Eiki LC-XD25 manual

Multimedia Pr ojector Owner's Manual LC-XD25 MODEL[...]

2 Features and Design This Multimedia Projector is designed with the most advanced technology f or por tability , durability , and ease of use. This projector utilizes built-in m ultimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matr ix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology . ◆ Compact Design This projector is designed compact in size [...]

3 T able of Contents T rademarks Each name of cor porations or products in this book is either a registered trademark or a trademark of its respective corporation. Features and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 T able of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 T o t h e O w n e r .................... 4 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

4 T o the Owner Before operating this projector , read this manual thoroughly and operate the projector properly . This projector provides many convenient features and functions. Operating the projector properly enables you to manage those features and maintains it in better condition for a consider able time. Improper operation may result in not o[...]

5 Safety Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is oper ated. Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use. Unplug this projector from AC pow er supply before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Follo w all warnings and instruction[...]

6 CA UTION Choose the runn ing speed of cooling fans in the fan control setting according to the altitude in which the projector is being used (p.55). Failure to do so may aect the projector life. Safety Instructions Openings in the cabinet are provided for v entilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overh[...]

7 Compliance Federal Communications Commission Notice Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device , pursuant to P ar t 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interf erence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,[...]

8 P ar t Names and Functions q t y e r w Front Bottom q Speaker w Infrared Remote Receiver e Focus Lever r Lens t Zoom Lever y Lens Cover (See page 58 for attaching.) CA UTION Do not turn on a projector with lens cover attached. High temperature from light beam may damage lens cov er and result in fire hazard. u Air Intake Vent (fr ont and botto[...]

9 P ar t Names and Functions Rear T erminal e COMPUTER IN 2 / MONIT OR OUT This ter minal is switchable and can be used for input from a computer or output the incoming R G B a n a l o g s i g n a l f r o m C O M P U T E R I N 1 /S-VIDEO IN / COMPONENT IN terminal to the other monitor . Set the terminal up as either Computer input or Monitor output[...]

10 T op Control y LAMP REPLA CE indicator T ur n yello w when the life of the projection lamp draws to an end. (p.60, 69) t W ARNING indicator Emit a red light when the projector detects an abnormal condition. This also blinks red when the internal temperature of the projector exceeds the oper ating range. (p.57, 69) r PO WER ON/ST AND-BY button[...]

11 P ar t Names and Functions P ar t Names and Functions Remote Control q PO WER ON/ST AND-BY button T ur n the projector on or off . (p.18, 20) w VIDEO button Select VIDEO input source. (p.24, 37) e COMPUTER button Select COMPUTER input source. (p.24, 26, 38) r MENU button Open or close the On-Screen Menu. (p.21) u D.ZOOM ed b uttons Zoom in and o[...]

12 P ar t Names and Functions T o ensure safe oper ation, please obser v e the follo wing precautions: ● Use two (2) AA or LR6 type alkaline batteries. ● Alwa ys replace batteries in sets. ● Do not use a new battery with a used batter y . ● A void contact with w ater or liquid. ● Do not e xpose the remote control to moisture or heat. ● [...]

13 Installation ✔ Notes: • The brightness in the room has a g reat influence on picture quality . It is recommended to limit ambient lighting in order to obtain the best image. • The values shown belo w are approximate and ma y vary from the actual sizes. P ositioning the Pr ojector A B 32.8' (10.0 m) 17.7' (5.4 m) 13.4' (4.1 m[...]

14 T o the AC outlet. (200 - 240 V AC) Installation This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or 200-240 V A C. This projector automatically selects the correct input voltage. It is designed to wor k with single-phase power systems ha ving a grounded neutral conductor . T o reduce the r isk of electrical shock, do not plug into any ot[...]

15 Installation Connecting to a Computer Cables used for connection • V GA Cables (Mini D-sub 15 pin) (Only one cable is supplied.) • Audio Cab les (Mini Plug: stereo) ( Not all the cables are supplied with this projector .) External Audio Equipment V GA cable Audio c able (stereo) A u d i o c a b l e (stereo) Monitor Output or Monitor Input Au[...]

