Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EIP-3500 Eiki
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EIP-3500 OWNER'S MANUAL EIKI INDUSTRIAL CO., L TD..
IMPOR T ANT For your assistance in r eporting the loss or theft of your Projector , please recor d the Serial Number located on the bottom of the projector and r etain this information.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this pr oduct is fitted with a non-rewir eable (moulded) plug incorporating a 10A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or AST A approved BS 1362 fuse marked or and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used.
The supplied CD-ROM contains SETUP GUIDE in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Japanese. Die mitgelieferte CD-ROM enthält Einrichtungs-Anleitung in Englisch, Deutsch, Französisch, Spanisch, Italienisch, Portugiesisch und Japanisch .
1 Before using the pr ojector , please read this operation man ual carefully . 1. W ARRANTY This is to assur e that you immediately receive the full benefit of the parts, service and labor warranty applicable to your purchase.
2 W ARNING: The cooling fan in this pr ojector continues to run for about 90 seconds after the projector enters the standby mode. During normal operation, when putting the projector into standby mode always use the POWER button on the projector or on the r emote control.
3 40 The menu can be operated to achieve two functions, adjustments and settings. (For setting the menu items, see pages 42 and 43. ) Using the Menu Screen Menu Selections (Adjustments) Example: Adjusting “Bright” • This operation can also be performed by using the buttons on the projector .
4 Contents Preparing Setting up the Projector .............................. 19 Setting up the Projector ..................................... 19 Projecting a Reversed Image ............................ 20 Connections Connections .....................
5 Reference Appendix Maintenance ................................................. 63 Maintenance Indicators ............................... 64 Regarding the Lamp .................................... 66 Lamp ...........................................
6 1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read befor e the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future r eference. 3. Heed W arnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
7 Ensur e that you r ead the following safeguar ds when setting up your pr ojector . Caution concerning the lamp unit ■ P otential hazard of glass par ticles if lamp ruptures. In case of lamp rupture, contact your nearest EIKI Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center for a replacement.
8 Info • The cooling fan regulates the internal tem- perature, and its performance is automati- cally controlled. The sound of the fan ma y change during projector operation due to changes in the f an speed. This does not indicate malfunction. • Do not unplug the power cord during pro- jection or cooling f an operation.
9 PDF “SETUP GUIDE” in several languages are included in the CD-ROM, so that you can work with the projector . T o utilize this SETUP GUIDE, you need to install Adobe ® Reader ® on your computer (Windows ® or Macintosh ® ). Please download Adobe ® Reader ® from the Inter net ( http://www .
10 Accessories Remote control RRMCGA371WJSA T wo R-03 batteries (“AAA” size, UM/SUM-4, HP-16 or similar) Power cord * F or U .S., Canada, etc. (12' (3.6 m)) QACCDA010WJPZ For Europe, except U.K. (6' (1.8 m)) QA CCV A011WJPZ * Use the power cord that corresponds to the w all outlet in your countr y .
11 30 32 30 40 MENU button For displa ying adjustment and setting screens. Auto focus sensor 49 AUTO SYNC button For automatically adjusting images when connected to a computer. 40 ENTER button For setting items selected or adjusted on the menu. 31 KEYSTONE button For entering the Keystone Correction mode.
12 About the Indicators on the Projector Power indicator Green on ... Normal (Standby) Red on ... Normal (Power on) Temperature warning indicator Off ... Normal Red on ... The internal temperature is abnormally high. (See page 64 .) Lamp indicator Green on .
13 Projector (Rear View) Using the Kensington Lock • This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System. Refer to the information that came with the system for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector .
14 Note • All the buttons on the remote control, except the MOUSE/Adjustment button, are made of luminous material that is visible in the dark. Visibility will diminish over time . Exposure to light will recharge the luminous buttons . Remote Control 29 PO WER button F or turning the power on or putting the projector into standby mode .
15 Using the Remote Control Inserting the Batteries The batteries (two R-03 batteries (“AAA” size, UM/SUM-4, HP-16 or similar)) are sup- plied in the package. 1 Press the ▲ mark on the cover and slide it in the direction of the arr o w . 2 Insert the batteries.
16 Quick Start 6 INPUT buttons 5 ZOOM-FOCUS button 5·6 Adjustment buttons ( ' / " / / | ) 5 A UTO FOCUS b utton 3·7 PO WER button 5 ZOOM buttons 5 A UTO FOCUS button 5 FOCUS buttons 6 INPUT1 button 4 HEIGHT ADJUST button 3·7 PO WER button Pag e 1 9 1.
17 Pag e 3 0 4. Adjust the angle 5. Adjust the focus and the zoom Pag e 3 2 7. T urn the Power off Pa g e 2 9 6. Select the INPUT mode Pag e 3 3 HEIGHT ADJUST button • • • • • This projector is equipped with an “Auto K eystone Correction” function that automatically corrects any trapezoidal distortion within the projected image .
