Digital Projector S15/X15
Operator's Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING ►Before using, read the "Product 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
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 change without notice.
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Contents
Contents
About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 3
About contents of package . . 3
Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . 6
Putting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . 8
About the filter cover for bottom-up use . . . 9
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Adjusting the projector's elevator . . . 12
Connecting your devices . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting power supply . . . . . . . 15
Power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Temporarily muting the sound . . . . 18
Selecting an input signal . . . . . . . . 18
Searching an input signal . . . . . . . 19
Selecting an aspect ratio . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting the zoom (magnifying
power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting the focus . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the automatic adjustment
feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adjusting the position . . . . . . . . . . 20
Correcting the keystone distortions . . . 20
Using the partial magnify feature . . . 21
Freezing the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Temporarily blanking the screen . . . 21
Multifunctional settings . . . . 22
Using the menu function . . . . . . . . 22
EASY MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Aspect, Zoom, Keystone, Mode,
Bright, Contrast, Color, Tint,
Sharpness, Whisper, Mirror, Reset,
Filter time, Language,
Go to advanced menu
PICTURE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Bright, Contrast, Gamma, Color temp,
Color, Tint, Sharpness, Progressive,
My memory
IMAGE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Aspect, Over scan, V. position,
H. position, H. phase, H. size,
Auto adjust execute
INPUT menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Color space, Video format, Frame lock,
Information
SETUP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Zoom, Keystone, Whisper, Mirror,
Volume
SCREEN menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Language, Menu position, OSD bright,
Blank, Start up, MyScreen,
MyScreen lock, Message
OPTION menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Auto search, Auto off, Lamp time,
Filter time, Service
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Other care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 46
Related messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Regarding the indicator lamps . . . . 48
Phenomena that may easily be
mistaken for machine defects . . . . 50
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Technical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Projector features / About contents of package
Projector features
This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC / PAL
/ SECAM video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little space for installation
and gets a large image from short distance.
High Brightness
Newly developed 165W UHB (Ultra High Brightness) lamp gives you a higher
brightness image on a screen. The image can be still kept as bright and clean
enough for use in bright rooms.
Low Noise
WHISPER mode is equipped for reducing acoustic noise to realize quieter
operation. It is perfect for use in low luminance rooms where low noise is more
important than brightness.
Compact Body
Even with its many features, this projector is extremely compact and slim,
which gives you more flexibility and usability to use it where you want.
About contents of package
Your projector should come with the items shown below. 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.
VIDEO
RGB
SEARCH
STANDBY/ON
ASPECT
AUTO BLANK
MAGNIFY
ON
OFF
VOLUME
MUTE
FREEZE
KEYSTONE
ZOOM
+
-
POSITION
MENU
ENTER
ESC
RESET
Projector
(with Lens cover)
Strap
(for Lens cover)
Remote control
(with two AA batteries)
S15/X15
VGA cable
Power cord
(US, UK, EUROPE)
Operator's Guide
Product SafetyGuide
Quick Start Guide
Warranty
Filter cover
(for bottom-up use)
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Part names
Part names
Projector
Vent (10)
Lens (16, 45)
Lens cover (6, 16)
Lamp door (42)
(Lamp unit is inside.)
Control buttons (5)
Ports
(See below.)
RGB port (14, 18, 19)
Restart switch (17)
CONTROL port (14)
Kensington lock slot
Focus ring (19)
Remote sensor (8)
Speaker
Elevator button (12)
Elevator foot (12)
Filter cover (9, 10, 43)
(Air filter and intake vent
are inside.)
