4-073-984-12(1)
LCD Data Projector
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FR
ES
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
VPL-PX20
VPL-PX30
1999 Sony Corporation
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LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
WARNING
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
RAYONNEMENT LASER
NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 2
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
LASER–STRAHLING
This label is located on
the rear of the Remote
Commander.
NIGHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN
LASER KLASSE 2
MAX OUTPUT:1mW
WAVE LENGTH:645nm
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
This label is located on
the side of the Remote
Commander.
CAUTION
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
WAVE LENGTH:645nm
MAX OUTPUT:1mW
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
COMPLIES WITH DHHS 21 CFR
SUBCHAPTER J
SONY CORPORATION
6-7-35 KITASHINAGAWA
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
This label is located on the
rear of the Remote
Commander.
SAHINAGAWA-KU,TOKYO,JAPAN
MANUFACTURED;
This label is located on the
rear of the Remote
Commander.
-
AVOID EXPOSURE LASER
RADIATION IS EMITTED
FROM THIS APERTURE.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
Laser light shines out of this window.
accompanying the appliance.
For the customers in the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Caution
use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Notes
• Do not aim the laser at people or not look into the laser
transmitter.
• When the Remote Commander causes malfunction,
consult with qualified Sony personnel. We change the
Remote Commander as new one according to the
guarantee.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
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For the customers in Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
For the customers in the United Kingdom
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
Green-and-Yellow: Earth
Blue:
Neutral
Live
Brown:
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the
letter E or by the safety earth symbol I or coloured green
or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
Voor de klanten in Nederland
Bij dit product zijn batterijen geleverd.
Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet
weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.
The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment
and be easily accessible.
Warning on power connection
Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.
The United States,
Canada
Continental
UK, Ireland,
Australia, New Zealand
Japan
Europe
YP-12A
YC-13B
H05VV-F
1)
Plug type
VM0233
VM0089
SJT
290B
386A
SJT
—
VM1296
VM10505
HVCTF
Female end
Cord type
VM0310B
N13237/CO-228
10A/250V
VDE
Rated Voltage & Current 10A/125V 10A/125V 10A/250V
Safety approval UL/CSA UL/CSA VDE
13A/125V
DENTORI
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1) Use the correct plug for your country.
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Table of Contents
Overview
Precautions ............................................................... 7 (GB)
Features..................................................................... 8 (GB)
Location and Function of Controls ......................... 9 (GB)
Front/Left Side ......................................................... 9 (GB)
Rear/Right Side/Bottom........................................... 9 (GB)
Control panel.......................................................... 11 (GB)
Connector panel ..................................................... 12 (GB)
Remote Commander .............................................. 13 (GB)
Setting up and projecting
Installing the Projector........................................... 14 (GB)
Connecting .............................................................. 15 (GB)
Connecting with a Computer ................................. 15 (GB)
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Connecting with a VCR/15k RGB/Component
Equipment ......................................................... 17 (GB)
Selecting the Menu Language ............................... 18 (GB)
Projecting ................................................................ 19 (GB)
Effective tools for your presentation ..................... 21 (GB)
Adjustments and settings using the menu
Using the MENU...................................................... 22 (GB)
The PICTURE CTRL Menu ..................................... 22 (GB)
The INPUT SETTING Menu .................................... 24 (GB)
The SET SETTING Menu ........................................ 26 (GB)
The INSTALL SETTING Menu ................................ 27 (GB)
Installation
Installation Examples ............................................. 28 (GB)
Floor Installation .................................................... 28 (GB)
Ceiling Installation................................................. 29 (GB)
Tips for Installation ................................................ 30 (GB)
Unsuitable Installation ........................................... 30 (GB)
Notes on Installation .............................................. 30 (GB)
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Maintenance
Maintenance ............................................................ 32 (GB)
Replacing the Lamp ............................................... 32 (GB)
Cleaning the Air Filter ........................................... 33 (GB)
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 34 (GB)
Other
Specifications ......................................................... 36 (GB)
Index ........................................................................ 42 (GB)
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Precautions
On preventing internal heat build-up
Precautions
After you turn off the power with the I /
1
key on the
Remote Commander or on the control panel, do not
disconnect the unit from the wall outlet while the
cooling fan is still running.
