SP-L201 SP-L221 SP-L251 LCD Projector Owner’s Instructions The color and the appearance may differ depending on the product, and the specifications are subject to change without prior notice to improve the performance.
If water enters the product, it may result in fire, electric shock, or a problem with the product. • A white stain may appear on the surface of the projector if water gets on it. The appearance and the color may differ depending on models.
Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions ICON NAME Warning Caution Meaning of Signs Do not perform. Do not disassemble. Do not touch. Power Related The following images are for your reference and may differ depending on models and countries. Warning Plug the power plug in firmly.
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Caution When unplugging the power plug from the wall outlet, make sure to hold the power plug by the plug and not by the cord. • Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. Unplug the power plug before cleaning the product.
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Caution Take care not to block the vent with a table cloth or curtain. • Otherwise, it may result in fire due to internal overheating. When putting the product down, place it gently. • Failing to do so may result in a problem with the product or injury.
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To clean dirt or stains on the front projec- tion lens, use spray or a wet cloth damp- ened with neutral detergent and water. Ask a Service Center to clean the interior of the projector at least once per year. Major Safety Precautions...
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This would prove hazardous because of high-voltage current inside the product. Be careful not to touch the ventilation hole while the projector is on as hot air comes out. Do not place objects vulnerable to heat near the projector. Major Safety Precautions Do not clean the product using water spray or a wet cloth.
Store the packaging box in case you need to move the product at a later stage. Quick Installation Guide Warranty Card / Registration Remote Control / 1 Battery (CR 2025, Not available in all locations) Projector CONTENTS Card (Not available in all locations) Cleaning Cloth User Manual...
Install the projector so that the beam from the projector is perpendicular to the screen. • Place the projector so that the lens aims at the center of the screen. If the screen is not vertical, the picture on the screen may not appear rectangular.
Leveling with Adjustable Feet The projector can be adjusted to a height of up to 30 mm (about 12 °) from the reference point. Depending on the position of the projector, Keystone distortion of the image may appear. If <Auto Keystone> is set to <On>, any keystone will be automatically adjusted. If fine tuning is required after auto- adjustment, tune using the <V-Keystone>.
The size of your screen determines the distance you set your projector from the screen. If you do not install your projector at the projection distance specified in the Screen Size and Projection Distance table on the next page, you will not be able to adjust the focus correctly.
A. Screen / Z. Throw Distance / Y’. Distance from Lens Center to Image Bottom Install the projector on a flat, even surface and level the projector using the adjustable feet to obtain optimal picture quality. If images are not clear, adjust them using the Zoom Knob or Focus Ring, or move the projector forward and backward.
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SCREEN SIZE M (DIAGONAL) X (HORIZONTAL) INCHES INCHES 685.8 711.2 736.6 762.0 This projector is designed to show images optimally on a 80 ~ 120 inch sized screen. Installation and Connection Y (VERTICAL) INCHES INCHES 548.6 411.5 372.3 569.0 426.7 386.2...
• The projector has been designed so that the projector does not work if the lamp cover is not completely assembled after a lamp replacement. If the projector does not work properly, please check the operating status of the indicator LED.
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1. Turn off the power of the projector, and then disconnect the power cord after the projector has cooled sufficiently. 2. Turn the projector over so that its bottom points upward, and then push and remove the filter cover in the direction of the arrow.
If dust cannot be separated from the filter or the filter is torn, it must be replaced. • Make sure to select the Reset Filter Time option after replacing or cleaning the filter of the projector Ventilation openings The location of the ventilation openings: •...
Rear Side 1. PC IN port 2. PC/DVI AUDIO IN port 3. HDMI/DVI IN port 4. Remote Control Signal Receiver 5. RS-232C port (For service only) 6. PC OUT port Installation and Connection 7. AUDIO OUT port 8. [AV IN] R-AUDIO-L port 9.
The <Display Properties> dialog appears. 2. Click the [Settings] tab, and then set the <Screen resolution>. The optimal resolution for the projector is 1024 x 768. For other resolutions supported by the projector, see the PC Timing Display Mode table in section 2-9.
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Projected images may differ from the images on your monitor depending on the monitor manufacturer or Windows version. When connecting the projector to a PC, make sure that the PC setup complies with the display settings supported by this projector. If it does not, you may have signal problems.
Supported Display Modes PC Timing (D-Sub/HDMI) FORMAT RESOLUTION 640 x 350 640 x 480 720 x 400 VESA 640 x 480 640 x 480 VESA 640 x 480 VESA 640 x 480 VESA 640 x 480 VESA 720 x 576 VESA 800 x 600 VESA...
