Yamaha LPX-500, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL LPX 500 Home Cinema Projector an English 403256900 U C A G B R T ...

Page 2: ...ratus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been expose...

Page 3: ...cables Cable s supplied with this product MUST be used Follow all installation instructions Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA 3 NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations Part 15 for Class B digital devices Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assura...

Page 4: ...by lightning disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet during an electrical storm Do not look into the lens while this unit is turned on It may cause serious damage to your eyesight Before moving this unit press STANDBY ON to set this unit in the standby mode and disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit Contact qualified YAMAHA service person...

Page 5: ...es additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears in the glossary of terms Refer to the Glossary in the Appendix p 61 Indicates operating methods and the order of operations The procedure indicated should be carried out in the order of the numbers Procedure ...

Page 6: ...es 17 Advanced Operations Functions for Enhancing Projection 20 Using the Menus 20 Description of Functions 23 Saving and Retrieving Image Quality Settings Memory Save 24 Using the Menu Functions 26 Image Menu 26 Signal Menu 30 Setup Menu 31 Info Menu 33 Troubleshooting When Having Some Trouble 36 When the Indicators Provide No Help 38 Appendices Maintenance 46 Cleaning 46 Replacing Consumables 47...

Page 7: ...orates as a result of normal use and as a result of impacts or other damage and may also break with a loud noise stop working or reach the end of its service life more quickly At such times the amount of time remaining before the lamp breaks or stops working may vary greatly depending on the individual lamp characteristics and the operating environment These are normal characteristics of mercury l...

Page 8: ...3 Accessories Check the included accessories Remote control Setup guide Battery LR6 AA x 2 Power cord ...

Page 9: ...ed from five preset modes in order to obtain the optimum image quality p 14 Includes a variety of color adjustment modes Various color settings can be adjusted to suit your preferences from individual RGB balance adjustment to setting the color temperature of your choice The adjusted settings can then be stored in memory and recalled at a touch of a button on the remote control p 24 25 Adoption of...

Page 10: ...Off the Projector 9 Adjusting the Screen Image 11 Adjusting the Image Size 11 Adjusting the Image Angle 11 Correcting Keystone Distortion 12 Displaying a Test Pattern 13 Adjusting the Image Quality 14 Focusing the Screen Image 14 Selecting the picture mode 14 Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio 15 Normal mode 15 Squeeze mode 16 Zoom mode 16 Zoom Subtitle mode 16 Through mode 17 Squeeze Through mode 1...

Page 11: ...er cord to the projector Check that the power cord connector is facing the same way as the power inlet on the projector and then insert the power cord connector securely into the projector 5 Connect the other end of the power cord to a grounded electrical outlet 6 Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the projector Wait until the indicator lights orange and the projector goes to the standby...

Page 12: ...nel buttons to select the port which the signal source that you would like to use is connected to while referring to the following table The display disappears approximately 1 second after the signal is output Turning On the Power and Projecting Images The buttons on the remote control and the projector s control panel cannot be operated while the indicator is flashing green Wait until it lights s...

Page 13: ...ain No images will be projected during the time that it takes for signals to be input from the video source If a laptop computer or a computer with an LCD screen has been connected to the projector the images may not be projected straight away After making the connections check that the computer has been set up to output signals The following table shows examples of how to toggle output settings F...

Page 14: ...s the STANDBY ON button on the projector s control panel or remote control once more The lamp will switch off The indicator will flash red and cool down will start After about 90 seconds the indicator will change to flashing orange 4 Check that the indicator has changed to light orange When the indicator lights orange cool down is complete The cool down period lasts for approximately 5 minutes Thi...

Page 15: ...n not using the projector in order to stop the lens from getting dusty or dirty Do not turn off the main power switch at the rear of the projector while the cool down is in progress If the main power switch is turned off before cool down is complete wait for the lamp to cool down normally about one hour is required before turning the power back on again If the power is turned off and on before the...

Page 16: ...he screen it can be set up so that it is tilting slightly horizontally or vertically To tilt the projector upward adjust the front adjustable foot to tilt the projector at an angle of up to a maximum 12 9 Procedure Turn the front adjustable foot underneath the projector to adjust the projector angle Turn the front adjustable foot until the desired projection angle is obtained Adjusting the Image S...

