Page 1 LCD Projector MP-WU8101W/MP-WU8101B User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this projector, read all the manuals for this projector. Read Safety Guide first. After reading the manuals, store them in a safe place for future reference.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents   Introduction ....3 EASY MENU....68 Features ..... . 3 PICTURE menu .
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Introduction Features The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features. ü The HDMI /DisplayPort /HDBaseT ports can support various image equipment which have digital interface to get clearer pictures on a screen. ü The super bright light source and high quality optical system can fulfill the demands of professional uses.
Page 4: Warnings, Cautions, And Notices
Introduction Warnings, Cautions, and Notices WARNING ►Never use the projector if a problem should occur. • Otherwise it can cause fire or electric shock. • If any of the following abnormalities occur, urgently stop using the product and unplug it from the power outlet: - The product is giving off smoke or strange smell, or making a strange sound.
Page 5 Introduction Warnings, Cautions, and Notices (continued) WARNING ►Do not get the product wet. • It could result in a fire, an electric shock, and/or malfunction to the projector. • Do not place the projector near water, such as in a bathroom, kitchen, or poolside.
Page 6 Introduction Warnings, Cautions, and Notices (continued) WARNING ►Never disassemble and modify. • The product contains high voltage components and/or laser light-emitting part beyond the scope of Class 1 (IEC60825-1). Modification and/or disassembly of the product could result in fire, electrical shock, or injury to eyes or skin. •...
Page 7 Introduction Warnings, Cautions, and Notices (continued) WARNING ►Use the accessory cable or a designated type cable for the connection. • If you use a power cord or a signal cable that are not comply with the specification, it causes fire, electric shock, malfunction, or radio wave interference.
Page 8 Introduction Warnings, Cautions, and Notices (continued) WARNING ►Do not damage the power cord, cables, and connectors. • If you keep using a damaged the power cord or cables, it can cause a fire or electrical shock. • If it is damaged, consult your dealer to get a new one. ►Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand.
Page 9 Introduction Warnings, Cautions, and Notices (continued) CAUTION ► Do not place the projector in a place where it can be hot nor block the projector's ventilation openings. • The projector may shut down automatically, or may malfunction due to high internal temperature if it is placed in a place where it can be hot or ventilation does not operate normally.
Page 10 Introduction Warnings, Cautions, and Notices (continued) CAUTION ►Avoid Magnetism. • Magnetic objects may cause interruption of the projector's internal mechanical performance which may interfere with cooling fans speed or stopping, and may cause the projector to completely shut down. • The projector may shutdown automatically or may malfunction if its internal temperature is too high.
Page 11 Introduction Warnings, Cautions, and Notices (continued) CAUTION ►Ask your dealer to clean the inside of the projector about every year. • Accumulations of dust inside the projector result in fire or malfunction. • To ensure the safe use of your projector, ask your dealer to clean and inspect it about once a year.
Page 12 Introduction Warnings, Cautions, and Notices (continued) NOTICE ►Take care not to fatigue your eyes. • Watching the display continuously for a long time makes your eyes tired. • Rest the eyes periodically. ►Take care of the lens. • It may cause breakage, malfunction, or image failure. •...
Page 13 Introduction Warnings, Cautions, and Notices (continued) NOTICE ►Caring for the cabinet and remote control • Incorrect care could cause not only an injury but adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc. Take right care of the projector according to the following.
Page 14 Introduction Warnings, Cautions, and Notices (continued) NOTE ►Characteristics of the projector • Positional deviation or distortion of a projected image, or shift of the focus may occur due to ambient conditions, and so on. They tend to occur until the operation becomes stable, especially within about 30 minutes after the light source is turned on.
Page 15 Introduction Warnings, Cautions, and Notices (continued) NOTE ►Be careful of condensation. • It is not a malfunction even if a projected image becomes blurred or cannot be seen due to condensation of internal lens or mirror when the projector is moved out of a room with a low temperature to a room with a high temperature.As the projector adapts to the ambient temperature, condensation is gone and the projected image goes back to normal.
Page 16: Part Names
Introduction Part names Projector (1) Filter cover (124) The air fi lter and intake vent are inside. (2) Elevator feet (x2) (48) (3) Remote sensors (x2) (41, 110) (4) Lens hole cover (5) Indicators (17) (6) Intake vents (7) Control panel (17) (8) AC (AC inlet) (37) (9) Exhaust vents (10) Ports (18)
Page 17 Introduction Part names (continued) Control panel and Indicators (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (1) STANDBY/ON button (42) (2) INPUT button (45, 65) (3) MENU button (65) (4) LENS SHIFT button (50) (5) ZOOM button (49) (6) FOCUS button (49) (7) SHUTTER button (60) (8) SERVICE indicator (134, 135) (9) STATUS indicator (132 ~ 134)
Page 18 Introduction Part names (continued) Ports (26 ~ 34) (1) COMPUTER IN port (9) 3G-SDI port (2) HDBaseT port (10) AUDIO IN1 port (3) LAN port (11) AUDIO IN2 (L, R) ports (4) WIRELESS port (12) AUDIO OUT port (5) HDMI 1 port (13) MONITOR OUT port (6) HDMI 2 port (14) REMOTE CONTROL IN port...