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For the resolutions presented above, if a signal with a resolution lower or higher than 1024x768 is input, it is converted to 1024x768 by the Scaler chip inside the projector. When the real resolution (1024x768) of the projector and the PC output resolution are the same, the screen quality is optimal.
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FORMAT RESOLUTION EIA-861 Format5 EIA-861 Format5 EIA-861 Format17,18 EIA-861 Format19 EIA-861 Format20 AV Timing (VIDEO/S-VIDEO) NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL60, PAL-N, PAL-M, SECAM SCAN 1920 x 1080 Interlaced 1920 x 1080 Interlaced 720 x 576 Progressive 1280 x 720 Progressive 1920 x 1080 Interlaced HORIZONTAL...
2-11 Connecting with a PC 1. Connect the [PC IN] port on the rear side of the projector to the monitor output port of the PC using a PC video cable. 2. Plug in the power cords of the projector and the PC.
2-12 Connecting a PC using an HDMI/DVI cable Make sure that your PC and projector are turned off. 1. Connect the [HDMI/DVI IN] terminal of the projector to the HDMI or DVI terminal of your PC using a HDMI/HDMI or HDMI/DVI cable (Not supplied).
Make sure that your PC and projector are turned off. 1. Connect the [PC IN] terminal at the back of the projector to the D-Sub terminal of your PC using a D-Sub cable. 2. Connect the [PC OUT] terminal of the projector to the D-Sub terminal of a monitor using a D-Sub cable.
First, Make sure that the AV device and your projector are turned off. 1. Connect the [HDMI/DVI IN] terminal at the back of the projector to the HDMI or HDMI/DVI output terminal of the digital output device using an HDMI/DVI or HDMI/HDMI cable.
First, Make sure that the AV device and your projector are turned off. 1. Connect the [PC IN] terminal at the back of the projector to the D-Sub terminal of your AV device using a D-Sub cable. - For supported input signal formats, resolutions, and frequencies, see AV Timing (D-Sub) in Section 2-9.
First, Make sure that the AV device and your projector are turned off. 1. Connect the [PC IN] terminal on the back of the projector to the Component terminal on your AV device using a D-Sub to Component cable (Not supplied). This cable has a D-Sub connector on one end and three RCA jacks on the other.
- For supported input signal formats, see AV Timing (VIDEO/S-VIDEO) in section 2-9. 2. Connect the [AV IN R-AUDIO-L] terminal on the back of the projector and the Audio out terminal on your AV device using an audio cable (Not supplied).
2-18 Connecting an External Speaker You can hear sound through an external speaker instead of the internal speakers embedded in the projector. 1. Prepare an audio cable (Not supplied) suitable for your external speaker. 2. Connect the [AUDIO OUT] terminal of the projector to the external speaker using an audio cable.
1. Loop the Kensington lock cable around an immovable part of desk or heavy object as directed in the Kensington lock user manual. 2. Insert the locking part of the locking device into the Kensington lock hole in the projector. 3. Insert the Kensington lock key into the locking mechanism and turn it in the locking direction.
Using Product Features 1. An optical engine adopting new LCD technology • 1024 x 768 panel has been adapted. • Utilizes a 3P-LCD panel. • SP-L201 : Provides a bright screen of 2000 lumen. SP-L221 : Provides a bright screen of 2200 lumen. SP-L251 : Provides a bright screen of 2500 lumen.
Use to display the Menu Screen. 3. MENU button Use to select the external device signal. 4. SOURCE button Use to turn the projector on or off. Button Use for Focus Adjustment. 6. Lens 7. Remote Control Signal Receiver Use for Focus Adjustment.
Remote Control Using ) Button 1. POWER ( Use this button for turning the product on and off. 2. AUTO Button Adjusts the Picture automatically. (Available in < PC> Mode Only) ) Button 3. MENU ( Used to display the Menu Screen. 4.
The [POWER] button has been pressed to turn off the projector, and the cool- ing system is in operation to cool off the inside of the projector. (Operates for about 3 seconds.) The cooling fan inside the projector is not operating normally.
This Projector uses a cooling fan system to keep the unit from overheating. Operation of the cooling fan may cause noise, which does not affect product performance and is part of normal operation.
Directions for navigating and selecting items in a menu are at the bottom of each menu screen. 3-5-1. Input MENU Source List You can select a device connected to the projector to display. • <PC>-<AV>-<S-Video>-<HDMI> Edit Name You can edit the names of devices connected to the projector.
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MENU Mode Select a screen state which is customized to your projector or change the screen mode as required. • <Mode> • <Standard> : This picture mode is the most general mode and works well in most situations. • <Presentation> : This mode is suitable for presentations.
