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PJ-TX200
User's Manual – Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING
► Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual
- Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product.
After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
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  • Page 1 Projector PJ-TX200 User’s Manual – Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ► Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content Content  Before use ................4 Projector features ..................4 About this manual ..................4 About contents of package ................5 Part names ....................6 Projector ....................... 6 Controls buttons ................... 7 Ports ......................7 Remote control ..................... 8 Preparations ................
  • Page 3 Content  (EASY MENU) ................. 30 EASY MENU functions ................31 ASPECT ..................... 31 MODE, BLACK ................... 32 BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS, MIRROR ..33 RESET, LANGUAGE, Go To Advance Menu ..........34 Advanced Menu ..............35 Advanced Menu operation ................. 35 PICTURE menu ..................

  • Page 4: Before Use

    Before use Before use Projector features This projector is used to project computer and NTSC/PAL/SECAM video signals onto a screen. It requires only a small amount of space for installation and projects a large image from even a short distance. The following features will turn any room into a High Definition Theater.

  • Page 5: About Contents Of Package

    Before use About contents of package Your projector should come with the items shown below. Check to make sure that all the items are included. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing. (1) Projector .................. (2) Lens cover, rivet and strap ........(3) Power cord ...................

  • Page 6: Part Names

    Before use Part names Projector Zoom ring (22) Horizontal lens shift dials (22) Focus ring (22) Vertical lens shift dials (22) Exhaust vent Filter cover (58) ► Do not block or cover the Covers the air filter and intake projector's vents. vent.

  • Page 7: Controls Buttons

    Before use Control buttons STANDBY/ON button (20, 23) Used to turn the power on and off. STANDBY/ON POWER indicator (20, 23, 62) This indicator blinks while the LAMP indicator (62) projector is cooling down or ► Note that a lit or blinking red warming up indicator indicates a problem.

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Before use Remote control POWER button (20, 23) Used to turn the power on and off. MODE button (26) BLACK button (27) Used to select a mode. Each Used to select a BLACK mode is a combination of mode. Each mode adjusts the settings for gamma, color black setting to suit different temperature and iris.

  • Page 9: Preparations

    Preparations Preparations Fastening the lens cover Fasten the lens cover to the projector using the included strap to prevent it from becoming lost. Fix the strap to the lens cover strap ring. Strap Lens cover strap ring Put the strap into the groove on the rivet.

  • Page 10: Arrangement

    Preparations Arrangement Arrange the projector according to the manner in which you will use the projector and the environment the projector will be used in. On a horizontal surface Suspended from the ceiling WARNING ► Place the projector in a stable, horizontal position. If the projector falls or is knocked over it could result in injury and/or damage to the projector.
  • Page 11 Preparations Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated (±10%) for a full size screen at 1280x720. For 16:9 screens (b) Projection distance Screen size Screen height min.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Projector's Elevation

    Preparations Adjusting the projector’s elevation The elevator feet can be used to make adjustments if the surface on which the projector is set is uneven or if the projection angle needs to be otherwise adjusted. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 7 degrees. Press and hold in the elevator buttons while holding the projector.

  • Page 13: Connecting Your Devices

    Preparations Connecting your devices With a VCR/DVD player S-VIDEO TRIGGER COMPUTER S-video Out HDMI CONTROL VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO TRIGGER COMPUTER HDMI CONTROL Video Out VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO CAUTION ► 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.

  • Page 14: For Hdmi Signal Source

    Preparations For an HDMI signal source HDMI Out For a DVI signal source DVI Out For an SCART RGB input S-VIDEO TRIGGER COMPUTER HDMI CONTROL VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO CAUTION ► 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.

  • Page 15: With A Computer

    Preparations With a computer S-VIDEO RGB Out TRIGGER COMPUTER HDMI CONTROL VIDEO (optional COMPONENT VIDEO use) NOTE • Be sure to tighten the screws on connectors to secure. • Use only an HDMI cable marked with the HDMI logo for HDMI connections. •...

