Heat build-up can reduce the service life of your projector, and can also be dangerous. G Do not put any flammable object or spray can near the projector, hot air is exhausted from the ventilation holes.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The projector may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the projector. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the projector.
Regulations. AC POWER CORD REQUIREMENT The AC Power Cord supplied with this projector meets the requirement for use in the country you purchased it. AC Power Cord for the United States and Canada : AC Power Cord used in the United States and Canada is listed by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standard Association (CSA).
TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES AND DESIGN PREPARATION NAME OF EACH PART OF PROJECTOR SETTING-UP PROJECTOR CONNECTING AC POWER CORD POSITIONING PROJECTOR ADJUSTABLE FEET INSTALLING PROJECTOR IN PROPER POSITION MOVING PROJECTOR CONNECTING PROJECTOR TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR CONNECTING TO COMPUTER CONNECTING TO VIDEO EQUIPMENT...
This Multimedia Projector is designed with most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. This projector utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. High Resolution Image LV-7555/7555F allows great compatibility with up to XGA (1024 x 768) with its high resolution LCD panel.
Refer to the owner's manual in the optional Network Imager. AIR INTAKE VENTS This projector is equipped with cooling fans for protection from overheating. Pay attention to following to ensure proper ventilation and avoid a possible risk of fire and malfunction.
NOTE ON THE POWER CORD The AC Power Cord must meet the requirement of the country where you use the projector. Confirm the AC plug type with the chart below. The proper AC power cord must be used.
POSITIONING PROJECTOR NOTE: The figures below are only for Model LV-7555. Projection lens is not provided with Model LV-7555F. G This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface. G Projector can be focused from 4.6’ (1.4m) ~ 48.3’...
Position and keystone distortion of image can be adjusted using Menu Operation. (Refer to P 21 and 37.) INSTALLING PROJECTOR IN PROPER POSITION Install the projector properly. Improper installation may reduce the lamp lifetime and cause a fire hazard. 10˚ 10˚...
G When carrying a projector, use a suitable carrying case. G Do not transport a projector by using a courier or transport service in an unsuitable transport case. This may cause damage to a projector. To transport a projector through a courier or transport service, consult your dealer for best way.
CONNECTING PROJECTOR TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR This projector has input and output terminals on its back for connecting computers and video equipment. Refer to figures on pages 12 to 14 and connect properly. COMPUTER AUDIO OUTPUT TERMINAL (ANALOG) INPUT 1/AUDIO MONITOR...
13" MODE (640 x 480) 16" MODE (832 x 624) 19" MODE (1024 x 768) 21" MODE (1152 x 870) (✽ = Cable or adapter is not supplied with this projector.) • Control Cable for PS2 Port ✽ • USB Cable •...
(variable) before using this terminal. (See page 23.) Audio Input External Audio Equipment Audio Amplifier ✽ = Cable is not supplied with this projector.) ✽ • Audio Cable {Mini Plug (stereo)} • Scart Cable Video Disc Player Component Video Component Video...
1 minute, release LASER button and press it again. LASER POINTER FUNCTION These caution labels are put on the remote control. POWER ON-OFF BUTTON Used to turn projector on or off. (P20) POWER VOLUME INPUT BUTTON Used to select input source.
–), be sure the battery terminals are in contact with the pins in the compartment. Operating Range Point Remote Control Unit toward projector (Receiver Window) whenever pressing any button. Maximum operating range for Remote Control Unit is about 16.4’...
TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS This projector has CONTROL BUTTONS (TOP CONTROLS) and INDICATORS on its top. LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR WARNING TEMP. INDICATOR Turns to yellow when Flashes life of projection lamp internal draws to an end. (P44) temperature is too high.
BEFORE OPERATION OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU You can control and adjust this projector through ON-SCREEN MENU. Refer to following pages to operate each adjustment on ON-SCREEN MENU. 1 DISPLAY MENU Press MENU button to display ON-SCREEN MENU.
/Auto picture control/Color temp. /White balance (R/G/B) /Sharpness/Gamma /Noise reduction/Progressive] (Refer to P34-36) BEFORE OPERATION SETTING MENU Used to change settings of projector or reset Lamp Replace Counter. (Refer to P37-40) SOUND MENU Used to adjust volume or mute sound.
