MENU 1 Before use OWNER’S MANUAL 3LCD DATA PROJECTOR TLP380 TLP381 CONTENTS (WITH DOCUMENT IMAGING CAMERA) TLP380
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTENTS 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. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 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. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user. DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) CONTENTS 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. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 6.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 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. Stack Inhibited Do not stack other equipment on this product or do not place this product on the other equipment. Top and bottom plates of this product develops heat and may give some undesirable damage to other unit. 15.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 23. Do not leave documents on the unit for long periods of time while using the document imaging function. Do not leave texts, papers or other documents for projection on the unit for long periods of time. The heat could erase the letters on a thermal paper. 22. Do not carry by the camera arm. Do not carry the projector by the camera arm. Doing so can result in damage or injury. 24. Do not move the projector while the arm is still erect.
Power supply cord selection CONTENTS Plug configuration Plug type Line voltage EURO 240V 10 – 15A 220 – 240V UK 240V 6A 200 – 240V Australian 240V 10A 200 – 240V North American 240V 15A 200 – 240V Switzerland 240V 6A 200 – 240V Plug configuration Plug type Line voltage EURO 220 – 240V UK 220 – 240V Use a 5A fuse which is approved by ASTA or BSI to BSI362. Always replace the fuse cover after changing the fuse.
Contents Before use Installation and connections Floor-mounted projector placement ................................. 17 Projector placement angle adjustment ............................ 20 Ceiling-mounted projector placement .............................. 21 Connecting a computer (COMPUTER IN 1 connector) ... 22 Connecting a computer (COMPUTER IN 2 connector) .. 23 Connecting video equipment ............................................ 24 Projector operation control by a computer......................
Names of each part on the main unit CONTENTS 11 Control panel 12 Infrared remote sensor 16 Anti-theft lock hole Left side Right side Air exhaust Air intake Front side Lens cover Speaker Rear side Zooming lever 31 Air intake Carrying handle Open to carry the projector. Focusing ring 31 Lens AC IN socket 19 Foot adjuster 20 Foot adjuster release button 20 Note The air exhaust discharges high temperature air.
Names of each part on the main unit (continued) 33 To display the menu screen and/or select operations on the menu screen. 43 44 To turn the projector on or off (standby). Use the selection buttons and the EXIT button to enlarge the image. 39 ON indicator 28 33 62 LAMP indicator 28 33 62 TEMP indicator 62 FAN indicator 28 33 EXIT button To indicate the status of the projector. 62 Selection buttons VOL/ADJ buttons 44 ENTER button To set and/or adjust values on the menu.
Names of each part on the main unit (continued) MONITOR OUT connector 27 To connect a monitor, etc. To connect a computer to control the projector. (Remove the cover to use the connector.) COMPUTER IN 1 connector 22 To enter RGB signal from a computer, etc or component video signal (Y/PB/PR Signal) from a video equipment. USB connector 42 To connect to a USB connector of a computer when using the optional remote control mouse.
Names of each part on the remote control CONTENTS CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT INPUT button ON/STANDBY button 28 33 30 To select the input source. ON / STANDBY To turn the projector on or off (Standby). INPUT KEYSTONE button 35 To correct the keystone distortion of the picture. FREEZE button 38 KEYSTONE AUTO SET To adjust the computer input image automatically. FREEZE MUTE PIP CALL RESIZE buttons 39 To freeze the picture.
Loading batteries Notes • 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 any exhausted batteries in the remote control. • Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. • When you will not be using the remote control for a prolonged period, take the batteries out of the remote control.
Remote control operation CONTENTS 16 Point the remote control at the infrared remote sensor and press a button.
Floor-mounted projector placement CONTENTS 17 There are two ways to place the floor-mounted projector. Perform the “Projection mode” setting on the menu screen for the projection method. 51 For the ceiling-mounted projector placement, refer to the page 21 . Installation and connections Floor-mounted front projection Floor-mounted rear projection Viewing a picture projected on the front of the screen from a floor installation.
Floor-mounted projector placement (continued) 1 CONTENTS Place the projector on a steady, level surface such as a table. To obtain proper screen projection, place the projector so that the light beam hits the screen squarely. Side view Installation and connections Top view Screen Screen 90° 90° Point the lens straight at the center of the screen as above. 2 18 Place the projector horizontally so that the projecting light hits the screen squarely.