  • Page 16: Example Of Computer Signal

    Preparations Computer signal examples Resolution (HxV) H. frequency (kHz) V. frequency (Hz) Rating Signal mode 720 x 400 37.9 85.0 VESA TEXT 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 VESA VGA (60Hz) 640 x 480 37.9 72.8 VESA VGA (72Hz) 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 VESA...

  • Page 17: Connecting The Power Supply

    Preparations Connecting the power supply Before connecting the power, make Power switch sure that the power switch is in the OFF position (the side marked “O”). Connect the power cord connector to the projector’s AC inlet. Power cord connector Plug the power cord's plug firmly AC inlet into a power outlet.

  • Page 18: Loading Batteries Into The Remote Control

    Preparations Loading batteries into the remote control Please load the batteries before using the remote control. If the remote control starts to malfunction, replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote control for an extended period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place.

  • Page 19: Using The Remote Control

    Preparations Using the remote control Remote control The remote control works with the sensor projector’s remote sensor.  The range of the remote sensor is 60-degrees (30-degrees to the left and right of the remote sensor) within 3 Approximately meters. 30°...

  • Page 20: Projection

    Projection Projection Turning the power on STANDBY/ON POWER LIGHT STANDBY/ON button BLACK MODE MEMORY TEMP POWER LAMP ASPECT IRIS ENTER POWER button MENU RESET BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR MENU ENTER HDMI AUTO COMPO S-VIDEO VIDEO POWER indicator INPUT RESET Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to both the projector and power outlet.

  • Page 21: Selecting An Input Signal

    Projection Selecting an input signal To switch between input ports, press the STANDBY/ON INPUT button on the projector. Each time TEMP POWER LAMP the button is pressed, the projector will POWER LIGHT switch between input ports as follows. COMPONENT VIDEO  S-VIDEO BLACK MODE MEMORY...

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Display Position

    Projection Adjusting the display position The lens of this projector can be shifted horizontally and vertically to adjust the display position using the lens shift dials. Vertical Use the vertical lens shift dial lens shift dial to shift the picture upward or downward.

  • Page 23: Turning The Power Off

    Projection Turning the power off STANDBY/ON POWER LIGHT STANDBY/ON button BLACK MODE MEMORY TEMP POWER LAMP ASPECT IRIS ENTER POWER button MENU RESET BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR MENU ENTER HDMI AUTO COMPO S-VIDEO VIDEO POWER indicator INPUT RESET Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the POWER button on the remote control.

  • Page 24: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Basic operation The following functions are basic and useful. They can also be easily accessed using the remote control. Some functions display dialogs to aid you. Although the dialogs automatically close after several seconds, the dialogs can be deactivated using the MESSAGE function in the SCREEN menu (49).

  • Page 25: Iris

    Basic operation IRIS POWER LIGHT The iris can be adjusted to suit the brightness of the POWER LIGHT surroundings and other conditions. BLACK MODE MEMORY BLACK MODE MEMORY ASPECT IRIS Press the IRIS button. ENTER ASPECT IRIS The projector will display a dialog to aid you in MENU RESET BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR...

  • Page 26: Mode

    Basic operation MODE POWER LIGHT MODE refers to modes that are a combination of the GAMMA (37), COLOR TEMP (39), and IRIS ( POWER LIGHT 41) settings as shown in the table below. Select a BLACK MODE MEMORY BLACK MODE MEMORY ASPECT IRIS...

  • Page 27: Black

    Basic operation BLACK POWER LIGHT BLACK refers to the auto iris control modes as shown in POWER LIGHT the table below. The auto iris is automatically controlled BLACK MODE MEMORY BLACK MODE MEMORY to adjust the black level according to the mode selected. ASPECT IRIS ASPECT...

  • Page 28: My Memory

    Basic operation MY MEMORY This projector provides 4 memories to save user adjustment settings. The brightness, contrast, color, tint, sharpness and iris adjustment settings, and selected modes for gamma, color temperature, black, whisper and digital shutter can be saved to each memory. You can name and save a maximum of 4 sets of adjustment settings, and the saved adjustment settings can be named and reloaded later.