On safety
• Check that the operating voltage of your unit is
identical with the voltage of your local power
supply.
• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet,
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it further.
Caution
The projector is equipped with ventilation holes
(intake) on the bottom and ventilation holes (exhaust)
on rear. Do not block or place anything near these
holes, or internal heat build-up may occur, causing
picture degradation or damage to the projector.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be
used for several days.
• To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never
pull the cord itself.
On cleaning
• The wall outlet should be near the unit and easily
accessible.
• To keep the cabinet looking new, periodically clean
it with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed
with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent
solution. Never use strong solvents, such as thinner,
benzene, or abrasive cleansers, since these will
damage the cabinet.
• Avoid touching the lens. To remove dust on the lens,
use a soft dry cloth. Do not use a damp cloth,
detergent solution, or thinner.
• The unit is not disconnected to the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on.
• Do not aim the laser at people or not look into the
laser transmitter.
• Do not place your hand or objects near the
ventilation holes — the air coming out is hot.
• Be careful not to catch your fingers by the adjuster
when you lift up the projector. Do not push hard on
the top of the projector with the adjuster out.
• Clean the filter at regular intervals every 300 hours.
On repacking
• Save the original shipping carton and packing
material; they will come in handy if you ever have to
ship your unit. For maximum protection, repack your
unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
On illumination
• To obtain the best picture, the front of the screen
should not be exposed to direct lighting or sunlight.
• Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is recommended. Use
a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the
contrast ratio.
• Cover any windows that face the screen with opaque
draperies.
• It is desirable to install the projector in a room where
floor and walls are not of light-reflecting material. If
the floor and walls are of reflecting material, it is
recommended that the carpet and wall paper be
changed to a dark color.
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Features
Easy presentation
Features
• Remote Commander with mouse control and
laser pointer functions
High brightness, high picture quality
With the built-in mouse receiver, you can operate a
computer with the Remote Commander. For
presentations, you can use the laser pointer built into
the Remote Commander.
• High brightness
The LCD panel with microlens and the 200 W UHP
lamp allow high brightness (light output 1400 ANSI
lumen for VPL-PX20, and 2400 ANSI lumen for
VPL-PX30) and excellent uniformity on the picture.
• Digital ZOOM, FUNCTION and HELP keys on
the Remote Commander
The Digital ZOOM allows you to enhance your
presentation by zoooming in on the image.
You can allocate a presentation file to the
FUNCTION keys by using the application software
(CD-ROM) supplied with the projector. Just pressing
the FUNCTION key opens the file immediately.
The HELP key will be helpful if you encounter a
problem during operation.
• High resolution
By adopting three 1.3-inch, approximately 790,000-
pixels XGA panels, this projector can project sharp
picture with the resolutions of 1024 × 768 pixels for
RGB input and 750 horizontal TV lines for video
input.
• High picture performance
• High portability
This projector utilizes 3D Digital Gamma correction
for good picture uniformity. And the internal RGB
enhancer provides sharper RGB images.
This projector is compact-7.2kg (15lb 14oz),
portable size. With such a feature, a carrying handle
contributes to a convenient carrying, and you can
carry it everywhere you want.
Simple setup
Multi scan compatibility
• Sony original high performance APA (Auto Pixel
Alignment) function
You can get the clearest picture automatically by
simply pressing the APA key when the signal is
input from a computer.
• Scan converter built-in
This projector has a built-in scan converter which
converts the input signal within 1024 × 768 pixels.
• Accept various input signals
• Simple setup with external equipment
This projector has 44 kinds of preset data for input
signals. You can get a suitable picture by connecting
an equipment with supplied cable and pressing the
APA key.
This projector accepts video signals of the
composite, S video, and component as well as the
15k RGB, VGA2), SVGA2), XGA2) and SXGA2)
signals, which all can be displayed.
• Compatible with six color systems
NTSC 3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.433), PAL-M or
PAL-N color system can be selected automatically or
manually.
• USB, Digital RGB and 5BNC connectors
USB equipment (e.g., USB mouse) allows you to
expand your system. Using the application software
supplied with the projector allows you to control the
projector from your computer operated with
Other functions
Windows1) 98 operating system . The Digital RGB
connector allows you to connect the projector to a
Digital RGB equipment. The 5BNC input connector
allows you to connect the projector to a workstation
output high-resolution signals and to connect the
projector to a computer from a long distance.
