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00CP317/327WBasic 03.5.27 3:04 PM ページ 2 Liquid Crystal Projector CP-S318/CP-X328 (CP-S318W/CP-X328W) USER'S MANUAL Vol.1 Basic Please read this user's manual thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG Bitte lessen Sie diese Benutzerhandbuch zugunsten der korrekten Bedienung aufmerksam. MANUEL D'UTILISATION Nous vous recommandons de lire attentivement ce manuel pour bien assimiler le fonctionnement de l'appareil.
CP-S317/327W/最終 03.5.27 2:22 PM ページ 1 LCD Projector CP-S318/CP-X328 USER'S MANUAL USER'S MANUAL Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING • Please read the accompanying manual “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and this “USER'S MANUAL” thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference.
(Vol.1/Vol.2) Safety Instructions Soft carrying case This liquid crystal projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC / PAL / SECAM video signals onto a screen. Little space is required for installation and large images can easily be realized.
• NEVER ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE GROUND CONNECTION OF THE THREE- PRONGED PLUG! • Make sure that you firmly connect the power cord to the projector and wall outlet. Connect your devices to the projector Connect your computer, VCR and/or other devices you will be using to the projector.
Indicates the corresponding reference page RESET button KEYSTONE button Remote sensor S-VIDEO IN port CONTROL port RGB OUT port THE PROJECTOR INPUT button STANDBY/ON button Zoom ring Focus ring Air filter Elevator button RGB IN 1 and 2 ports AC power inlet...
CP-S317/327W/最終 03.5.27 2:22 PM ページ 5 THE REMOTE CONTROL RGB button VIDEO button ASPECT button MAGNIFY buttons FREEZE button KEYBOARD buttons POSITION button Cursor buttons ESC button STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE...
You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which you need to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of projection. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees.
The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen (CP-S318: 800x600 pixels/CP-X328: 1024x768 pixels). a:Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) b:Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the screen (±10%) c:Distance from the lens center to the top of the screen (±10%)
• Whenever attempting to connect other devices to the projector, please thoroughly read the manual of each device to be connected. • TURN OFF ALL DEVICES prior to connecting them to the projector. Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.
CP-S317/327W/最終 03.5.27 2:22 PM ページ 9 Ports and Cables Refer to the table below to find out which projector port and cable to use for connecting a given device. Use this table for determining which cables to prepare. Function RGB input...
CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES (continued) Connecting to a Computer ATTENTION Whenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector, be sure to activate the laptop's RGB external image output (set the laptop to CRT display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display). For details on how this is done, please refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding laptop computer.
CP-S317/327W/最終 03.5.27 2:22 PM ページ 11 Connecting to a DVD Player AUDIO IN L / (MONO) VIDEO IN B B B A A A COMPONENT VIIDEO If using a component video connection DVD player Connecting to a VCR AUDIO IN L / (MONO) VIDEO IN A A A COMPONENT VIIDEO...
CP-S317/327W/最終 03.5.27 2:22 PM ページ 12 CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES (continued) Connecting to a Display Monitor RGB IN AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN L / (MONO) VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIIDEO RGB OUT CONTROL Display monitor...
• When strong light, such as direct sunlight or light from an extremely close range (such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp), hits the projector's remote sensor, the remote control may cease to function. Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor. Insert the batteries...
CP-S317/327W/最終 03.5.27 2:22 PM ページ 14 TURNING ON THE POWER Precautions Connect all devices to be used to the projector prior to turning on the power. WARNING When the power is ON, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens.
Press this button to toggle between the devices connected to RGB IN 1 and 2. As illustrated below, each time you press the RGB button, the projector switches between RGB IN 1 and 2. Select the signal you wish to project.
(control panel or remote control) Press the STANDBY/ON button again while the "Power off?" message is visible. The projector lamp goes off and starts cooling down. The POWER indicator blinks orange while the lamp cools down. (Pressing the STANDBY/ON button while the POWER indicator is blinking orange has no effect.)
CP-S317/327W/最終 03.5.27 2:22 PM ページ 17 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET TEMPORARILY MUTING THE SOUND STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME...