Page 19 Introduction Part names (continued) Remote control (1) STANDBY button (43) (2) ON button (42) (3) ID - 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 buttons (40) (4) COMPUTER 1 button (45) (5) COMPUTER 2 button *1 (6) VIDEO button (45) (11) (10) (7) LAN button (45)
Page 20: Setting Up
Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. This projector will perform in a free tilt angle, as shown in the figures below. For the case of installation in a special state such as ceiling mount, the specified mounting accessories and service may be required.
Page 21 Setting up Setting up (continued) Secure a clearance of 25 cm or greater between the intake 25 cm or greater vents of the projector and other objects such as walls. There are intake vents on the left and right sides. Secure a clearance of 15 cm or greater between the exhaust Intake vents vents of the projector and other objects such as walls.
Page 22: Arrangement
Setting up Arrangement Refer to table T-2 at the back of User’s Manual (concise) as well as the following to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen. The values may be diff erent slightly.
Page 23 Setting up Arrangement (continued) WARNING ►Install the projector where you can access the power outlet easily. If an abnormality should occur, unplug the projector immediately. Otherwise it could cause a fire or electric shock. ►Do not subject the projector to unstable conditions. If the projector falls or topples over, it could result in injury or damage to the projector and the surrounding things.
Page 24 Setting up Arrangement (continued) WARNING ►Do not place the projector in a place where it may get wet. Getting the projector wet or inserting liquid into the projector could cause a fire and an electric shock, and damage the projector. •...
Page 25 Setting up Arrangement (continued) CAUTION ►Do not place the product in smoky, humid or dusty place. (e.g. smoking area, kitchen, beach and near humidifiers.) Placing the projector in such places could cause a fire, an electric shock and malfunction of the projector.
Page 26: Connecting With Your Devices
Setting up Connecting with your devices Before connecting the projector to a device, consult the manual of the device to confirm that the device is suitable for connecting with this projector and prepare the required accessories, such as a cable in accord with the signal of the device. Consult your dealer when the required accessory did not come with the projector or the accessory is damaged.
Page 27 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) NOTE • Do not turn on or off the projector while connected to a device in operation, unless directed in the manual of the device. Otherwise it may cause malfunction in the device or projector. •...
Page 28 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) AUDIO DISPLAY PORT RGB OUT HDBaseT HDMI Computer (continued on next page) QM00971-1...
Page 29 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) NOTE • Before connecting the projector to a computer, consult the computer’s manual and check the compatibility of the signal level, the synchronization methods and the display resolution output to the projector. - Depending on the input signal, an adapter may be required or the projector may not display the images correctly.
Page 30 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) USB wireless adapter (optional) Access point RS-232C RS-232C Computer External device WARNING ►Heat may build up in the USB wireless adapter, to avoid possible burns disconnect the projector power cord for 10 minutes before touching the adapter.
Page 31 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) VCR/DVD/ Blu-ray Disc player VIDEO HDMI AUDIO OUT COMPONENT (continued on next page) QM00971-1...
Page 32 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) • The HDMI ports of this model are compatible with HDCP (High-band- NOTE width Digital Content Protection) and therefore capable of displaying video signals from HDCP compatible DVD players or the like. - The HDMI ports support the following signals: Video signal : See the Operating Guide - technical for details.
Page 33 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) 3G-SDI OUT Camera for commercial use Monitor RGB IN HDMI Another Speakers (with an amplifi er) projector (Wired) Remote control NOTE • To use a wired remote control, connect a wired remote control to the REMOTE CONTROL IN port.
Page 34 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) • The 3G-SDI port of this model supports the following SDI signals: NOTE SD-SDI signal: conforming to SMPTE ST 259-C standard YCBCR 4:2:2 10-bit 480i, 576i Single link HD-SDI signal: conforming to SMPTE ST 292 standard YPBPR 4:2:2 10-bit 720p@50/60, 1080i@50/60, 1080sf@25/30 3G-SDI Level-A signal: conforming to SMPTE ST 424 standard...
Page 35: Attaching The Terminal Cover
Setting up Attaching the terminal covers Two types of terminal covers for the ports side of the projector are available. The smaller one is the cover for the left part. The larger one is the cover for the right part. To attach the terminal cover, insert the two claws of the cover into the hole on the projector and fasten the...
