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OWNER’S MANUAL
3LCD PROJECTOR
TLP-MT3E
23565237
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE
PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
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.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located
at the rear of your LCD projector.
Save Original Packing Materials
Model No.
Serial No.
Retain this information for future reference.
The original shipping carton and packing materials will come in
handy if you ever have to ship your LCD projector. For maximum
protection, repack the set as it was originally packed at the factory.
Avoid Volatile Liquid
Do not use volatile liquids, such as an insect spray, near the unit.
Do not leave rubber or plastic products touching the unit for a long
time. They will mar the finish.
Moisture Condensation
Never operate this unit immediately after moving it from a cold
location to a warm location. When the unit is exposed to such a
change in temperature, moisture may condense on the crucial
internal parts. To prevent the unit from possible damage, do not use
the unit for at least 2 hours when there is an extreme or sudden
change in temperature.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE
ALL WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS
OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE
MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN
THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
This set has been designed and manufactured
to assure personal safety. Improper use can
result in electric shock or fire hazard. The
safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect
you if you observe the following procedures for
installation, use and servicing. This unit is fully
transistorized and does not contain any parts
that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR
YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
1. Read Owner’s Manual
3. Source of Light
After unpacking this product, read the
owner’s manual carefully, and follow all the
operating and other instructions.
Do not look into the lens while the lamp is
on. The strong light from the lamp may
cause damage to your eyes or sight.
2. Power Sources
This product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type
of power supply to your home, consult your
product dealer or local power company.
For products intended to operate from
battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
4. Ventilation
Openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation
of the product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must not
be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product should not be placed
in a built-in installation such as a bookcase
or rack unless proper ventilation is provided
or the manufacturer’s instructions have
been adhered to.
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5. Heat
7. Cleaning
9. Overloading
The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
Do not overload wall outlets; extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
6. Water and Moisture
8. Power-Cord Protection
10. Lightning
Do not use this product near water – for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool and the
like.
Power-supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.
For added protection for this product during
storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet.
This will prevent damage to the product due
to lightning and power-line surges.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
11. Object and Liquid Entry
13. Stack Inhibited
15. Accessories
Never push objects of any kind into this
product through openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
product.
Do not stack other equipment on this
product or do not place this product on the
other equipment.
Top and bottom plates of this product
develops heat and may give some
undesirable damage to other unit.
Do not place this product on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use
a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination to overturn.
12. Do not place the product vertically
Do not use the product in the upright
position to project the pictures at the
ceiling, or any other vertical positions.
It may fall down and dangerous.
14. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended
by the product manufacturer as they may
cause hazards.
S3125A
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16. Damage Requiring Service
17. Servicing
19. Safety Check
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is
b)
c)
d)
e)
damaged.
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have
fallen into the product.
If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation.
If the product has been dropped or
damaged in any way.
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change
in performance – this indicates a need for
service.
Do not attempt to service this product
yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating condition.
18. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
(Replacement of the lamp only should be
made by users.)
20. If glass components, including lens and
lamp, should break, contact your dealer
for repair service.
This product incorporates glass
components, including a lens and a lamp. If
such parts should break, please handle
with care to avoid injury and contact your
dealer for repair service. The broken pieces
of glass may cause to injury.
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Contents
Before use
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................... 2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ....................................................... 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................... 4
Part names and functions................................................................. 9
Power supply cord selection ........................................................... 13
Maintenance
Trouble indications ......................................................................... 31
Air filter, lens and main unit cleaning........................................... 32
Lamp replacement .......................................................................... 33
Others
Connections and installation
Connections .................................................................................... 14
Projector placement ........................................................................ 16
Before calling service personnel .................................................... 34
Input signal ..................................................................................... 36
Adjustments with RS-232C ............................................................ 40
Specifications .................................................................................. 42
Operations
Picture projection ........................................................................... 19
Adjustments
Setting and adjustments on the menu ............................................ 23
Initial settings – Default ................................................................. 24
Keystone correction – Keystone ..................................................... 26
Projection adjustments – Image ..................................................... 27
Picture adjustments – Picture ........................................................ 28
Sound adjustments – Audio ............................................................ 29
Saving data – Save .......................................................................... 30