Eiki LC-XA20, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Multimedia Projector Owner s Manual LC XA20 MODEL ...

Page 2: ...on crucial information during the presentation p 33 Noise Reduction function The Noise reduction function helps you to reduce the contained noise on the screen to get smoother images p 39 Blackboard Function Blackboard can be used as a projection screen The board color is limited to Green p 30 37 Multilanguage Menu Display Operation menu is available in 16 languages English German French Italian S...

Page 3: ...Menu Bar 21 Zoom Adjustment 22 Screen Position Adjustment 22 Focus Adjustment 22 Keystone Correction 22 Sound Adjustment 23 Remote Control Operation 23 Computer Input 25 Input Source Selection 25 Computer System Selection 26 Auto PC Adjustment 27 Manual PC Adjustment 28 Image Level Selection 30 Image Level Adjustment 31 Screen Size Adjustment 32 Video Input 34 Input Source Selection Video 34 Input...

Page 4: ...e help us to conserve the environment we live in Safety Precaution WARNING TO R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F F I R E O R ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE This projector produces intense light from the projection lens Do not stare directly into the lens as much as possible Eye damage could result Be especially careful that children do not stare directly into the beam I...

Page 5: ...t out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the projector Safety Instructions Voor de klanten in Nederland Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd Wanneer deze leeg zijn moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA NL Do not install the projector near the ventilation duct of air conditioning equipment This projector should be operated only from t...

Page 6: ... 20 degrees from side to side Do not point the projector up to project an image Do not point the projector down to project an image Do not put the projector on either side to project an image Install the projector properly Improper Installation may reduce the lamp life and cause a fire hazard Installing the Projector in Proper Position 20 20 USE CAUTION IN CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING THE PROJECTOR Do...

Page 7: ...requency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to tr...

Page 8: ...TION Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent Do not put heat sensitive objects near this side o Power Cord Connector 0 Top Controls and Indicators 1 Terminals and Connectors 2 Air Intake Vents back and bottom 3 Adjustable Foot 4 Lamp Cover 5 Air Filters Kensington Security Slot This slot is for a Kensington lock used to deter theft of the projector Kensington is a registered trademark of ACCO B...

Page 9: ... 17 This terminal outputs sound from AUDIO IN terminal t or u y VIDEO IN Connect the composite video output from video equipment to VIDEO jack p 16 u AUDIO IN Connect the audio output from video equipment connected to w or y to this jack When the audio output is monaural connect it to L MONO jack p 16 t COMPONENT COMPUTER AUDIO IN Connect the audio output stereo from a computer or video equipment ...

Page 10: ...jector on or off p 18 19 t POWER indicator Emit a red light until the projector gets ready to be turned on It turns red when the projector is in the stand by mode It remains green while the projector is under operation p 18 19 60 e INPUT button Select input source p 25 34 35 o SELECT button Execute the selected item p 20 Expand or compress the image in Digital zoom mode p 33 q MENU button Open or ...

Page 11: ...23 2 P TIMER button Operate the P timer function p 24 o NO SHOW button Temporarily turn off the image on the screen p 24 5 KEYSTONE button Correct the keystone distortion p 22 41 t Point ed 7 8 VOLUME buttons Select an item or adjust the value in the On Screen Menu p 20 Pan the image in Digital zoom mode p 33 Adjust the volume level Point 7 8 buttons p 23 y SELECT button Execute the selected item ...

Page 12: ...es Risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Open the battery compartment lid Install new batteries into the compartment Replace the compartment lid Two AA size batteries For correct polarity and be sure battery terminals are in contact with pins in the compartment Remote Control Battery Installation 1 2 3 Point the remo...

Page 13: ... screen Center Installation Projection angle can be adjusted up to 10 0 degrees with the adjustable foot Press the Foot Lock Latch upward to release the adjustable foot At the desirable angle release the latch to lock the adjustable foot Rotate the adjustable foot from side to side for fine adjust Keystone distortion of the projected image can be corrected by menu operation p 22 41 Adjustable Foot...

Page 14: ...Cord Connect the AC power cord supplied to the projector The AC outlet must be near this equipment and must be easily accessible To power cord connector on your projector Projector side Ground To the AC outlet 120 V AC To the AC outlet 200 240 V AC CAUTION For safety unplug the AC power cord when the projector is not in use When this projector is connected to an outlet with the AC power cord it is...

Page 15: ...PUTER AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT stereo Audio Input Monitor Output COMPUTER IN S VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN Note Input sound to the COMPONENT COMPUTER AUDIO IN terminal when using the COMPUTER IN S VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN terminal as input When connecting the AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment the projector s built in speaker is disconnected See page 63 for ordering optional cables Unplug the power cords of b...

