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...Using a Menu Using a MENU 19 The PICTURE SETTING Menu ...... 20 The INPUT SETTING Menu .......... 21 The SET SETTING Menu 24 The MENU SETTING Menu .......... 26 The INSTALL SETTING Menu ...... 27 The INFORMATION Menu 29 Network Using Network Features 30 Displaying the Control Window of the Projector with a Web Browser 30 Confirming the Information regarding the Projector 31 Operating the Projector from a Computer 31 Making the Network Settings .....31 Using the e-mail report Function 32 Others Indicators 33 Messages List 34 Troubleshooting 35 Replacing the Lamp 37 Cleaning the Air...
...Using a Menu Using a MENU 19 The PICTURE SETTING Menu ...... 20 The INPUT SETTING Menu .......... 21 The SET SETTING Menu 24 The MENU SETTING Menu .......... 26 The INSTALL SETTING Menu ...... 27 The INFORMATION Menu 29 Network Using Network Features 30 Displaying the Control Window of the Projector with a Web Browser 30 Confirming the Information regarding the Projector 31 Operating the Projector from a Computer 31 Making the Network Settings .....31 Using the e-mail report Function 32 Others Indicators 33 Messages List 34 Troubleshooting 35 Replacing the Lamp 37 Cleaning the Air...
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... the previous volume. key For adjusting the volume output. Overview Remote Commander and Control Panel Remote Commander 4 2 3 4 INPUT APA ECO MODE MENU RESET ENTER RETURN ASPECT KEYSTONE PATTERN BLANK D ZOOM VOLUME FREEZE MUTING 7 1 6 5 Control Panel 1 23 3 6 a Turning on the power/Going to change the enlargement ratio. Location and Function of the input signal. *2: Use this projector. d Adjusting the image (page 12) ASPECT key KEYSTONE key PATTERN key APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key* Note * Use this key when inputting a computer signal.
... the previous volume. key For adjusting the volume output. Overview Remote Commander and Control Panel Remote Commander 4 2 3 4 INPUT APA ECO MODE MENU RESET ENTER RETURN ASPECT KEYSTONE PATTERN BLANK D ZOOM VOLUME FREEZE MUTING 7 1 6 5 Control Panel 1 23 3 6 a Turning on the power/Going to change the enlargement ratio. Location and Function of the input signal. *2: Use this projector. d Adjusting the image (page 12) ASPECT key KEYSTONE key PATTERN key APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key* Note * Use this key when inputting a computer signal.
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... source. Projecting/Adjusting an Image B Projecting/Adjusting an Image Projecting an Image The size of the projected image (page 12). For details on projection distances and projected image sizes, see "Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range" (page 45). 5 4 6 Computer 35 Video equipment 2 Projector 1 Wall outlet 1 Plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet. 2 Connect all equipment to the projector (page 7). 3 Press ?/1 to turn on the unit. 4 Turn on the projector, the input signal switches. Install the projector so that the projected image fits the screen size. Projecting...
... source. Projecting/Adjusting an Image B Projecting/Adjusting an Image Projecting an Image The size of the projected image (page 12). For details on projection distances and projected image sizes, see "Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range" (page 45). 5 4 6 Computer 35 Video equipment 2 Projector 1 Wall outlet 1 Plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet. 2 Connect all equipment to the projector (page 7). 3 Press ?/1 to turn on the unit. 4 Turn on the projector, the input signal switches. Install the projector so that the projected image fits the screen size. Projecting...
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... cover to the optimum position. Adjust the screws to set the lens shift to the unit. 2V shift screw 1H shift screw Projecting an Image 13 Lens shift cover 2 Insert a Philips screwdriver to the 1H shift screw inside the unit and turn it . Projecting/Adjusting an Image Adjusting the tilt of the projector by lens shift You can adjust the position of the projected image by turning the screws for lens shift (V shift screw and H shift screw...
... cover to the optimum position. Adjust the screws to set the lens shift to the unit. 2V shift screw 1H shift screw Projecting an Image 13 Lens shift cover 2 Insert a Philips screwdriver to the 1H shift screw inside the unit and turn it . Projecting/Adjusting an Image Adjusting the tilt of the projector by lens shift You can adjust the position of the projected image by turning the screws for lens shift (V shift screw and H shift screw...
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... projector soon after the lamp lights. It may also unplug the AC power cord before adjustment. ECO gauge 18 Projecting an Image You can adjust in all directions. To turn off . Note Do not turn off without displaying confirmation message Hold the ?/1 key on the remote commander. ECO gauge This gauge indicates the current effectiveness of the lamp (does not light ,etc.). 2 Unplug the AC power cord from a computer (APA (Auto...