Page 36: Using The Security Bar And Slot
Setting up Using the security bar and slot A commercially available anti-theft chain or Security slot wire can be attached to the security bar on the projector. Refer to the fi gure to choose an anti-theft chain or wire. This projector has the security slot for the Kensington lock.
Page 37: Connecting To A Power Supply
Setting up Connecting to a power supply indicator Put the connector of the power cord into the AC POWER (AC inlet) of the product. Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into the outlet. In a couple of seconds after the power supply connection, the POWER indicator lights up in steady orange.
Page 38 Setting up Connecting to a power supply (continued) WARNING ►Do not connect the projector to a power supply while no lens unit is attached to it. ►Use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock. •...
Page 39: Remote Control
Remote control Remote control Installing the batteries Insert the batteries into the remote control before using it. Use the appropriate AA carbon-zinc or alkaline batteries (non-rechargeable) in accordance with laws and regulations. If the remote control starts to malfunction, try to replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote control for long period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place.
Page 40: Using The Remote Id Function
Remote control Using the REMOTE ID function Use this function to control specific projectors by the remote control assigned the same ID number when you use multiple ID buttons projectors of the same type at the same time. Assign an ID number to each projector before using the REMOTE ID item in the SERVICE menu of the OPTION menu (110).
Page 41: About The Remote Control Signal
Remote control About the remote control signal The remote control works with the projector’s remote sensor. This projector has two remote sensors on the front and back sides. The sensors can sense signals within the following range: 60 degrees (30 degrees to the left and right of the sensor) within about 3 meters.
Page 42: Power On/Off
Power on/off indicator Power on/off POWER Turning on the power Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. Make sure that the POWER indicator is lighted in steady orange (131). Then remove the lens cover. Press STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the ON button on the remote control.
Page 43: Turning Off The Power
Power on/off Turning off the power indicator POWER Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the STANDBY button on the remote control. The message “Power off?” appears on the screen for about five seconds. Press the STANDBY/ON or STANDBY button again while the message appears.
Page 44: Operating
Operating Operating Adjusting the volume Use the VOLUME + / - buttons to adjust the volume. A dialog appears on the screen to help you in adjusting the volume. If you do nothing, the dialog automatically VOLUME disappears after a few seconds. NETWORK INTERACTIVE + / - INFO...
Page 45: Selecting An Input Signal
Operating Selecting an input signal Press INPUT button on the projector. Select a desirable input referring to the displayed input list. INPUT button Press COMPUTER 1, VIDEO, LAN, HDMI 1 / 2, DisplayPort, HDBaseT or SDI button on the remote control. The port corresponding to each button is selected as below.
Page 46: Selecting An Aspect Ratio
Operating Selecting an aspect ratio Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches the mode for aspect ratio in sequence. ASPECT NETWORK INTERACTIVE INFO button  For a computer signal NORMAL  4:3  16:9  16:10  ZOOM  NATIVE , HDBaseT , and DisplayPort ...
Page 47: Limiting Osd Display
Operating Limiting OSD display To change this function, follow the steps below. 1. Press the OSD MSG button on the remote control for 3 seconds. 2. The OSD MESSAGE dialog will be displayed. OSD MSG button While this OSD is displayed, press the OSD MSG NETWORK INTERACTIVE button again on the remote control.
Page 48: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator
Operating Adjusting the projector’s elevator Increasing or shortening the length of the elevator feet shifts the projection position and the projection angle. Turn the elevator feet each to adjust Elevator feet their length. max. 3 ° WARNING ►Do not lengthen the elevator feet exceeding 30 mm. The foot lengthened exceeding the limit may come off and drop the projector down, and result in an injury or damaging the projector.
Page 49: Adjusting The Lens
Operating Adjusting the lens FOCUS + / - buttons Adjusting the zoom and focus ZOOM + / - buttons The ZOOM or FOCUS dialog appears when you press any of the buttons from ZOOM, ZOOM -, ZOOM +, FOCUS, FOCUS + and FOCUS -. Use the ZOOM + / - buttons on the remote NETWORK INTERACTIVE INFO...
Page 50 Operating Adjusting the lens (continued) Adjusting the lens position Press the LENS SHIFT button on the projector or the SHIFT button on the remote control to display the LENS SHIFT menu. Press the ► or ENTER button to select SHIFT button LENS SHIFT, then shift the lens with the ▲/▼/◄/ ►...
Page 51 Operating Adjusting the lens (continued) Lens memory This projector is equipped with memory functions for the lens adjustments (LENS SHIFT and LENS TYPE). Up LENS MEMORY to three sets of adjustments can be stored. button To use the lens memory feature, press the LOAD NETWORK INTERACTIVE or SAVE button, or select LENS MEMORY in LENS INFO...