18 Storing the Pr ojector Lens cap Fixing band Info Info How to Use the Storage Case When storing the projector , attach the lens cap to the lens, and place it in the supplied storage case. 1 Open the co ver of the storage case. 2 Place the pr ojector into the stor - age case.
19 Setting up the Projector P osition the projector perpendicular to the screen with the pr ojector’ s feet flat and level to ac hieve an optimal image.
20 Projecting a Reversed Image Pr ojection fr om behind the Screen ■ Place a translucent screen between the projector and the audience . ■ Re v erse the image b y setting “Rear” in the “PRJ Mode” menu. (See page 59 .) Projection Using a Mirror ■ Place a mirror (normal flat type) in front of the lens.
21 INPUT/OUTPUT Terminals and Connectable Main Equipment INPUT 1, 2 terminal Connecting the computer . (See page 23 .) Connecting video equipment with component output terminal (D VD play er, DTV decoder , D VD recorder with hard disc, etc.). (See page 25 .
22 T erminal on the projector INPUT 1, 2 A UDIO INPUT INPUT 1, 2 INPUT 1, 2 INPUT3 INPUT4 A UDIO INPUT A UDIO INPUT A UDIO OUTPUT OUTPUT Equipment Computer A udio-visual equipment Amplifier Monitor T .
23 Connecting to a Computer Before connecting, ensure the power cor d of the projector fr om the A C outlet is unplugged, and that the devices to be connected are turned off . After making all connections, turn on the pr ojector and then the other devices.
24 Connecting to a Computer Using the Remote Control as the Wireless Computer Mouse When connecting the projector and the computer with the supplied RGB cable and USB cab le (see page 23 ), y ou can use the remote control as the computer mouse.
25 Connecting to Video Equipment The projector has a COMPUTER-RGB/COMPONENT terminal, an S-VIDEO terminal and VIDEO terminal for video input. Ref er to the listed illustrations on ho w to connect audio-visual equipment. The image quality is highest in order of the component signal, the RGB signal, the S-video signal and the video signal.
26 When connecting video equipment with video output terminal When connecting video equipment with S-video output terminal Note • ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cab le (commercially av ailab le) is required f or audio input.
27 Controlling the Projector by a Computer When the RS-232C terminal on the projector is connected to a computer with a DIN-D-sub RS-232C adaptor and an RS-232C serial control cable (cross type, commercially available), the computer can be used to control the projector and chec k the status of the projector .
28 To RGB input terminal RGB cable (commercially available) RGB cable To RGB output terminal To INPUT 1 terminal To OUTPUT(INPUT 1, 2) terminal Monitor Computer To audio input terminal ø3.
29 T urning the Pr ojector On/Off Info • English is the factory preset language. If you want to change the on-screen display to another language, change the language according to the pr ocedure on page 62 .
30 Rear adjustment feet Image Projection Front adjustment foot HEIGHT ADJUST button Side View Lens center T op View Using the Adjustment Feet The height of the projector can be adjusted using the adju.
31 " On-screen Display (Keystone Correction mode) MOUSE/Adjustment button ( ' / " / / | ) UNDO button KEYST ONE button Compresses lower side.
32 Adjusting the Focus This projector is equipped with an “Auto Focus” function that adjusts the focus automatically when it is turned on. When you want to readjust the focus after the A uto Focus function has been activated, you can operate the A uto Focus func- tion using the following procedure.
33 Switching the INPUT Mode Select the appropriate input mode for the con- nected equipment. Press , , or on the re- mote control to select the input mode.
34 × 1 × 4 × 9 × 16 × 36 × 64 × 2 × 3 Image Projection A V MUTE button " On-screen Display MOUSE/Adjustment button ( ' / " / / | ) ENLARGE (Enlarge/Reduce) buttons UNDO button .
35 Freezing a Moving Image 1 Press on the remote contr ol. • The projected image is frozen. 2 Press again to return to the moving image from the currently connected equipment. Selecting the Picture Mode Y ou can select the suitable picture mode for the projected image, such as movie or video game.
36 Resize Mode Press on the remote control. • Pressing changes the display as shown on pages 36 and 37 . • T o return to the standard image, press while “RESIZE” is display ed on the screen. • This function can also be accessed from the OSD menu (see page 50 ).
37 VIDEO • “STRETCH” is fixed when 540P , 720P or 1080 I signals are entered. 4:3 aspect ratio Letter box Squeezed 16:9 image Squeezed 4:3 image 16:9 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio (4:3 aspect r.