Page 16: ...external audio equipment the projector s built in speaker is disconnected See page 63 for ordering optional cables Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment from the AC outlet before connecting cables External Audio Equipment VIDEO IN S VIDEO S Video VGA cable Video and Audio cable Composite Video and Audio Output S Video Output AUDIO IN Audio Input AUDIO OUT stereo R L R...

Page 17: ...NT IN COMPONENT COMPUTER AUDIO IN Audio cable stereo Audio cable stereo Audio Input Component Video Output Y Pb Cb Pr Cr RGB Scart 21 pin Output Audio Output Scart VGA cable Component VGA cable AUDIO OUT stereo Component cable Note When connecting AUDIO OUT to external audio equipment the projector s built in speaker is disconnected See page 63 for ordering optional cables Unplug the power cords o...

Page 18: ...ess the SELECT button so that you can start to operate the projector If you entered an incorrect PIN code PIN code and the number turns red Enter the PIN code all over again What is PIN code PIN Personal Identification Number code that allows the person who knows it to operate the projector Setting a PIN code prevents unauthorized use of the projector A PIN code consists of a four digit number Ref...

Page 19: ... on again the POWER indicator lights red Turning Off the Projector Basic Operation Note When the On start function is on this projector is turned on automatically by connecting the AC power cord to an AC outlet p 47 Do not operate the projector continuously without rest Continuous use may result in shortening the lamp life Turn off the projector and give it a rest about an hour in every 24 hours T...

Page 20: ...ta press the Point 7 8 buttons Refer to the following pages for each adjustment To close the On Screen Menu press the MENU button again Press the MENU button to display the On Screen Menu Note The selected item is not active until the SELECT button is pressed 1 2 3 Top Control MENU button SELECT button SELECT button POINT buttons Remote Control MENU button Menu bar Pointer red framed Menu icon Ite...

Page 21: ...harpness Gamma p 31 32 Sound Menu Used to adjust the volume or mute the sound p 23 PC Adjust Menu Used to adjust parameters to match with input signal format p 27 29 Input Menu Used to select input source either Computer or Video p 25 For video source Input Menu Used to select input source either Video or Computer p 34 35 Image Select Menu Used to select an image level among Dynamic Standard Cinem...

Page 22: ...ONE e button or Point e button Reduce the lower width with KEYSTONE d button or Point d button Keystone Correction The arrows are white when there is no correction The direction of the arrow being corrected turns red The arrows disappear at the maximum correction If you press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control once more while the keystone dialog box is being displayed the keystone adjustmen...

Page 23: ...SELECT button Volume Mute Press the Point 8 button to turn up the volume and press the Point 7 button to turn down the volume Menu Operation 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 Press the FREEZE button on the remote control t...

Page 24: ...timer starts to count time 00 00 59 59 To stop the P Timer press the P TIMER button Press the P TIMER button again then the P timer display disappears P TIMER button Press the IMAGE button on the remote control to select a desired image level of the screen For more detail see pages 30 and 37 IMAGE button For detail see page 22 KEYSTONE button LAMP CONTROL button Press the LAMP CONTROL button on th...

Page 25: ... arrow to Computer and press the SELECT button Input Menu icon Move the pointer to RGB and press the SELECT button Source Select Menu Computer Press the MENU button to display the On Screen Menu Press the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red framed pointer to the Input Menu icon 1 Press the Point ed buttons to move the red arrow pointer to Computer and then press the SELECT button 2 After the Source ...

Page 26: ... computer Check the connection between your c o m p u t e r a n d t h e p r o j e c t o r S e e Troubleshooting on page 56 Auto The preset system is manually adjusted in the PC Adjust Menu The adjusted data can be stored in Mode 1 5 p 28 29 PC Systems provided in this projector is chosen The projector chooses a proper system provided in the projector and displays it Mode 1 and SVGA 1 are examples ...

Page 27: ...tton twice Auto PC Adj Menu Operation 1 2 Move the red framed pointer to the Auto PC Adj item and press the SELECT button Please wait message appears while Auto PC adjustment is in process PC Adjust Menu PC Adjust Menu icon To store adjustment parameters Adjustment parameters from Auto PC Adjustment can be memorized in this projector Once parameters are memorized the setting can be done just by se...

Page 28: ...ss the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the value to eliminate flicker from the image displayed From 0 to 31 Fine sync Press the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the number of total dots in one horizontal period to match your PC image Total dots Press the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the horizontal picture position Horizontal Press the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the vertical picture position Vertical Press ...