Plug & Play
This projector complies with DDC1 and DDC2B.
(DDC1 and DDC2B are the Display Data Channel
(DDCTM)4) standard in the VESA standard.)
When connecting a DDC1 host system, the projector
synchronizes with V.CLK that follows the VESA
standard and outputs EDID (Extended Display
Identification Data) to the data line.
When connecting a DDC2B host system, the projector
automatically switches to the appropriate
communication mode.
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1) Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation (U.S.A and other countries).
2) VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation, U.S.A.
3) NTSC4.43 is the color system used when playing back a video recorded on NTSC on an NTSC4.43 system VCR.
4) DDCTM is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
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Location and Function of Controls
1 Zoom ring
Location and Function of
Controls
Adjusts the size of the picture.
2 Focus ring
Adjusts the picture focus.
Front/Left Side
3 Lens
Open the lens cap before projection.
4 Ventilation holes (exhaust)
5 Front remote control detector (SIRCS receiver)
6 Adjuster
When a picture is projected on the out of the screen,
adjust the picture using this adjuster.
For details on how to use the adjusters, see “How to use
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8
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the adjuster” on page 10 (GB).
7 Security lock
Connects to an optional security cable (Kensington’s).
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6
7
The security lock corresponds to Kensington’s
MicroSaver Security System.
If you have any comment, contact
Kensington
2853 Campus Drive, San Mates, CA 94403
U.S.A.
Tel: 800-535-4242: extension 3348
Home page address:
Rear/Right Side/Bottom
http://www.kensington.com/
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8 Carrying handle
Pull up the handle from the projector for carrying.
qd
qf
9 Left speaker
0 Control panel
For details, see “Control panel” on page 11 (GB).
qa Right speaker
qh
qjqk
qg
qs Lens hood
ql
qd Rear remote control detector (SIRCS receiver)
qf AC IN socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
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Location and Function of Controls
qg Rear speaker
How to use the adjuster
To adjust the height
qh Lamp cover
qj Ventilation holes (intake)/air filter cover
Adjust the height of the projector as follows:
Notes
1 Lift the projector and press the adjuster buttons.
• Do not place anything near the ventilation holes as it
may cause internal heat build-up.
The adjusters will extend from the projector.
• Do not place your hand or objects near the
ventilation holes — the air coming out is hot.
qk Air filter cover button
Used to remove the air filter cover.
For details, see “Cleaning the Air Filter” on page 33 (GB).
Note
Clean the air filter every 300 hours to ensure
Adjuster buttons
optimal performance.
ql Adjuster buttons
2 While pressing the buttons, lower the projector.
Then, release the buttons.
w; Connector panel
For details, see page 12 (GB).
For fine adjustment, turn the adjusters to the right
and the left.
Notes
• Be careful not to let the projector down on your
fingers.
• Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the
adjusters out.
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Location and Function of Controls
• Lights in green when the power is turned on.
• Flashes in green while the cooling fan runs after
turning off the power with the I / 1 key. The
fan runs for about 120 seconds after turning off
the power.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes quickly
for the first 40 seconds.
Control panel
LAMP/
COVER
TEMP/
FAN
POWER
SAVING STANDBY
ON/
5
1
2
3 4
6
7
MENU
HELP
During this time, you cannot turn the power
back on with the I / 1 key.
RESET
For details on the LAMP/COVER and the TEMP/FAN
indicators, see page 35 (GB).
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9 8
6
I
/
1 (on / standby) key
Turns on and off the projector when the projector is in
the standby mode. The ON/STANDBY indicator
lights in green when the power is turned on.
1 VOL +/– keys
Adjust the volume of the built-in speakers and output
level of the AUDIO jack.
When turning off the power, press the I /
1
key
+ : Increases the volume.
twice following the message on the screen, or press
and hold the key for about one second.
For details on steps for turning off the power, see “To turn
off the power” on page 20 (GB).
– : Decreases the volume.
2 Arrow keys (M/m/</,)
Used to select the menu or to make various adjustments.