Floor-mounted projector placement (continued) 3 CONTENTS Connect the power cord. • Insert one end into the AC IN socket on the projector. • Insert the other end into a wall outlet. LA M P TEMP FAN Light (Orange) Power cord (Supplied) The three indicators, TEMP, LAMP, and ON, light in green for several seconds and then the ON indicator lights in orange and the projector turns to the standby mode. Do not perform any operations while the three indicators are lit green. Take off the lens cover.
Projector placement angle adjustment CONTENTS 20 The tilt of the projector can be adjusted using the foot adjuster. The foot adjuster will extend. Release the button to lock in position. Foot adjuster Foot adjuster release button 2 Turn the foot adjuster to make fine adjustment to the height. Turn clockwise to lift up. Turn counterclockwise to lower. Lift up Lower Notes • To put the foot adjuster back, hold down the foot adjuster release button and lower the front slowly.
Ceiling-mounted projector placement CONTENTS 21 CAUTION When a ceiling mount is required, please consult with the dealer. Viewing a picture projected on the front of the screen from a ceiling installation. Viewing a picture projected through the back of the screen from a ceiling installation. Viewer Viewer Translucent screen Perform the “Projection mode” setting on the menu screen for the projection method.
Connecting a computer (COMPUTER IN 1 connector) CONTENTS 22 You can project the picture from the computer. Check that the power supplies for the projector and for the computer are off before connecting the cables. USB MONITOR OUT COMPUTER IN 1 ( Y/PB/PR ) COMPUTER IN 2 CONTROL AUDIO IN VIDEO IN R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO IN jack For use as both audio signals for RGB input (analog RGB (1)/analog RGB (2)/ digital RGB) and Y/PB/PR input.
Connecting a computer (COMPUTER IN 2 connector) CONTENTS 23 You can project the picture of analog RGB or digital RGB signal from a computer by using the COMPUTER IN 2 connector. Check that the power supplies for the projector and for the computer are off before connecting the cables.
Connecting video equipment CONTENTS 24 You can project the picture from video equipment by using VIDEO IN connectors. Check that the power supplies for the projector and for the video equipment are off before connecting the cables. MONITOR OUT COMPUTER IN 1 ( Y/PB/PR ) Installation and connections USB COMPUTER IN 2 CONTROL AUDIO IN VIDEO IN R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO Video equipment To S-VIDEO connector Be sure to connect in the proper direction.
Connecting video equipment (continued) CONTENTS 25 You can project the picture from video equipment with component video output jack. Check that the power supplies for the projector and for the video equipment are off before connecting the cables. USB MONITOR OUT COMPUTER IN 1 ( Y/PB/PR ) COMPUTER IN 2 CONTROL AUDIO IN VIDEO IN R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO IN jack For use as both audio signals for RGB input (analog RGB (1)/analog RGB (2)/digital RGB) and Y/PB/PR input.
Projector operation control by a computer CONTENTS 26 You can control the projector by a computer connected with the control cable supplied. 73 Check that the power supplies for the projector and for the computer are off before connecting the cables. MONITOR OUT COMPUTER IN 1 ( Y/PB/PR ) COMPUTER IN 2 Remove the cover to use the CONTROL connector. CONTROL AUDIO IN VIDEO IN R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO To remove the cover, slide it up while pushing it.
How to use the output connector CONTENTS 27 You can output video signals to a computer monitor, etc. Check that the power supplies for the projector and for the equipments are off before connecting the cables. MONITOR OUT COMPUTER IN 1 ( Y/PB/PR ) Installation and connections USB COMPUTER IN 2 CONTROL AUDIO IN VIDEO IN R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO To MONITOR OUT connector Be sure to connect in the proper direction. Computer monitor, etc.
Projection on the screen CAUTION – Do not look into the projection lens while operating the projector. Preparation 1 Install and connect the projector properly. 2 Take off the lens cover. 1 Remote control ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY Press ON/STANDBY. The projector turns on and the ON, LAMP and FAN indicators light in green. (The LAMP indicator blinks while the lamp is warming up.
