Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product LC-X6A Eiki
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✽ Projection lens is optional. MODEL LC-X6A LC-SX6A MUL TIMEDIA PROJECT OR O WNER ’S MANU AL.
2 F eatures and Design This Multimedia Projector is designed with most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. This projecto r utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology.
3 T able of Contents Feat ures and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 T able of Cont ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 T o The Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Saf ety Instr uctions . . . . . . . . . .
4 T o The Owner CAUTION : T O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE EXCEPT LAMP REPLACEMENT. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT.
5 Safety Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use. Unplug this projector from AC power supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
6 Safety Instructions 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. CAUTION Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent.
7 Safety Instructions USE CAUTION IN CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING THE PROJECTOR – Do not drop or bump the projector, otherwise damages or malfunctions may result. – When carrying the projector, use a suitable carrying case. – Do not transport the projector by courier or any other transport service in an unsuitable transport case.
8 Compliance Feder al Communication Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
9 Bottom Back Front q Remote Receiver w Projection Lens (Option) e Front Cover (inside Terminals) r Carrying Handle t Air Exhaust Vent y Indicators u Top Controls i Air Intake Vent o Air Filter (inside) !0 Lamp Cover !1 Adjustable Feet q w e t y u i o !0 !1 CAUTION Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent.
10 Prepar ation q w e r t y u q LAMP 1 REPLACE indicator Turns orange when the life of the projection Lamp 1 draws to an end. (p62, 67) w WARNING TEMP indicator Blinks red when the internal temperature of the projector is abnormally high.
11 Prepar ation T op Control LENS SHIFT MENU CANCEL SELECT ZOOM FOCUS SHUTTER INPUT INFORMA TION AUTO PC ADJ. POWER P q w e r t y o i u u INPUT button Switches input sources. (p30) y AUTO PC ADJ. button Operates the Auto PC adjustment function. (p30) e CANCEL button Cancels the selection and returns to the previous menu.
12 Prepar ation ANALOG OUT INPUT 3 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 ANALOG IN DIGIT AL (DVI-D) VIDEO/Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr G B R H/V V VIDEO/Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr S-VIDEO T er minals q w e r e INPUT 3 terminals VIDEO/Y, Cb/Pb, and Cr/Pr Connect video or component output signal (Y, Cb/Pb, and Cr/Pr) from video equipment to these jacks with a video cable (RCA-type).
13 Prepar ation A built-in micro processor which controls this unit may occasionally malfunction and needs to be reset. This can be done by pressing the RESET button with a pen, which will shut down and restart the unit. Do not use the RESET function excessively.
14 Prepar ation Remot e Control MENU CANCEL INFO AUTO PC SCREEN FREEZE P-TIMER SOUND REMOTE VOL. MUTE CH ID LENS SHIFT KEYSTONE SHUTTER D.ZOOM ZOOM FOCUS ON-OFF MENU CANCEL INFO AUTO PC SCREEN FREEZE P-TIMER SOUND REMOTE VOL. MUTE CH ID LENS SHIFT KEYSTONE SHUTTER D.
15 Prepar ation !1 SCREEN button Selects screen sizes. (p31) !2 INPUT 1-3 buttons Selects input source (INPUT 1 - INPUT 3). (p30) !0 AUTO PC button Operates the Auto PC adjustment. (p30) q MENU button Opens or closes the On-Screen Menu. (p33, 34) w FREEZE button Freezes the projected picture.
16 Prepar ation This wireless remote control uses radio frequency signal. You can switch four frequency channels prepared and select a remote control ID from eight IDs.
17 Prepar ation Remot e Control Bat tery Installation To insure safe operation, please observe the following precautions: ● Use (2) AA or LR6 type alkaline batteries. ● Always replace the batteries in sets. ● Do not use a new battery with a used battery.
18 Install the projector in a safe place. Before installation, read Safety Instructions thoroughly and check the installation place. Install the projector in a place with sufficient strength to support the projector's weight. Installation on an unstable stand, cart, or ceiling may cause serious injury or accidents.
19 Installation Adjustable feet Lens shift feature is provided to move the position of the projected image vertically by 50% and horizontally by 10% respectively without any image distortion. ✽ Lens shift range varies depending on lens and projectors.