Page 17: ...jector you may need to readjust the keystone correction settings If the images become uneven in appearance after keystone correction is carried out decrease the Sharpness setting p 27 29 Keystone correction can also be carried out using the projector menu p 31 If the value displayed in the gauge on the screen stops changing when horizontal or vertical keystone correction is being carried out it in...

Page 18: ...ected If you need to change a setting press the button on either the projector s control panel or the remote control to display the line menu and then change the setting To correct keystone distortion while a test pattern is being displayed press and hold the SHIFT button and then use the and buttons on the projector s control panel to make the adjustment This setting cannot be made using the remo...

Page 19: ...or de mist the lens p 46 If the projector is positioned outside the normal projecting range of 0 9 13 m 2 9 42 6 ft it may not be possible to obtain the correct focus If you have trouble obtaining the correct focus check the projection distance Selecting the picture mode Mode name Gamma Color Temp Priority element Use A Original 1 6700 K adjustable Color Ideal for enjoying presentations in a natur...

Page 20: ... Subtitle Through Squeeze Through Video SDTV O O O O O O Video HDTV O O 720p only Computer SVGA or lower O O O Computer XGA or higher O O Do not use the aspect mode function to elongate or compress image that are being projected for commercial purposes or in public places such as hotel lobbies or stores as doing so may infringe the rights of the original copyright owner for the images under copyri...

Page 21: ... cut at top and bottom Resized to 16 9 Images output in 4 3 format are truncate at top and bottom by a set amount and then projected in a 16 9 format Images output in 4 3 format Viewed using the projector When 4 3 images with subtitles included are projected using the projector s Zoom Subtitle mode the images are enlarged in the vertical and horizontal directions to resize them to 16 9 size Becaus...

Page 22: ...tor menu p 28 If the input signal resolution is 1280 x 720 dots or less the images are projected onto the screen with the input signal resolution unchanged Because of this the size of the displayed images will change depending on the input resolution The picture quality will be the clearest for portions of the image that have not been resized horizontally or vertically If the input signal resoluti...

Page 23: ...aying and Operating Line Menus 22 Description of Functions 23 Black Level Adjustment 23 White Level Adjustment 23 Color temperature flesh tone and color balance adjustment 24 Saving and Retrieving Image Quality Settings Memory Save 24 Saving Settings 24 Retrieving Saved Image Quality Settings 25 Using the Menu Functions 26 Image Menu 26 Video 26 Computer 28 Signal Menu 30 Setup Menu 31 Info Menu 3...

Page 24: ... menus consist of a main menu and sub menus The sub menu that corresponds to the currently selected item in the main menu displayed in white appears 2 Select the items to be changed in the main menu If using the projector s control panel press the or button If using the remote control tilt the button to the left or right Function Summary Reference page Black level adjustment Adjusts the brightness...

Page 25: ...te control The main menu can be exited by pressing the ESCAPE button on the projector s control panel or the remote control If a setting is executed or a sub menu item continues to another level appears after the item name In such cases press the button on either the projector s control panel or the remote control to select a setting value in the displayed menu Refer to using the menu functions fo...

Page 26: ...ft and right 4 Set other items in the same way Repeat steps 2 and 3 To return to a previous menu level after pressing the button on the projector s control panel or the remote control so that a sub menu is selected press the ESCAPE button on the projector s control panel or the remote control Displaying and Operating Line Menus If a setting is executed or a sub menu item continues to another level...

Page 27: ...s of dark shades is reduced and images with greater contrast are obtained but differences in dark areas become less distinct This adjusts the brightness of light shades It lets you adjust light shades without affecting the brightness of dark shades Use the White Level item in the Image menu to change the setting p 26 28 If adjusted to the side the luminosity of light scenes increases and contrast ...

Page 28: ... green component is increased Adjust until the desired flesh tones are obtained Up to a maximum of six adjustment values in the Image and Signal menus can be memorize per input source and settings for six different sources can be recorded for a total of 36 possible settings You can save the adjustment values for particular video scenes and then use the memory button on the remote control to retrie...

Page 29: ...ting values will be applied to the images that are being projected Retrieving Saved Image Quality Settings If you press one of the remote control memory buttons 1 to 6 that has no stored memory settings the images being projected will not change Select Enter Image Setup Signal Info 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 A B C PC sRGB 2 6700K 3 4 5 6 Memory Save Color Balance Black Level White Level Sharpness Saturation Hu...