Projection on the screen (continued) CONTENTS 29 When a projector is used for the first time, the language selection menu, which is to select a language for displaying menus or messages, is displayed. Select a desired language. (At shipping from factory, it is set to English.) Remote control 2 ENTER ENTER A menu confirming the selection result is displayed in the selected language. ON / STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE AUTO SET MUTE PIP CALL RESIZE 3 MENU VOL / ADJ Press ENTER to confirm.
Projection on the screen (continued) CONTENTS 30 Select the input source to project. There are two kinds of methods as follows (5-a and 5-b.) 5-a Remote control INPUT INPUT ON / STANDBY 5-a,5-b INPUT KEYSTONE AUTO SET MUTE PIP CALL At shipping from factory, “Analog RGB(1)” connected to COMPUTER IN 1 connector or “Video” connected to VIDEO Jack can be selected. (You can select “Camera” when using the model with a document imaging camera.
Projection on the screen (continued) CONTENTS 31 Notes 7 6 Adjust the picture size by turning the zooming lever. 7 Focus on the picture by turning the focusing ring. Turn to the right to enlarge the picture. Turn to the left to reduce the picture. A still picture is recommended for focusing.
Projection on the screen (continued) 8 Remote control VOL/ADJ VOL/ADJ Press VOL/ADJ (+/-) to adjust volume. Press the (+) button to increase volume. Press the (-) button to decrease volume. • To change the projecting angle, adjust the foot adjuster. AUTO SET MUTE PIP CALL 20 • If the screen image suffers keystone distortion, press the KEYSTONE button to adjust the distortion. 35 RESIZE • Due to lamp characteristics, flickers may occasionally occur in a picture.
Turning the power off CONTENTS 1 ON/STANDBY ON / STANDBY 1,2 INPUT KEYSTONE AUTO SET An instruction message for turning the power off appears on the screen and disappears after a while. When the message disappears, operation becomes invalid. ON/STANDBY Press ON/STANDBY again. MUTE PIP CALL ON/STANDBY Cooling starts. Once cooling is completed, the LAMP and FAN indicators turn off and the standby mode is set. (The ON indicator turns in orange.
Adjusting the picture automatically CONTENTS 34 You can adjust the optimum horizontal position, vertical position, sampling phase and sampling frequency for projecting analog RGB signals at the touch of a button. 1 Remote control Input full screen video signals from the input source (computer) and project the image. Adjustments may not be performed properly for images that are not displayed on the entire screen or for extremely dark images.
Correcting the keystone distortion CONTENTS 35 A picture may be expanded on the upper side if projected upward from the projector lifted up by the foot adjuster. The projector can correct this keystone distortion. Before correction Remote control After correction ON / STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE AUTO SET FREEZE MUTE PIP CALL RESIZE 1 MENU VOL / ADJ 2 ENTER KEYSTONE Press KEYSTONE. KEYSTONE The keystone adjustment menu appears, with the “Auto. Vkeystone” being selected.
Correcting the keystone distortion (continued) 4 CONTENTS 36 If the screen is not installed vertically, “Auto. V-keystone” is not corrected properly. Remote control After confirming that “V-keystone” is selected on the menu; Adjust the distortion of the both sides (right and left) of the picture with the selection buttons ( / ).
Cutting off the picture and sound temporarily CONTENTS 37 The image and sound of this projector can be turned off if you wish to temporarily project the image from another projector or an OHP, etc., onto the screen. Remote control MUTE Press MUTE. The sound and picture are cut off temporarily. To cancel the mute mode, press MUTE again. The image and sound will be output. ON / STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE AUTO SET MUTE PIP CALL The icon appears in the mute mode.
Freezing the picture CONTENTS 38 You can freeze the image being projected. Use this function to stop moving images from a video recorder during presentations. Remote control FREEZE Press FREEZE. The picture freezes. To release the picture, press FREEZE again. ON / STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE The AUTO SET MUTE PIP CALL icon appears in the freeze mode. FREEZE RESIZE Notes MENU VOL / ADJ ENTER EXIT CT-90113 • The frozen image can be enlarged with the RESIZE buttons.