... projector soon after the lamp lights. It may also unplug the AC power cord before adjustment. ECO gauge 18 Projecting an Image You can adjust in all directions. To turn off . Note Do not turn off without displaying confirmation message Hold the ?/1 key on the remote commander. ECO gauge This gauge indicates the current effectiveness of the lamp (does not light ,etc.). 2 Unplug the AC power cord from a computer (APA (Auto...
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... input connector (INPUT A/INPUT B) or a video signal is input from the YPBPR input connector (INPUT A) or the HDMI input connector (INPUT C/INPUT D). *5: VPL-CW256/CW276 only. Use this setting when noise appears along the edge of the picture. Full2: Displays the image to 16:9. Items Item descriptions Adjust Signal Adjusts the image of computer signal. The INPUT SETTING Menu 21 The INPUT SETTING Menu Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu For adjusting the size, position, and aspect ratio of the projected image for public viewing, modifying the original picture by switching...
... input connector (INPUT A/INPUT B) or a video signal is input from the YPBPR input connector (INPUT A) or the HDMI input connector (INPUT C/INPUT D). *5: VPL-CW256/CW276 only. Use this setting when noise appears along the edge of the picture. Full2: Displays the image to 16:9. Items Item descriptions Adjust Signal Adjusts the image of computer signal. The INPUT SETTING Menu 21 The INPUT SETTING Menu Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu For adjusting the size, position, and aspect ratio of the projected image for public viewing, modifying the original picture by switching...
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... SET SETTING Menu The SET SETTING menu is used for setting various functions of all the control panel keys of the projector. On/Off: When set to "On," the projector detects input signals in the following when set to "On": • Press and hold the ?/1 key for approximately 10 seconds during power on. Lamp Cutoff: The lamp turns off automatically, and the unit enters standby mode. In Lamp Cutoff, the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in the image...
... SET SETTING Menu The SET SETTING menu is used for setting various functions of all the control panel keys of the projector. On/Off: When set to "On," the projector detects input signals in the following when set to "On": • Press and hold the ?/1 key for approximately 10 seconds during power on. Lamp Cutoff: The lamp turns off automatically, and the unit enters standby mode. In Lamp Cutoff, the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in the image...
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... be displayed on the screen and also optimum image cannot be registered. Off: Closed caption does not appear. When replacing the lamp, resets the lamp timer (page 37). Auto (DHCP): The IP address is assigned automatically from "External Control" in the INSTALL SETTING menu. *5: This is available only when the video signal is NTSC. *6: Select "Off" to avoid entering standby mode when there is input via the RGB input connector (INPUT A/INPUT...
... be displayed on the screen and also optimum image cannot be registered. Off: Closed caption does not appear. When replacing the lamp, resets the lamp timer (page 37). Auto (DHCP): The IP address is assigned automatically from "External Control" in the INSTALL SETTING menu. *5: This is available only when the video signal is NTSC. *6: Select "Off" to avoid entering standby mode when there is input via the RGB input connector (INPUT A/INPUT...
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... to display the setting menu. 2 Input the password with brightness adjusted, leading to image content. Adjust: You can disconnect the AC power cord to turn the power on the projector after three consecutive times, the projector cannot be used for Keystone adjustment. Black/Blue: Selects the background color of the projector to the Standby mode. The lower the setting, the narrower the left part. If you can choose how to "High," the image becomes brighter, and power consumption...
... to display the setting menu. 2 Input the password with brightness adjusted, leading to image content. Adjust: You can disconnect the AC power cord to turn the power on the projector after three consecutive times, the projector cannot be used for Keystone adjustment. Black/Blue: Selects the background color of the projector to the Standby mode. The lower the setting, the narrower the left part. If you can choose how to "High," the image becomes brighter, and power consumption...
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... information on the input signal. *2: Not displayed when "REMOTE" is selected in "External Control" in the INSTALL SETTING menu. *3: If "000.000.000.000" is displayed as the total usage hours of a lamp. Displays the vertical frequency of the current input signal. Displays the type of the current input signal. Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The INFORMATION Menu 29 Displays the serial number. Displays IP address. Notes *1: These items may not be displayed depending on the projector, such as...
... information on the input signal. *2: Not displayed when "REMOTE" is selected in "External Control" in the INSTALL SETTING menu. *3: If "000.000.000.000" is displayed as the total usage hours of a lamp. Displays the vertical frequency of the current input signal. Displays the type of the current input signal. Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The INFORMATION Menu 29 Displays the serial number. Displays IP address. Notes *1: These items may not be displayed depending on the projector, such as...