Power switch (16, 17)
AC inlet (15)
Elevator button (12)
Elevator foot (12)
Vent (10)
S-VIDEO port
(14, 18, 19)
VIDEO port (14, 18, 19)
AUDIO port (14)
Front-Right side
Bottom side
Rear-Left side
CONTROL
RGB
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
K
Ports
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Controls
LAMP indicator (48)
TEMP indicator (48)
POWER indicator (16, 17, 48)
INPUT button (18)
Cursor buttons
▲,▼,◄,► (18~40)
STANDBY/ON button (16, 17)
LAMP
TEMP
POWER
INPUT
MENU
STANDBY/ON
Remote control
SEARCH button (19)
RGB button (18)
VIDEO button (18)
ASPECT button (19)
MAGNIFY
ON button (21)
OFF button (21)
FREEZE button (21)
VIDEO
RGB
SEARCH
STANDBY/ON
ASPECT
AUTO BLANK
MAGNIFY
ON
OFF
VOLUME
MUTE
FREEZE
KEYSTONE
ZOOM
+
-
POSITION
MENU
POSITION button (20)
ENTER
ESC button (24)
ESC
RESET
Part names
STANDBY/ON button
(16, 17)
AUTO button (20)
BLANK button (21)
VOLUME button (18)
MUTE button (18)
KEYSTONE button (20)
Zoom
+ button (19)
- button (19)
MENU button (22)
Menu cursor buttons
▲,▼,◄,►(18~40)
ENTER button (18~40)
RESET button (24)
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Preparations
Preparations
Fastening the lens cover
WARNING ►Do not fasten the lens cover during use or immediately after
use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn
and/or malfunction to the projector. Before operating, make sure that the power
switch is off, that the power cord is not plugged in, and that the projector is cool
adequately.
To avoid losing, please fasten the lens cover to the projector using the strap.
1. Slowly turn over the projector, so that the bottom is facing up.
2. Fix the strap to the strap ring of projector.
Strap ring
Strap
Strap
(1)
(2)
Projector (Bottom side)
Strap ring
Strap ring
3. Fix the strap to the strap ring of lens cover.
Lens cover
Strap
Strap
(1)
(2)
Strap ring
Strap ring
Strap ring
4. Attach the lens cover to the lens of projector, and slowly turn over the
projector, so that the top is facing up.
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Preparations
Putting batteries
WARNING ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as
directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage,
which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.
• Be sure to use only the batteries specified. Do not use batteries of different
types at the same time. Do not mix a new battery with used one.
• Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a
battery.
• Keep a battery away from children and pets.
• Do not recharge, short circuit, solder or disassemble a battery.
• Do not allow a battery in a fire or water. Keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry
place.
• Do not give the battery a physical impact.
• If you observe a leakage of a battery, wipe out the flower and then replace
a battery. If the flower adheres your body or clothes, rinse well with water
immediately.
• Obey the local laws on disposing a battery.
To use the remote control, please load the batteries. Whenever the remote control
starts to malfunction, replace the batteries. If you won’t use the remote control for
an extended period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them
in a safe place.
1. Remove the battery cover.
Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.
2. Take old batteries out and/or put new batteries in.
their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control.
When putting in batteries, align and insert the two AA batteries according to
3. Close the battery cover.
place.
Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into
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Preparations
Using the remote control
CAUTION ►Be careful in handling the remote control. Incorrect handling
could cause damage or malfunction.
• Do not drop or otherwise expose the remote control to physical impact.
• Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects.
• Remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place if
you won’t be using the remote control for an extended period.
• Replace the batteries whenever the remote control starts to malfunction.
• When strong lights such as direct sunlight or light from an extremely close
range (such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp) hit the projector’s remote
sensor, the remote control may not function correctly. Adjust the direction of the
projector to keep light from directly hitting the projector’s remote sensor.
The remote control works with the projector’s remote sensor.
approx. 3 meters
30º
30º
• The range of the remote sensor is 3 meters with a 60 degree range (30 degrees
to the left and right of the remote sensor).
• Also a remote signal reflected in the screen etc. may be available. If it is difficult
to send a remote signal to the sensor directly, please try.
• Since the remote control uses infrared light to send signals to the projector
(Class1 LED), be sure to use the remote control in an area free from obstacles
that could block the remote control’s output signal to the projector.
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