Enlarging the picture size CONTENTS 39 You can enlarge (resize) the picture size projected. Press RESIZE ( Remote control RESIZE ). The enlargement ratio increases each time the RESIZE ( button is pressed. ) The enlargement ratio can be increased continuously by keeping the button pressed in. ON / STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE AUTO SET MUTE PIP CALL RESIZE RESIZE RESIZE To reduce the enlargement ratio, press the RESIZE ( ) button.
Displaying PIP Sub-pictures CONTENTS 40 Video or S-video images can be displayed as small images within the computer’s image. (Referred to as “sub-pictures” in this manual.) PIP Remote control Press PIP. A sub-picture is displayed. Press the PIP button again to turn off the sub-picture. ON / STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE AUTO SET MUTE PIP CALL Notes RESIZE PIP MENU VOL / ADJ ENTER EXIT CT-90113 • • • • The PIP function cannot be used when a source other than an RGB input source is selected.
Displaying Information CONTENTS 41 Information on the input signal source, etc., can be displayed. CALL Remote control The information described below is displayed. The information display turns off when the CALL button is pressed again. Status display ON / STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MUTE PIP CALL RESIZE CALL MENU VOL / ADJ ENTER EXIT CT-90113 Notes • The information displayed is not refreshed even if it changes. To refresh the information, turn off the information display, then turn it back on.
Operating a computer by the remote control (optional) CONTENTS 42 You can control a computer by the optional remote control when the projector and computer are connected with USB cable. In this manual, this function is explained as “mouse remote control”.
Operating the menu screen CONTENTS 43 Various adjustments and settings can be made on the menu screen. The basic operations on the menu screen are shown here. Start MENU MENU GUIDE MENU: You can adjust or set the functions used frequently. Press MENU. Then GUIDE MENU appears. The current input source FULL MENU: For the operating instruction, refer to the next page. 44 When you make more detailed adjustments and settings, call the FULL MENU. Analog RGB Press MENU button once again.
Operating the menu screen (continued) Start For the selection method of FULL MENU, refer to 43 the previous page. CONTENTS 44 Remote control Control panel (Main unit side) Selection Select the item with selection buttons ( / ). EXIT ENTER MENU The figure below is a sample for explanation. This status does not really exist.
GUIDE MENU adjustments and settings On GUIDE MENU, you can set or adjust the functions frequently used. To operate GUIDE MENU, refer to page 43 . 45 CONTENTS The relationship between input source and item Yes: Adjustable -: Not displayed Analog RGB(1) Analog RGB(2) Digital RGB Y/PB/PR Video S-Video Camera Adjust the image brightness. Contrast Brightness ADJ. Adjust the contrast of the picture. ADJ. Adjust the brightness of the picture. Yes Yes Yes Adjust the image flicker. Phase ADJ.
FULL MENU adjustments and settings - Picture You can make various adjustments or settings of the picture from FULL MENU [Picture]. To operate FULL MENU, refer to page 44 . CONTENTS The relationship between input source and item Yes: Adjustable -: Not displayed Analog RGB(1) Analog RGB(2) Digital RGB Y/PB/PR Video Contrast ADJ. Adjust the contrast of the picture. Yes Yes Yes Brightness ADJ. Adjust the brightness of the picture. Yes Yes Yes Yes Sharpness ADJ.
FULL MENU adjustments - Position CONTENTS 47 You can adjust the picture position etc. of the analog RGB input from FULL MENU [Position]. To operate FULL MENU, refer to page 44 . The relationship between input source and item Yes: Adjustable -: Not displayed Analog RGB(1) Analog RGB(2) Digital RGB Y/PB/PR Video S-Video Camera H-position ADJ. Adjust the horizontal display position of the picture. Yes Yes - - - - - V-position ADJ. Adjust the vertical display position of the picture.
FULL MENU adjustments - Color You can adjust the color condition of the picture from FULL MENU [Color]. To operate FULL MENU, refer to page 44 . CONTENTS The relationship between input source and item Yes: Adjustable -: Not displayed Analog RGB(1) Analog RGB(2) Digital RGB Y/PB/PR Video Color ADJ. Adjust the color depth of the picture. Tint ADJ. Adjust the tint of the picture. (Not adjustable at PAL, SECAM, PAL-N,PAL-M and PAL60) - - R-level ADJ. Adjust the red level of the picture.