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... IP address of the projector under "Network Setting" on the model you are using. • Supported Web browsers are Internet Explorer 6/7/8. • The menu displays only English. • If the browser of your computer is set to [Use a proxy server] when you to operate the following features: • Checking the current status of the projector via a Web browser. • Remotely controlling the projector via a Web browser and change the password...
... IP address of the projector under "Network Setting" on the model you are using. • Supported Web browsers are Internet Explorer 6/7/8. • The menu displays only English. • If the browser of your computer is set to [Use a proxy server] when you to operate the following features: • Checking the current status of the projector via a Web browser. • Remotely controlling the projector via a Web browser and change the password...
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... those of the Page Switching buttons to display the desired setting page. Network Using Network Features 31 Page Switching buttons Confirming the Information regarding the Projector You can control the projector from the computer on where the projector is selected. How to operate the Control window Switching the page Click one of the keys on the supplied Remote Commander. Making the Network Settings Setting the network password The log-in . Changing the password Enable: Select to set by default.
... those of the Page Switching buttons to display the desired setting page. Network Using Network Features 31 Page Switching buttons Confirming the Information regarding the Projector You can control the projector from the computer on where the projector is selected. How to operate the Control window Switching the page Click one of the keys on the supplied Remote Commander. Making the Network Settings Setting the network password The log-in . Changing the password Enable: Select to set by default.
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... Indicators The indicators allow checking the status and notify you of abnormal operation of flashes. ON/STANDBY indicator Status Lights in red Flashes in green Lights in green Lights in orange Flashes in red Flashes twice Flashes six times Other number of flashes. The projector's power is turned off ). (page 24) The projector is unusually high. The projector is in Standby mode. • The projector is ready to a wall outlet again then turn off the projector and turn on . LAMP/COVER indicator Status Meaning/Remedies Flashes in red Symptoms are indicated by number of...
... Indicators The indicators allow checking the status and notify you of abnormal operation of flashes. ON/STANDBY indicator Status Lights in red Flashes in green Lights in green Lights in orange Flashes in red Flashes twice Flashes six times Other number of flashes. The projector's power is turned off ). (page 24) The projector is unusually high. The projector is in Standby mode. • The projector is ready to a wall outlet again then turn off the projector and turn on . LAMP/COVER indicator Status Meaning/Remedies Flashes in red Symptoms are indicated by number of...
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... projected image, address the problem in Check the items below . Change the output setting of the connected equipment to see if the air filter is not clogged. The and clean the Filter. Invalid key pressed. to "Auto" or select the input signal type to suit to "On." Message Meaning/Remedy High temp.! Not applicable! Lamp off in accordance with a new one for signals supported by the projector. Frequency is set to the input signal. Please check Input-A Signal Sel. Messages...
... projected image, address the problem in Check the items below . Change the output setting of the connected equipment to see if the air filter is not clogged. The and clean the Filter. Invalid key pressed. to "Auto" or select the input signal type to suit to "On." Message Meaning/Remedy High temp.! Not applicable! Lamp off in accordance with a new one for signals supported by the projector. Frequency is set to the input signal. Please check Input-A Signal Sel. Messages...
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... the projection angle. Check if the connecting cable is not cut off due to set for "Brightness," "Contrast," and "Lamp Mode" affect brightness of the external monitor may not work automatically. Check if the input source is correctly selected. 11 Check if the image is connected to both your computer's display and an external monitor, the picture of the image. Set "V Keystone" to "Auto" or "Manual" to the BLANK key. 5 On-screen display...
... the projection angle. Check if the connecting cable is not cut off due to set for "Brightness," "Contrast," and "Lamp Mode" affect brightness of the external monitor may not work automatically. Check if the input source is correctly selected. 11 Check if the image is connected to both your computer's display and an external monitor, the picture of the image. Set "V Keystone" to "Auto" or "Manual" to the BLANK key. 5 On-screen display...
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...; "Lamp Mode" is set to "High." • "High Altitude Mode" is connected to external equipment properly. Check if the output setting of 3 the projector rises and the fan noise becomes larger. 36 Troubleshooting If the ventilation holes are installed correctly. Symptom The image is noisy. The image is not clear. No sound. The Remote Commander does not work. Check if "Volume" is high. Check that the connecting cables between the projector and external video or audio equipment...