Page 29: ...he SELECT button The confirmation box appears and then select Yes All adjustments return to their previous figures Mode free To clear the stored data select Mode free and press the SELECT button Move the red arrow pointer to the Mode that you want to clear and then press the SELECT button Note Display area H V cannot be selected when 480i 575i 480p 575p 720p 1035i or 1080i is selected in the PC Sy...

Page 30: ... 32 Press the MENU button to display the On Screen Menu Press the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red framed pointer to the Image Select Menu icon Press the Point ed buttons to move the red framed pointer to the level that you want to set and then press the SELECT button Menu Operation 1 2 Normal picture level preset on this projector Standard Picture level with improved halftone for graphics Real P...

Page 31: ...ed tone and the Point 8 button to deepen the red tone From 0 to 63 White balance Red Press the Point 7 button to lighten the green tone and the Point 8 button to deepen the green tone From 0 to 63 White balance Green Press the Point 7 button to lighten the blue tone and the Point 8 button to deepen the blue tone From 0 to 63 White balance Blue Press the Point 7 8 buttons to select the desired Colo...

Page 32: ...t ed 7 8 buttons When adjusted the arrows turns red When reached to the correction limit the arrows disappears 1 Wide Provide the image to fit wide video aspect ratio 16 9 by expanding the image width uniformly This function can be used for providing a squeezed video signal at 16 9 Full screen Provide the full screen image Move the red framed pointer to any of Image 1 to 4 where you want to set an...

Page 33: ...xit the Digital zoom mode press any button except the D ZOOM ed buttons SELECT and Point buttons To return to the previous screen size select a screen size from the Screen Size Adjustment or select an input source from the Input Source Selection p 25 again or adjust the screen size with the D ZOOM ed buttons Digital zoom For zooming in and out the images Remote Control D ZOOM button POINT buttons ...

Page 34: ...lection Video Direct Operation Video INPUT button Remote Control Top Control INPUT button VIDEO button Computer Press the MENU button to display the On Screen Menu Press the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red framed pointer to the Input Menu icon Press the Point ed buttons to move the red arrow pointer to Video and then press the SELECT button 1 2 Menu Operation Move the pointer to Video and press ...

Page 35: ...to display the On Screen Menu Press the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red framed pointer to the Input Menu icon When the input source is coming from video equipment connected to the COMPUTER IN S VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN terminal with a Component VGA Cable select Component When the input source is coming from video equipment connected to the COMPUTER IN S VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN terminal with a Scart V...

Page 36: ...sts itself to optimize its performance If the projector cannot reproduce proper video image it is necessary to select a specific component video signal format among 480i 575i 480p 575p 720p 1035i and 1080i COMPONENT VIDEO SIGNAL FORMAT Video or S Video Component The projector automatically detects incoming video system and adjusts itself to optimize its performance When Video System is PAL M or PA...

Page 37: ... On Screen Menu Press the Point 7 8 buttons to move the red framed pointer to the Image Select Menu icon Press the Point ed buttons to move the red framed pointer to the level that you want to set and then press the SELECT button Menu Operation 1 2 Normal picture level preset on this projector Standard Picture level adjusted for the picture with fine tone Cinema Picture level suitable for the imag...

Page 38: ...ess the Point 7 button to lighten the green tone and the Point 8 button to deepen the green tone From 0 to 63 White balance Green Press the Point 7 button to lighten the blue tone and the Point 8 button to deepen the blue tone From 0 to 63 White balance Blue Press the Point 7 8 buttons to select the desired Color temp level XLow Low Mid or High Color temp Press the Point 7 button to lighten the co...

Page 39: ...ng Image in the Image Level Selection on page 37 Store Exit the Image Adjust Menu Quit Note Noise reduction and Progressive cannot be selected when 480p 575p 720p 1035i or 1080i is selected p 36 Interlaced video signal can be displayed in a progressive picture Select one of the following Off disabled L1 Select L1 for an active picture L2 Select L2 for a still picture Film Select Film for watching ...

Page 40: ...oint ed buttons and move the red framed pointer to the function that you want to select and then press the SELECT button Provide the image at a wide screen ratio of 16 9 Wide Provide the image at a normal video aspect ratio of 4 3 Normal Screen Size Adjustment Note Screen Menu cannot be operated when 720p 1035i or 1080i is selected in the AV System Menu p 36 1 2 Move the red framed pointer to a fu...

