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Projector CPX3 User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this product. Be sure to read "Safety Guide" first. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference. About this manual
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33 Volume, Audio, Hdmi audio control signal 12 SCREEN Menu 34 Using Auto off, Lamp time, Filter time, My button, My source, Service, Security Selecting Lamp 52 Air filter 54 Other care 55 Troubleshooting 56 Related messages 56 Regarding the indicator lamps. . . . . 57 Shutting the projector
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large projected image from even a short distance. The compact and light body of the projector can give a benefit to mobile users to carry it to anywhere comfortably. ü The WXGA (1280x800) native resolution can support Widescreen PCs to realize your original images on a screen. ü The HDMI port can
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Part names Part names HOT! (1) (2) (3) (4) Projector (5) (1) Lamp cover (52) The lamp unit is inside. (2) Focus ring (16) (3) Zoom ring (16) (4) Control panel (5) (5) Speaker (32) (7) (10) (Bottom) (6) (9) (8) (11) (7) (6) Elevator knobs (x 2) (16) (7) Elevator feet (x 2) (16)
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(14, 20) (3) MENU button (20) It consists of four cursor buttons. (4) POWER indicator (13, 57) (5) TEMP indicator (57) (6) LAMP indicator (57) Remote control (1) VIDEO button (15) (2) COMPUTER button (14) (3) MY SOURCE/DOC.CAMERA button (15) (4) STANDBY/ON button (13) (5) ASPECT button
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Suspended from the ceiling A 4:3 C B • Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector and other objects 162 64 4.8 189 5.8 228 202 79 6.4 253 7.7 304 269 106 8.0 316 9.6 380 337 132 9.6 380 11.6 456 404 159 4:3 screen B Projection distance min. max. m inch m inch 1.1
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such as a wobbly or inclined stand. • Do not place the projector on its side, front or rear position. • Consult with your dealer before a special installation such as suspending from a ceiling or somewhere else. ►Place the projector in a cool place, and ensure that there is sufficient ventilation
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manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and prepare the cables IN2 USB S-VIDEO VIDEO K HDMI AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT L Monitor DVI OUT HDMI OUT NOTE • The COMPUTER IN1 port can support a
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standard drivers in your pc as this projector is a Plug-and-Play monitor. NOTE for HDMI • The HDMI supports the following signals. -Video signal : 525i(480i),525p(480p),625i(576i),750p(720p),1125i(1080i),1125p(1080p) -PC signals : See User's Manual (detailed) Technical -Audio signal : Format Linear
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. Using the security slot This product has the security slot for the Kensington lock. For details, see the manual of the security tool. WARNING ►Do not use the security slot to prevent the projector from falling down, since it is not designed for it. Security slot NOTE • The security slot is not
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in an area free from obstacles that could block the remote control's signal to the projector. • The remote control may not work correctly if strong light (such as direct sun light) or light from an extremely close range (such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp) shines on the remote sensor of the
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USB port The enclosed remote control works as a simple mouse and keyboard of the PC, when the projector's USB port (B type) connects with the PC's mouse port via a mouse cable. USB only to a PC. Be sure to check your PC's manuals before connecting this product to the PC. (3) (5) POSITION MENU
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sure that the POWER indicator turns in steady orange and the lens cover is removed. 2. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The projection lamp will light up and the POWER indicator will begin blinking in green. When the power is completely on, the indicator will stop
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supports the C.C. feature (51).  Selecting an input signal 1. Press the INPUT/ENTER button on the projector. Each time you press the button, the projector ENTER MENU LAMP TEMP POWER 1. Press the COMPUTER button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its
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IN2 POSITION MENU   VIDEO S-VIDEO HDMI ESC ENTER RESET Selecting an aspect ratio 1. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches the mode for aspect ratio in turn.  For a PC signal NORMAL  4:3  16:9  16:10  REAL  For an HDMI
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lock the elevator feet. 4. After making sure that the elevator feet are locked, put the projector gently. 5. If necessary, the elevator feet can be manually twisted to make more precise adjustments. Hold the projector when twisting the feet. To loose an elevator foot, pull up the elevator knob on
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to adjust the picture position. POSITION MENU ENTER When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button ESC RESET on the remote control during the operation. To complete this operation, press the POSITION button again. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically
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㧗 DOWN OFF ࡯ KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE 1 2 (2) The MANUAL displays a dialog for keystone correction. Use the ▲/▼ buttons for normal, press the ENTER OFF button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. ESC RESET ● The projector automatically exits from the MAGNIFY mode when the input signal is
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again. DOWN OFF ࡯ KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE 1 2 ● The projector automatically exits from the FREEZE mode when some control buttons are pressed. POSITION MENU ENTER ● If the projector continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD ESC panel RESET might possibly be burned in
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control or the projector. LAMP TEMP POWER ESC ENTER RESET has priority just after powered on, will appear. ࡯ ESC button RESET button 2 MUTE DOWN RESET MENU ENTER ESC OFF ON MAGNAIFSYPVEICFDTREEOEZACEUOTMOPUPTAESUGREPEDAOMRCY.CSCVHAOOUMLERURCBMAEL/EANK 㧗 MY1BUTTON While the projector
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EASY MENU From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. Then perform it according to the following table. EASY MENU Item ASPECT AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE KEYSTONE Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio.