Projection Lamp automatically. Refer to “Power management” on page 39. When WARNING TEMP. Indicator is flashing, projector cannot be turned on, refer to the section "MAINTENANCE" on page 42. When the both WARNING TEMP. and READY Indicator flashing, refer to the section "MAINTENANCE" on page 42.
ADJUSTING SCREEN Press ZOOM button on Top Control or ZOOM L/M button on Remote Control Unit. Message “Zoom” is displayed. Press ZOOM L button or POINT UP button to make image larger, and press ZOOM M button or POINT DOWN button to make image smaller.
BASIC OPERATION Turbo Bright System enhances picture brightness. When BRIGHT button is pressed to on, the message “Bright on” is displayed and BRIGHT button lights orange. To return to original picture brightness, press BRIGHT button again. ✽ When Turbo Bright System is set to on, the color of image may change slightly.
DIRECT OPERATION Select INPUT source by pressing INPUT button on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit. If projector cannot reproduce proper image, select correct input source through MENU OPERATION (see below). NOTE G Input 1 terminal is switchable and can be used as computer input or monitor output.
Move arrow to "RGB", and then press SET button. This projector automatically tunes to most different types of computers based on VGA, SVGA, XGA or SXGA (refer to “COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATION” on page 49). When a computer is selected, this projector automatically tunes to incoming signal and projects the proper image without any special setting.
Store adjustment parameters. Adjustment parameters from Auto PC Adjustment can be memorized in this projector. Once parameters are memorized, setting can be done just by selecting Mode in PC SYSTEM Menu (P24). Refer to step 3 of MANUAL PC ADJUSTMENT section (P27).
Multi-Scan system of this projector. If this happens, projector cannot reproduce a proper image and image may be recognized as a flickering picture, a non-synchronized picture, a non-centered picture or a skewed picture.
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Display area Selects area displayed with this projector. Select resolution at Display area dialog box. Display area H Adjustment of horizontal area displayed with this projector. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to decrease/increase value and then press SET button. Display area V Adjustment of vertical area displayed with this projector.
Select image level among Standard, High contrast and Custom by pressing IMAGE button on Remote Control Unit. Standard Normal picture adjustment preset on this projector. High contrast Picture adjustment improved in reproduction of halftones. This adjustment is suitable for providing better image in brighter place.
PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display desirable image size. Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to move a red frame pointer to SCREEN Menu icon.
VIDEO INPUT WHEN SELECT INPUT 2 (5 BNC INPUT JACKS ) When connecting to those equipment, select a type of Video source in SOURCE SELECT Menu. Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button to move a red frame pointer to INPUT Menu icon.
When Video System is PAL-M or PAL-N, select system manually first. PAL / SECAM / NTSC / NTSC4.43 / PAL-M / PAL-N If projector cannot reproduce proper video image, it is necessary to select a specific broadcast signal format among PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M, and PAL-N.
VIDEO INPUT Select image level among Standard, Cinema and Custom by pressing IMAGE button on Remote Control Unit. Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Cinema Picture level adjusted for picture with fine tone. Custom User preset picture adjustment in IMAGE ADJUST Menu (P36).
PICTURE SCREEN ADJUSTMENT This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display desirable image size. Press MENU button and ON-SCREEN MENU will appear. Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT button(s) to move a red frame pointer to SCREEN Menu icon.
The projector lets you replace up to eight colors for each image. There are preset images for VIDEO mode and preset images for PC, giving a total of two images.
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COLOR SELECTION MODE CANCEL The mode will return to the pointer mode (even if you press the MENU key on the projector or the remote control). (You will need to reselect and re-adjust the color in this case.) QUIT The COLOR MANAGEMENT menu will be exited and the display will return to the normal projection screen, but any settings that have been changed will not be stored.
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PICTURE IMAGE Color temp. Press either POINT LEFT button or POINT RIGHT button to Color temp. level that you want to select. (XLow, Low, Mid or High) White balance (Red) Press POINT LEFT button to lighten red tone and POINT RIGHT button to deeper tone.
Language used in ON-SCREEN MENU is selectable from among English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Chinese, Korean and Japanese. Lamp mode When selecting the Lamp mode, the projector reduce the brightness and set into the low power consumption mode. Normal mode Auto mode The brightness is adjusted automatically to a level that is suitable for the screen.
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4:3 image, even if the input signal is HDTV. Blue back When this function is “On,” this projector will produce a blue image instead of the video noise on the screen when any input source is unplugged or turned off.