Page 52: Correcting The Distortion
Operating Correcting the distortion To correct the distortion of projected screen, you can select one of three options, KEYSTONE, PERFECT FIT, and WARPING. First press the GEOMETRY button to display the GEOMETRY CORRECTION menu, and point at one of the items with the ▲/▼ buttons. GEOMETRY NETWORK INTERACTIVE KEYSTONE: Adjust the vertical and horizontal...
Page 53 Operating Correcting the distortion (continued)  PERFECT FIT: When PERFECT FIT is pointed at, pressing the ► or ENTER button displays the PERFECT FIT dialog. This projector is equipped with a test pattern for PERFECT FIT. Select PATTERN with the ▲/▼ buttons, then press the ◄/►...
Page 54 Operating Correcting the distortion (continued) This projector is equipped with a memory feature for PERFECT FIT adjustment. Up to three sets of adjustments can be stored. ● LOAD: To recall stored adjustments, select one of the "LOAD" options numbered 1 to 3 (number of the memory) with the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ►, ENTER or INPUT button.
Page 55: Using The Edge Blending Features
Operating Using the EDGE BLENDING features 1. Mode (Manual/Camera) OFF: Disables the Blending function. Manual: Allows you to adjust Blending Region or Blending Level by using menu. Camera: Allows you to perform automatic adjustment by using Camera in Projector Blending Tool. NOTE •...
Page 56 Operating 3. Cropping When inputting the same image to each projector, The cropping function enables two projectors to cut out a part of input image and display one image on a large screen. The following patterns are supported. 2 x 1 2 x 2 1 x 2 NOTE...
Page 57 Operating 3.3 Adjusting Cropping Area Adjust the Cropping Area when cutting out a part of input image. Select SETUP with ▲/▼ buttons and press ►, ENTER or INPUT button. NOTE • MODE is set to [OFF] temporarily and the guide of the Cropping Area is displayed.
Page 58 Operating 4. Selecting Blending Level Select the BLENDING LEVEL with ▲/▼ buttons. [1-25] can be selected with ◄/► buttons. Adjust the brightness of the Blending Region according to the settings. NOTE • Blending Level adjustment is available only when MANUAL is selected in MODE.
Page 59: Using The Magnify Feature
Operating Using the magnify feature Press the MAGNIFY ON button on the remote control. MAGNIFY ON / OFF The picture is magnified, and the MAGNIFY dialog button appears on the screen. When the MAGNIFY ON NETWORK INTERACTIVE INFO button is pressed for the first time after the projector is turned on, the picture is zoomed by 1.5 times.
Page 60: Temporarily Freezing The Screen
Operating Temporarily freezing the screen Press the FREEZE button on the remote control. The “FREEZE” indication appears on the screen (however, the indication does not appear when the SILENT or INHIBIT is selected for the OSD MESSAGE FREEZE NETWORK INTERACTIVE button INFO item in the SETUP (89)), and the projector goes into...
Page 61: Pbyp (Picture By Picture)
Operating PbyP (Picture by Picture) / PinP (Picture in Picture) The PbyP / PinP is a function for displaying two different picture signals on a screen that is separated into main and sub areas for each signal. main main area ð...
Page 62 Operating PbyP (Picture by Picture) / PinP (Picture in Picture) (continued)  Setting information The setting information appears for several seconds when the PbyP / PinP function is started. Displays the input information for each area. A frame will be displayed around the main area and an audio mark indicating the audio output is also displayed.
Page 63 Operating PbyP (Picture by Picture) / PinP (Picture in Picture) (continued)  Changing the picture input signal Press any button to select an input port on the remote control or press the INPUT button on the control panel. A dialog box to select the input signal for the main area is displayed.
Page 64 Operating PbyP (Picture by Picture) / PinP (Picture in Picture) (continued)  PbyP / PinP SWAP function Press the MY BUTTON assigned the PbyP / PinP SWAP (101). The position of the area is exchanged without any setting change. main main sub area main area...
Page 65: Using The Menu Function
Operating Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, NETWORK, SECURITY and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classifi ed into each purpose and brought together as the ADVANCED MENU. Each menu is operated using the same methods.
Page 66 Operating Using the menu function (continued) To close the MENU, press the MENU button again or select EXIT and press the ◄ cursor button or ENTER button. If you do not do anything, the dialog automatically disappears after about 30 seconds with some exceptions. NOTE •...
Page 67 Operating Using the menu function (continued) Menu items The items contained in the menus are as below: Menu Items ASPECT, KEYSTONE, PERFECT FIT, PICTURE MODE, EASY MENU (68) LIGHT OUTPUT, INSTALLATION, RESET, FILTER TIME, LANGUAGE, ADVANCED MENU, EXIT BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS, PICTURE (70) PICTURE QUALITY, CONTRAST OPTIMIZER, DYNAMIC BLACK, MY MEMORY...