FULL MENU adjustments and settings - Audio You can set the sound emitted from the speaker from FULL MENU [Audio]. To operate FULL MENU, refer to page 44 . Volume ADJ. Adjust the sound volume emitted from the speaker. CONTENTS The relationship between input source and item Yes: Adjustable -: Not displayed Analog RGB(1) Analog RGB(2) Digital RGB Y/PB/PR Video Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes S-Video Camera Yes - Speaker output On Off SET The sound is emitted from the speaker.
FULL MENU adjustments and settings - Display You can set the language, menu display, etc. from FULL MENU [Display]. To operate FULL MENU, refer to page 44 . CONTENTS The relationship between input source and item Yes: Adjustable -: Not displayed Analog RGB(1) Analog RGB(2) Digital RGB Y/PB/PR Video S-Video Camera V-keystone ADJ. Adjust the keystone distortion caused by changing the vertical installation angle. Yes (common for all of the inputs) H-keystone ADJ.
FULL MENU settings - Default setting You can set the Input source, projection mode, etc. from FULL MENU [Default setting]. To operate FULL MENU, refer to page 44 . Input source setting CONTENTS The relationship between input source and item Yes: Adjustable -: Not displayed Analog RGB(1) Analog RGB(2) Digital RGB Y/PB/PR Video S-Video Camera SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET : COMPUTER IN 1 connector is selectable with the INPUT button. : Use COMPUTER IN 1 connector as Analog RGB (1) input.
FULL MENU settings - Reset CONTENTS 52 • You can return the adjusting and setting values of all menus to the factory default settings. ("Horizontal reference value reset" below also returns to the value of at the factory default setting.) • The projector stores the standard conditions of horizontal installation, but depending on the using environment (if the projector is subject to vibrations or shock, etc.), the standard may change. If the keystone distortion is not corrected properly when "Auto.
PIP menu setting CONTENTS 53 When a PIP sub-picture is displayed, the PIP menu screen will appear if you press the MENU button. You can make the PIP sub-picture settings and the sound settings when a PIP subpicture is displayed. To cancel the menu, press the EXIT button. Select the signal source for PIP sub-picture. SET : Video input is selected as signal source. SET : S-Video input is selected as signal source. Size Small Middle Large Set the PIP sub-picture size.
Part names (of the document imaging camera model) CAUTION When using the camera, be careful not to pinch your hand or fingers into the arm. CONTENTS 54 LOCK (W.BALANCE) indicator 60 Lights when the white balance is locked. On the document imaging camera model, you can project pictures using the document imaging camera. The document imaging camera can directly project any materials (documents, illustrations, etc.) without using an OHP film. W.
Preparation of the document imaging camera Before preparations (stowed away) 1) Raise up the arm. 2) Extend the arm. CONTENTS 55 3) Turn the arm. FOC US FOC US LOCK W.BALA LOCK NCE ARM CAME 4) Open the camera head. W.BALA STORE GAIN LOCK NCE ARM CAME 5) Turn the camera head. W.BALA STORE GAIN LIGHT RA NCE STORE ARM GAIN LIGHT CAME RA 6) Pull up the light. LIGHT RA 7) Turn the light. CU LOCK NCE W.BALA STORE ARM CAME RA LIGHT LOCK NCE W.
Picture projection with the document imaging camera CAUTION Do not look into the arm light while it is lit. CONTENTS 56 Preparation 1 Project a picture on the screen as explained in the step “Projection on the screen”. 1 ARM LIGHT 28 Press ARM LIGHT. The light turns on. 2 Set a document to be projected. Place the document (illustrations, etc.) onto or around the projector, and turn the camera head to the direction of the document.
Picture projection with the document imaging camera (continued) Remote control 3 INPUT ON / STANDBY 3 CAMERA INPUT KEYSTONE AUTO SET FREEZE MUTE PIP CALL INPUT RESIZE MENU CONTENTS 57 Press CAMERA to select the camera input mode. • Pressing CAMERA again will return the input selection to the previous mode. • You can also select it by pressing INPUT on the remote control or on the main unit. Set the input source on the menu screen when selecting by the INPUT button.