20 Installation Connecting A C P ow er Cord This projector uses nominal input voltages of 120 V or 200-240 V AC. This projector automatically selects correct input voltage. It is designed to work with single-phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor.
21 Installation Terminals for connecting the AC power cord and other equipment are located in the front part of the projector for easy setup. The terminal area is covered with a front cover to protect from dust and others, and hide messy cable connections.
22 Installation Connecting t o Computer (Digital and Analog RGB) Cables used for connection q VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin) Only one cable is supplied. w DVI-D Cable ✽ e BNC Cable ✽ r Serial Cross Cable (RS-232C) ✽ ( ✽ = Not supplied with this projector.
23 Installation Installation Connecting t o Video Equipment (Digital and V ideo) INPUT 3 VIDEO/Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr S-VIDEO Cables used for connection q Video Cable ✽ w S-Video Cable ✽ e DVI-D Cable ✽ ( ✽ = Not supplied with this projector.
24 Connecting t o Video Equipment (Component and RGB Scar t) INPUT 3 VIDEO/Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr Cables used for connection q BNC Cable ✽ w Scart-VGA Cable ✽ e Component Cable ✽ ( ✽ = Not supplied with this projector.) Note: Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment from the AC outlet before connecting the cables.
25 Basic Operation Basic Oper ation Oper ating the Project or You can operate the projector with the projector's top control, the remote control or a USB mouse (not provided). he remote control can be used wireless or wired. Operational range of the wireless remote control is within about 32.
Operations & But tons Ref . P ages On-Of f 27 , 28 Lens Shif t ➔ P oint butt ons ➔ 29 Zoom ➔ P oint butt ons ( ed ) 29 Focus ➔ P oint butt ons ( ed ) 29 Shut ter 29, 53 A uto PC Adjust 30,.
27 Basic Operation Basic Operation Turn on the MAIN On/Off switch of the projector. The LAMP indicator lights red, and the READY indicator lights green. Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or the remote control. The LAMP indicator dims, and the cooling fans start to operate.
28 Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or the remote control, and a message “ Power off? ” appears on the screen. 1 2 3 Press the POWER ON-OFF button again to turn off the projector. The LAMP indicator brightly lights red and the READY indicator goes out.
29 Basic Operation Basic Operation Press the ZOOM/FOCUS button and adjust with the Point buttons ( e and d ). Press the LENS SHIFT button and adjust the lens position with the Point buttons ( e , d , 7 , and 8 ) or with the Control pad. Shut ter F unction Shutter function allows you to completely block out light to the screen.
30 Basic Operation Inf or mation Choose either Input 1, Input 2, Input 3, Input 4, or Input 5 by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, or INPUT 5 buttons on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through menu operation as described on pages 36~37.
31 Basic Operation Basic Operation Press the FREEZE button on the remote control to freeze the picture on screen. To cancel the Freeze function, press the FREEZE button again or press any other button.
32 Basic Operation Press the D. ZOOM button on the remote control once and then expand the image size with the SELECT button and pan the image with the Point buttons ( e , d , 7 , and 8 ) or the Control pad. D. Zoom – D. Zoom + Press the D. ZOOM button on the remote control twice and then compress the image size with the SELECT button.
33 Basic Operation Basic Operation LENS SHIFT MENU CANCEL SELECT ZOOM FOCUS Ho w to Oper ate On-Scr een Menu The projector can be adjusted or set via the On-Screen Menu. Refer to the following pages for respective adjustment and setting procedure. Gently tap on the Control pad on the remote control to spin Menu icons.
34 Basic Operation Menu icon Pointer (Yellow frame) Move the pointer with the Point buttons ( e and d ) , Control pad or mouse cursor to select an item and press the SELECT button or click the mouse. The selected item box will turns yellow. Item SELECT button Item data Click ed or move the bar to adjust the value.
35 Basic Operation Basic Operation INPUT : selects input sources. Before selecting input sources with the top control or the remote control, correct input source should be selected through menu operation. SYSTEM : selects system of the connected computer and video sources.
