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Projector
PJ-TX100
User's Manual - Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING ►Before using, read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and
these manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading,
store them in a safe place for future reference.
About this manual
About this manual
Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are
described below.
WARNING This symbol indicates information that , if ignored, could possibly
result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
CAUTION This symbol indicates information that , if ignored, could result
possibly in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect
handling.
Please refer to the pages written following this symbol.
NOTE • The information in this manual is subject to chance without notice.
• The manufacture assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual.
• The reproductiob, transmission or use of this document or contents is not permitted without
express written authority.
Trademark acknowledgment
• VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines
Corporation.
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All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Contents
Contents
Contents
About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 3
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About contents of package . . . . . . . 3
Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . 3
Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the lens shift dials . . . . . . . . . 7
Adjusting the projector's elevator . . 7
Connecting your devices . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting power supply . . . . . . . 10
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Putting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the LIGHT button . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . .11
Power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting an input signal . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting an aspect ratio . . . . . . . . 13
Adjusting the zoom and focus . . . . 14
Using the automatic
adjustment feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Improving the contrast ratio . . . . . . 14
Selecting a mode of picture type . . 15
Adjusting a black image . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting the picture . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Recalling your adjustment . . . . . . . 16
Multifunctional settings . . . . 17
Using the menu function . . . . . . . . 17
EASY Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
ASPECT, KEYSTONE, MODE,
OPTICAL BLACK, BRIGHT, CONTRAST,
COLOR, TINT, SHRPNESS, WHISPER,
MIRROR, RESET, FILTER TIME,
LANGUAGE, Go To Advanced Menu
PICTURE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
BRIGHT, CONTRAST, GAMMA, COLOR TEMP,
COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS, PROGRESSIVE,
MY MEMORY
Adjustment steps of the CUSTOM GAMMA
or the CUSTOM COLOR TEMP . . . 21
IMAGE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
ASPECT, OVER SCAN, V POSITION,
H POSITION, H PHASE, H SIZE,
AUTO ADJUST
INPUT Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
COLOR SPACE, COMPONENT,
VIDEO FORMAT, DVI, S-ASPECT,
INFORMATION
SETUP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
KEYSTONE, WHISPER, IRIS, MIRROR
SCREEN Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
LANGUAGE, MENU POSITION,
OSD BRIGHT, START UP, My Screen,
My Screen Lock, MESSAGE
How to register your picture as the
MyScreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
OPTION Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
AUTO OFF, LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, SERVICE
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Air fi lter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Inside of the projector . . . . . . . . . . 34
Caring for the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Caring for the cabinet and remote control . . 34
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 35
Related messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Regarding the indicator lamps . . . . 37
Phenomena that may easily be
mistaken for machine defects . . . . 39
Warranty and after-service . . . 41
Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Technical (English only)
(Please see the end of this book,
although only in English.)
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Projector features / Preparations
Projector features
Projector
features
This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/
SECAP video signals onto a screen. Little space is required for installation and
large images can easily be realized.
This is the entertainment projector that will turn your room into a high
defi nition theater!
Super focus ED (Extra-low dispersion) lenses are adopted for the highest
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possible image quality.
720P wide LCD panels realize faithful reproduction of high-defi nition images.
Motorized iris control is provided for realizing fi lm-like images with blacker
black.
1.6x zoom lens and the optical lens shift allow fl exible installation and viewing
position.
Preparations
Preparations
About contents of package
Please see the "Contents of package" of the "User's manual - Quick guide". Your
projector should come with the items shown there. Contact immediately your
dealer if anything is missing.
NOTE • Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. For
moving the projector, be sure to use the original packing material. Use special
caution for the lens part.
Fastening the lens cover
To avoid losing, please fasten the lens cover to the projector using the strap.
1. Fix the strap to the strap ring of lens cover.
Strap ring
Strap ring
Strap
2. Put the strap into the groove on rivet.
3. Push the rivet into the strap hole.
Bottom side
Strap hole
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Part names
Part names
Part names
Projector
Zoom knob (14)
Focus knob (14)
Exhaust vent (6)
Lens cover (3)
Elevator foot
Lamp cover (32)
Horizontal
lens shift dials (7)
Vertical
lens shift dials (7)
Filter cover (33)
(An air fi lter is inside.)
