Before use OWNER’S MANUAL 3LCD PROJECTOR TLP-MT3E 23565237 1
Before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Before use 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. Avoid Volatile Liquid Do not use volatile liquids, such as an insect spray, near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products touching the unit for a long time. They will mar the finish.
Before use IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN 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 use IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5. Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 7. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 9.
Before use IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 12. Do not place the product vertically Do not use the product in the upright position to project the pictures at the ceiling, or any other vertical positions. It may fall down and dangerous. 13.
Before use IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 16. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Before use Contents Before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................... 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ....................................................... 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................... 4 Part names and functions................................................................. 9 Power supply cord selection ........................................................... 13 Connections and installation Connections .................
Before use Part names and functions Control panel 1 SELECT/ADJUST To turn the projector on or off. ON ON/STANDBY MENU ENTER INPUT LAMP Main unit TEMP 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 Focusing ring 19 ON indicator 19 31 LAMP indicator 19 31 TEMP indicator 31 Intake holes Foot adjuster release button 18 Foot adjuster INPUT button 19 To select the input source. 6 7 8 Exhaust holes ENTER button 26 To enter your selection on the menu.
Before use (Continued) Left side Right side 1 2 3 RS-232C CONTROL RGB AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT RGB 4 AUDIO RGB INPUT VIDEO INPUT AC IN socket 17 Carrying handle Open to carry the projector. S-VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO -R Anti-theft lock 1 Rear side CONTROL connector 14 40 To connect a computer to control the projector. 2 Speaker Infrared remote sensor MONITOR OUTPUT connectors (RGB output, AUDIO output) 14 To connect to a monitor or audio equipment.
Before use (Continued) Remote control 1 CALL button 21 11 MUTE button 21 To cut off the picture and sound temporarily. To display the current input source and signal status information. 2 RGB button 19 12 MARKER button To display a marker on the screen. Each time the button is pressed, the marker changes the shape, and finally disappears. To select the RGB input.
Before use (Continued) Installing batteries 1) Open the cover. 2) Install the batteries. Make sure that the +/– polarities match the illustration in the compartment. Notes Using batteries incorrectly can cause them to leak or burst. Strictly observe the following. • Install the batteries with their + and – ends facing correctly. • Do not charge, heat, disassemble, or short the batteries or throw them into a fire. • Do not leave exhausted batteries in the remote control.
Before use (Continued) • • • • • • • Notes The remote control may not operate when there is sunlight or other strong light such as a fluorescent lamp shining on the remote sensor. Operate the remote control from a position where the remote sensor is visible. Do not drop the remote control or otherwise jolt it. Keep the remote control out of locations with excessively high temperature or humidity. Do not get water on the remote control or place wet objects on it. Do not disassemble the remote control.
Connections and installation Connections Connecting video equipment Output terminals Check that the power for the projector and computer is off before connecting the cables.
Connections and installation (Continued) Connecting an IBM PC or compatible computer (DOS/V) Check that the power for the projector and computer is off before connecting the cables. Laptop computers Connect when you want to view a picture on the computer monitor. Desktop computers Connecting a Macintosh computer • Attach the supplied adapter for Macintosh computers. • Check that the power for the projector and computer is off before connecting the cables.
Connections and installation Projector placement Floor-mounted front projection Floor-mounted rear projection Viewing a picture projected on the front of the screen from a floor. There are four ways of installing this projector as shown right. This section explains the standard case of the floor-mounted front projection. Viewing a picture projected through the back of the screen from a floor installation.
Connections and installation 2 Adjust the distance between (Continued) the lens and the screen. 1 Place the projector on a steady, level surface such as a table. Point the projector squarely at the screen for the best possible picture. The projection size depends on the distance between the lens and the screen. Adjust the projection size by changing the distances as shown below. 3 Connect the power cord. • Insert one end in the AC IN socket on the projector.
Connections and installation (Continued) • • • • Notes When the projector is moved from a cold location to a warm location, or when the ambient temperature in the projection room has risen suddenly, moisture may condense on the lens or the mirror to blur the projected pictures. In such a case, leave the projector for an adequate time (1 to 2 hours, depending on the room’s condition) before using it so it adjusts to the ambient temperature.
Operations → RGB: Picture projection ON/ STANDBY RGB VIDEO AUTO SET KEYSTONE FREEZE CAUTION Do not look into the projection lens while operating the projector. MENU MUTE RESIZE → 1 3 CALL MARKER ENTER → - + RESET Preparation • Install and connect the projector properly. • Take off the lens cover. 1 Press ON/STANDBY. SELECT/ADJUST ON ON/STANDBY MENU ENTER INPUT LAMP Both the ON and LAMP indicators light up in green.
Operations (Continued) • • • • Notes “ ” is displayed on the screen if the projector does not receive any signal from the connected equipment. Put the equipment in playback mode. Due to the lamp characteristic, flickers may occasionally occur in a picture. This is not malfunction of the unit. When an RGB source is selected and no signal is sent from the computer for about 30 minutes, the projector turns to standby mode for power saving. It automatically turns on when the signal resumes.