CP-S317/327W/最終 03.5.27 2:22 PM ページ 18 ADJUSTING THE POSITION STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK HOME PAGE UP VOLUME MAGNIFY PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET Press the POSITION button As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the position.
CP-S317/327W/最終 03.5.27 2:22 PM ページ 19 USING THE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT FEATURE STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET NOTE The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds. Also, please note that it may not function correctly with some input signals.
CP-S317/327W/最終 03.5.27 2:22 PM ページ 20 CORRECTING KEYSTONE DISTORTIONS STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET NOTE • This function may not be work well with some types of input signals. •...
BLANK ON/OFF or MENU ON/OFF feature is used, or, if there is a change in the input signal's state. • If the projector continues projecting the same image for a long time (i.e. you forget to exit FREEZE mode), the image might possibly remain as an afterimage. Do not leave the projector in FREEZE mode for too long.
If it detects an input signal, the search will cease and the projector will project the detected signal. If the projector is unable to find an input signal at any of its ports, it will return to the state it was in prior to the search.
SHARPNESS. Press the MENU button The menu display appears on the screen. The projector has the following menus: MAIN, PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2, INPUT, SCREEN, and OPTION. Select a menu using the current settings of the items that can be manipulated via the selected menu appear.
Left click with mouse ENTER Right click with mouse RESET 1. Connect the projector’s USB terminal to the computer using a USB cable. The functions in the table below can be controlled. Move Pointer Left click with mouse Right click with mouse Press keyboard’s HOME key...
• If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does), ventilate the room well, and make sure not to breathe the gas that comes out of the projector vents, or get it in your eyes or mouth.
THE LAMP (continued) Replacing the lamp All projector lamps will wear out eventually. If used for long periods of time, the image could become darkened, and the color contrast could be impacted as well. We recommend that you replace your lamps early.
Apply a vacuum cleaner to the top of the air filter cover to clean the air filter Turn on the projector, and use the menu to reset the filter timer • To reset the air filter timer, from the OPTION menu, select FILTER TIME.
• Make sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before caring for the unit. Please carefully read "Safety Instructions", in order to care for your projector correctly. • Do not use with air filter cover removed.
Caring for the inside of the projector : In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your local dealer about once every 2 years. Never try to care for the inside of the unit yourself.
CP-S317/327W/Vol2-E責了 03.5.27 2:30 PM ページ 1 LCD Projector CP-S318/CP-X328 USER'S MANUAL USER'S MANUAL Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING • Please read the accompanying manual “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and this “USER'S MANUAL” thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference.
CP-S317/327W/Vol2-E責了 03.5.27 2:30 PM ページ 2 MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS This device has 6 separate menus: MAIN, PICTURE 1, PICTURE 2, INPUT, SCREEN, OPTION. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows. Menu screen display : Press the "MENU"...
CP-S317/327W/Vol2-E責了 03.5.27 2:30 PM ページ 3 PICTURE 1 Menu With the PICTURE 1 menu, the five items shown in the Table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the Table. PICTURE1 Menu Item COLOR BAL R Adjust Red Color Balance: Dark COLOR BAL B Adjust Blue Color Balance: Dark...
CP-S317/327W/Vol2-E責了 03.5.27 2:30 PM ページ 4 MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS (continued) INPUT Menu With the INPUT menu, the four items shown in the Table below can be performed. With inputting of RGB IN 1 and RGB IN 2 signals, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the signals will be displayed on the initial screen of the INPUT menu.
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CP-S317/327W/Vol2-E責了 03.5.27 2:31 PM ページ 5 SCREEN Menu With the SCREEN menu, the five items shown in the Table below can be performed. Please perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the Table. SCREEN Menu Item Selection of BLANK Screen: MyScreen The BLANK Screen may be voluntarily selected.
Refer to LAMP TIME: When set, this function displays the total time the projector lamp has been used since new. Reset LAMP TIME [Use this function only when the lamp has been replaced!]: Depress the RESET button for at least 3 seconds while lamp time is being displayed.
CP-S317/327W/Vol2-E責了 03.5.27 2:31 PM ページ 7 WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED Related Messages When the unit's power is ON, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please respond as described below. Message CHANGE THE LAMP AFTER REPLACING LAMP,...
