Features and Design This Multimedia Projector is designed with the most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. It uses built-in multimedia features, a palette of 1.07 billion colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. Short Throw & Wide-Range Zoom Lens The 2x Short Throw &...
Safety Instructions ....5 Air Circulation Installing the Projector in Proper Position Moving the Projector Compliance ..... . . 7 Part Names and Functions.
The openings should never be covered with cloth or other materials, and the bottom opening should not be blocked by placing the projector on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This projector should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
For information about transporting the projector by courier or any other transport service, consult your dealer. – Do not put the projector in a case before it is cooled enough. Do not tilt the projector more than 20 degrees from side to side.
Telephone No. : (818)998-7322 The AC Power Cord supplied with this projector meets the requirement for use in the country you purchased it. AC Power Cord for the United States and Canada: AC Power Cord used in the United States and Canada is listed by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standard Association (CSA).
Power Cord Connector Air Intake Vent Lamp Cover Kensington Security Slot This slot is for a Kensington lock used to deter theft of the projector. *Kensington is a registered trademark of ACCO Brands Corporation. Adjustable Feet RGB Panel Cleaning Hole Cover...
Connect the component video output signal to these jacks (p.15). Part Names and Functions SERVICE PORT This jack is used to service the projector. HDMI 1/HDMI 2* Connect the HDMI output signal from video equipment to these terminals (p.16). VIDEO Connect the composite video output signal from video equipment to this jack (p.15).
Part Names and Functions Top Control 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.41). – Blinks orange when the automatic slide shutter is closed during operations (p.53).
Remote Control Part Names and Functions POWER ON/STAND-BY button Turn the projector on or off (pp.18, 19). RESET button Reset to the previous figure. This function is limited to when selecting the Image Adjustment (pp.28 – 33) and Picture Adjustment (p.34).
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. Remote control...
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 60.4’ (18.4 m) at minimum zoom. Refer to the figure and table below for the screen size and distance between the projector and screen.
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.
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 Use a video cable or a S-video cable (commercially available). Connecting to Video Equipment (Component) Component Use a component cable (optional).
Use a VGA cable (commercially available) or a DVI-VGA cable (commercially available). Note: • To order the optional cables, see page 58. Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment from the AC outlet before connecting the cables. RGB Scart Use a Scart-VGA cable (optional).
Off switch off when the projector is not in use. NOTE ON THE POWER CORD AC power cord must meet the requirements of the country where you use the projector. Confirm the AC plug type with the chart below and proper AC power cord must be used.
(p.40). • During the countdown period, all operations are invalid. • Image may look dark for a while after turning on the projector. Lamp needs some time to stabilize after the power is turned on.
• If the WARNING indicator blinks or emits red light, see “Warning Indicator” on page 44. • Do not put the projector in a case before it is cooled enough. Basic Operation “Power off?” disappears after 4 seconds.
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 submenus, which are further divided into other submenus.
Menu and its Functions For the detailed menu contents, see the Menu Tree on pages 54 – 55. Main Menu Image Select an image mode from among Brilliant cinema, Creative cinema, Pure cinema, Natural, Living, Dynamic, Vivid, and User image 1 – 7 (p.27). Image adj.
Basic Operation Zoom and Focus Adjustment Rotate the Zoom Lever to zoom in and out. Rotate the Focus Ring to focus the image. Remote Control Operation For some frequently used operations, using the remote control is advisable. Just pressing one of the buttons enables you to have the desired operation quickly, and no need for calling up the On-Screen Menu.
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IMAGE MODE buttons Press the IMAGE MODE buttons (PRESET or USER) to select the desired image mode of the screen. For details, see page 27 . IMAGE ADJ. button Press the IMAGE ADJ. button to display the adjustment bar of the Image adj.
Input Input Source and System Selection Press the INPUT button on the top control or the INPUT buttons on the remote control (see below) to choose an input source. Note: • Before selecting an input source with these buttons, each input must be set on a proper signal form via menu operation (see on pages 25 –...
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When the video system is PAL -M or PAL -N, select the system manually. PAL / SECAM / NTSC / NTSC4.43 / PAL-M / PAL-N If the projector cannot reproduce a proper video image, select a specific broadcast signal format from among PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL -M, and PAL -N.
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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 blacks of the picture appears unclear (too dark or too light), try “HDMI 1 setup”...
Natural For viewing images faithfully reproduced without any control by the projector in a dark room. Living For viewing video sources such as sports or dramas from TV with clear and contrasty images in a bright room.
Image Adjustment Image Mode Adjustment Image mode can be adjusted for each input source and the adjustment is kept until the projector is turned off or the image mode is changed. Direct Operation Press the IMAGE ADJ. button on the remote control to display the adjustment bar of Image adj.
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Mode1 . . For moving pictures. Mode2 . . For still pictures. Film ..For watching a film. With this function, the projector reproduces pictures faithful to the original film quality; it operates on 3-2 and 2-2 pulldown video sources.
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Image Adjustment Advanced menu This function can be selected only when Advanced menu in the Setting Menu (see page 37) is set to “On. ” You can adjust the following items through this function. Iris mode Adjust the lamp aperture. Select from the following options: Normal .
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3D-Y/C Optimally separates the color and brightness signal to reduce cross-color and dot interference. Press the Point change the 3D-Y/C mode. Off ..3D-Y/C mode is “Off” On ..3D-Y/C mode is “On” Custom gamma Adjust R, G, B to get the desired balance of contrast.