16 Installation Connecting to Video Equipment Cables used f or connection • Video and Audio Cab le (RCA x 3) • S-VIDEO Cable • S-VIDEO-V GA Cable • Audio Cab le (RCA x 2, Mini Plug: stereo) (Not all the cables are supplied with this projector .) Unplug the po wer cords of both the projector and external equipment from the AC outlet before c[...]

17 Installation Connecting to Component Video and RGB (Scar t) Equipment Cables used f or connection • Audio Cab les (Mini Plug :stereo) • Scar t-V GA Cable • Component Cable • Component-V GA Cable (Not all the cables are supplied with this projector .) External Audio Equipment COMPUTER IN 1/S-VIDEO IN/COMPONENT IN COMPUTER/ COMPONENT A UDI[...]

18 Basic Operation C on ne ct t he pr o je ct o r’s AC p ow er co r d i nt o an AC outlet. The PO WER indicator becomes red. Open the lens cov er . Press the POWER ON/ST AND-BY button on the top control or on the remote control. The POWER indicator becomes green and the cooling fans star t to operate. The preparation display appears on the screen[...]

19 T o Enter a PIN code Select a number by pressing the P oint ed buttons, and then press the P oint 8 button to fix the number and move the pointer . The number changes to " ✳ " . I f y ou fi xe d an incorrect number , mov e the pointer to the number you want to correct b y pressing the P oint 7 button, and then select the correct numb[...]

20 Basic Operation Press the POWER ON/ST AND-BY button on the top control or on the remote control, and a message "P ower off?" appears on the screen. Press the POWER ON/ST AND-BY button again to turn off the projector .The PO WER indicator star ts to blink red, and the cooling f ans keep running. (Y ou can select the lev el of fan quietn[...]

21 Basic Operation How to Operate the On-Screen Men u The projector can be adjusted or set via the On-Screen Menu. Refer to the following pages regarding each adjustment and setting procedures. Press the P oint 7 8 buttons to select a Menu icon to adjust and press the P oint ed b uttons to select an item to adjust. Press the SELECT button to show t[...]

22 Basic Operation Menu Bar PC System Menu Used to select co mp ut er sys te m. (p.27) Setting Menu U s e d t o s e t t h e projector's operating configurations. (p.45-56) Image Select Menu Used to select an image lev el among Dynamic, Standard, Real, Blackboard (Green), Colorboard and Image 1 ~ 4. (p .31) For computer source Guide Window Show[...]

23 Basic Operation Rotate the Zoom Lev er to zoom in and out. Rotate the Focus Lev er to adjust the projected picture focus . Zoom and Focus Adjustment Zoom Lev er (Rear) Focus Le ver (F ront) If a projected picture still has keystone distor tion after pressing the A UTO SETUP button on the top control, correct the image manually as f ollows: Press[...]

24 Basic Operation Press the V OLUME+/– buttons on the top control or on the remote control to adjust the v olume. The volume dialog box appears on the screen f or a f ew seconds. Press the MUTE button on the remote control to temporarily tur n off the sound. T o turn the sound back on, press the MUTE b utton again or press the V OLUME +/– butt[...]

25 Basic Operation blac k out ➜ the captured image ➜ nor mal ➜ • • • • • Press the NO SHO W button on the remote control to b lack out the image. T o restore to normal, press the NO SHOW button again or press any other button. When a projected image is captured and set as "User" in the Logo selection (p .48), the screen ch[...]

26 Computer Input Choose either RGB or Computer 2 by pressing the COMPUTER button on the remote control. Bef ore using COMPUTER button, correct input source should be selected through Menu operation as described below . Input Source Selection Direct Operation RGB COMPUTER button ✳ See Notes at the bottom of this page. ✳ Remote Control COMPUTER [...]