Page 30: ...ffecting the white level setting p 23 0 White Level This lets you adjust light shades without affecting the black level setting p 23 Depending on the combination of the model of VCR and the type of video tape you are using the VCR output signal level may be too high and the white level may become clipped When playing back SECAM signals clipped images will change and appear purplish If this happens...

Page 31: ...rmediate shades and Gain adjusts brighter shades The working of each adjustment is shown below Each RGB component can be adjusted to give the desired level of coloration to dark intermediate and light ranges Offset R 0 G 0 B 0 Gain R 0 G 0 B 0 Gamma R 0 G 0 B 0 Sharpness Adjusts the image sharpness 0 Memory Save This lets you save image adjustment settings and to retrieve them by pressing the corr...

Page 32: ...ct from five different quality settings depending on the surroundings A Ideal for enjoying presentations in a natural atmosphere B Ideal for enjoying presentations such as movies which have large numbers of dark scenes C Ideal for projecting images with greater modulation and intensity PC Ideal for use in making images as bright as possible when projecting computer images sRGB Images conform to th...

Page 33: ... Gamma R 0 G 0 B 0 Sharpness Adjusts the image sharpness 0 Memory Save This lets you save image adjustment settings and to retrieve them by pressing the corresponding remote control memory buttons The images being projected will be adjusted according to the settings that are retrieved p 24 The current settings are saved to a particular recording area number when that number is selected The setting...

Page 34: ... to Off when viewing images sources such as DVDs which are relatively free from interference Off Position Adjustment is not possible when DVI signals are being input Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally Press the button on either the projector s control panel or the remote control to display the display position sub menu and then use the and buttons to make the adjustment u...

Page 35: ...the screen with the projector installed to the ceiling upside down Projection from the rear of the screen Projection from the rear of the screen with the projector installed to the ceiling upside down Keystone Corrects keystone distortion in images p 12 When keystone correction is carried out the projected image will become smaller The keystone correction settings are memorized so that if you chan...

Page 36: ...ntrol to turn the power back on Off Trigger Out This is an output signal for controlling external equipment While projection is in progress a voltage of 12 V is output When Auto is selected the trigger out signal turns ON and OFF in accordance with the illumination of the projector s lamp When External is selected the trigger out signal turns ON and OFF in accordance with control signals received ...

Page 37: ...eing projected Depends on connection Input Signal Displays the video signal format Auto Computer DVI INPUT A RGB INPUT B RGB Main menu Sub menu Function Default setting Info Lamp Displays the cumulative lamp operating time When the lamp warning period is reached the display characters appear in red Press the button on either the projector s control panel or the remote control to display the Reset ...

Page 38: ...ency Displays the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies Sync Polarity Displays the synchronization polarity Sync Mode Displays the synchronization attributes Resolution Displays the input resolution Refresh Rate Displays the refresh rate Main menu Sub menu Function Default setting ...

Page 39: ...3 Troubleshooting This chapter describes troubleshooting procedures for the projector When Having Some Trouble 36 When the Indicators Provide No Help 38 ...

Page 40: ... the rear of the projector was turned off before the cool down period had finished the last time the projector was turned off and it was then turned back on again before one hour had passed When turning off the projector wait 2 minutes After about 2 minutes the cooling fan will stop When the cooling fan stops turn off the main power switch and then turn it back on again When the main power switch ...

Page 41: ...ed to be replaced No abnormality Have a new replacement lamp ready The lamp service life can become shorter than normal as a result of the usage conditions and so the lamp should be replaced as soon as possible The appearance of the indicator at this time will vary depending on the status of the projector p 47 Standby condition No abnormality Projection starts when the STANDBY ON button on either ...

Page 42: ...ector s control panel and the remote control will then operate p 9 Have you pressed the STANDBY ON button on either the remote control or the projector s control panel Press the STANDBY ON button on either the remote control or the projector s control panel p 7 Is automatic power off activated If an automatic power off time has been set the lamp turns off automatically if no video signal is input ...

Page 43: ...e turned on Turn on the power p 7 Check the mode which corresponds to the frequency of the image signals being output from the computer Refer to the documentation provided with your computer for details on changing the resolution and frequency of the image signals being output from the computer p 52 If a laptop computer or a computer with a LCD screen has been connected to the projector it is nece...