Page 41: ...int ed buttons p 22 Store store the keystone correction even when the AC power cord is unplugged Reset reset the keystone correction when the AC power cord is unplugged Setting This projector has Setting menu that allows you to set up the other various functions described as follows 1 2 Set the red framed pointer to the item and press the SELECT button Press the SELECT button at Language item the ...

Page 42: ... the lamp is not bright enough Off Do not show On Screen Displays except On Screen Menu Power off message P Timer No signal message for Power management item p 46 Please wait message White arrows for True item in the Screen Menu p 32 Logo select This function decides the start up display as follows User the image you captured Default the factory set logo Off countdown only Logo Logo and Logo PIN c...

Page 43: ...80i When capturing the image that has been adjusted by the Keystone function the adjustment data is automatically reset and the projector captures an image without keystone adjustment When the Logo PIN code lock function is On Capture menu cannot be selected When starting to capture a new image the previously stored image is cleared even if you cancel the capturing Select Yes to capture the projec...

Page 44: ...PIN code all over again To Change the Logo PIN code Logo PIN code can be changed to your desired four digit number Select Logo PIN code change with the Point d button and press the SELECT button Set a new Logo PIN code Be sure to note the new Logo PIN code and keep it at hand If you lost the number you could no longer change the Logo PIN code setting For details on PIN code setting refer to releva...

Page 45: ... ON STAND BY button on the top control or on the remote control When pressing the COMPUTER button or VIDEO button on the remote control When missing the current input signal When pressing the INPUT button on the top control Note While Input search is set On1 or On2 the status of Input and Lamp are displayed every time the signal is switched Only the input source selected at the last time can be de...

Page 46: ...en fully cooled down the POWER indicator changes to green blinking In this condition the projection lamp is turned on if the input signal is reconnected or any button on the top control or remote control is pressed Shut down When the lamp has been fully cooled down the power is turned off Off Power management function is off Then set the countdown timer with the Point 7 8 buttons Time left before ...

Page 47: ...AGE buttons together for 5 seconds or more After changing the code make sure the remote control operates properly Remote control Press and hold MENU and IMAGE buttons for more than 5 seconds Setting On start When this function is On the projector is automatically turned on just by connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet Note Be sure to turn the projector off properly see Turning Off the Proj...

Page 48: ...service center Key lock Select Key lock Choose one of the alternatives with the Point ed buttons and select Yes to activate it PIN code lock This function prevents the projector from being operated by an unauthorized person and provides the following settings for security options Off the projector is not locked with a PIN code On1 require to enter a PIN code every time turning on the projector On2...

Page 49: ...ing the Point ed buttons And then press the Point 8 button to fix the number and move the pointer Repeat it to complete entering a four digit number After entering the four digit number move the pointer to Set by pressing the Point 8 button Then press the SELECT button To Change the PIN code caution when you have changed THE PIn code write down the new pin code in column of the pin code no memo on...

Page 50: ...logo PIN code lock Logo PIN code lock and the lamp counter to the factory default settings This function provides the following alternatives in the cooling fans operation after turning off the projector p 19 L1 normal operation L2 slower and lower sound than the normal operation L1 but it takes longer to cool the projector down Fan Exit the Setting Menu Quit Select Factory default and this box app...

Page 51: ... check the matters below Did you provide appropriate space for the projector to be ventilated Check the installing condition to see if ventilation slots are not blocked Has the projector been installed near the Air Conditioning Heating Duct or Vent Move the installation of the projector away from the duct or vent Are the air filters clean Clean the air filters periodically p 52 The projector is sh...

Page 52: ...picture quality Do not put small parts into the air intake vents It may result in malfunction of the projector RECOMMENDATION We recommend avoiding dusty smoky environments when operating the projector Usage in these environments may cause a poor image quality When using the projector under dusty or smoky conditions dust may accumulate on a lens LCD panels or optical elements inside the projector ...

Page 53: ... is not in use put the projector in an appropriate carrying case to protect it from dust and scratches Cleaning the Projection Lens Disconnect 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 lens cleaning paper or a commercially available air blower to clean the lens Avoid using an exces...

Page 54: ... cool for at least 45 minutes Loosen the 3 screws of the lamp with a screwdriver and lift the lamp out of the projector by using the built in handles Replace the lamp with a new one and secure it with the 3 screws Make sure that the lamp is set properly Replace the lamp cover and tighten the screw Loosen the screw with a screwdriver and remove the lamp cover Connect the AC power cord to the projec...