Page 68: Easy Menu
EASY MENU EASY MENU Select an item from the EASY menu using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. ASPECT See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu (74) . Pressing the ►...
Page 69 EASY MENU Item Description Pressing the ► button displays the dialog for light output. See the LIGHT OUTPUT item of the LIGHT & FILTER item in SETUP menu. (84) • When the ambient temperature is around 35 to 45°C, the LIGHT OUTPUT brightness of light source is reduced automatically.
Page 70: Picture Menu
PICTURE menu PICTURE menu Select an item from the PICTURE menu using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness. BRIGHTNESS Dark ó...
Page 71 PICTURE menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the PICTURE QUALITY menu. Select an item using the ▲/▼ buttons, and press the ► button or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. PICTURE MODE After selecting USER-1 / USER-2 / USER-3, the following features are adjustable.
Page 72 PICTURE menu Item Description COLOR TEMP This feature is only available when USER-1 / USER-2 / USER-3 is selected. Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. Selecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then pressing the ► button or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and GAIN of the selected mode.
Page 73 PICTURE menu Item Description Turns on/off the CONTRAST OPTIMIZER function. This function makes gradation of image more lively to improve contrast and vividness. ON ó OFF • This function is disabled when the EDGE BLENDING function or CONTRAST the PbyP / PinP function is enabled . OPTIMIZER •...
Page 74: Image Menu
IMAGE menu IMAGE menu Select an item from the IMAGE menu using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table for selected port. Item Description Using the ▲/▼...
Page 75 IMAGE menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the over-scan ratio. Small (It magnifies picture) ó Large (It reduces picture) OVER SCAN • This item cannot be selected for a computer signal of COMPUTER IN port and LAN port. Using the ◄/►...
Page 76 IMAGE menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker. Right ó Left H PHASE • This item can be selected only for a computer signal or a component video signal. This function is unavailable for a signal from the LAN, HDMI 1 / 2, HDBaseT, DisplayPort, or 3G-SDI port.
Page 77: Input Menu
INPUT menu INPUT menu Select an item from the Input menu using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the progress mode. TV ó...
Page 78 INPUT menu Item Description The video format for VIDEO port can be set. Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for video format. AUTO ó NTSC ó PAL ó SECAM VIDEO FORMAT N-PAL ó M-PAL ó NTSC4.43 • This item is used only for a video signal from the VIDEO port. •...
Page 79 INPUT menu Item Description 2K COMPATIBLE : This mode gives priority to compatibility with a connected device. DIGITAL SIGNAL Select this when you use a device not FORMAT supporting 4K signal or when picture or sound (continued) cannot be played correctly after selecting 4K ENHANCED or 4K STANDARD.
Page 80 INPUT menu Item Description The computer input signal type for COMPUTER IN port can be set. Use the ◄/► buttons to select the computer input signal type. AUTO ó SYNC ON G OFF • Selecting the AUTO mode, you COMPUTER IN can input a sync on G signal or component video signal from the port.
Page 81 INPUT menu Item Description The resolution for the COMPUTER IN input signal can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu is displayed. (2) In the RESOLUTION menu select the resolution you wish to display using the ▲/▼...
Page 82 INPUT menu Item Description PinP POSITION Using ▲/▼ buttons on the remote control changes the position of sub area in PinP mode ( PbyP / PinP FRAME LOCK Select the screen that enables FRAME LOCK function when using PbyP / PinP PbyP or PinP.
Page 83: Setup Menu
SETUP menu SETUP menu Select an item from the Setup menu using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description KEYSTONE Selecting this item displays the KEYSTONE dialog.
Page 84 SETUP menu Item Description PATTERN Select PATTERN with ▲/▼ buttons. Displayed pattern [Off/1/2/3/4/5/6] can be switched with ◄/► buttons. PATTERN 1: Frame GEOMETRY PATTERN 2: Red Grid CORRECTION PATTERN 3: Green Grid (continued) PATTERN 4: Blue Grid PATTERN 5: Vertical 9 steps PATTERN 6: Horizontal 9 steps OFF: Displays the input signal.
Page 85 SETUP menu Item Description FILTER TIME Displays the usage time of the air filter, counted after the last resetting. Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the ► button of the projector displays a dialog. To reset the filter time, select the OK using the ► button. CANCEL ð...
Page 86 SETUP menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼/◄/► cursor buttons selects the required picture position. The PICTURE POSITION is not changed if any of the following cases apply. • There is no non-display area (black display or background display) PICTURE or it is not displayed on the screen. POSITION •...
Page 87 SETUP menu Item Description Using ▲/▼ buttons switches the standby mode setting. QUICK START: For quick start-up (Standby power increases). When the projector is set to QUICK START and in standby mode, POWER indicator blinks in Green 2 times for about 3 seconds.