38 Menu Items The follo wing sho ws the items that can be set in the pr ojector . Note When using the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 mode: • “Fine Sync” menu is only displayed when the projector input is INPUT 1 or INPUT 2.
39 “Options1” menu “Language” menu “Options2” menu Example: INPUT 3 / INPUT 4 Lamp Timer(Life) Options1 Main Menu Sub Menu OSD Display [ON/OFF] Auto PAL NTSC3.
40 The menu can be operated to ac hieve tw o functions, adjustments and settings. (For setting the menu items, see pages 42 and 43. ) Using the Men u Screen Menu Selections (Adjustments) Example: Adjusting “Bright” • This operation can also be perf or med by using the b uttons on the projector .
41 3 Press ' ' ' ' ' or " " " " " to select the item y ou want to adjust. • The selected item is highlighted. To adjust the pro- jected image while viewing it Press . • The selected single adjustment item (e.
42 MOUSE/ Adjustment button ( ' / " / / | ) ENTER button MENU button UNDO button Menu Selections (Settings) Example: Setting “Menu P osition” • This operation can also be perf or med by using the b uttons on the projector .
43 Sub menu 3 Press ' ' ' ' ' or " " " " " to select the item y ou want to set, and then press | | | | | to displa y the sub menu. • The selected item is highlighted. • When you select “System Lock” on the “Options1” menu or “P ass word” on the “Options2” menu, press .
44 Y ou can adjust the pr ojector’ s picture to your preferences using the “Picture” menu. Picture Adjustment (“Picture” men u) Selecting the Picture Mode This function allows you to select the picture mode in accordance with brightness of the room or content of the image to be pr ojected.
45 Emphasizing the Contrast This function emphasizes the bright portions of images to obtain a higher contrast image. Menu operation Pag e 40 Example: “Picture” screen menu for IN- PUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of Bright Boost Setting Note • “Bright Boost” cannot be set when “sRGB” is set to “ ” (ON).
46 Switching the High Bright- ness/High Contrast Mode This function changes the brightness and con- trast of the projected ima ge . It can be operated using the IRIS button on the remote contr ol.
47 Signal Type Setting This function allows y ou to select the input sig- nal type RGB or Component f or INPUT 1 or IN- PUT 2. Menu operation Pag e 42 Example: “Picture” screen menu for IN- PUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of Signal T ype Settings Description Input signals are automatically recog- nized as RGB or Component.
48 Y ou can adjust the computer image, match the computer display mode, and confirm the input signal using the “Fine Sync” menu. Computer Image Adjustment (“Fine Sync” men u) Adjusting the Computer Image Use the Fine Sync function in case of irregulari- ties such as vertical stripes or flickering in por - tions of the screen.
49 Auto Sync Adjustment Used to automatically adjust a computer ima ge. Menu operation Pag e 42 Example: “Fine Sync” screen menu f or INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of A uto Sync Adjustment Note • A uto Sync adjustment is also perf or med by pressing on the projector or on the re- mote control.
50 Y ou can use the “Options1” menu to enhance the usage for the pr ojector . Checking the Lamp Life Status Y ou can confirm the cumulative lamp usa ge time and the remaining lamp life (percentage).
51 Setting the Video System The video input system mode is factory preset to “Auto”; howe ver , a c lear picture from the con- nected audio-visual equipment may not be re- ceived, depending on the video signal difference . In that case, switc h the video signal.
52 Eco Mode Menu operation Pa g e 42 Example: “Options1” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of Eco Mode Note • When “Eco Mode” is set to “ ” (Eco mode), the pow er consumption will decrease and the lamp lif e will e xtend. (Projection br ightness de- creases 13%.
53 Auto Power Off Function Menu operation Pag e 42 Example: “Options1” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Description of A uto P ower Off Note • When the A uto P ower Off function is set to “ ” (ON), 5 minutes before the projector enters the standby mode , the message “Enter ST ANDBY mode in X min.
54 Note • If y ou input a wrong ke ycode, the cursor returns to the first point of the “Old Code”. • The preset k eycode is 4 " b uttons on the projec- tor . If this ke ycode is set, the k eycode input screen does not appear when turning the power on.
55 Changing the keycode 1 Press the b uttons on the remote contr ol or on the pr ojector to enter the preset keycode in “Old Code”. 2 Press the 4 b uttons on the remote contr ol or on the pr ojector to enter the ne w ke ycode in “New Code”. 3 Enter the same keycode in “Recon- firm”.
56 Helpful Functions Set during Installation (“ Options2” menu) Setting a Password • • • • • There is no factory preset for the pass w ord, so the “Options2” menu is enabled. • • • • • If y ou do not want others to operate the “Op- tions2” menu, set a passwor d.