27 Computer Input Computer System Selection This projector automatically tunes to various types of computers based on VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, WXGA, or UXGA with its Multi-scan system and Auto PC Adjustment. If Computer is selected as a signal source, this projector automatically detects the signal f ormat and tunes to project a proper image without a[...]

28 Computer Input Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, T otal dots, Horizontal, and V er tical to conf or m to y our computer . Auto PC Adjustment function can be oper ated as follo ws. A uto PC Adjustment The Auto PC adjustment function can be operated directly by pre ssi ng the A U T O PC butt on on the rem o[...]

29 Computer Input Press the MENU button to displa y the On-Screen Menu. Press the P oint 7 8 buttons to move th e red framed pointer to the PC Adjust Menu icon. Press the P oint ed b utt ons t o move the r ed fra med pointer to the item that you want to adjust and then press the SELECT button to displa y the adjustment dialog bo x. Press the P oint[...]

30 Computer Input Adjust the horizontal area display ed by this projector . Press the P oint 7 8 buttons to decrease/increase the value . Display area H Adjust the ver tical area display ed by this projector . Press the P oint 7 8 buttons to decrease/increase the v alue. Display area V Reset Store Exit the PC Adjust Menu. Quit T o store adjusted da[...]

31 Computer Input Select an image lev el among Dynamic, Standard, Real, Blackboard (Green), Colorboard, Image 1, Image 2, Image 3, and Image 4 by pressing the IMAGE button on the remote control. Normal picture level preset on this projector . Picture lev el with improv ed halftone for g raphics. Standard Real Image 1 ~ 4 Image Level Selection Direc[...]

32 User preset image in the Image Adjust Menu. (p.34) Image 1 ~ 4 M o v e t h e r e d f r a m e d pointer to the level and press the SELECT button. The lev el being selected. Image Select Menu Image Select Menu icon Computer Input Colorboard Press the MENU button to displa y the On-Screen Menu. Press the P oint 7 8 buttons to mov e the red framed p[...]

33 Computer Input Computer Input Press the MENU button to displa y the On-Screen Menu. Press the P oint 7 8 buttons to mov e the re d framed pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. Press the P oint e d buttons to mo ve t he red framed pointer to the item that you w ant to adjust, and then press the SELECT b utton. The le vel of each item is display [...]

34 Computer Input Store Exit the Image Adjust Menu. Quit T o store the adjusted data, select Store and press the SELECT button. Select a le vel from Image 1 to 4 with the P oint ed b uttons and press the SELECT b utton. A confirmation box appears and then select [Y es]. Stored data can be called up by selecting "Image" in the Image Lev el[...]

35 Custom Adjust the screen scale and position manually with this function. Press the SELECT button at Custom and the "Custom" is display ed on the screen for a f ew seconds and then the Aspect dialog box appears . Scale H/V .................. Adjust the Horizontal/V er tical screen scale. H&V ........................... When set to &[...]

36 Computer Input When the Digital zoom + is selected, the On-Screen Men u disappears and the message "D . zoom +" is displayed. Press the SELECT button to expand the image size. And press the P oint ed 7 8 buttons to pan the image. The P anning function can work only when the image is larger than the screen size. A projected image can be[...]

37 Computer Input Video Input Choose Video by pressing the VIDEO button on the remote control. Input Source Selection (Video) Direct Operation Video Remote Control VIDEO button Press the MENU button to displa y the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point 7 8 b u tton s to move the red framed pointer to the Input Menu icon. Press the P oint ed but to ns to [...]

38 Video Input COMPUTER button ✳ See Notes at the bottom of this page. Remote Control COMPUTER button Computer 2 ✳ S-video Choose S-video, Component or RGB(Scar t) by pressing the COMPUTER button on the remote control. Before using COMPUTER button, correct input source should be selected through Menu operation as described below . Input Source [...]

39 Video Input Video Input Press the MENU button to displa y the On-Screen Menu. Press the P oint 7 8 buttons to mov e the re d framed pointer to the A V System Menu icon. Video System Selection Press the P oint ed but to ns to move th e r ed ar row pointer to the system that y ou want to select and then press the SELECT button. 1 2 If the pro ject[...]