Page 88 SETUP menu Wake-On LAN (WOL) function If you select NETWORK(WOL) in SETUP menu > STANDBY MODE, you can use the Wake-On LAN(WOL) function of wired network while saving power consumption in standby state. Operation Various communication functions can be used after the projector goes into NORMAL standby mode by receiving WOL Magic packet in standby state.
Page 89 SETUP menu Item Description Selects image level and region must be required corrected, and adjusts Color Balance. COLOR Divides the screen into nine regions and adjusts gain of R/G/B of UNIFORMITY each region. Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the message function. For more information, see “Limiting OSD display”...
Page 90 SETUP menu Item Description To select the image output on the HDMI OUT in the normal operation. NOTE HDMI OUTPUT You cannot output image from HDMI OUT port while • selecting DisplayPort. AUDIO OUT To select the sound output in the standby mode. HDMI OUT To select the image output on the HDMI OUT in the standby mode.
Page 91: Audio Menu
AUDIO menu AUDIO menu Select an item from the Audio menu using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or the ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Using the ◄/►...
Page 92: Screen Menu
SCREEN menu SCREEN menu Select an item from the SCREEN menu using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons switches the OSD (On Screen Display) language.
Page 93 SCREEN menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the blank screen. The blank screen is a screen for the temporarily blanking feature (44) . It is displayed by pressing the AV MUTE button on the remote control. MyScreen ó...
Page 94 SCREEN menu Item Description You can capture an image for use as a MyScreen image which can be used as the BLANK screen and START UP screen. Display the image you want to capture before executing the following procedure. (1) Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “MyScreen”.
Page 95 SCREEN menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. ON ó OFF When the ON is selected, the item MyScreen is locked. Use this MyScreen Lock function for protecting the current MyScreen. • This function cannot be selected when the ON is selected to the MyScreen PASSWORD item in SECURITY menu (118) .
Page 96 SCREEN menu Item Description (6) The current name is displayed on the first line. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and the ENTER or INPUT button to select and enter characters. To erase one character at a time, press the RESET button or press the ◄ and INPUT button simultaneously.
Page 97 SCREEN menu Item Description The C.C. is the function that displays a transcript or dialog of the audio portion of a video, files or other presentation or other relevant sounds. It must have NTSC format video or 480i@60 format component video source supporting C.C.
Page 98: Option Menu
OPTION menu OPTION menu Select an item from the Option menu using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description The ports can be set to be ignored in searching by the AUTO SEARCH function (below) or in selecting by buttons on the control panel.
Page 99 OPTION menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the DIRECT POWER ON function. ON ó OFF When set to the ON, the light source in projector will be automatically turned on without the usual procedure (42) , only when the projector is supplied with the power after the power was cut while the light source was on.
Page 100 OPTION menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the time to count down to automatically turn the projector off. Long (max. 99 minutes) ó Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off AUTO POWER automatically.
Page 101 OPTION menu Item Description This item is to assign one of the following functions to MY BUTTON (1 to 4) on the remote control (19) . (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY BUTTON menu to select a MY BUTTON (1-4).
Page 102 OPTION menu Item Description ACCENTUALIZER: Turns on/off the ACCENTUALIZER dialog (72) . HDCR: Turns on/off the HDCR dialog (72) . MY BUTTON MENU POSITION: Adjusts the menu position with the ▲/▼/◄/► (continued) buttons (92) . MY BUTTON: Turns on/off the MY BUTTON dialog (101) . ■...
Page 103 OPTION menu Item Description ■ How to activate (DATE AND TIME / SPECIFIC DATE) Place a checkmark in the box. Date and first setup info could Checkmark be seen with the in the box check mark. 1/2 page (Set the DATE(Year/Month/Date) and Time(24-hour scale).) SCHEDULE (continued) Date and first...
Page 104 OPTION menu Item Description ■ PROGRAM EDIT The TIME and EVENT for Program 1 to 16 can be edited. • RETURN Select this to return to the top menu of the SCHEDULE. • SELECT SCHEDULE Select from PROGRAM-01 (continued) to 16 to edit. Up to 20 events can be set in each program.
Page 105 OPTION menu Item Description ■ How to edit the selected PROGRAM 1. Select from 1 to 20 events. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select. Press ► cursor button to set the TIME and EVENT. 2. Use the ◄/► cursor buttons to select.
Page 106 OPTION menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu. Select an item using the ▲/▼ buttons, and press the ► button or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. ALTITUDE Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans.
Page 107 OPTION menu Item Description LENS TYPE (1) Select the lens type currently used using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► or ENTER button. If AUTO is selected, the projector determines the lens type automatically. (2) A message dialog is displayed for confirmation. Press the ► or ENTER button to save the lens type.