Input Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Spin Menu icons with the Point buttons ( 7 and 8 ) or the Control pad and press the SELECT button when the INPUT icon comes right in front. 1 Move the yellow frame pointer with the Point buttons ( e and d ) or the Control pad to a input which you want to select.
37 Input Input Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr When the input source is component coming from video equipment connected to the Input 3 (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) terminal, select Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr. Input 3 Move a pointer to Input 3 and press the SELECT button. Input 4/Input 5 When video input signal is connected to the Input 3 (VIDEO) terminal, select Video.
PC System Menu 1 2 Custom Mode (1~50) set in the PC Adjust Menu. (p41, 42) This projector automatically tunes to various types of computers based on VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA, or WXGA with its Multi- scan system and Auto PC Adjustment.
39 System System AV System Menu (Video or S-Video) AV System Menu (Component) If the projector cannot reproduce proper video image, it is necessary to select a specific broadcast signal format from among PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M, and PAL-N. Move the yellow frame pointer to a system and press the SELECT button to activate it.
40 Move the yellow frame pointer to the Auto PC adj. and press the SELECT button. PC Adjust Menu PC ADJ. icon To store adjustment parameters Adjustment parameters from Auto PC Adjustment can be memorized in this projector. Once parameters are memorized, the setting can be done just by selecting Mode in the System menu (p38).
41 Computer Adjustment Press the MENU button to display On-Screen Menu. Spin Menu icons with the Point buttons ( 7 and 8 ) or the Control pad and press the SELECT button when the PC ADJ. icon comes right in front. 1 2 Move the yellow frame pointer to an item and press the SELECT button.
42 Adjust this item when the projected image is affected by the noise from the external equipment. (From 0 to 15) V-sync phase Reset Mode Exits the PC Adjust Menu.
43 Image Adjustment Image Adjustment Image Menu (PC) Move the yellow frame pointer to an image level you want to select and then press the SELECT button. 1 Normal picture level preset on this projector for AV mode. Standard Picture level with improved halftone for graphics.
1 2 Decrease or increase contrast with the Point buttons ( e and d ) or the Control pad. (From 0 to 63.) Adjust image darker or brighter with the Point buttons ( e and d ) or the Control pad. (From 0 to 63.) Contrast Brightness Lighten or deeper color with the Point buttons ( e and d ) or the Control pad.
45 Image Adjustment Image Adjustment Move the pointer to one of the followings with the Point buttons ( e , d , 7 , and 8 ) or the Control pad and press the SELECT button. LIST .............displays Color Management List window to store the adjustment data.
Reset all adjustments to their previous figures. Exits Image Adjust menu. To store the adjustment data, move an yellow frame pointer to Store and press the SELECT button. Image Level Menu will appear. Move the yellow frame pointer to one of Image 1~10 and then press the SELECT button.
47 Screen Setting Provides image to fit the horizontal size of the screen size. When the input signal is SXGA (5:4), the image is fully displayed at 4:3 aspect ratio. Full screen Adjusts aspect (scale and position) of the screen. Press the SELECT button at Custom.
48 Press the SELECT button at the D. Zoom – . The message “ D. Zoom –” is displayed. Press the SELECT button to compress the image size. D. Zoom – Ceiling Rear When this function is “ On, ” the picture is top/bottom and left/right reversed.
49 Menu 1 2 Set ting Language The language used in the On-Screen Menu is available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Chinese, Korean, or Japanese. This feature allows you to change the On-Screen Menu setting.
50 Setting Logo Logo settings can be altered as follows: Logo select This function decides what to be displayed on the starting-up display as follows: Default .
51 Setting PIN Code Change Logo PIN code can be changed to your desired four-digit number. Select “ PIN code change ” with the Point buttons ( e , d , 7 , and 8 ) or the Control pad and press the SELECT button. Set a new Logo PIN code. Be sure to note the new Logo PIN code and keep it at hand.
52 On start When this function is “ On, ” the projector is automatically turned on just by switching MAIN ON/OFF SWITCH on. ✔ Note: Be sure to turn the projector off properly (see “ Turning Off the Projector ” on page 28). If the projector is turned off in the wrong steps, the On start function does not operate properly.