  • Page 29: Memory Menu

    Basic operation To save adjustment settings Note that if the MESSAGE function (51) is inactive, the following procedure cannot be performed and the projector will load saved adjustment settings as soon as the MEMORY button is pressed. When the MESSAGE function is inactive please use the MY MEMORY function in the PICTURE menu (42) to save adjustment settings.

  • Page 30: Easy Menu

    EASY MENU EASY MENU This projector has various functions intended to improve picture quality. The EASY MENU provides quick and easy access to the most useful of these functions. EASY MENU operation Follow the procedure below to use the EASY MENU. STANDBY/ON To display a menu when no menu is TEMP...

  • Page 31: Easy Menu Functions

    EASY MENU To operate the selected item Use the ◄/► cursor buttons to operate the item. For details please see the following descriptions. To reset the operation Press the RESET button while the item is selected. (Does not reset the LANGUAGE item.) To close the menu Press the MENU button to close the menu.

  • Page 32: Mode, Black

    EASY MENU Item Description Using the ◄/► cursor buttons changes the mode which is a combination of the GAMMA (37), COLOR TEMP (39) and IRIS (41) settings as explained below. NORMAL  CINEMA LOW  CINEMA HIGH  MUSIC  SPORTS ...

  • Page 33: Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Mirror

    EASY MENU Item Description Using the ◄/► cursor buttons adjusts the picture. Darker  Brighter - NOTE - BRIGHTNESS • The BRIGHTNESS function can also be accessed using the BRIGHT buttons on the remote control (27) or via the PICTURE menu in the Advanced Menu (37).

  • Page 34: Reset, Language, Go To Advance Menu

    EASY MENU Item Description Using this function resets all items in the EASY MENU except the LANGUAGE item. RESET Pressing the ► cursor button displays a confirmation dialog. To reset press the ▼ cursor button. Using the ◄/► cursor buttons changes the display language. ENGLISH ...

  • Page 35: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu provides access to advanced features, grouped into 6 sub- menus (PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN and OPTION) for more precise picture control. Advanced Menu operation Follow the procedure below to use the Advanced Menu. STANDBY/ON To display a menu when no menu is TEMP...
  • Page 36 Advanced Menu To select a menu (1) If the yellow highlight bar is in the right column of the Advanced Menu, press the ◄ cursor button to move the yellow highlight bar to the left column. (2) Move the yellow highlight bar onto the title of the menu you want to select using the ▼/▲...

  • Page 37: Picture Menu

    Advanced Menu (PICTURE menu) PICTURE menu    :SELECT  MENU [COMPONENT] The following functions are accessible via the  PICTURE  BRIGHTNESS   ＋0  IMAGE  CONTRAST     ＋0 PICTURE menu. After selecting an item according to  INPUT  GAMMA        STANDARD the procedure described in the preceding “Advanced  SETUP  COLOR TENP   6500K  SCREEN  COLOR        +0 Menu operation”...
  • Page 38 Advanced Menu (PICTURE menu) Item Description To adjust a CUSTOM mode (1) Select one of the CUSTOM modes to adjust using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. Then press the ► cursor button to display the CUSTOM dialog. (2) Select the base mode to be adjusted using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons.

  • Page 39: Color Temp

    Advanced Menu (PICTURE menu) Item Description This projector provides 4 pre-set modes and 4 custom color temperature modes. To select a mode Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons in the COLOR TEMP menu changes the color temperature mode. The mode that the yellow highlight bar is on is the currently selected mode.

  • Page 40: Color, Tint, Sharpness

    Advanced Menu (PICTURE menu) Item Description (3) Pressing the ENTER button while the dialog is displayed displays a test pattern to aid in adjusting. This projector has 3 types of test pattern. Each time you press the ENTER button, the test pattern is changed. Each part of the 9 step gray scale is linked to the corresponding adjustment bar in the dialog.

