumable supply. If the lamp is used for an extended period, images will appear dark, and the lamp could burn out. This is a characteristic of a lamp, and is not a malfunction. (The lifetime of the lamp depends on conditions of use.) If this happens, replace it with a new one. • If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, request lamp replacement to your projector dealership. • When replacing, always use dedicated lamp “TLPLET1” (sold separately).
English Remove the lamp cover. 1 Loosen the screw, put your fingers on the hollow, then pull up to the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure to remove the lamp cover. 2 Hollow 1 Before Using Pull out the lamp. 2 Preparations Loosen the two lamp locking screws, and pull up the handle to remove the lamp. Mount the new lamp. 2 Align the orientation, press down the new lamp until it reaches to the bottom, and lock it in place using the two lamp locking screws.
Maintenance Lamp replacement (Continued) Reset the lamp timer. q Turn on the power of this unit. The startup screen appears, followed by the replacement message screen. w Press the MENU button. The menu screen appears. e Select “Lamp time reset” in the “Default setting” menu and press the OK button. r Select “Yes” on the dialog screen, then press the OK button. The lamp time is reset. PRECAUTIONS • • • • Take Step 9 above within seven minutes after turning on the power.
Others English Trouble indications The indicator lights inform you of internal abnormalities. LAMP TEMP FAN ⇒ Problem with projector • Unplug the power cord, and contact your dealer.
Others Before calling service personnel If you think something is wrong, check the followings before contacting customer service. p.45) as well. Please see “Trouble indications” ( If This Happens Check No power • • • • p.18) Is the safety lock on? (See Is the power cord plugged in? Is it connected to the projector? Is the lamp cover loose? (See p.44) p.42) Is the lamp correctly mounted? (See Power goes out during use • • • • • Is the ambient temperature high? (See p.45.) p.45.
Others English Specifications List of general specifications External dimensions (including protrusions) 320 × 85 × 320 (W × H × D) (Tilt stand excluded) 320 × 131 × 320 (W × H × D) (Tilt stand included) Cabinet materials* PC+ABS resin and ABS resin Operating environmental conditions Temperature: 0 to 35°C; Relative humidity: 30 to 70% LCD panel Display method Three-panel transmission Panel size 0.5 type Drive system TFT active matrix Number of pixels 409,920 (854 H × 480 V) F = 2.
Others Specifications (Continued) List of supported signals Note • If the resolution of input signals exceeds the LCD panel’s maximum number of pixels, the picture is displayed expanded/compressed and thus some information may be lost or image quality may be affected. If the functions of changing the projection size and correcting the keystone distortion are used together, the screen may not be displayed properly. ■ List of supported signals (RGB signals) This projector supports the following RGB signals.
English ■ List of supported signals (Y/PB/PR signals) Signal format 480i(525i)@60Hz 480p(525p)@60Hz 576i(625i)@50Hz 576p(625p)@50Hz 720p(750p)@60Hz 720p(750p)@50Hz 1080i(1125i)@60Hz fh(kHz) 15.73 31.47 15.63 31.25 45.00 37.50 33.75 fv(Hz) 59.94 59.94 50.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 60.00 1080i(1125i)@50Hz 1035i(1125i)@60Hz 1152i(1250i)@50Hz 28.13 33.75 31.25 50.00 60.00 50.00 fh(kHz) 15.73 15.63 15.63 fv(Hz) 60 50 50 fsc(MHz) 3.58 4.43 4.25 or 4.41 PAL-M PAL-N PAL-60 NTSC4.43 15.73 15.63 15.73 15.