53 Setting Analog out The ANALOG OUT terminal is for output of the analog signal coming from the ANALOG IN terminal in the Input 1 terminals. (See page 12.) Select “ On ” to enable the signal output through the ANALOG OUT terminal always except in the stand-by mode or “ Off ” to disable the signal output.
54 Setting Security Key lock This function locks operation from the top control and remote control. It is used to prevent the projector from being operated by an unauthorized person. Projector . . . . . . . locks operation from the top control. To unlock, use the remote control.
55 Setting The PIN code can be changed to your desired four-digit number. Select “ PJ PIN code change ” with the Point buttons ( e and d ) or the Control pad, and press the SELECT button.
56 Setting Factory default This function returns all setting values to the factory default settings except for those including: User logo, PJ PIN code, Logo PIN code, Security setting, Lamp time, Filter time, and PJ time. Select Factory default and this box appears.
57 Special customizes control functions: Lamp, Fan control, Filter, Auto PC adj., Test pattern, RS- 232C, and USB memory and displays Warning log. ✔ Note: Be sure to reset the Lamp time only after replacing the lamp. 1 2 Press the MENU button to display On-Screen Menu.
58 Special Auto PC adj. Select “ On ” to enable the Auto PC adjust function and “ Off ” to disable it. Refer to page 30 and 40 for Auto PC adjust function. Test pattern Various test patterns are prepared in this projector allowing users to test the projection.
59 Special Warning log Warning log shows the information of the past warning history of the projector. Up to 50 logs can be displayed. Log contents are as follows: Lamp-1 failure Lamp-2 failure Lamp-1 timeover Lamp-2 timeover Power failure Inside temp.
60 If the WARNING TEMP indicator remains blinking after performing above checks, the cooling fans or the internal circuits may be malfunctioned. Contact the service station for check-up and repair. W ar ning T emp Indicator The WARNING TEMP indicator shows the state of the function which protects the projector.
61 Maintenance and Cleaning Turn off the projector, and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. 1 2 3 4 RECOMMENDATION We recommend avoiding dusty/smoky environments when operating a projector. Usage in these environments may cause poor image quality.
62 Maintenance and Cleaning CAUTION : DO NOT OPERATE A PROJECTOR WHILE ANY OF LAMPS IS REMOVED. IT MAY RESULT IN MALFUNCTIONS, FIRE HAZARD, OR OTHER ACCIDENTS. Lamp Replacement When the life of the projection lamps of this projector draw to an end, the LAMP 1 and 2 REPLACE indicators light orange.
63 Maintenance and Cleaning This projector uses a high-pressure lamp which must be handled carefully and properly. Improper handling may result in accidents, injury, or create a fire hazard. ● Lamp lifetime may differ from lamp to lamp and according to the environment of use.
64 Maintenance and Cleaning Disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning. When the projector is not in use, replace the lens cover. 1 3 2 Follow these steps to clean the projection lens. Disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning. 1 Softly wipe the projector body with a soft, dry cleaning cloth.
65 Maintenance and Cleaning Maintenance & Cleaning READY Green LAMP Red WARNING TEMP Red Indicat ors The projector is OFF. (The AC power cord is unplugged.) The projector is preparing for stand-by or the projection lamp is being cooled down. The projector cannot be turned on until cooling is completed.
66 Maintenance and Cleaning READY Green SHUTTER Blue LAMP Red Indicat ors The shutter is closed. (The projector is On.) The shutter is out of control. (The projector is in the stand-by mode.
67 Maintenance and Cleaning ✽ When the LAMP 1 REPLACE indicator and the LAMP 2 REPLACE indicator light orange, replace the projection lamps with new ones promptly. And then reset the Lamp time after replacement of the lamps. See pages 57, 62, and 63.
68 T roubleshooting Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the items below once again. – Make sure you have properly connected the projector to peripheral equipment as described on pages 22~24. – Make sure all equipment is connected to AC outlet and the power is turned on.
69 Appendix Some displays are not seen – Check the Display item. ( ☞ “ Setting ” on page 52) during the Operation. Only part of image is displayed. – Check if you are in D. Zoom+/ – mode. ( ☞ p. 32, 48) (Large/Small) – Change Aspect setting in the Screen setting menu.