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COLOR MANAGEMENT COLOR MANAGEMENT LIST Select Color management in the Advanced menu and then press the OK or Point buttons. The COLOR MANAGEMENT LIST appears. You can store up to eight (8) color management data in the list. In the COLOR MANAGEMENT LIST, the adjusted color data are check marked reflecting the changes in the image.
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Image Adjustment Reset To reset the adjusted data, select Reset and press the Point OK buttons. A confirmation box appears. Select [Yes] and then press the OK button. All adjustments return to their previous figures. You can also reset the adjusted data by pressing the RESET button on the remote control.
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 is stored for every input.
Screen Screen Size Adjustment This projector has the picture screen resize function which enables you to customize the image size. Direct Operation Press the SCREEN button on the remote control to select a screen size from among Full, Full through, Zoom, Caption in, Normal, Normal through, Natural wide 1, and Natural wide 2.
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• When Normal is selected with a computer input, the image is projected at the inputted resolution. • This projector cannot display any resolution higher than 1920 x 1080. If your computer’s resolution is higher than that, lower the resolution before connecting to the projector.
Ceiling When this function is set to “On, ” the picture is top/bottom and left/right reversed. This function is used to project the image from a ceiling-mounted projector. Press the Point switch On/Off. Rear When this function is set to “On, ” the picture is left/right reversed.
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HDMI 1 setup/ HDMI 2 setup Select Normal or Enhanced according to the output signal of video equipment. Press the Point or OK buttons to switch between each option. Normal ..When the output of video equipment is set to “STANDARD.
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Rename This function is used to change the name of the Input or the User image. Select Rename and press the Point Rename window appears. Use the Point either Input or User image and then press the Point buttons to display the rename item selection window. Use the Point buttons to choose a desired item and press the Point...
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• “User” option cannot be selected without capturing an image. Power off confirmation When this function is set to “On, ” a confirmation dialog box with “Power off?” is displayed when turning off the projector (p.19). Press the Point or OK buttons to switch On/Off.
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When operating the projector in Code 2, the code for both the projector and the remote control must be switched to Code 2.
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For details about resetting the timer, refer to “Resetting the Filter Counter” on page 48. Cleaning This function is used to clean the inside of the projector. Using a blower at the same time is more effective. See page 46. Press the Point...
Information Input Source Information Display The Information Menu is used for checking the status of the image signal being projected and the operation of the projector. Direct Operation Press the INFO. button on the top control or on the remote control to display the Information Menu.
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.
This projector has the RGB panel cleaning holes on the underside for cleaning of the internal parts (such as optical components) of the projector. When you use the projector for a lengthy period of time or a shadow of dust appears on the projected screen, clean the inside of the projector.
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Cleaning function. * Do not open the hole cover except when you clean the inside of the projector to prevent foreign matters from getting into the projector. If it is open especially while operating the projector, the optical parts could damage.
Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter prevents dust from accumulating on the surface of the optical elements inside the projector. Should the air filter becomes clogged with dust particles, it will reduce cooling fan’s effectiveness and may result in a buildup of internal heat and adversely affect the life of the projector.
Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner. Abrasive cleaners, solvents, or other harsh chemicals might scratch the surface of the cabinet. When the projector is not in use, put it in an appropriate carrying case to protect it from dust and scratches. Filter counter...
Lamp Replacement When the projection lamp of this projector reaches its end of life, the LAMP REPLACE indicator emits 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.
A Lamp may explode as a result of vibration, shock or degradation as a result of hours of use as its lifetime draws to an end. Risk of explosion may differ according to the environment or conditions in which the projector and lamp are being used.
Equipment” and “Connecting to a Computer” on pages 15 – 16. – 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. Problem: No power.
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High voltages are used to operate this projector. Do not attempt to open the cabinet. If problems still persist after following all operating instructions, contact the dealer where you purchased the projector or service center. Give the model number and explain about the problem. We will advise you how to obtain service.
Check and clean the air filter. The projector detects an abnormal condition and cannot be turned on. Unplug the AC power cord and plug it again to turn on the projector. If the projector is turned off again, unplug the AC power cord and contact the dealer or service center for servicing and checkup.
Appendix Menu Tree Input Video / S-Video Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Computer Image Brilliant cinema Creative cinema Pure cinema Natural Living Dynamic Vivid User image 1 User image 7 Auto SECAM NTSC NTSC 4.43 PAL -M PAL -N Quit RGB (Analog)
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Picture adj. Overscan Horizontal Vertical Auto adj. Fine sync Total dots When 480i/575i input, -8 to +8. - - - When 480i/575i input, -15 to +15. - - - Screen Full Full through Zoom Caption in Normal Normal through Natural wide 1 Natural wide 2 Information Input...
Appendix System Mode Chart PLV-Z2000 can basically accept the signal from all computers and some video equipment with V- and H-Frequency mentioned below and less than 100 MHz of Dot Clock. H-Freq. System (kHz) mode 640x480 31.47 640x480 37 .86 640x480 37 .85...
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...
Appendix Configurations of Terminals Video terminal Terminal: HDMI Pin Configuration 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 19 Pin Type A Computer terminal Terminal: VGA Pin Configuration Optional Parts The parts listed below are optional. When ordering these parts, specify item name and Type No. to the sales dealer. HDMI Cable (This cable is compatible with HDMI 1.0 to 1.2a.