Picture projection with the document imaging camera (continued) 6 CAMERA GAIN CONTENTS 58 Press CAMERA GAIN (+/-) to improve view of a camera subject which is too dark or vivid. Notes • You can adjust the “Sharpness” of the camera image on the menu screen. 46 • If the image flickers due to a fluorescent light in the room, either turn off the fluorescent light or set the “Shutter” on the menu screen.
Overlaying projection You can draw figures or write with a pen on the picture of RGB input or video input, by using the overlay function. CONTENTS 59 Preparation 1 Project a picture on the screen as explained in the step “Picture projection with the document imaging camera”. 56 1 Set the white paper on a flat surface and set the camera so that the paper is projected onto the screen. US Remote control FOC 2 Prepare white paper and a red or blue pen.
Locking the white balance CONTENTS 60 This projector ’s camera is always being adjusted automatically for projected color balance; however, the balance can shift away from optimum due to the color scheme of the document. Should this occur, the white balance can be set to a fixed condition by using the following procedure. 1 FO CU S Project a white paper and enlarge it to fill the screen. Camera control panel W.BALANCE OVERLAY ARM LIGHT LOCK CAMERA GAIN CAMERA LOCK W.
Correcting illuminated defects CONTENTS 61 For the CCD image sensor used in the camera unit, in rare cases some of the pixels may be disturbed due to the influence of cosmic rays, etc. This disturbance may cause white spots to appear on the picture. If white spots appear on the document camera image, use the procedure described below to correct the problem.
Trouble indications If there is some problem inside the projector, the indicators light up or blink. CONTENTS TEMP LAMP ON FAN (Off) Or 62 The power does not come on. → Malfunction of the unit. • Unplug the power cord and call the dealer. (Lit in red) The lamp turns off or does not light up.
Air filter cleaning CAUTION If you use the projector mounted on the ceiling, ask the dealer to carry out the maintenance such as cleaning. The filter inside the air filter cover is the part to shut out dusts or dregs. Do not use the projector with the filter taken off. We recommend you clean the air filter frequently. (The cleaning period is once per 50 hours approximately). CONTENTS 1 2 Unplug the power cord. Take off the air filter cover. The filter is on the right side of the projector.
Air filter cleaning (continued) Notes • When the air filter is dusty, the ventilation is impaired. This causes the temperature inside the projector to rise, and may damage the unit. • Attach the air filter cover firmly after the cleaning. If it is not set correctly, the dusts will enter and they will be projected and overlapped on the picture. • If you wash the air filter with water, be sure to let it dry fully before reinstalling it. Using it damp will result in malfunction.
Lens and main unit cleaning CAUTION If you use the projector mounted on the ceiling, ask the dealer to carry out the maintenance such as cleaning. CONTENTS 65 Cleaning the lens Use a blower or a lens cleaner to clean the lens. Never rub or tap the lens with a hard object as the lens surface is fragile. Cleaning the main unit • Pull out the power cord before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to wipe off stains from the surface.
Lamp replacement The lamp will eventually begin to project dark or dull pictures and finally will not light up. (Lamp’s life depends on operating conditions.) 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 “TLPL78” (sold separately). For details, refer to the lamp instruction.
Lamp replacement (continued) Notes • When the CALL button is pressed, the “Lamp time” (the approximate amount of time the lamp has been used) will be displayed. 41 • The lamp should be replaced if the total working time exceeds about 1,000 hours. 5 CONTENTS 67 Load a new lamp. Slide until it hits the bottom and tighten the two fixing screws. When the “Lamp time” is displayed as 1000 hours, the icon appears. It will disappear when you do some operation.
Before calling service personal CONTENTS 68 Check the following points before asking for support service. Refer also to “Trouble indications”. 62 Symptom The power does not come on. The power turns off while Cause No sound is heard. Desired input source cannot be selected by the INPUT button. Page 19 Firmly plug in the power cord. • The lamp cover is not attached correctly. Attach the cover correctly. 67 • The ambient temperature of the projection room is too high.