40 Video Input Select an image le vel among Dynamic, Standard, Cinema, Blackboard (Green), Colorboard, Image 1, Image 2, Image 3, and Image 4 by pressing the IMAGE button on the remote control. Normal picture level preset on this projector . Picture lev el adjusted f or the picture with fine tone. Standard Cinema Image 1 ~ 4 Image Level Selection D[...]

41 Video Input User preset image in the Image Adjust Menu. (p.43) Image 1 ~ 4 M o v e t h e r e d f r a m e d pointer to the level and press the SELECT button. The lev el being selected. Image Select Menu Image Select Menu icon Colorboard Press the MENU button to displa y the On-Screen Menu. Press the P oint 7 8 buttons to mov e the re d framed poi[...]

42 Video Input Press the MENU button to displa y the On-Screen Menu. Press the P oint 7 8 buttons to move th e red framed pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. Press the P oint ed b utt ons t o move the r ed fra med pointer to the item that you want to adjust, and then press the SELECT button. The le vel of each item is display ed. Adjust each lev[...]

43 Video Input Video Input T o reset the adjusted data, select Reset and press the SELECT button. The confirmation bo x appears and then select [Y es]. All adjustments retur ns to their previous figures. Reset Press the P oint 7 8 buttons to obtain better balance of contrast. (From 0 to 15.) Gamma Press the P oint 7 button to soften the image and t[...]

44 Video Input This projector has the picture screen resize function, which enab les you to customize the image siz e. Press the MENU button to displa y the On-Screen Menu. Press the P oint 7 8 buttons to move th e red framed pointer to the Screen Menu icon. Press the Point ed buttons and move the red framed pointer to the function that you want to[...]

45 Setting Press the MENU button to displa y the On-Screen Menu. Press the P oint 7 8 buttons to mov e the re d framed pointer to the Setting Menu icon. Language The language used in the On-Screen Menu is availab le in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, P or tuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, P olish, Hungarian, Romanian, Russian, Chinese, K[...]

46 Auto setup S e l e c t A u t o s e t u p and this bo x appears. Choose the desired setting for Input search, Auto keystone and Auto PC adj. with the Point 7 8 buttons. This function enables Input search, Auto Ke ystone correction and Auto PC adjustment by pressing the A UT O SETUP button on the top control. Settings for those functions can be al[...]

47 Blue back Press the P oint 7 8 b uttons to s witch On/Off. When this function is "On", a blue image is display ed while the input signal is not detected. Keystone This function corrects distor tion of a projected image. Select either Store or Reset with the P oint 7 8 b ut tons, and then press the SELECT button. The ke ystone dialog bo[...]

48 Setting Logo select This function decides the star t-up displa y as follo ws: User . . . . the image you captured Default . . the factory-set logo Off . . . . . countdown only Logo (Logo and Logo PIN code lock settings) This function allo ws you to customize the screen logo with Logo select, Capture, and Logo PIN code loc k functions. ✔ Note: [...]

49 Setting This function prev ents an unauthorized person from changing the screen logo . Off . . . . . . the screen logo can be changed freely from the Logo select menu. (p.48) On . . . . . . the screen logo cannot be changed without the Logo PIN code. I f yo u w an t t o ch an ge th e L o go PI N c od e l o ck s et ti n g, enter a Logo PIN code a[...]

50 Setting Ceiling When this function is "On", the picture is top/bottom and left/right re versed. This function is used to project the image from a ceiling mounting the projector . Rear When this function is "On", the picture is left/right reversed. This function is used to project the image to a rear projection screen. Ceiling[...]

51 Setting P ower management For reducing po wer consumption as w ell as maintaining the lamp lif e, the P ower management function tur ns off the projection lamp when the projector is not used f or a cer tain period. When the input signal is interrupted and no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds , the timer display with "No signal"[...]