Remote sensor (11)
Elevator button (7)
is on the both sides.
Elevator foot (7)
is on the both sides.
Lens (34)
radiates powerful light for projecting an image.
Elevator foot
Strap hole (3)
Intake vent (6)
(Bottom of projector)
Exhaust vent (6)
Elevator foot
Elevator button
Power switch (12)
AC inlet (10)
DVI-D
Y
CB/PB
CR/PR
COMPONENT VIDEO
S-VIDEO
COMPUTER
CONTROL
VIDEO
S-VIDEO port (8)
VIDEO port (8)
CONTROL port
(8)
COMPUTER
port (8)
DVI-D port (8)
COMPONENT
VIDEO ports (8)
Y
CB/PB
CR/PR
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STANDBY/ON button (12)
prepares for turning the power
on/off.
POWER indicator (12)
tells the state of power supply.
MENU button (17)
operates the menu function.
INPUT button (13)
toggles between the
signal ports.
COMPONENT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
DVI-D
COMPUTER
Remote control
POWER button (12)
prepares for turning the
power on/off.
(the same as the
STANDBY/ON button above.)
OPT BLK button (15)
toggles between the
modes for the optical black.
ASPECT button (16)
toggles between the modes for
the aspect ratio.
Cursor buttons (17)
(the same as the above.)
MENU button (17)
(the same as the above.)
BRIGHT buttons (16)
controls the brightness of the
whole screen.
DVI button (13)
selects the DVI-D port input.
PC button (13)
selects the COMPUTER port input.
COMPO button (13)
selects the COMPONENT
VIDEO port input.
STANDBY/ON
POWER
TEMP
LAMP
MENU
ENTER
INPUT
RESET
Part names
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TEMP indicator (37)
lights or blinks when any problem about
internal temperature has happened.
LAMP indicator (37)
light or blinks when any problem about
the lamp has happened.
Cursor buttons (17)
works for adjusting or menu controlling.
ENTER button (17)
proceeds to the next operation at the
menu functions.
RESET button (17)
cancels the adjustment in progress.
* Note that the items whose functions
are performed simultaneously with
operating are nor reset.
MODE button (15)
toggles between
the modes for the
picture type.
POWER
LIGHT
OPT BLK
MODE
MEMORY
ASPECT
IRIS
ENTER
MENU
RESET
BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR
DVI
PC
AUTO
COMPO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
LIGHT button (11)
turn on/off the back light for
the remote control buttons.
MEMORY button (16)
toggles between your
adjustments.
IRIS button (14)
toggles between the modes
for the iris.
ENTER button (17)
(the same as the above.)
RESET button (17)
(the same as the above.)
CONTRAST buttons (16)
controls the contrast of the
whole screen.
COLOR buttons (16)
controls the color of the whole
screen.
AUTO button (14)
executes automatic
adjustment.
VIDEO button (13)
selects the VIDEO port input.
S-VIDEO button (13)
selects the S-VIDEO port input.
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Setting up
Setting up
Setting up
Arrangement
WARNING ►Install the projector in a suitable environment according to
instrictions of the "User's Manual - Safety Guide".
CAUTION ►In installation, pay attention enough to ventilation. If internal
temperature rises, it could cause malfunction. Avoid blocking vents. (about the
locations of vents please see 4.) This projector has some intake vents also on
the bottom. Put nothing that is sucked or sticks to the bottom of projector.
Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection
distance.
The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1280 x 720
(a) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%)
(b) The height of the screen (±10%)
At 16:9 screen size
Screen size
max.
min.
(a)Projection distance [inch (m)] (b)Screen height
32
43
54
66
77
89
100
111
134
168
225
281
338
(0.8)
(1.1)
(1.4)
(1.7)
(2.0)
(2.2)
(2.5)
(2.8)
(3.4)
(4.3)
(5.7)
(7.1)
(8.6)
52
70
89
107
125
143
161
179
215
270
360
451
541
(1.3)
(1.8)
(2.3)
(2.7)
(3.2)
(3.6)
(4.1)
(4.6)
(5.5)
(6.9)
(9.2)
(11.5)
(13.8)
(a)Projection distance [inch (m)] (b)Screen height
min.
max.