Page 44: ...s and this may cause the images to appear fuzzy Turn off the power and wait for the condensation to disappear Does the input signal setting match the connected source Use the Video Signal INPUT A Signal or INPUT B Signal commands in the Signal menu to select the signal format that matches the connected source Signal Video Signal INPUT A Signal INPUT B Signal p 30 Are the cables connected correctly...

Page 45: ...l for the computer s monitor for further details Condition The image colors are not right Probable cause Remedy Are the cables connected correctly Check that all cables that are required for projection are connected correctly Setup Guide Has the image contrast been adjusted correctly Use the White Level command in the Video menu to adjust the contrast Image White Level p 26 28 Have the color tempe...

Page 46: ... 30 Condition The remote control does not work Probable cause Remedy Is the remote control being pointed at the right angle The operating angle for the remote control is approximately 30 horizontally and approximately 30 vertically Use the remote control within these ranges Setup Guide Is the remote control too far from the projector The operating distance for the remote control is approximately 7...

Page 47: ...witch at the rear of the projector is turned off the indicator switches off Is the fan operating After the STANDBY ON button on either the remote control or the projector s control panel is pressed to turn off the power the cool down period starts After the cool down period is complete the indicator lights orange and you can then turn off the main power switch The cool down period is approximately...

Page 48: ...the Air Filter 46 Replacing Consumables 47 Lamp Replacement Period 47 Replacing the Lamp 48 Resetting the Lamp Operating Time 49 Replacing the Air Filter 50 Optional Accessories 51 List of Supported Signal Resolutions 52 Component Video Input 52 Composite Video S Video Input 52 RGB Input 53 Specifications 54 Appearance 56 Part Names and Functions 57 Front Top 57 Control Panel 58 Rear 59 Base 59 Re...

Page 49: ...erheating and damage the projector Stand up the projector in order to prevent dust getting inside the projector and then use a vacuum cleaner to clean away the dust from the air filter Cleaning Cleaning the Projector Case Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Air Filter If the air filter is difficult to clean or if it is broken it should be replaced Contact your dealer for a spare air filter Replacement ...

Page 50: ...ue to use the lamp after this period the possibility of the lamp breaking becomes greater When the lamp replacement message appears replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible even if it is still working The warning message appears after 2900 hours of use but the actual life of each individual lamp will vary depending on the characteristics of the lamp and on the way it has been used Some ...

Page 51: ...uring the lamp to the projector 4 Take out the lamp Hold the lamp so that it faces the correct way to fit into the projector and then push it in securely and tighten the two fixing screws Replacing the Lamp If the lamp stops working and needs to be replaced there is the danger that the lamp may break when handled If replacing the lamp of a projector which has been installed to the ceiling you shou...

Page 52: ...edure 1 Press the MENU button on either the remote control or the projector s control panel The menu will be displayed 2 Select Lamp from the Info menu Press the on either the projector s control panel or the remote control Install the lamp securely For safety the lamp will turn off automatically when the lamp cover is opened Moreover the lamp will not turn on if the lamp or the lamp cover is not ...

Page 53: ... the recess in the air filter hook and lift up the air filter to remove it Be sure to keep the projector standing up while working in order to stop foreign particles from the air filter getting inside the projector 3 Install the new air filter First insert the tabs and then press down on the opposite side until it clicks into place Replacing the Air Filter Dispose of used air filters properly in a...

Page 54: ...ut notice A special method of installation is required in order to suspend the projector from the ceiling Please contact the place of purchase if you would like to use this installation method Spare lamp PJL 5015 Use as a replacement for spent lamps Ceiling mount for low ceilings PMT L21 Use when installing the projector to a low ceiling Ceiling mount for high ceilings PMT H25 Use when installing ...

Page 55: ...t 1280 720 16 9 aspect 1280 Variable 590 442 4 3 aspect 786 442 16 9 aspect SDTV 576p 768 576 768 432 When zoomed 960 720 4 3 aspect 1280 720 16 9 aspect 1280 720 16 9 aspect 1280 Variable 700 525 4 3 aspect 934 525 16 9 aspect HDTV 720p 16 9 1280 720 1280 720 16 9 aspect 1178 664 16 9 aspect HDTV 1080p 16 9 1920 1080 1280 720 16 9 aspect Composite Video S Video Input Signal Resolution Aspect Norm...