52 Setting Remote control This projector provides two diff erent remote control codes: th e fa cto r y- set in iti al co de (Co de 1) an d t he sec on dar y code (Code 2). This switching function prev ents remote control interference when oper ating se ver al projectors or video equipment at the same time. When operating the projector in "Code[...]

53 Setting Key loc k Security (Key loc k and PIN code lock settings) This function allows you to use K ey loc k and PIN code lock function to set the security for the projector operation. This function locks operation of the top control or the remote control. It i s u se fu l t o p rev en t o pe ra ti on by a n un au th or iz ed person. . . . . . .[...]

54 Setting T o Enter the PIN code Select a number b y pressing the Point ed b utto ns. And then press the P oint 8 button to fix the number and move the pointer. The number changes to " ✳ ". If y ou fix ed an incorrect number , mov e the pointer to the number you w ant to correct by pressing the Point 7 button, and then select the corre[...]

55 Setting This function provides the f ollowing alter nativ es in the cooling fans' oper ation after tur ning off the projector . (p.20) L1 . . . . . . normal operation L2 . . . . . . s l ow e r a n d l o we r - s o u n d t h a n t h e n o r m a l operation (L1), but it takes longer to cool the projector down. ✔ Note: Setting “F an contro[...]

56 This function is used to reset the lamp replacement counter . When replacing the projection lamp, reset the lamp replacement counter by using this function. See page 62 for oper ation. Lamp counter Factory default This function returns all setting values except f or the user logo , PIN code lock, Logo PIN code lock, and the lamp counter to the f[...]

57 Maintenance and Cleaning The W ARNING indicator shows the state of the function which protects the projector. Check the state of the W ARNING indicator and the POWER indicator to tak e proper maintenance. W arning indicator The projector is shut down and the W ARNING indicator is blinking red. When the temperature inside the projector reaches a [...]

58 Maintenance and Cleaning T ur n off the projector , and disconnect the A C power cord from the AC outlet. Remov e the air filter by pulling the latch horizontally . Air filter pre vent dust from accumulating on the optical elements inside the projector . Should the air filter become clogged with dust par ticles, it will reduce cooling f ans&apos[...]

59 Maintenance and Cleaning Maintenance and Cleaning Cleaning the Projector Cabinet Softly wipe the projector body with a soft, dry cleaning cloth. When it is heavily soiled, use a small amount of mild detergent and finish with a soft, dry cleaning cloth. A void using an e xcessive amount of cleaner . Abrasive cleaners, solvent, or other harsh chem[...]

60 Maintenance and Cleaning When the life of the projection lamp of this projector draws to an end, the LAMP REPLACE indicator emits a yello w light. If this indicator lights yellow , replace the lamp with a new one promptly . Lamp Replacement T op Control This indicator is yellow w h e n t h e l i f e o f t h e projection lamp draws to an end. For[...]

61 Follo w these steps to replace the lamp. T ur n off the projector and disconnect the AC po wer cord. Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes. Loosen 3 screws of the lamp with a screwdriver and pull out the lamp upw ards ver tically b y grasping the handles. Replace the lamp with a ne w one and tighten the 3 screws bac k into position[...]

62 Maintenance and Cleaning Be sure to reset the Lamp replacement counter after the lamp is replaced. When the Lamp replacement counter is reset, the LAMP REPLACE indicator stops lighting. T ur n the projector on, press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point   buttons to mo ve the red framed pointer to the Setting M[...]

63 Maintenance and Cleaning Appendix T roubleshooting Before calling y our dealer or service center for assistance, chec k the items below once again. – M ak e s ur e y ou h a ve p r op e r l y c o nn e c t e d t h e p r oj e c t o r t o p e r i ph e r a l eq u i p me n t a s d es c r i b e d o n pages15-17. – Make sure all equipment is connect[...]

64 Image is Left/Right reversed Image is T op/Bottom rever sed – Check the Ceiling/Rear function. (See page 50) – Check the Ceiling function. (See page 50) No sound – Check audio cab le connections from the audio input source. – Adjust the audio source. – Press the V OLUME + button. (See page 24) – Press the MUTE button. (See page 24) ?[...]