3 MENU key
Displays the on-screen menu. Press again to clear the
menu.
7 INPUT key
Selects the input signal. Each time you press the key,
the input signal switches as follows:
4 HELP key
B INPUT-A
S-VIDEO b
B INPUT-B
VIDEO b
If you need help information during an operation, press
this key to display help messages. The Help menu lists
error recoveries depending on problem type.
The audio signals are common to the VIDEO and
S-VIDEO.
5 Indicators
LAMP/COVER: Lights up or flashes under the
following conditions:
8 LIGHT key
• Lights up when the lamp has reached the end of
its life or becomes a high temperature.
• Flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover
is not secured firmly.
If you press this key while the power is on, the keys
on the control panel will be displayed in orange.
Press this key to turn off the light.
9 APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
Adjusts a picture to be projected clearest
automatically while a signal from the computer is
input. Adjust the shift (up/down and left/right) at the
same time automatically.
TEMP (Temperature)/FAN: Lights up or flashes
under the following conditions:
• Lights up when temperature inside the projector
becomes unusually high.
• Flashes when the fan is broken.
Note
POWER SAVING: Lights up when the projector is
in the power saving mode. When POWER
SAVING in the SET SETTING menu is set to
ON, the projector goes into the power saving
mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes.
Although the lamp goes out, the cooling fan
keeps running. In the power saving mode, any
key does not function for the first 40 seconds.
The power saving mode is canceled when a signal
is input or any key is pressed.
Press the APA key when the full image is displayed
on the screen. If there are black edges around the
image, the APA function will not function properly
and the image may extend beyond the screen.
q; RESET key
Resets the value of an item back to its factory preset
value. This key functions when the menu or a setting
item is displayed on the screen.
ON/STANDBY: Lights up or flashes under the
following conditions:
qa ENTER key
Enters the settings of items in the menu system.
• Lights in red when the AC power cord is
plugged into the wall outlet. Once in the
standby mode, you can turn on the projector
with the I / 1 key.
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Location and Function of Controls
4DIGITAL RGB input connector (DFP 20-pin,
TMDS): Connects to a digital RGB output
connector on external equipment.
Connector panel
Right side
5USB connector: Connects your computer or
USB equipment.
A plug: (Right, for downstream, 4-pin):
Connects to USB equipment
.
B plug: (Left, for upstream, 4-pin): Connects to
a computer. If you connect the projector and a
computer, the projector automatically assumes
that a USB mouse is connected; this allows you
to control the mouse from the Remote
Commander. The application software supplied
with the projector allows you to control the
projector from your computer.
REMOTE
CONTROL
IN
S
VIDEO IN
L
R
(MONO)
RS-232C
OUTPUT
S VIDEO VIDEO
INPUT B
AUDIO
PLUG IN POWER
6MOUSE (13-pin) connector: Connects to the
mouse port on a computer to control the mouse
function using the supplied mouse cable.
7AUDIO (stereo mini-jack) jack: Connects to the
audio output on a computer.
MONITOR
INPUT A
AUDIO
DIGITAL
RGB
RGB
AUDIO MOUSE
RGB
RGB
5BNC
AUDIO MOUSE
VD
USB
DIGITAL RGB
R/R-Y/PR
G/Y
B/B-Y/PB SYNC/HD
2 INPUT B connectors
Connect to external equipment such as a computer.
You can control the mouse signal with the Remote
Commander.
1 INPUT A connectors
RGB input (HD D-sub 15-pin, female): Connects
to the monitor output on a computer using the
supplied cable. This connector only accepts
signals from a computer.
AUDIO (stereo mini-jack): Connects to the audio
output on a computer.
MOUSE (13-pin): Connects to the mouse port on a
computer to control the mouse function using the
supplied mouse cable.
3 VIDEO IN jacks
1DIGITAL RGB/5BNC/RGB switch: Selects
DIGITAL RGB, 5BNC or RGB on INPUT A
connectors. Select the appropriate position
depending on the input signal.
Connect to external video equipment such as a VCR.
S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): Connects to the S video
output (Y/C video output) on video equipment.
VIDEO (phono type): Connects to the composite
video output.