Page 56: ...0 720 1280 720 QVGA 60 85 1280 960 1280 720 960 720 1280 720 SXGA 60 75 85 1280 1024 1280 720 900 720 1280 720 MAC13 640 480 640 360 960 720 1280 720 640 480 MAC16 832 624 832 468 960 720 1280 720 832 624 MAC19 1024 768 1024 576 960 720 1280 720 MAC21 1152 870 1152 648 954 720 1280 720 SDTV 480i 60Hz 640 480 640 360 960 720 4 3 aspect 1280 720 16 9 aspect 1280 720 16 9 aspect 1280 Variable 590 442...

Page 57: ... H dots x 3 Focus adjustment Manual Zoom adjustment Manual approx 1 1 35 Lamp light source UHP lamp 150 W Model No PJL 5015 Power supply 100 120 VAC 2 7A 200 240 VAC 1 3A 50 60 Hz Operating temperature 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F No condensation Storage temperature 10 C 60 C 14 F 140 F No condensation Weight Approx 4 8 kg 10 6 lbs Connectors DVI 1 DVI D INPUT A 1 4RCA pin jack INPUT B 1 Mini D Sub 15 pin f...

Page 58: ...md 4 EMC USA FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B DoC Canada ICES 003 Class B European Community The EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN55022 1998 Class B EN55024 1998 IEC61000 4 2 IEC61000 4 3 IEC61000 4 4 IEC61000 4 5 IEC61000 4 6 IEC61000 4 8 IEC61000 4 11 IEC61000 3 2 IEC61000 3 3 Australia New Zealand AS NZS 3548 1995 A1 1997 A2 1997 Class B CISPR Pub 22 1993 A1 1995 A2 1996 Class B ...

Page 59: ...56 Appearance 281 11 06 125 4 92 409 16 1 111 4 37 Units mm inch ...

Page 60: ...ent Remote control light receiving area Setup Guide Receives signals from the remote control Front adjustable foot p 11 Extend and retract to adjust the projection angle Lens cap Attach when not using the projector to prevent the lens from becoming dirty or damaged Control panel p 58 Lamp cover opening switch p 48 Slide this switch to unlock the lamp cover when removing it Front Top Rear Remote co...

Page 61: ...ton p 7 Switches the input source between INPUT A INPUT B D4 VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO DVI each time the button is pressed PATTERN button p 13 Projects a test pattern for image adjustment The test pattern switches between Crosshatch Grayscale Pattern Off each time the button is pressed ASPECT button p 15 Selects the aspect ratio for projected images from one of five settings The aspect ratio switches be...

Page 62: ...RGB video signals from a computer INPUT B port Setup Guide Inputs analog RGB video signals from a computer and component video signals and RGB video signals from other video sources RS 232C port Connects the projector to a computer using an RS 232C cable This port is for service use and should not normally be used VIDEO port Setup Guide Inputs composite video signals to the projector from other vi...

Page 63: ...settings that have been saved using the Memory Save command in the Image menu and applies them to the images being projected INPUT button p 7 S VIDEO Changes video input to the source connected to the S VIDEO port VIDEO Changes video input to the source connected to the VIDEO port A Changes video input to the source connected to the INPUT A port B Changes video input to the source connected to the...

Page 64: ...d the chroma color signal which are contained in the color signal Contrast The relative brightness of the light and dark areas of an image can be increased or decreased in order to make text and graphics stand out more clearly or to make them appear softer Cool down The cooling process for the projector lamp continues even after the STANDBY ON button on either the remote control or the projector s...

Page 65: ...er operating systems OS and the Internet SVGA A type of image signal with a resolution of 800 horizontal x 600 vertical dots which is used by IBM PC AT compatible computers DOS V computers SXGA A type of image signal with a resolution of 1280 horizontal x 1024 vertical dots which is used by IBM PC AT compatible computers DOS V computers Synchronization Sync The signals output from computers have a...

Page 66: ... 6 10 59 Memory Save 24 27 29 Menus 20 26 Noise reduction 24 30 No Signal 31 Offset adjustment 27 29 Operating temperature 54 Optional accessories 51 Overheating 37 Part Names and Functions 57 Picture mode 14 24 27 28 Position 16 17 30 Power cord 6 Power inlet 6 59 Progressive 24 30 Projection angle 11 Rear adjustable foot 11 59 Refresh Rate 34 Remote control 60 Setup Guide Remote control light re...