39
53
67
81
95
109
122
136
164
206
275
344
413
(1.0)
(1.4)
(1.7)
(2.1)
(2.4)
(2.8)
(3.1)
(3.5)
(4.2)
(5.2)
(7.0)
(8.7)
(10.5)
65
87
109
131
153
175
198
220
264
330
441
552
663
(1.6)
(2.2)
(2.8)
(3.3)
(3.9)
(4.5)
(5.0)
(5.6)
(6.7)
(8.4)
(11.2)
(14.0)
(16.8)
Screen size
[inch (m)]
(0.8)
30
40
(1.0)
(1.3)
50
(1.5)
60
(1.8)
70
(2.0)
80
90
(2.3)
(2.5)
100
(3.0)
120
(3.8)
150
(5.1)
200
250
(6.4)
(7.6)
300
Screen size
[inch (m)]
(0.8)
30
(1.0)
40
(1.3)
50
(1.5)
60
70
(1.8)
(2.0)
80
(2.3)
90
(2.5)
100
(3.0)
120
150
(3.8)
(5.1)
200
(6.4)
250
300
(7.6)
(a)
(b)
Projector
Screen
At 4:3 screen size
Screen size
(a)
Projector
Screen
(b)
6
[inch (cm)]
(37)
15
20
(50)
(62)
24
(75)
30
(87)
34
(100)
39
44
(112)
(125)
49
(149)
59
(187)
74
(249)
98
122
(311)
(374)
147
[inch (cm)]
(46)
18
(61)
24
(76)
30
(91)
36
42
(107)
(122)
48
(137)
54
(152)
60
(183)
72
90
(229)
(305)
120
(381)
150
180
(457)
Using the lens shift dials
CAUTION ►Do not put your fi ngers around the projection lens to prevent
them from being caught by the lens and lens ring.
The Lens of this projector can be shifted horizontally and vertically. When you
want to adjust the picture position, use the lens shift dials.
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(a) Using the horizontal picture shift
dial shifts the picture to right or
left.
(b) Using the vertical lens shift dial
shifts the picture upward or
downward.
1/4
1/4
3/4
3/4
NOTE • Generally, better quality of a picture is available when the lens shift is set to
the center known by each click point of the dials.
Adjusting the projector's elevator
WARNING ►Do not touch about the lens and ventilation openings during
use or immediately after use to prevent a burn.
CAUTION ►If you press the elevator button without holding the projector,
the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fi ngers and possibly
result in malfunction. To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself,
always hold the projector whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the
elevator feet.
►Except for inclining by the elevator feet adjustment, place the projector
horizontally.
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.
1. Press and hold in the elevator buttons.
2. Raise or lower the projector to the desired height
When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator
feet will lock into position.
and the release the elevator buttons.
3. As necessary, you can also fi nely adjust the height
of the projector by twisting the elevator feet by hand.
Elevator
feet
Elevator
button
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Setting up
Connecting your devices
WARNING ►Incorrect connecting could result in fi re or electrical shock.
Whenever attempting to connect other devices to the projector, please
thoroughly read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide", this manual and the
manual of each device to be connected.
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.
►Some cables have to be used with core set. A too long cable may cause
a certain picture degradation. Use the accessory cable or a designated-type
cable for the connection. Please consult with your dealer for details. For cables
that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector.
►Make sure that you connect devices to the correct port. Incorrect connection
may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.
Refer to the section “TECHNICAL” of this manual for the pin assignment of
connectors and RS-232C communication data.
NOTE • 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.
• Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten.
• Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of these
modes will not be possible with this projector.
• For some COMPUTER input modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary.
• When the image resolution is changed on a computer, depending on an input,
automatic adjust function may take some time and may not be completed. In this case,
you may not be able to see a check box to select “Yes/No” for the new resolution on
Windows. Then the resolution will go back to the original. It might be recommended to
use other CRT or TFT monitors to change the resolution.
About Plug-and-Play capability
Plug-and-Play is a system composed of the computer, its operating system and
peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is compatible with VESA DDC
2B. Plug-and-Play can be achieved by connecting this projector to computers that are
VESA DDC (display data channel) compatible.
• Please take advantage of this function by connecting the accessory RGB cable to
the COMPUTER port (DDC 2B compatible) and/or the optional DVI cable to the DVI-D
port (DDC 2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if any other type of
connection is attempted.
• Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector is a Plug-and-Play
monitor.
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