Page 55: ...s no guarantee of the same life for each lamp Some lamps may fail or terminate their life in a shorter period of time than other similar lamps If the projector indicates that the lamp should be replaced i e if the LAMP REPLACE indicator lights up replace the lamp with a new one IMMEDIATELY after the projector has cooled down Follow carefully the instructions in the Lamp Replacement section of this...

Page 56: ...ojection lens to see if it needs cleaning See page 53 Moving the projector from a cool to warm place may result in moisture condensation on the projection lens If this occurs leave the projector off and wait until condensation evaporates No image Check the connection between your computer or video equipment and the projector See pages 15 17 See if the input signal is correctly output from your com...

Page 57: ...start up PIN code lock is being set Input a PIN code 1234 or numbers you have set See pages 18 48 and 49 WARNING 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 the service center Specify the model number and explain about the problem We w...

Page 58: ...mode Clamp Display area H Reset Mode free 0 31 PC Adjust Mode 3 Mode 4 Mode 5 Quit Yes No H sync freq V sync freq Quit Mode 1 Mode 2 Display area V Store Mode 3 Mode 4 Mode 5 Quit Mode 1 Mode 2 Quit Image Adjust Contrast Brightness Color temp Red Green Blue Gamma Store Quit 0 63 0 63 High 0 63 0 63 0 63 0 15 Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Quit Mid Reset Yes No Low XLow Adj Sharpness 0 15 Digital ...

Page 59: ...ng English Italian Spanish Portuguese Dutch Polish Chinese Korean Japanese Store1 Store2 Reset On Off On Countdown off Off Zoom Blue back Display Ceiling Power management On start Quit Russian Capture Ready Shut down Hour s Security Timer 1 30 Min Quit Off Logo Factory default L1 L2 Fan Quit Logo select Remote control Swedish Finnish Romanian Hungarian Default User Yes No Logo PIN code lock Off On...

Page 60: ...R red green Indicators LAMP REPLACE yellow WARNING red 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 disconnect the AC power cord and contact the dealer or the service center Do not leave the projector on It may cause an electric shock or fire hazard The projector is opera...

Page 61: ...rlace SXGA 12 1152 x 900 71 40 75 60 SXGA 11 1152 x 900 61 20 65 20 SVGA 10 800 x 600 32 70 51 09 SXGA 13 1280 x 1024 50 00 86 00 Interlace ON SCREEN DISPLAY RESOLUTION H Freq kHz V Freq Hz VGA 1 640 x 480 31 47 59 88 VGA 2 720 x 400 31 47 70 09 VGA 3 640 x 400 31 47 70 09 VGA 4 640 x 480 37 86 74 38 VGA 5 640 x 480 37 86 72 81 VGA 6 640 x 480 37 50 75 00 SXGA 1 1152 x 864 64 20 70 40 ON SCREEN DI...

Page 62: ... 4 3 32 6 1 31 m 9 9 m Projection Lamp 200W Interface Video Input Jack RCA Type x 1 Audio Input Jacks RCA Type x 2 Computer Input S VIDEO Analog RGB Mini D sub 15 pin Terminal x 1 Component Input Terminal Monitor Output Terminal Analog RGB Mini D sub 15 pin Terminal x 1 Component Computer Audio Input Jack Mini Jack stereo x 1 Service Port Connector Mini DIN 8 pin x 1 Audio Output Jack Mini Jack st...

Page 63: ...hough 99 99 of the pixels are effective a tiny fraction of the pixels 0 01 or less may be ineffective by the characteristics of the LCD panels Model No COMPONENT VGA Cable AH 98771 POA CA COMPVGA SCART VGA Cable AH 98881 POA CA SCART S VIDEO VGA Cable AH 98661 POA CA VGAS Soft Carrying Case AH 98551 POA CAC VCL2 The parts listed below are optionally available When ordering those parts specify the ...

Page 64: ...in 5 1 2 3 4 10 9 6 7 8 15 14 13 11 12 Configurations of Terminals Red R Cr Input Output Ground Horiz sync Green G Y Input Output Blue B Cb Input Output Ground Red Ground Green Ground Blue 1 5 2 4 3 6 7 8 Horiz sync Input Output Composite H V sync Ground Vert sync Ground Vert sync 9 13 10 12 11 14 15 Serial GND R X D RTS CTS T X D GND 4 1 3 2 5 6 7 GND 8 Appendix ...

Page 65: ...act the service station PIN Code Number Memo Factory default set No 1 2 3 4 Should the four digit number be changed the factory set number will be invalid PIN Code Lock No Logo PIN Code Lock No Factory default set No 4 3 2 1 While the projector is locked with the PIN code Put the label below supplied on in a prominent place of the projector s body while it is locked with a PIN code ...

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