  • Page 41: Iris, Black, My Memory

    Advanced Menu (PICTURE menu) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons adjusts the picture. Bright  Dark IRIS - NOTE - • The IRIS function can also be accessed using the IRIS button and ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the remote control (25). Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 42 Advanced Menu (PICTURE menu) Item Description To save adjustment settings MY MEMORY (1) Load a base memory using the ▲/▼ cursor   1.CUSTOM‑1   2.CUSTOM‑2 buttons in the MY MEMORY menu (small).   3.CUSTOM‑3   4.CUSTOM‑4 When you want to use the current adjustment,      SAVE do not load any other memories.

  • Page 43: Image Menu

    Advanced Menu (IMAGE menu) IMAGE menu  MENU [COMPUTER]     :SELECT The following functions are accessible via the ASPECT         4:3  PICTURE  IMAGE OVER SCAN      5 IMAGE menu. After selecting an item according to  INPUT V POSITION     25 the procedure described in the preceding "Advanced H POSITION     142  SETUP H PHASE        16  SCREEN Menu operation"...

  • Page 44: Position, H Position, H Phase, H Size, Auto Adjust

    Advanced Menu (IMAGE menu) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons adjusts the vertical position of the picture. Up  Down V POSITION - NOTE - • The V POSITION cannot be adjusted for signals from the HDMI port. Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons adjusts the horizontal position of the picture. Left ...

  • Page 45: Input Menu

    Advanced Menu (INPUT menu) INPUT menu  MENU [COMPUTER]     :SELECT The following functions are accessible via the INPUT PROGRESSIVE    FILM  PICTURE  IMAGE COLOR SPACE    AUTO menu. After selecting an item according to the  INPUT COMPONENT      COMPONENT procedure described in the preceding "Advanced VIDEO FORMAT   AUTO  SETUP  SCREEN HDMI           NORMAL Menu operation"...

  • Page 46: Component, Video Format, Hdmi, Frame Lock

    Advanced Menu (INPUT menu) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the COMPONENT port mode. COMPONENT  SCART RGB  COMPONENT COMPONENT The COMPONENT port works with a component video signal input.  SCART RGB The COMPONENT port works with an SCART RGB signal input. Please refer to “Connecting your devices”...

  • Page 47: S-Aspect, Information

    Advanced Menu (INPUT menu) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons turns the S-ASPECT function on and off. TURN ON  TURN OFF When the S-ASPECT function is enabled S2-video signals can be S-ASPECT detected and an optimum aspect ratio automatically selected. - NOTE - •...

  • Page 48: Setup Menu

    Advanced Menu (SETUP menu) SETUP menu    :SELECT  MENU [COMPUTER] The following functions are accessible via the  PICTURE  KEYSTONE     +0  IMAGE  WHISPER      NORMAL SETUP menu. After selecting an item according to  INPUT  MIRROR       NORMAL the procedure described in the preceding "Advanced  SETUP  SCREEN Menu operation" section (35), refer to the following  OPTION table for details on operating the selected item.

  • Page 49: Screen Menu

    Advanced Menu (SCREEN menu) SCREEN menu     :SELECT  MENU [COMPUTER] The following functions are accessible via the  PICTURE  LANGUAGE       ENGLISH  IMAGE  MENU POSITION SCREEN menu. After selecting an item according to  INPUT  OSD BRIGHT.    5 the procedure described in the preceding "Advanced  SETUP  START UP       ORIGINAL  SCREEN  MyScreen Menu operation"...

  • Page 50: Start Up, Myscreen

    Advanced Menu (SCREEN menu) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the start up image that is displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen  ORIGINAL  TURN OFF  MyScreen MyScreen is a feature which allows you to save a screenshot to use in place of the default screen.

  • Page 51: Myscreen Lock, Message

    Advanced Menu (SCREEN menu) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons turns the MyScreen Lock function on and off. MyScreen Lock TURN ON  TURN OFF When TURN ON is selected the MyScreen function is locked. Use this feature to protect the current MyScreen image. Using the ▲/▼...

  • Page 52: Digital Shutter

    Advanced Menu (SCREEN menu) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons turns the DIGITAL SHUTTER function on and off. TURN ON  TURN OFF When TURN ON is selected, the black bars displayed mask the top and bottom of the screen, like a shutter. Use this function when you want to mask the top and bottom of the screen.