65 Appendix The Remote Control does not work. – Check the batteries. – Make sure there is no obstruction between the projector and remote control. – Make sure you are not too f ar from the projector when using the remote control. Maximum operating r ange is 16.4' (5 m). – Make sure the code of the remote control is conf ormed to that o[...]

66 Appendix Menu T ree 　 System (1) Mode 1 Mode 2 SVGA 1 - - - - Computer Input ✽ Systems displayed in the System Menu vary depending the input signal. Computer Input/Video Input Sound On/Off Sound 0 - 63 Input Computer 1 RGB Go to System (1) Quit RGB (Scart) Component Go to System (2) Video S-video Go to System (3) Go to System (3) V olume Mut[...]

67 Appendix Image Adjust Contrast Brightness Color temp. Red Green Blue Gamma Store Quit 0 - 63 0 - 63 High 0 - 63 0 - 63 0 - 63 0 - 15 Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Quit Mid Reset Y es/No Low XLow Adj. Sharpness 0 - 15 Digital zoom – Normal T rue Wide Digital zoom + Screen Full Dynamic Real Blackboard (Green) Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image Sele[...]

68 Appendix Normal Wide Screen Setting Setting Store/Reset On/Off On/Countdown off/Off Ke ystone Blue back Display Ceiling Rear Po wer management On start Capture Ready Shut down Hour(s) Security Timer (1-30 Min.) Quit Off Logo F actor y def ault L1/L2 F an Quit Logo select Remote control Default User Y es/No Logo PIN code lock Lo go P IN c od e en[...]

69 Appendix Check the indicators f or projector condition. Indicators and Pr ojector Condition The projector is off. (The AC po wer cord is unplugged.) The projector is prepar ing for stand-b y or the projection lamp is being cooled down. The projector cannot be turned on until cooling is completed. The temperature inside the projector is abnor mal[...]

70 Appendix Compatible Computer Specifications Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the V , H-F requency below mentioned and less than 140 MHz of Dot Clock. When selecting these modes, PC adjustment can be limited. MAC LC13 640 x 480 34.97 66.60 MAC 13 640 x 480 35.00 66.67 MAC 16 832 x 624 49.72 74.55 MAC 19 1024 [...]

71 Appendix Appendix T echnical Specifications Mechanical Information Projector T ype Multi-media Projector Dimensions (W x H x D) 264 mm x 55 mm x 188 mm (Not including protrusion) Net Weight 3.53lbs (1.6 kg) Foot Adjustment 0˚ to 10.0˚ Panel Resolution LCD P anel System 0.63" TFT Active Matrix type, 3 panels P anel Resolution 1,024 x 768 d[...]

72 Appendix Accessories Owner's Manual (CD-ROM) Quick Reference Guide AC P ower Cord Remote Control and Batteries VGA Cab le Lens Cover with String PIN Code Label Carr y bag Ferrite Core ● The specifications are subject to change without notice. ● LCD panels are manufactured to the highest possible standards. Even though 99.99% of the pixe[...]

73 Appendix T erminal: Mini DIN 8-PIN 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 SER VICE PORT CONNECT OR COMPUTER INPUT/COMPONENT INPUT/MONIT OR OUTPUT TERMINAL (ANALOG) T erminal : Analog RGB (Mini D-sub 15 pin) 5 1 2 3 4 10 9 6 7 8 15 14 13 11 12 Configurations of T erminals Red (R/Cr/S-C) Input/R Output Ground (Horiz.sync.) Green (G/Y/S-Y) Input/G Output ----- Blue (B/Cb[...]

74 Appendix Write down the PIN code number in the column below and keep it with this manual securely . If you f orgot or lost the number and unable to oper ate the projector , contact the ser vice station. PIN Code Number Memo F actory default set No: 1 2 3 4* * Should the four-digit number be changed, the f actor y set number will be inv alid. PIN[...]

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