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the mode for mirror status. See the MIRROR item in SETUP menu (32). Performing this item resets all of the EASY MENU items except the FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE. A dialog is displayed for confirmation. Selecting the RESET using the ▲ button performs resetting. Performing this item resets the
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the test pattern (Gray scale of 9 steps), use the equalizing adjustment bar "1". The darkest tone at the left end of the test pattern cannot be controlled with any of equalizing adjustment bar. • When this function is performed, lines or other distortion may appear. (continued on next page) 23
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PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. #1 HIGH DEFAULT � #1 HIGH CUSTOM � #2 MID DEFAULT � � #6 Hi-BRIGHT-3 CUSTOM #2 MID CUSTOM � � #6 Hi-BRIGHT-3 DEFAULT #3 LOW DEFAULT � � #5 Hi-BRIGHT-2 CUSTOM #3 LOW
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PICTURE Menu (continued) PICTURE Menu Item MY MEMORY Description This projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items of the PICTURE menu). Selecting a function using the ▲/▼ buttons and pressing the ► or ENTER button performs
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IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu From the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item 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
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IMAGE Menu (continued) IMAGE Menu Item H PHASE H SIZE AUTO ADJUST EXECUTE Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker. Right ó Left • This item can be selected only for a computer signal or component video signal. Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the
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INPUT Menu INPUT Menu From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item 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 PROGRESSIVE VIDEO NR Description Using
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. COMPUTER (IN)1 ó COMPUTER (IN)2 (2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the computer input signal type. AUTO ó SYNC ON G OFF Sync on Green signal can be supported, if AUTO is selected. • When the AUTO is selected, the picture may be distorted with certain input signals. In such a case, remove the signal
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INPUT Menu INPUT Menu (continued) Item RESOLUTION Description The resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and COMPUTER IN2 input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed. (2) In the
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to the (forward/backward) setup angle by itself. This function will be executed only once when selected in the menu. When the slant of the projector is changed, execute this function again. • The adjustable range for correction will vary among inputs. For some input, this function may not work well
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INVERT STANDBY MODE If the Transition Detector is TURN ON and MIRROR status is changed, Transition Detector Alarm (47) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the power switch is turned off. Using ▲/▼ buttons switches the standby mode setting between NORMAL and SAVING. NORMAL ó SAVING
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C.C. (Closed Caption) is automatically activated, if the C.C. is set to AUTO in the DISPLAY menu of the C.C. menu and the signal from the input port supports the C.C. feature (51). The HDMI AUDIO is set to 1 as default. In case the HDMI audio does not work well, try 2. 1 ó 2 33
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menu position. To quit the operation, press the MENU button on the remote control or keep no operation for about 10 seconds. Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches BLANK MyScreen ORIGINAL BLUE, WHITE, BLACK Feature Screen can be registered by the MyScreen item (35). Screen preset as the standard screen
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when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen ó ORIGINAL ó TURN OFF START UP MyScreen ORIGINAL TURN OFF Feature Screen can be registered by the MyScreen item (35). Screen preset as the standard screen. Plain black screen. • To avoid remaining as an afterimage, the MyScreen or
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SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Description MyScreen (continued) When the registration is completed, the registered screen and the following message is displayed for several seconds: "MyScreen registration is finished." If the registration failed, the following message is displayed: "A
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SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) Item SOURCE NAME TEMPLATE Description Each input port for this projector can have a name applied to it. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SCREEN menu to select SOURCE NAME and press the ► button. The SOURCE NAME menu
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from the ceiling this feature will not function properly so select the TURN OFF. • This function will be unavailable when the Transition Detector is on (47). AUTO ON Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the AUTO ON function. TURN ON  TURN OFF When set to the TURN ON, the lamp in projector will
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signal reaches at the set time, the projector lamp will be turned off. If one of the projector's buttons or the remote control buttons is pressed or one of the commands (except get commands) is transmitted to the control port during the corresponding time, projector will not be turned off. Please
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2 on the remote control (5). Choose 1 or GHOST  FILTER MESSAGE  KEY LOCK SERVICE FACTORY RESET  I NFORMATION  REMOTE FREQ. FANSPEED Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans. The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc. Note that the projector
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cable to the projector, environment around the projector, etc., the automatic adjustment may not work correctly. In such a case, please choose DISABLE to disable the automatic adjustment, and make adjustment manually. SERVICE *** HRS PASSED AFTER THE LAST FILTER CHECK" will appear after the timer
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SERVICE (continued) Description KEY LOCK Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the key lock feature. When TURN ON is selected, the buttons on the projector the remote control. REMOTE FREQ. Use the ▲/▼ button to change the Projector's remote sensor LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, LANGUAGE and SECURITY are not reset
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(continued) Item SECURITY Description This projector is equipped with security functions. User registration is required before using the to be changed as soon as possible. 1.1-2 Use the buttons to enter the registered PASSWORD. Move the cursor to the right side of the ENTER PASSWORD BOX and
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or press and hold the INPUT and ► buttons on the projector for about 3 seconds The 10 digit Inquiring Code will be PASSWORD will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed. SECURITY ( MyScreen function and prevent the currently registered MyScreen image from being overwritten.