  • Page 53: Option Menu

    Advanced Menu (OPTION menu) OPTION menu  MENU [COMPUTER]    :SELECT The following functions are accessible via the  PICTURE  AUTO OFF      0 min  IMAGE  LAMP TIME     0 h OPTION menu. After selecting an item according to  INPUT  FILTER TIME   0 h the procedure described in the preceding "Advanced  SETUP  SERVICE  SCREEN Menu operation" section (35), refer to the following  OPTION table for details on operating the selected item.

  • Page 54: Service (Fan Speed, Ghost, Stripe)

    Advanced Menu (OPTION menu) Item Description The projector has some additional functions as  SERVICE follows.  FANSPEED       NORMAL  GHOST Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons in the  STRIPE  FILTER MESSAGE 100h SERVICE menu, and press the cursor ► button.  FACTORY RESET Then a dialog or sub-menu will appear. FAN SPEED ...

  • Page 55: Service (Filter Message, Factory Reset)

    Advanced Menu (OPTION menu) Item Description (Continuation of “STRIPE”.) - NOTE - • KEYSTONE cannot be adjusted while using the STRIPE .function. FILTER MESSAGE FILTER MESSAGE Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the amount of 100h time til the projector will display the filter message 200h 300h (“REMINDER…”) (61) that prompts you to clean the air...

  • Page 56: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Lamp WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE ►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.
  • Page 57 Maintenance A lamp has a finite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of the time could cause the picture to become darker or the color tone to become poor. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.

  • Page 58: Air Filter

    Maintenance (4) Select the “LAMP TIME” item in the right column of the Advanced Menu using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, then press the ► cursor button and the LAMP TIME menu will appear. (5) Pressing the ▲ cursor button in the menu resets the LAMP TIME. NOTE •...
  • Page 59 Maintenance Reset the FILTER TIME in the OPTION menu (53). (1) Press the MENU button to display a menu. If you are using the Advanced Menu skip the next step (2). (2) To switch from the EASY MENU to the Advanced Menu, select the “Go To the Advanced Menu …”...

  • Page 60: Inside Of The Projector

    Maintenance Inside of the projector In order to ensure the safety of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once a year. Lens In order to ensure the safety of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once a year.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Related messages When the projector is turned on, the following messages may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please follow the instructions described below. If the same message is displayed after trying the solutions below, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service company.

  • Page 62: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps The meanings of the lighting patterns of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator are described in the table below. Please follow the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after trying the solutions below, or if an indication other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service company.
  • Page 63 Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down for at least 20 minutes. After the projector has Blinking cooled down sufficiently, please confirm the following Turned...

  • Page 64: Phenomena That May Be Easily Mistaken As Machine Defects

    Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easily mistaken as machine defects Before requesting repair, please check the following chart. This will sometimes provide a solution to your problem. If a situation cannot be resolved, the projector’s microprocessor may need to be reset, or settings may be incorrect.
  • Page 65 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easily mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Signal source does not work correctly. Correctly set up the signal source device by referring to the manual for the source device. The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level.
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect AUTO1 or AUTO2 is selected for the BLACK mode. Please set the BLACK mode to TURN OFF using the BLACK button (27) or the BLACK item in the PICTURE menu (41). Flicker appears on the screen.

  • Page 67: Warranty And After-Service

    Warranty and after-service / Specifications Warranty and after-service When a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to “Troubleshooting” (62-66) and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied.

  • Page 68: Dimension Diagram

    Specifications Dimension diagram [unit: mm]...

  • Page 69: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary Page(s) in Entry Explanation which the entry appears A system for converting a film source such as a 3-2 Pull-Down movie into a video signal. Color space A standard for determining color value. A system for expressing a color of light Refers to the luminance of white which a display Color temperature device radiates.
  • Page 70 Glossary Page(s) in Entry Explanation which the entry appears A standard for terrestrial analog broadcasting. Mainly adopted in UK, Germany, China, Australia, et al. Refers to progressive scanning which is a system Progressive to scan in order. ↔ Interlaced Output image signaling that displays image based on three primary colors, Red, Green, and Blue.

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