57 Auto Focus Setting When the pr ojector is turned on, the focus pat- tern is display ed automatically and the focus is adjusted automatically . Menu operation Pag e 42 Example: “Options2” screen menu Description of A uto Focus Note • A uto F ocus can be perf or med over a r ange of 40 to 100 inches.
58 Setting the Audio Output Type This function determines whether the audio level output from the A UDIO OUTPUT terminal is fixed or variable by linking with VOLUME.
59 Reversing/Inverting Pro- jected Images This projector is equipped with a re verse/in ver t image function that allows y ou to reverse or in- vert the projected image f or various applications.
60 Monitor Output Settings When the Monitor Out has been set to “Enable”, the monitor output is activ ated and power is con- sumed even in the standb y mode . It is recom- mended that the Monitor Out be set to “Disable” when it is not connected.
61 Returning to the Default Settings This function allows you to initialize the settings you have made in the projector . Menu operation Page 42 Example: “Options2” screen menu Note About the netw.
62 Selecting the On-screen Display Language The projector can s witch the on-screen display language among 11 languages: English, German, Spanish, Dutch, French, Italian, Swedish, P ortu- guese, Chinese, K orean or Japanese . Example: “Language” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode 1 Press on the remote control.
63 Cleaning the lens ■ Use a commercially available blower or lens clean- ing paper (for glasses and camera lenses) for clean- ing the lens. Do not use any liquid type cleaning agents, as the y ma y wear off the coating film on the surface of the lens.
64 P ower indicator Lamp indicator T emperature warning indicator Maintenance Indicators Maintenance Indicators ■ The warning lights on the projector indicate pr oblems inside the projector . ■ If a problem occurs, either the temperature indicator or the lamp indicator will illuminate red, and the projector will enter the standb y mode .
65 Maintenance indicator Problem Cause P ossible solution T emperature warning indicator Normal Abnormal Off Red on (Standby) The internal temperature is abnormally high. Abnormal • Blocked air intake • Relocate the projector to an area with proper ventilation (see page 7 ).
66 Lamp ■ It is recommended that the lamp unit (optional: AH-35001) be replaced when the remaining lamp life becomes 5% or less, or when you notice a significant deterioration in the picture and color quality . The lamp life (per centage) can be chec ked with the on-screen display .
67 Optional accessory Lamp unit AH-35001 Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit Info • Ensure the lamp unit is remov ed using the handle. Ensure the glass surface of the lamp unit or the inside of the projector are not touched. • T o a void injury to yourself and damage to the lamp, ensure to carefully follow the steps below .
68 4 Remo ve the lamp unit. • Loosen the securing screws from the lamp unit. Hold the lamp unit by the handle and pull it in the direction of the arrow . At this time, keep the lamp unit horizontal and do not tilt it. 5 Insert the new lamp unit. • Press the lamp unit firmly into the lamp unit compartment.
69 Note • This projector ma y not be ab le to displa y images from notebook computers in simultaneous (CR T/LCD) mode. Should this occur , tur n off the LCD displa y on the notebook computer and output the displa y data in “CR T only” mode. Details on how to change display modes can be f ound in your notebook computer’ s operation manual.
70 T r oubleshooting Check • Projector pow er cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. • P ower to the e xter nal connected de vices is off . • The selected input mode is wrong. • The A V MUTE function is working. • Cables incorrectly connected to rear panel of the projector .
71 Check Problem P age Picture is green on INPUT 1 (COMPONENT)/ INPUT 2 (COMPONENT). Picture is pink (no green) on INPUT 1 (RGB)/ INPUT 2 (RGB). Picture is too bright and whitish. The cooling fan becomes noisy . The lamp does not light up even after the projector turns on.
72 Specifications DLP TM Projector EIP-3500 NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/P AL/P AL-M/P AL-N/P AL-60/SECAM/ DTV480 I /DTV480P/DTV540P/DTV576 I /DTV576P/DTV720P/DTV1035 I /DTV1080 I Single Chip Digital Micromirror Device TM (DMD TM ) by T exas Instruments Panel size: 0.
73 Glossary Aspect Ratio Width and height ratio of an image . The nor mal aspect ratio of a computer and video image is 4:3. There are also wide images with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and 21:9. A uto Sync Optimizes projected computer images b y auto- matically adjusting cer tain characteristics.
74 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub cable ............................... 25 A C so ck et ............................................................. 2 9 Adjustment buttons .............................................. 4 0 Aspect ratio .......................
EIP-3500 OWNER'S MANUAL EIKI INDUSTRIAL CO., L TD. A-Ke y to better communications U .S.A. EIKI Inter national, Inc. 30251 Esperanza Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688-2132 U .S.A. T el : 800-242-3454 (949)-457-0200 F ax : 800-457-3454 (949)-457-7878 E-Mail : usa@eiki.
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