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Inquiring Code. Your PASSWORD will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed. 3. Using the PIN LOCK Function PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input. 3.1 Registering the PIN Code 3.1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the
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the registered PIN Code. The projector can be used after entering the registered PIN This function will activate only when the projector is started after the power switch was BOX will be displayed. Enter the registered PIN Code to turn the PIN LOCK the projector will turn off. 3.3-2 Contact your
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menu to display the input signal. If the Transition Detector ALARM is displayed for about 5 minutes the lamp will turn off. This function will activate only when the projector is started after the power switch was turned off. 4.2 Setting the Transition Detector PASSWORD 4.2-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons
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off menu. 4.3-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (large). Enter the registered PASSWORD and the screen will return to the Transition Detector on/off menu. If an incorrect Your PASSWORD will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed. (continued on next page) 48
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be displayed on the START UP screen. Whichever is selected, the MY TEXT will be displayed on the INPUT-INFORMATION- when the INFORMATION on the SERVICE menu is chosen. • This function is available only when the MY TEXT PASSWORD function is set to the TURN OFF. (continued on next page) 49
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BOX Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT button on the projector will return to the MY TEXT PASSWORD on OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (large). Enter the registered PASSWORD and the screen will return to the MY TEXT PASSWORD user registration information is confirmed.
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have NTSC format video or 525i (480i) format component video source supporting C.C. feature to utilize this function. Item Description Select Closed Caption which is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. The information covers the entire screen. Not all of the C.C.
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number. Type number : DT00821 Replacing the lamp The lamp cover 1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes. 2. Prepare a new lamp. If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, also ask the dealer to replace
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used, it is possible that there are electrical problems elsewhere besides the lamp. If this happens, contact your local dealer or a service representative. • Handle with care: jolting or scratching could cause the lamp bulb to burst during use. • Using the lamp for long periods of time, could cause
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with a replacement lamp for this projector. Cleaning the air filter 1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to sufficiently cool down. 2. Use a vacuum cleaner on and around the filter cover. The filter cover 3. While supporting the projector with one hand
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with a soft, dry cloth. WARNING ►Before caring, make sure the power cable is not plugged in, and then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. ►Never try to care for the inside of the
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or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact your dealer or service company. Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector, the
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Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps When operation of the LAMP, TEMP and POWER indicators differs from usual, check and cope with it according to the following table. POWER LAMP TEMP indicator indicator indicator Description Lighting Turned Turned The projector is in a standby state.
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the projector cool down enough. COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 Shutdown switch K Resetting all settings When it is hard to correct some wrong settings, the FACTORY RESET function of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu (42) can reset all settings(except LANGUAGE, FILTER TIME, LAMP TIME, FILTER MESSAGE
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Troubleshooting projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again. The signal cables are not correctly connected. Correctly connect the connection cables or the remote control. The AUDIO setting
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the remote control. Reference page 21, 23 No pictures are The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug displayed. (continued) and play monitor. Make WHISPER item in the SETUP menu. The lamp is approaching the end of its product lifetime. Replace the lamp. 22, 32 52 Pictures appear blurry
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Pixels Lens Lamp Audio output Power supply Power consumption Temperature range Size Weight (mass) Ports Optional parts Specification Liquid crystal projector 1.5cm (0. OUT Stereo mini x1 USB USB-B x1 Lamp: DT00821 Air filter: MU03602 Others: Please consult your dealer. 205 73 274 59 [unit: mm]