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MENU Digital NR When a dotted line is displayed or the screen shakes, you can view a better visual quality picture by enabling Noise Reduction. When the input signal is PC Timing (D-Sub/HDMI), <Digital NR> does not operate. Black Level You can select the signal black level according to the input signal.
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The keystone is not compensated for in the On Screen Display (OSD). Background You can set the Background that is displayed when there is no signal from the external device con- nected to the projector.If a signal is received, the Background you set disappears and a normal screen is displayed. •...
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MENU Video Type If the screen quality is abnormal as a result of the projector not identifying the input signal type auto- matically in <PC> or <HDMI> mode, you can manually set the input signal. In <PC> mode, <Video Type> is only enabled if the input signal is AV Timing (D-Sub). However, for a separate H/V sync., <Video Type>...
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<Off>-<On> Sleep Timer With Sleep Timer on, if there is no input signal for the specified time, the projector turns off automati- cally. (There must be no button input from the remote control or the top of the projector for the specified time) •...
Check if the remote control battery compartment is empty. Check whether the LED indicator on the top of the projector is turned on. Check if the menu is displayed in gray. A gray-colored menu is unavailable.
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Adjust the <Tint> and <Contrast>. Adjust the focus. Check if the projector is too far from or too near to the screen. If a strange sound continues, contact your Service Center. Refer to Corrective Actions According to LED Indications.
More Information Specifications MODEL Panel Size Resolution Aspect ratio Power Power Consumption Voltage Lamp Power Consumption Life Time Dimension Weight Key Features Brightness Contrast Screen Size (Diagonal) Projection Range Keystone Zoom Adjustment Focus Adjustment Lens Zoom Ratio Input signal D-Sub 15p HDMI Mini DIN x 1 RCA x 1...
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The LCD panel used in the LCD projector consists of hundreds of thousands of fine pixels. Like other video display devices, the LCD panel may contain bad pixels which do not operate. When shipping a product, the conditions for identifying bad pixels and the number of bad pixels that a LCD panel is allowed to contain are strictly managed in accordance with the relevant specified standards by the LCD panel manufacturer and our company.
RS-232C Command Table Communication Format (Complies with the RS232C Standard) • Baud rate : 9,600 bps • parity : None • Data bits : 8, stop bit : 1 • Flow Control : None Serial Communication Protocol 1. Command Packet Structure [7bytes] 0x08 0x22 •...
Command Table CONTROL ITEM General Power Power Volume Direct Continuous Mute Blank Input Source List S-Video HDMI Picture Mode Standard Presentation Text Movie Game User Contrast 0~100 Brightness 0~100 Sharpness 0~100 Color 0~100 Tint (G/R) G50 / R50 Color Tem- 9300K perature 8000K...
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CONTROL ITEM Picture Gamma -3~3 Save Display OSD Cancel Direct Save Reset Size Normal Zoom1 Zoom2 16:9 Digital NR Black Level 0 IRE/NOR- 7.5 IRE/LOW Overscan Film Mode Auto adjust- ment Coarse fine Reset Zoom LEFT RIGHT Down CMD1 0x0B 0x0C 0x0D 0x0E...
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CONTROL ITEM Picture Horizontal Continuous Position Vertical Posi- Continuous tion More Information CMD1 LEFT 0x0B 0x1A RIGHT DOWN 0x1B CMD2 CMD3 VALUE 0x00 0x00...
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CONTROL ITEM Setup install Lamp Mode Bright Keystone V-Keystone Auto Key- stone Background Logo Blue Black Test Pattern Crosshatch Screen size Pattern Off Video Type Auto RGB(PC) RGB(AV) YCbCr(AV) Reset Factory Default Reset Filter Time Caption Caption Mode Channel Field CMD1 0x0C 0x00...
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CONTROL ITEM Option Language English Deutsch Nederlands Español Français Italiano Svenska Português Русский 中国语 한국어 Türkçe ไทย Menu Option Position Transpar- ency Display Time More Information CMD1 0x0D 0x00 LEFT 0x01 RIGHT DOWN High 0x02 Medium Opaque 5 sec 0x03 10 sec 30 sec 60 sec...
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CONTROL ITEM Option SOUND Balance 100Hz 300Hz 1KHz 3KHz 10KHz Filter Check Time Auto Power Sleep Timer 10 min 20 min 30 min Information CMD1 0x0D 0x04 Down Down Down Down Down Down 0x05 0x06 0x07 0x08 CMD2 CMD3 VALUE 0x00 0x01 0x02...
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