70 Appendix Basically this projector can accept a signal from all computers with V- and H-Frequency mentioned below and less than 230 MHz of Dot Clock. –––––––– (Interlace) 1024 x 768 (Interlace) ON-SCREEN DISPLAY RESOLUTION H-Freq. (KHz) V-Freq.
71 Appendix Proper image may not be obtained in some signals. Specifications are subject to change without notice. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY RESOLUTION H-Freq. (KHz) V-Freq. (Hz) D-VGA 640 x 480 31.47 59.94 D-480p 720 x 480 ( Progressive ) 31.47 59.88 D-575p 768 x 575 ( Progressive ) 31.
72 Appendix T echnical Specifications Mechanical Information Projector Type Multi-media Projector Dimensions (W x H x D) 20.39 ” x 9.92 ” x 23.86 ” (518mm x 252mm x 606mm) (Not including adjustable feet) Net Weight 52.9 lbs (24.0kg) Without lens Feet Adjustment 0 ˚ to 3.
73 Appendix Model No. SCART-VGA Cable : AH-98881 Projector USB Key : EUB-100 Smoke Resist Box : AH-69601 Wired Remote Cable (30m) : POA-CA-RC30 Optional Interface Board Model No.
74 Appendix System (1) Input 2 Video System (1) Input 1 RGB INPUT (2) SYSTEM SYSTEM XGA 5 Mode 1 XGA 1 XGA 3 Auto PC adj. Fine sync Total dots Current mode Clamp Position Display area Store Quit 0 - 31 V Yes/No (1) SECAM NTSC Auto PAL PAL-M PAL-N NTSC4.
75 Appendix Language SETTING Power management Remote control code Key lock Contrast Brightness Color Red Green Blue Sharpness Store Quit 0 - 63 0 - 63 0 - 63 0 - 63 0 - 63 0 - 63 0 - 15 Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Image 5 Tint 0 - 63 Gamma Noise reduction 0 - 15 Off Reset Yes/No Film Off/On Progressive Off/On Color temp.
76 Appendix Input Signal Screen Language Lamp mode Lamp status INFORMATION Power management System Shutter management Smoke resist Option filter time Security Remote control Quit Lamp SPECIAL Quit Fil.
77 Appendix 20.39 (518) 23.86 (606) Unit : inch (mm) 3.65 ˚ (Max.) 9.92 (252) 7.24 (184) 5.31 (135) Dimensions 1.08 (27.5) Appendix 18.11 (460) 13.58 (345) 18.27 (464) 9.15 (232.5) 9.15 (232.5) 14.52 (369) 2.36 (60) Screw Holes for Ceiling Mount Screws: M8 Depth: 0.
78 Appendix T er minal Configurations Terminal: DIB 9-PIN 3 5 4 2 1 7 9 8 6 SERIAL PORT IN /OUT TERMINAL ANALOG INPUT / OUTPUT TERMINAL (ANALOG) Terminal: HDB15-PIN 5 1 2 3 4 10 9 6 7 8 15 14 13 11 12 USB CONNECTOR (Series B) ----- R X D T X D ----- GND ----- ----- ----- Serial 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Red (R/Cr) Input / Output Ground (Horiz.
79 Appendix Write down the PIN code number in the column below and keep it with this manual securely. If you forgot or lost the number and unable to operate the projector, contact the service station. Factory default set No: 1 2 3 4* Factory default set No: 4 3 2 1* *Should the four-digit number be changed, the factory set number will be invalid.
80 Appendix Numer ics 2:2 Pulldown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 2:3 Pulldown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 A AC plug type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 AC Power Cord .
81 Appendix Moving the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 My Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 My menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 N Network Manager .
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Part No. 610 328 2572 (1AA6P1P5098-- KH6B) Printed in Japan © 2006 Eiki International, Inc. A-key to better communications U .S.A. EIKI International, Inc. 30251 Esperanza Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688-2132 U.S.A. Tel : 800-242-3454 (949)-457-0200 Fax : 800-457-3454 (949)-457-7878 E-Mail : usa@eiki.
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