Operations 2) Press MUTE again. (Continued) The picture is also cut off temporarily. ” appears. “ To restore, press MUTE again. Note If you press MUTE while the menu is displayed, the menu disappears. ON/ STANDBY CALL CALL AUTO SET RGB VIDEO AUTO SET KEYSTONE FREEZE MUTE MENU [ St a t us ] I npu t : RGB S i gna l : XGA6 0 Sc r e en : XGA6 0 Synch r o . : N / N V e r . / r e v .
Operations When the picture size is smaller than the projection area: : To move the picture upward : To move the picture down : To move the picture leftward : To move the picture rightward (Continued) ON/ STANDBY CALL RGB VIDEO AUTO SET KEYSTONE FREEZE MENU - RESET MUTE RESIZE MARKER RESIZE ENTER + RESET , , , Changing the picture size Pictures are projected at the maximal projection size regardless of the signal types.
Adjustments Settings and adjustments on the menu Most of adjustments and settings are made on the menu. To display the menu, press MENU. H-position : To shift the image position horizontally V-position : To shift the image position vertically. Clock : To adjust the clock frequency. Picture The followings are adjustments and settings on the menu. For details, see page in 29 . When using this projector for the first time, see “Default”.
Adjustments 2 Press Initial settings – Default or to select . De f a u l t Language Make the basic settings for projecting. Preparation • Display the image as explained in “Picture Projection”. 19 Eng l i s h P r o j . mo d e S t anda r d RGB i n p u t RG B V i deo s i gna l Au t o S c r n d i s p l a y On SELECT/ADJUST Proj. mode Confirm your installation type on the chart on page 16 .
Adjustments (Continued) Scrn display On: Off: On-screen displays (indications of input selection, signal absent or mute mode, etc.) appear. On-screen displays do not appear. 5 Press MENU. The menu disappears. Notes • These settings are stored until you turn the power off. • To store the settings even if the power is turned off, follow the procedure of “Saving data”. 30 • Pressing RESET will return the adjustment or setting currently selected to default.
Adjustments 1 Press MENU to display the Keystone correction – Keystone menu. 2 Press Preparation • Display the image as explained in “Picture Projection”. 19 or to select . Ke y s t o n e Au t o s e t Ad j u s t SELECT/ADJUST – + ON ON/STANDBY MENU ENTER Notes • Pressing KEYSTONE on the remote control can also correct the keystone distortion automatically. 20 • These adjustments are stored until you turn the power off.
Adjustments Projection adjustments – Image I ma g e Preparation • Display the image as explained in “Picture Projection”. 19 Au t o s y n c . SELECT/ADJUST ON ON/STANDBY MENU ENTER Pha s e – + H– p o s i t i o n – + V–po s i t i on – + Cl ock – + INPUT LAMP TEMP 3 Press to select “Auto sync.” 4 Press ENTER. ON/ STANDBY CALL RGB 1,7 AUTO SET KEYSTONE FREEZE MENU - RESET 2,3,5,6 VIDEO MUTE RESIZE MARKER AUTO SET 4 The image is automatically adjusted.
Adjustments Picture adjustments – Picture Preparation • Display the image as explained in “Picture Projection”. 19 ENTER + – + R- l eve l – + G- l eve l – + B- l eve l – + 5 Press MENU. The menu disappears. • or to select a preferred item.
Adjustments 1 Press MENU to display the Sound adjustments – Audio menu. Preparation • Display the image as explained in “Picture Projection”. 19 2 Press or to select . Au d i o V o l ume – + Ba s s – + T r eb l e – + SELECT/ADJUST ON ON/STANDBY MENU ENTER INPUT LAMP TEMP 3 Press or to select a preferred item. ON/ STANDBY CALL 1,5 RGB AUTO SET KEYSTONE FREEZE MENU - RESET VIDEO RESET MUTE RESIZE MARKER ENTER + 2-4 4 Press or to adjust the item.
Adjustments 1 Press MENU to display the Saving data – Save menu. Preparation • Display the image as explained in “Picture Projection”. 19 2 Press or to select . Sa v e Sa v e da t a SELECT/ADJUST Al l prese t ON ON/STANDBY MENU ENTER INPUT LAMP TEMP 3 Press or to select a preferred item. ON/ STANDBY CALL 1,5 RGB VIDEO AUTO SET KEYSTONE FREEZE MENU - RESET MUTE RESIZE MARKER ENTER 2,3 4 Save data : To save the adjustments and settings on the menu.
Maintenance ON LAMP TEMP Trouble indications If there is some problem inside the projector, the indicators light up or flash. SELECT/ADJUST ON ON/STANDBY MENU ENTER INPUT LAMP TEMP ON Indicator LAMP Indicator TEMP Indicator Lit (red) Lit (red) – The lamp turns off or does not light up. → The lamp’s end, or malfunction of the unit. • Lamp’s life length is over, replace the lamp with new one. 33 • Unplug the power cord and call the dealer.
