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Philips LC5241 manual

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  • Page 1

    Philips Multimedia pr ojector LC5241, LC5231 User guide English A u to im a g e In p u t S ta n d b y /O n S ta tu s[...]

  • Page 2

    Status Standby/On Input Auto image y I A u t o im a g e I n p u t S t a n d b y / O n OPEN S ta tu s 2 fig. 1 fig. 2 0. Controls and connections Audio in Mouse Data / YCbCr Video in S-Video in D a ta / Y C b C r S V id e o in V id e o in M o u s e Audio in Auto im age Input Standby/O n y S t a t u s 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! ¡ @ ) ( * # $ % ^ & 0 ?[...]

  • Page 3

    0. Controls and connections 3 fig. 3 Mouse Standby /On Video Menu Cancel Data Auto image D-Freeze A/V Mute D-Zoom Volume D-Keystone Mouse Standby /On Video Menu Cancel Data £ ≤ ª • ≥ § ∞ ‡ º fl fi › ‹ ¤ ⁄ °[...]

  • Page 4

    T able of contents 0. Controls and connections .....................................................2 1. Introduction............................................................................4 T able of contents .....................................................................4 Introduction ....................................................[...]

  • Page 5

    Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This projector has been engineered and manufactured to meet applicable safety standards. IMPROPER USE CAN RESUL T IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this projector , observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and[...]

  • Page 6

    1. UGO X-lite Impact; LC5241 Fully compatible with true XGA; support for SXGA using advanced intelligent compression technology . The advanced intelligent compression technology enables these projectors to present clear compression SXGA images without any line omission. UGO S-lite Impact; LC5231 Fully compatible with true S-VGA; support for XGA usi[...]

  • Page 7

    Projector front (fig. 1) 1 Indicators Standby / On ( y |) indicator – Lights up orange in Standby mode – Flashes green when the lamp is starting up (1 min.) – Lights up green when the lamp is on – Flashes orange when the projector is switched from the on into the standby mode (1 min) Status indicator (see also page 24) – Off: projector is[...]

  • Page 8

    The distance from the projector lens to the screen determines to the size of the projected image, therefore, you need to consider the place where you set up the projector and screen before making connections. Y ou also need to consider the screen size and height of the projector and screen as other important factors. T ip: A non-glossy wall may be [...]

  • Page 9

    4. T o switch off the mains supply completely , pull the mains plug out of the wall socket. Note: Before disconnecting the power cord, make sure that the cooling fan has stopped (about 3 minutes after the projector has been switched to Standby). Adjusting the focus of the image • Use the Focus ring to adjust the focus of the image and the Zoom ri[...]

  • Page 10

    Inserting the batteries in the remote control 1. Press firmly and slide the battery cover off. 2. Insert the two supplied batteries (size AAA1,5V/LR03). Ensure that the polarities (+ and – ) of the batteries are aligned correctly . 3. Slide the cover back until it snaps into place. Caution! Do not mix old and new batteries (also never mix alkalin[...]

  • Page 11

    Video/computer cables These accessories (1 to 7) are supplied with the product for connecting the projector to computer/A V equipment. The numbers in the left-hand column correspond with the numbers in the connection diagrams on the following pages. Optional cables and adapter: – Programmable VGA MAC adapter – Component (YCbCr) cable – Scart [...]

  • Page 12

    Connecting to a computer General – This projector can be used as a display for numerous applications by connecting the Data output connector of a PC to the Data/YCbCr jack of this projector and setting the Data/YCbCr connector to Data. Caution! – The data input is suitable for both Apple Macintosh computers (Power Book and Power Mac) as well as[...]

  • Page 13

    Connecting to video equipment General – Y ou can connect up to two pieces of video equipment to the projector following the illustrations below . – Y ou can switch the input source to Video or S-V ideo when you connect two pieces of equipment. (The S-Video connection provides more vivid color and higher resolution compared to the composite Vide[...]

  • Page 14

    COMPONENT VIDEO SIGNAL (YCbCr) 1. T o use YCbCr component video input, set ‘ SOURCE CHANGE ’ under ‘ COLOR ’ in the Advanced menu to ‘ YCbCr ’ (see page 20). 2. Connect the Y (green), Cb (blue) and Cr (red) connectors of a DVD player or other component video equipment to the corresponding Data/YCbCr connector % of the projector . For th[...]

  • Page 15

    Preparation General 1. Press the Standby/On button to switch on the projector . – The Standby/On indicator flashes green and the start up screen appears for 5 seconds. – After the lamp has been operating for 1000 hours or longer , the Status indicator will light and the "LAMP USAGE" icon which shows hours of total lamp usage will be d[...]

  • Page 16

    8. Operation 16 Menu structure - data input Note: The IMAGE and INFORMA TION features are also accessible in the Advanced menu. IMAGE COLOR VIEW SET UP OPTION INFO . V-EFFECT NORMAL NA TURAL REAL CUSTOM COLOR TEMP . LOW MIDDLE NORMAL HIGH SOURCE CHANGE D ATA YCbCr INDEX 1 RED 0 GREEN 0 BLUE 0 RED 0 GREEN 0 BLUE 0 IMAGE COLOR VIEW SET UP OPTION INFO[...]

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    Note: The IMAGE and INFORMA TION features are also accessible in the Advanced menu. 8. Operation 17 Menu structure - video input IMAGE COLOR VIEW SET UP OPTION INFO . V-EFFECT NORMAL NA TURAL REAL CUSTOM COLOR TEMP . LOW MIDDLE NORMAL HIGH CINEMA ON OFF -COLORSYSTEM- SOURCE CHANGE D ATA YCbCr INDEX 1 RED 0 GREEN 0 BLUE 0 RED 0 GREEN 0 BLUE 0 IMAGE [...]

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    General The projector ’ s picture is set to standard specifications at the factory . However , you can adjust the image to suit your own preferences. The projector will store the last used settings for every source. So when you switch from one source to another , the settings of the source switched from will be stored and the settings of the sour[...]

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    DA T A MODE - ADV ANCED MENU Press the Menu button with the flip cover of the remote control open , to display the advanced menu. Use the cursor key (up/down) to select the display and picture control functions. After selection of the required function, set the required value setting by means of the cursor key (left /right). IMAGE (Picture control)[...]

  • Page 20

    VIDEO/S-VIDEO MODE - ADV ANCED MENU Press the Menu button with the flip cover of the remote control open , to display the advanced menu. Use the cursor key (up/down) to select the display and picture control functions. After selection of the required function, set the required value setting by means of the cursor key (left /right). IMAGE (Picture c[...]

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    – PROJECTION The projector can be used in various positions with respect to the viewers and the projection screen. With the PROJECTION function via setup menu the picture can be displayed in a way that is suitable for a specific application. Use the cursor / keys to select a projection type in accordance with the set conditions. The setting items[...]

  • Page 22

    Cleaning 1. Press the Standby/On button to switch off the projector . – The standby indicator lights up red. 2. Wait until the cooling fan has stopped (about 3 minutes after the projector has been switched off) and disconnect the power cord and all other cables. 3. T urn the projector over . Never place the projector on the side where the connect[...]

  • Page 23

    Caution! – Do not use a lamp cartridge other than the Philips replacement lamp cartridge. Order this from your Philips dealer using the unit model number (see ‘ Note ’ under ‘ Lamp replacement ’ ). – Be very careful. The lamp and lampholder may still be too hot to touch. – Do not loosen any screws except for those mentioned in the ins[...]

  • Page 24

    If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the projector for repair . If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service organisation. Warning: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the projector yourself as this could invalidate the warranty . PROBLEM – POSSIBLE CAUS[...]