Before calling service personal (continued) Symptom The color is faint. The tint is not good. The remote control does not Cause • The “Color”, “Tint”, “R-Level”, “G-Level” or “B-Level” adjustments CONTENTS Correction Make the “Picture” adjustments. 69 Page 48 are not correct. • The lamp life is ending. Replace the lamp. 66 • The remote control is not facing the remote sensor. Face the remote control transmitter toward the remote 16 work. sensor on the projector.
Pin assignment of COMPUTER IN, MONITOR OUT connector COMPUTER IN 1 MONITOR OUT 11 6 1 15 10 5 Mini D-sub 15pin connector Pin No. 70 COMPUTER IN 2 Input signal Analog R, G, B signal: 0.7V(p-p) 75Ω Horizontal sync signal: TTL level (positive/negative polarity) Vertical sync signal: TTL level (positive/negative polarity) Y signal: 1.0V(p-p) 75Ω PB, PR signal: 0.7V(p-p) 75Ω Description RGB input Video signal (Red) Video signal (Green) Video signal (Blue) GND GND GND (Red) GND (Green) GND (Blue) N.
Applicable signal CONTENTS 71 Applicable computer signal Signal Timing (Horizontal) The unit is applicable to the following signals. However, some computers may have different timings than those in the chart. Make the necessary adjustments if the Video picture has flickers or is blurred. A B Signal Timing (Vertical) G C H I Video H. Sync V.
Applicable signal (continued) CONTENTS 72 Timing chart (Continued) Mode *SXGA1152x864 75Hz *SXGA1280x960 60Hz *SXGA1280x960 85Hz *SXGA1280x1024 60Hz *SXGA1280x1024 75Hz *SXGA1280x1024 85Hz *UXGA60 *UXGA65 *UXGA70 *UXGA75 Resolution 1152 x 864 1280 x 960 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1600 x 1200 1600 x 1200 1600 x 1200 A B C D E fh (Pixels) (Pixels) (Pixels) (Pixels) (Pixels) (kHz) 256 312 224 248 248 224 304 304 304 304 1152 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280 1600 1600 1600 1600 64
Controlling the projector by using RS-232C CONTENTS 73 You can also control the projector by entering the command from a computer via RS-232C. Interface format Signal assignment of RS-232C 1 2 4 3 5 6 8 7 CONTROL RS-232C Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Signal RXD CTS DSR GND RTS N.C TXD N.
Controlling the projector by using RS-232C (continued) Classification Items/Status Picture Video mode (Continued) Signal format Shutter Screen size Position Picture reset H-position V-position Phase Frequency Position reset Auto. NTSC PAL SECAM PAL-N PAL-M PAL60 NTSC4.43 Auto. 525i 525p 625i 750p 1125i Auto.
Controlling the projector by using RS-232C (continued) Classification Items/Status Color Audio Color Tint R-level G-level B-level Color reset Volume Speaker output Channel select (RCA) Loudness (RCA) Channel select (Mini) Loudness (Mini) Display Audio reset V-keystone H-keystone Keystone reset Language Adjustment Analog RGB(1) Digital RGB Command Analog RGB(2) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Ye
Controlling the projector by using RS-232C (continued) Classification Items/Status Display Icon (Continued) Menu position Input source setting Adjustment Analog RGB(1) Digital RGB Command Analog RGB(2) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Video S-Video Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Y
Controlling the projector by using RS-232C (continued) Classification Items/Status Adjustment Analog RGB(1) Digital RGB Command Analog RGB(2) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Video S-Video Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Ye
Controlling the projector by using RS-232C (continued) Classification Items/Status PIP PIP audio source (Continued) PIP reset AUTO SET Auto. V-keystone Overlay Camera Shortcut Auto.
Specifications Main unit Power consumption 79 Liquid crystal display Projection system Panel size Driving system Picture elements 3-panel transmission 0.9 inches TFT active matrix 480,000 pixels (800 x 600 dots) (H./V.) x 3 Projection lens Lens Focusing Zooming Zooming lens F=1.7 to 2.1 f=33.6 to 42mm Manual operation Manual operation Document imaging camera (with camera model) Lens F = 3.1, f = 6.4mm Focusing Manual operation Zoom None (adjusted by distance to subject) Iris Auto.
Specifications (continued) CONTENTS 80 Sold separately Replacement lamp TLPL78 • The design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks NEC, PC-98 series are trademarks of NEC Corporation. VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