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Power management This projector is equipped with a power management function. When the input signal is interrupted and any button is not pressed for 30 seconds or more, the power management function operates in order to reduce power consumption and conserve lamp operating time.
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" when controlling a projector with computer. NOTE: This is provided not for basic operation but for future use. Key lock This function locks the operation of the projector's control panel and the remote control. This locks operation of the projector's control panel.
APPENDIX OPERATING WIRELESS MOUSE Wireless Remote Control Unit is not only able to operate this projector but also function as a wireless mouse for most Personal Computers. POINT buttons and two CLICK buttons are used for wireless mouse operation. This Wireless Mouse function is available only when PC mouse pointer is displayed on a projected screen. When ON- SCREEN MENU or any message / dialog box is displayed on the screen instead of PC mouse pointer, this Wireless Mouse function cannot be used.
If this case happenes, disconnect and reconnect the AC power cord, and then turn on the projector again to check its operation. If the projector shuts down again or fails to be turned on, the internal check and repair will be required.
RECOMMENDATION We recommend avoiding dusty/smoky environments when operating a projector. Usage in these environments may cause poor image quality. When using under dusty or smoky conditions, dust may accumulate on a lens, liquid crystal panels, or optical elements inside a projector.
APPENDIX When the life of the Projection Lamp of this projector draws to an end, the LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow. If this indicator lights yellow, replace the projection lamp with a new one promptly. Allow a projector to cool, for at least 45 minutes before you open Lamp Cover.
Additionally, check carefully to ensure that there are no broken shards or pieces of glass around the projector or coming out from the cooling air circulation holes. Any broken shards found should be cleaned up carefully. No one should check the inside of the projector except those who are authorized trained technicians and who are familiar with projector service.
Problem may be with your graphics controller rather than with a projector. (When you reconnect a projector, be sure to turn computer and monitor off before you power up a projector. Power equipment back on in order of : Projector and computer.)
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If the problem still persists after following all operating instructions, contact the sales dealer where you purchased the projector or the service center. Give the model number and explain the difficulty. We will advise you how to obtain service. This symbol on the nameplate means the product is Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
LAMP green The projector is OFF. (The AC Power Cord is unplugged.) The projector is READY to be turned on with the POWER ON- OFF button. The projector is operating normally. The Warning Temp. Indicator flashes red to let you know the internal temperature of the projector exceeds the normal level.
COMPATIBLE COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS Basically this projector can accept a signal from all computers with V, H-Frequency mentioned below and less than 180 MHz of Dot Clock. ON-SCREEN H-Freq. RESOLUTION DISPLAY VGA 1 640 x 480 31.47 VGA 2 720 x 400 31.47...
APPENDIX Input Input Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 PC source System Mode 1 Mode 2 VGA 1 SVGA 1 XGA 1 Image Standard High contrast Custom MENU TREE SYSTEM RGB( Scart) RGB(PC Digital) SYSTEM RGB( AV HDCP ) SYSTEM Monitor out Video SYSTEM...
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Position On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off Off/Ready/Shut down On/Off Code 1 Code 2 Quit Mouse Projector Control panel Remote control Yes/No Yes/No APPENDIX Contrast 0 - 63 Brightness 0 - 63 Color 0 - 63 Tint 0 - 63...
480i, 480p, 575i, 575p, 720p, 1035i and 1080i H-sync. 15 ~ 100 KHz, V-sync. 50 ~ 100 Hz F1.7 ~ 2.0 lens with f=48.2 mm ~ 62.6 mm Motor zoom and focus (Model LV-7555) 4.6' (1.4 m) ~ 48.3' (14.7 m) Model LV-7555 Up and Down Adjustable from 31"...
CONFIGURATIONS OF TERMINALS COMPUTER INPUT-1 and MONITOR OUT TERMINALS (ANALOG) Terminal : HDB15-PIN Pin Configuration COMPUTER INPUT-1 TERMINAL (DIGITAL) Terminal : DVI 24-pin Pin Configuration CONTROL PORT CONNECTOR Terminal : Mini DIN 8-PIN Pin Configuration 8 7 6 USB CONNECTOR (Series B) Pin Configuration Red Input +5V Power...
G Ultra Long Focus Zoom Lens G Network Imager The lens of this projector can be replaced with other optional lens which are sold separately. This feature enables you to use the projector for wide variety of uses. For installation and replacement of the lens, always contact the sales dealer. The projector lens must be installed or replaced by well-trained sales or service engineers.
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