Maintenance Air filter, lens and main unit cleaning 3) Clean the air filter cover. CAUTION If you use the projector mounted on the ceiling, ask the dealer to carry out the maintenance such as cleaning. Cleaning the air filter Cleaning the lens Remove dust and stains with a vacuum cleaner. Cleaner’s nozzle 4) Attach the air filter cover. The filter under the air filter cover is the device to shut out dusts or dregs. Do not use the projector with the filter taken off.
Maintenance Lamp replacement The lamp will eventually begin to project dark or dull pictures and finally will not light up. (Lamp’s life length depends on the use condition.) In such a case, replace the lamp with new one. CAUTION • If you use the projector mounted on the ceiling, ask the dealer to carry out the maintenance such as cleaning or replacement of the lamp. • When replacing, always use lamp “TLPL8” (sold separately). For detail, refer to TLPL8 instruction.
Others Before calling service personnel Check the following points before asking for support service. Refer also to “Trouble indications”. 31 The power does not come on. • The “Brightness” adjustment is at its darkest. → Make the “Brightness” adjustment. 28 • The source is not correctly connected to the projector. → Connect the source correctly to the projector. 14 No sounds are heard. • The power cord is disconnected. → Firmly plug in the power cord. 17 • The wrong input is selected.
Others (Continued) The remote control does not work. • The remote control is not facing the remote sensor. → Face the remote control transmitter toward the remote sensor on the projector. 12 • The remote control is too far. → Operate within about 5 meters. 12 • There is an obstruction between the remote control and the remote sensor. → Remove the obstacle. • The batteries are exhausted. → Replace the batteries.
Others Input signal Mode determination and signal system : full compatible : simplified display Signal Mode System NTSC PAL/SECAM NTSC/DTV480i DTV480P/VGA60Hz DTV720P HDTV/DTV1080i NEC24K TEXT70 TEXT70 TEXT85 TEXT85 VGA60 VGA72 VGA75 VGA85 MAC13 SVGA56 SVGA60 SVGA72 SVGA75 SVGA85 MAC16 XGA43i NTSC PAL/SECAM Digital broadcasting Digital broadcasting Digital broadcasting Hi-Vision/Digital broadcasting PC98 Standard VGA-350 VGA-400 VGA 85Hz-1 VGA 85Hz-2 VGA 60Hz VGA 72Hz VGA 75Hz VGA 85Hz-4 MAC-13” SVG
Others (Continued) : full compatible : simplified display Signal Mode System XGA60 XGA70 XGA75 XGA85 MAC19 SXGA75-1 MAC21 SXGA60-1 SXGA85-1 SXGA43i SXGA60-2 SXGA75-2 SXGA85-2 UXGA60 UXGA65 UXGA70 UXGA75 XGA 60Hz XGA 70Hz XGA 75Hz XGA 85Hz MAC-19” SXGA 75Hz MAC-21” SXGA 60Hz SXGA 85Hz SXGA 43Hz interlace SXGA 60Hz SXGA 75Hz SXGA 85Hz UXGA 60Hz UXGA 65Hz UXGA 70Hz UXGA 75Hz Frequency Resolution (line) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal (kHz) (Hz) 48.363 60.004 1024 56.476 70.069 1024 60.023 75.
Others (Continued) Signal assignment 5 1 10 15 6 11 D-SUB 15 pin shrinking terminal Input Signal Video signal Analog 0.7V(p-p) 75Ω Horizontal synchronizing signal TTL level (positive/negative polarity) Vertical synchronizing signal TTL level (positive/negative polarity) Composite synchronizing signal TTL level Pin arrangements Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Video input (Red) Video input (Green) Video input (Blue) N.C GND GND (Red) GND (Green) GND (Blue) N.C GND GND N.
Others (Continued) RGB signal defaults The following signals are factory set as defaults in each mode. However, some computers may have different timings than those in the chart. Make the necessary adjustments if the picture has flickers or is blurred.
Others Command list Adjustments with RS-232C Conditioning of the Projection Unit can also be done by a computer via the RS-232C, as well as by the remote control. 7 8 6 5 3 4 2 1 Mini DIN 8-pin (Main Unit) Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Signal RXD CTS DSR GND RTS N.C TXD N.
Others (Continued) Classification Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Picture Audio Audio Audio Default Default Default Default Default Default Default Default Default Command VBR VCL VCN VSH VTN VLB VLG VLR VOL VTR VBS LJP LEN LFR LGR LIT LSP LP0 PJ0 PJ1 Meaning Brightness adjustment Color adjustment Contrast adjustment Sharp adjustment Tint adjustment Blue level adjustment Green level adjustment Red level adjustment Volume adjustment Treble adjustment Bass adjustment Japanese di
Others Specifications CONTROL terminal Mini DIN 8-pin (RS-232C) Cabinet Material ABS resin Power consumption 200W Mass Liquid crystal display Projection system 3-pannels transmission 318 x 87 x 232 (mm) (W/H/D) (Including the projecting sections) Ambient environment Temperature : 0°C to 35°C Humidity : 30% to 70% RH Lamp UHP lamp 120W Speaker 1W (monaural) RGB INPUT RGB signal : (D-sub 15-pin) Audio: 1V(p-p), more than 22kΩ, ø3.
44 Others Printed in Japan