Page 108 OPTION menu Item Description KEY LOCK (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to choose the operations control. CONTROL PANEL ó REMOTE CONTROL (2) Use the ◄/► buttons to select ALL, ON or OFF. ALL ó ON ó OFF If you select ALL, all key functions are disabled. Selecting ON in Step 2 locks the buttons except STANDBY/ON on the operations control selected in Step 1.
Page 109 OPTION menu Item Description 2. Disabling the PIN code lock function If you unlock this item by locked keys, enter registered PIN code while OSD is not displayed. The SECURITY indicator blinks while entering the PIN code. If you unlock this item by unlocked keys, follow the steps below. Unlocked keys: If REMOTE CONTROL is set to ALL, they are control panel.
Page 110 OPTION menu Item Description REMOTE RECEIV. (1) Select a remote sensor using the ▲/▼ button. FRONT ó REAR ó HDBaseT (2) Switch it using the ◄/► button. ON ó OFF • When one sensor is turned off, the other cannot be turned off. REMOTE FREQ.
Page 111 OPTION menu Item Description Selecting this item displays COMMUNICATION menu. In this menu, you can configure the serial communication settings of the projector using the CONTROL port. • Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼. Then pressing the ► button opens the submenu for the setting item you selected.
Page 112 OPTION menu Item Description SERIAL SETTINGS Select the serial communication condition for the CONTROL port. BAUD RATE 4800bps ó 9600bps ó 19200bps ó 38400bps PARITY NONE ó ODD ó EVEN TRANSMISSION METHOD Select the transmission method for communication by SERVICE COMMUNICATION the NETWORK BRIDGE from the CONTROL port.
Page 113 OPTION menu Item Description RESPONSE LIMIT TIME Select the time period to wait for receiving response data from other device communicating by the NETWORK BRIDGE and the HALF-DUPLEX through the CONTROL port. OFF ó 1s ó 2s ó 3s OFF: Select this mode if it is not required to check the responses from the device that the projector sends data to.
Page 114 OPTION menu Item Description Switches REMOTE CONTROL OUT port. 1) Use the ▲ / ▼ buttons to select switching mode. REMOTE CONTROL: Switches ON/OFF of the signal of an infrared remote control or a wired remote control. REMOTE HDBaseT: Switches ON/OFF of the remote control CONTROL signal from HDBaseT.
Page 115 OPTION menu Item Description INFORMATION Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT_INFORMATION”. It shows the information about the current input. • The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock function is working. • This item cannot be selected for no signal and sync out. •...
Page 116: Network Menu
NETWORK menu NETWORK menu See the Network Guide for details of NETWORK operation. Remember that incorrect network settings on this projector may cause trouble on the network. Consult with your network administrator before connecting to an existing access point on your network. 11 6 QM00971-1...
Page 117: Security Menu
SECURITY menu SECURITY menu This projector is equipped with security functions. From the SECURITY menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. To use SECURITY menu: User registration is required before using the security functions. Enter to the SECURITY menu 1.
Page 118 SECURITY menu Item Description The MyScreen PASSWORD function can be used to prohibit access to the MyScreen function and prevent the currently registered MyScreen image from being overwritten. 1 Turning on the MyScreen PASSWORD 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select MyScreen PASSWORD and press the ►...
Page 119 SECURITY menu Item Description PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input. 1 Turning on the PIN LOCK 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select PIN LOCK and press the ► button or the ENTER button to display the PIN LOCK on/off menu.
Page 120 SECURITY menu Item Description If this function is set to ON and the vertical angle of the projector or the INSTALLATION setting is different from the previous recorded setting, the TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm is displayed and the input signal is not displayed.
Page 121 SECURITY menu Item Description The MY TEXT PASSWORD function can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten. When the password is set for the MY TEXT; • The MY TEXT DISPLAY menu is unavailable, which can prohibit changing the DISPLAY setting. •...
Page 122 SECURITY menu Item Description (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT DISPLAY and press the ► or ENTER button to display the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu. (2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu to select on or off.
Page 123 SECURITY menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the SECURITY INDICATOR dialog. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select ON or OFF. ON ó OFF SECURITY When ON is selected while PIN LOCK or TRANSITION DETECTOR INDICATOR is ON, it is notified by lighting/blinking of indicator in the standby mode (119, 120) .
Page 124: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air filter Check and clean the air filter periodically. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, comply with it as soon as possible. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord.
Page 125 Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air filter (continued) WARNING ► Before taking care of the air filter, make sure the power cord is not plugged in, then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. Taking care of the air filter in a high temperature state of the projector could cause an electric shock, a burn or malfunction to the projector.