...; "Lamp Mode" is set to "High." • "High Altitude Mode" is connected to external equipment properly. Check if the output setting of 3 the projector rises and the fan noise becomes larger. 36 Troubleshooting If the ventilation holes are installed correctly. Symptom The image is noisy. The image is not clear. No sound. The Remote Commander does not work. Check if "Volume" is high. Check that the connecting cables between the projector and external video or audio equipment...
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... injury. 1 Turn off . Replacing the Lamp Replace the lamp with a new one if a message displayed on the ceiling. Use an LMP-C280 (VPL-CX276/CW276), LMP-C240 (VPL-CX236/CW256) projector lamp (not supplied) for a while when installing on the projected image or the LAMP/ COVER indicator notifies you may cause electrical shock or fire. If you pull out the lamp while the projector is turned off the projector, and disconnect the AC power cord from falling...
... injury. 1 Turn off . Replacing the Lamp Replace the lamp with a new one if a message displayed on the ceiling. Use an LMP-C280 (VPL-CX276/CW276), LMP-C240 (VPL-CX236/CW256) projector lamp (not supplied) for a while when installing on the projected image or the LAMP/ COVER indicator notifies you may cause electrical shock or fire. If you pull out the lamp while the projector is turned off the projector, and disconnect the AC power cord from falling...
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... be turned on. 6 Connect the AC power cord to install the lamp and Lamp cover securely as it is securely in place (1). Caution Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in until it was. When a message appears, select "Yes" to environmental considerations. Note Be sure to a wall outlet and turn on the projector. 38 Replacing the Lamp Grab 4 Insert the new lamp all...
... be turned on. 6 Connect the AC power cord to install the lamp and Lamp cover securely as it is securely in place (1). Caution Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in until it was. When a message appears, select "Yes" to environmental considerations. Note Be sure to a wall outlet and turn on the projector. 38 Replacing the Lamp Grab 4 Insert the new lamp all...
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...: Approx. 5.7 kg (13 lb) See "Checking the Supplied Accessories" in this manual is current as of October 2014. Projector lamp LMP-C240 (replacement lamp for VPL-CX236/CW256) LMP-C280 (replacement lamp for VPL-CX276/CW276) Notes *1: For details, refer to "Acceptable Input Signals" on page 44. *2: Information on accessories in the supplied Quick Reference Manual. Item Model Power consumption Power Consumption (Standby mode) Power Consumption (Networked Standby mode) Heat dissipation Standard dimensions (W/H/D) Mass...
...: Approx. 5.7 kg (13 lb) See "Checking the Supplied Accessories" in this manual is current as of October 2014. Projector lamp LMP-C240 (replacement lamp for VPL-CX236/CW256) LMP-C280 (replacement lamp for VPL-CX276/CW276) Notes *1: For details, refer to "Acceptable Input Signals" on page 44. *2: Information on accessories in the supplied Quick Reference Manual. Item Model Power consumption Power Consumption (Standby mode) Power Consumption (Networked Standby mode) Heat dissipation Standard dimensions (W/H/D) Mass...
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... 5 Front feet (adjustable 3, 14 fV 29 G Gamma Mode 20 H H Size 21 High Altitude Mode 27 Hue 20 I Image Flip 27 Information menu 29 Input 4 INPUT SETTING menu 21 Input-A Signal Sel 24 INSTALL SETTING menu 27 IP Address 29 IP Address Setup 25 IR Receiver 24 K Keystone 5 L Lamp cover 3 Lamp Mode 27 Lamp Timer 29 Lamp Timer Reset 25 LAMP/COVER indicator 3, 33 LAN connector 4 Language 26 Lens shift cover 3, 13 Location and function of controls 3 M Main unit 3 MENU SETTING menu 26 Messages list 34 Model Name 29 MUTING 5 N Network Features 30 Network Setting 25 52...
... 5 Front feet (adjustable 3, 14 fV 29 G Gamma Mode 20 H H Size 21 High Altitude Mode 27 Hue 20 I Image Flip 27 Information menu 29 Input 4 INPUT SETTING menu 21 Input-A Signal Sel 24 INSTALL SETTING menu 27 IP Address 29 IP Address Setup 25 IR Receiver 24 K Keystone 5 L Lamp cover 3 Lamp Mode 27 Lamp Timer 29 Lamp Timer Reset 25 LAMP/COVER indicator 3, 33 LAN connector 4 Language 26 Lens shift cover 3, 13 Location and function of controls 3 M Main unit 3 MENU SETTING menu 26 Messages list 34 Model Name 29 MUTING 5 N Network Features 30 Network Setting 25 52...