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Page 69: ...reen Size and Setting up Distance Setting up Methods Battery Replacement Period and Using the Remote Control Remote Control Operating Range Before Using the Remote Control Inserting the Batteries Printed in Japan English 403257000 Essen SET UP GUIDE English hyoshi ...

Page 70: ...ries 1 1 2 Remove the battery compartment cover Insert the batteries Make sure the polarities of the batteries are correct Replace the battery compartment cover After inserting the tab of the battery cover push the cover down until it clicks into place 3 While pressing the cover here lift the cover up Before Using the Remote Control Essen SET UP GUIDE English 01 ...

Page 71: ... Period If the remote control becomes slow in responding or if it stops working the batteries may be spent If this happens replace the batteries with fresh ones Guide for battery replacement Approximately 3 months if used for 30 minutes per day The replacement period given above may vary depending on the amount of usage and the ambient conditions Use the following type of batteries as replacements...

Page 72: ... operating range the remote control may not work Approx 7 m 23 ft Approx 30 horizontally Approx 30 vertically Approx 30 Approx 30 Approx 30 Approx 30 Approx 7 m 23 ft Operating distance Operating angle Approx 7 m 23 ft Approx 30 vertically and horizontally Remote Control Operating Range Approx 30 Approx 30 Approx 30 Approx 30 Approx 7 m 23 ft 3 Essen SET UP GUIDE English 03 ...

Page 73: ...d as a guide for installation The actual distance will vary depending on projection conditions 4 2 8 3 9 3 1 4 3 3 5 4 7 3 8 5 1 4 8 6 5 6 4 8 7 90 200 112 100 220 125 80 177 100 13 6 13 7 15 3 15 4 17 0 17 2 18 7 18 9 A 90 200 112 6 5 3 6 20 4 20 6 110 243 137 120 266 150 25 5 25 7 150 332 187 Screen size 200 442 250 34 0 34 3 When installing to a wall leave a space of about 0 2 m 7 8 inches betw...

Page 74: ... the screen size Basic Operations in OWNER S MANUAL Setting up Methods Be sure to read Caution in OWNER S MANUAL for details on safe handling when setting up the projector A special method of installation is required in order to suspend the projector from the ceiling Please contact the place of purchase if you would like to use this installation method When installing to the ceiling or projecting ...

Page 75: ...ing to the INPUT A port Component video cable To INPUT A port Red Blue Green If connecting to the INPUT B port To Component Video port Component video cable If more than one peripheral device is being connected to the projector make the connections and then change the INPUT A Signal or INPUT B Signal commands in the Signal menu to Component to match the signals from these devices Signal menu in OW...

Page 76: ...t S Video cable 7 To S VIDEO port Depending on the combination of the VCR and the video cassette used for the playback the color of the projected images may flicker or the correct color may not be displayed In this case select Signal and set Progressive to OFF for improving the playback quality Signal menu in OWNER S MANUAL Essen SET UP GUIDE English 07 ...

Page 77: ...he INPUT B port To RGB output port To INPUT B port Computer cable If more than one peripheral device is being connected to the projector make the connections and then change the INPUT A Signal or INPUT B Signal commands in the Signal menu to RGB to match the signals from these devices Signal menu in OWNER S MANUAL Essen SET UP GUIDE English 08 8 ...

Page 78: ...put image signals If the computer has a built in monitor or if using a laptop computer it may not be possible to connect the computer to the projector or alternatively you may need to purchase a separate external output port Refer to the OWNER S MANUAL for your computer under a heading such as Connecting an external monitor or similar for further details Condition 2 The display resolution and freq...

Page 79: ... INPUT B Signal setting in the Signal menu to RGB Signal menu in OWNER S MANUAL If video signals are being input to several input ports simultaneously interference between the various signals may occur and this may cause interference in the projected images If this happens turn off the power supply or disconnect the video equipment which is not currently being used Essen SET UP GUIDE English 10 10...

Page 80: ...DVI D output port Do not bind the power cord together with the computer cable or DVI D cable digital otherwise it may cause interference in the projected images or operating errors Two kinds of DVI cable are available Use a DVI D cable to connect to this projector Esssen SET UP GUIDE English 11 ...