AUDIO input L (MONO)/R (phono type): Connect
to the audio output of equipment. For stereo
equipment, use both the L and R jacks; for monaural
equipment, use the L (MONO) jack only.
The audio signals are common to the VIDEO and
S VIDEO.
DIGITAL RGB: Signal input from DIGITAL
RGB connector.
5BNC: Signal input from the 5BNC connector.
RGB: Signal input from the RGB connector.
2RGB input connector (HD D-sub 15-pin,
female): Connects to the monitor output on a
computer using the supplied cable. This
connector only accepts signals from a computer.
35BNC input connectors (R/R-Y/PR, G/Y, B/B-
Y/PB, SYNC/HD, VD connectors) (BNC type):
Connect to a high-resolution computer or VCR
where signals are transmitted long distances; for
example, when the projector has been hung from
the ceiling.
4 CONTROL S IN/PLUG IN POWER (DC 5V
output) jack
Connects to the control S out jacks of the Sony equipment.
Connects to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the supplied
Remote Commander when using it as a wired Remote
Commander. In this case, you do not need to install the
batteries in the Remote Commander, since the power is
supplied from this jack.
According to the connected equipment, computer,
component (R-Y/Y/B-Y), HDTV or DTV (DTV
GBR, DTV YPBPR) signal is selected.
5 RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female)
Connects to a computer to operate the projector from
the computer.
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6 Joy stick
6 OUTPUT connectors
Functions as a mouse of a computer connected to the
unit.
MONITOR (HD D-sub 15-pin, female): Connects
to the video input connector on the monitor.
Outputs signals from the selected channel in the
INPUT A (RGB or 5BNC) or INPUT B (RGB)
connector. This connector does not output any
signals from the DIGITAL RGB connector.
AUDIO (phono type): Connects to external active
speakers.
7 Arrow keys (M/m/</,)
8 L CLICK key
Functions as a left button on a mouse. When
connected to a Macintosh1) computer, the L CLICK
key functions as a mouse button.
The volume of the speakers can be controlled by the
VOLUME +/– keys on the Remote Commander or
the VOL +/– keys on the control panel.
9 R CLICK key
Functions as a right button on a mouse. When
connected to a Macintosh computer, the R CLICK key
functions as a mouse button.
Remote Commander
0 D ZOOM +/– key
The keys which have the same names as on the
control panel function identically.
You can control a connected computer using the
Remote Commander.
For details, see “Connecting with a Computer” on page
15 (GB).
Enlarges the image at a desired location on the screen.
+: Pressing the + key once displays the icon. This
icon indicates the point you want to enlarge. Use
an arrow key (M/m/</,) to move the icon to
the point to be enlarged. Press the + key
repeatedly until the image is enlarged to your
requirements.
wa ws
–: Pressing the – key reduces an image that has been
enlarged with the D ZOOM + key.
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OFF
ON
qa Strap holder
Attaches the supplied strap.
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2
3
4
ql
qk
qj
qh
HELP
APA
PIC
INPUT
MUTING
AUDIO
+
VOLUME
–
FUNCTION
1
2
MENU
LASER
5
6
7
qg
8
ENTER
R CLICK
9
qf
qd
RESET D ZOOM
+
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qs CONTROL S OUT jack (stereo minijack)
Connects to the CONTROL S IN jack on the projector
with the connecting cable (not supplied) when using
the Remote Commander as a wired one. In this case,
you do not need to install the batteries since the power
is supplied via the CONTROL S IN jack on the
projector.
–
qa,qs
qd RESET key
qf ENTER key
qg MENU key
Notes on laser beam
• Do not look into the laser transmitter.
• Do not aim the laser at people.
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1
key
qh FUNCTION 1/2 keys
2 INPUT key
When you connect the projector with a computer, you
can open a file on the screen by just pressing the
FUNCTION key. This will enhance your presentation.
To use this function, allocate a file to the FUNCTION
key by using the application software. For details on
how to allocate a file to the FUNCTION key, refer to
the help file of the application software.
3 APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
4 VOLUME +/– keys
5 LASER key
Emits laser beam from the laser transmitter when you
press this key.
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Location and Function of Controls / Installing the Projector
Be sure to
install the
battery from
the # side.
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