CP-S317/327W/Vol2-E責了 03.5.27 2:31 PM ページ 8 Regarding the Indicator Lamps Lighting and flashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the Table below. Please respond in accordance with the instructions within the Table. POWER LAMP TEMP...
CP-S317/327W/Vol2-E責了 03.5.27 2:31 PM ページ 9 WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED (continued) Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken for Machine Defects Before requesting repair, check in accordance with the following chart. If the situation cannot be corrected, then contact your dealer. Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect The main power source is not ON.
CP-S317/327W/Vol2-E責了 03.5.27 2:31 PM ページ 11 WARRANTY AND AFTER-SERVICE If a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the “WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED” section and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem contact your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied.
CP-S318/328W/TECHNICAl責了 03.5.27 2:39 PM ページ 1 TECHNICAL TECHNICAL SIGNAL CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT RGB IN [1]/[2] RGB OUT D-sub 15-pin Shrink Pin No Signal Pin No Video input Red Video input Green Video input Blue Ground Ground Red Ground Green Ground Blue...
• Depending on the input signal, full-size display may not be possible in some cases. Refer to the number of display pixels above. • This projector will display up to UXGA (1600X1200) resolution signals but the image will be rescaled to the native resolution of the projector. Best display performance is achieved when the signal input resolution is the same as the native resolution of the projector.
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CP-S318/328W/TECHNICAl責了 03.5.27 2:39 PM ページ 3 INITIAL SET SIGNALS The following signals are used for the initial settings. The signal timing of some computer models may be different. In such case, refer to adjust the V.POSIT and H.POSIT of the menu.
CP-S318/328W/TECHNICAl責了 03.5.27 2:39 PM ページ 4 CONNECTION TO THE MOUSE CONTROL ADB Mouse CONTROL Terminal D-sub 15-pin shrink jack Serial Mouse CONTROL Terminal D-sub 15-pin shrink jack USB Mouse USB jack Projector (B type) PS/2 Mouse CONTROL Terminal D-sub 15-pin shrink jack...
CP-S318/328W/TECHNICAl責了 03.5.27 2:39 PM ページ 5 RS-232C COMMUNICATION (1) Turn off the projector and computer power supplies and connect with the RS-232C cable. (2) Turn on the computer power supply and after the computer has started up, turn on the projector power supply.
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When the command sent by the projector cannot be practiced, the the error code ‘1cH’ +‘xxxxH’ is returned. When the data length is greater than indicated by the data length code, the projector will ignore the excess data code. Conversely, when the data length is shorter than indicated by the data length code, an error code will be returned to the projector.
CP-S318/328W/TECHNICAl責了 03.5.27 2:39 PM ページ 7 Command data chart Names Operation type Blue White Black Blank Color MyScreen ORIGNAL Normal H Inverse Mirror V lnverse H&V Inverse Normal Freeze Freeze ORIGNAL Startup MyScreen English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Norsk Language Nederlands Português...
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CP-S318/328W/TECHNICAl責了 03.5.27 2:39 PM ページ 8 Command data chart (continued) Names Operation type H.Position Reset Execute H.Size Reset Execute Color Balance Execute R Reset Color Balance Execute B Reset Sharpness Reset Execute Color Reset Execute Tint Reset Execute Keystone_V Reset...
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CP-S318/328W/TECHNICAl責了 03.5.27 2:39 PM ページ 9 Names Operation type Contrast Increment Decrement Color Balance R Increment Decrement Color Balance B Increment Decrement Increment Keystone_V Decrement Increment Keystone_H Decrement Aspect Default Picture Bottom Position at 16 : 9 or Small V.Position...
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CP-S318/328W/TECHNICAl責了 03.5.27 2:39 PM ページ 10 Command data chart (continued) Names Operation type Tint Increment Decrement SECAM Video Format NTSC 4.43 M-PAL N-PAL HDTV Sync on G NORMAL WHISPER WHISPER NORMAL CINEMA GAMMA DYNAMIC Middle Over Scan MyScreen Size MyScreen Lock...
FCC (Federal Communication Commission) equipment provided that the following conditions are met. The cables may have to be used with the core set to the projector side. Use the cables which are included with the projector or specified. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the...
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