Page 126: Inserting Or Replacing The Internal Clock Battery
Maintenance Inserting or replacing the internal clock battery This product has an internal clock. The battery for the internal clock is not contained at the time of factory shipment. When you Battery Cover use the function that requires the internal clock ( "Event ...
Page 127: Other Care
Maintenance Other care Inside of the projector To ensure the safe use of your projector, have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer every year. Caring for the lens If the lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality.
Page 128 Maintenance Caring for the cabinet and remote control Incorrect care could have adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool sufficiently. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, lightly wipe with gauze or a soft cloth.
Page 129: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur, stop using the projector immediately. WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as Troubleshooting smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, and so on should occur. In such cases, immediately disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
Page 130 Troubleshooting Related messages (continued) Message Description The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input signal is not within the specified range. Confirm the specs for your projector or the signal source specs. An improper signal is input. Confirm the specs for your projector or the signal source specs.
Page 131: Regarding The Indicator Lamps
Regarding the indicator lamps Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps The indicators may differ from this manual, check and deal with it according to the following table. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy or if other indication not described in the table below is displayed, contact your dealer or service company.
Page 132 Regarding the indicator lamps Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) Indicator Status Description Blinking In Green 1 time At least 1 "Power ON" schedule is saved to the projector. Refer to Schedule Settings section of User’s Manual - Network Guide. Normally lighting in Orange. Blinking In Green 2 times for approx.
Page 133 Regarding the indicator lamps Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) Indicator Status Description Blinking In Orange 1 time Orange or Green Firmware update is in progress. For the details of the firmware update of the projector, refer to our website. Blinking In Green 1 time Orange PIN LOCK or TRANSITION DETECTOR function is active.
Page 134 Regarding the indicator lamps Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) Indicator Status Description Blinking In Red 1 time The internal temperature is rising. Turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool Green down at least 20 minutes. After having confirmed the following items, turn the power on again.
Page 135 Regarding the indicator lamps Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) Indicator Status Description Blinking In Red 1 ~ 11 times The cooling fan is not operating. Red or Turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool Green down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, confirm that no foreign matter has become caught in the fan, and so on and then turn the power on again.
Page 136: Resetting All Settings
Regarding the indicator lamps Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) NOTE • When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the projector is automatically shut down, and the indicator lamps may also be turned off. In such a case, disconnect the power cord, and wait at least 20 minutes.
Page 137: Issues That May Be Easy To Be Mistaken For Machine Defects
Troubleshooting Issues that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects An issue may be confused with a machine defect, check and deal with it according to the following table. Reference Issue Cases not involving a machine defect page The electrical power cord is not plugged in.
Page 138 Troubleshooting Issues that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Issue Cases not involving a machine defect page The signal cables are not correctly connected. 26 ~ 34 Correctly connect the audio cables. The volume is adjusted to an extremely low level. 44, 91 Adjust the volume to a higher level using the menu function or the remote control.
Page 139 Troubleshooting Issues that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Issue Cases not involving a machine defect page The batteries in the remote control are near the end. Replace the batteries. The ID numbers set in the projector and the remote The remote control are different.
Page 140 Troubleshooting Issues that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Issue Cases not involving a machine defect page The lens cover is attached. – Remove the lens cover. Either the focus and/or horizontal phase settings are not properly adjusted.
Page 141 Troubleshooting Issues that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Issue Cases not involving a machine defect page The SAVING/NETWORK(WOL) function is working. Select NORMAL or QUICK START for STANDBY MODE item in the SETUP menu. Network does not work.
Page 142 Troubleshooting Issues that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Issue Cases not involving a machine defect page Check if the LAN setting is HDBaseT. EASY MENU > ADVANCED MENU > – OPTION>SERVICE>CONTROL TERMINAL > WIRED LAN does not NETWORK work, if LAN is...
Page 143 Troubleshooting Issues that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Issue Cases not involving a machine defect page Check if DisplayPort cables conforming to the – DisplayPort standard is used for connection. When the projector is connected to the computer with an early type of chipset or graphics card that supports –...
Page 144 Troubleshooting Issues that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Issue Cases not involving a machine defect page The SAVING/NETWORK(WOL) function is working. Select NORMAL or QUICK START for STANDBY MODE item in the SETUP menu. Schedule The internal clock has been reset.
Page 145 Troubleshooting Issues that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Issue Cases not involving a machine defect page When the Disconnect the LAN cable and check that the projector is projector is working properly. connected to If this issue occurs after connecting to the network, there the network, it may be a loop between two Ethernet switching hubs...
Page 146: Specifications
Specifications Specifications See the Specifications in the User’s Manual (concise) which is a book. End User License Agreement for the Product Software • Software in the projector consists of the plural number of independent software modules and there exist our copyright and/or third party copyrights for each of such software modules.

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