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- Page 1 Philips Multimedia projector LC4246, LC4242, LC4236 User guide English Windows 98/NT/2000 compatible...
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Page 2: Controls And Connections
0. Controls and connections Data Data Video Video Menu Menu STANDBY STANDBY LEFT LEFT MOUSE MOUSE RIGHT RIGHT VOLUME VOLUME MENU MENU MUTE MUTE AV MUTE AV MUTE DATA DATA VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO standard Standby Standby On/Off On/off fig. 2 Standby Standby Lamp... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
‘Important Safeguards’ section before use. Packaging contents Please confirm that the following items are packed in the projector box. They are provided to help you use or set up your projector. – Projector –... -
Page 4: Important Safeguards
Do not use a chemical duster or polisher-cleaner because it can adversely affect the unit and peel the paint. 3. Do not use attachments not recommended by PHILIPS, as they may cause hazards. 4. Do not use the projector near water- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc. -
Page 5: Projector Features
The ‘auto image’ feature automatically sizes and positions the image to fit optimally in the screen picture. 2. High reliability and excellent brightness The Philips UHP lamp guarantees long life, excellent brightness over the lamp’s lifetime and excellent colour reproduction. Furthermore, the projector has an excellent uniformity of brightness over the whole screen. -
Page 6: Functional Overview
DATA – For selecting the DATA signal as the current projection source. 5 MUTE For muting the sound of the projector (or an externally connected sound amplifier). 6 Standby/On/Off For switching the projector in the power standby mode. 7 A(audio)/V(video)-MUTE For muting the sound of the projector (or an externally connected sound amplifier) and for muting the picture. -
Page 7: Connections
DATA – For selecting the DATA signal as the current projection source. 8 MUTE For muting the sound of the projector (or an externally connected sound amplifier). 9 A(audio)/V(video)-MUTE For muting the sound of the projector (or an externally connected sound amplifier) and for muting the picture. -
Page 8: Set Up
Mains supply 1. Insert the mains lead into the projectors POWER socket and connect it to the wall socket. Note: The standby indicator lights up red, the projector is now in the Power/Standby mode. 2. Remove the lens cap. 3. Press the STANDBY ON/OFF button to switch on the projector. -
Page 9: Moving The Projector
Use the FOCUS Ring and ZOOM Ring to readjust the focus and size of the image. Vertical keystone correction If projector and screen are not properly placed, the picture will be distorted, producing a keystone image. Vertical keystone correction allows you to correct picture distortion of the vertical keystone type by internal scaling. -
Page 10: Installation
USB computer cable Video/computer cables and adapter These accessories (1 to 4) are supplied with the product for connecting the projector to computer/AV equipment. The numbers in the left-hand column correspond with the numbers in the connection diagrams on the following pages. -
Page 11: Connecting To A Computer
Data out Data out 1. Connect the DATA OUT terminal of the computer to the DATA IN terminal (c) of the projector and secure the plugs by tightening the thumb screws. For this, use the VGA cable (1) supplied. When connecting the projector to a Macintosh computer use the VGA/MAC adaptor (optional) . -
Page 12: Connecting To Video Equipment
Scart connector of the VCR, Laser Disc player, video camera or TV. 2. Plug the audio/video connection cable supplied into both the adapter and the Audio L/R sockets (f) of the projector. Insert the white plug into the L socket and the red plug into the R socket. -
Page 13: Connecting To Audio Equipment
L Audio R • Connect the AUDIO IN L/R sockets of an amplifier or stereo system to the AUDIO OUT socket (g) of the projector. Insert the white plug into the L socket and the red plug into the R socket. -
Page 14: Connecting To An External Monitor
Some monitors have a single AUDIO IN socket for which a different audio connection cable with a 3.5 mm mini jack is required. Notes: – One external monitor or projector can be connected at a time. – For further details on the operation with On Screen Displays see chapter ‘8 Operation’. -
Page 15: Operation
8. Operation Preparation General 1. Press the STANDBY/ON/OFF button to switch on the projector. – The lamp indicator flashes green and the start up screen appears for 5 seconds. – When the average lamplife time has almost expired and less than 100 hours remain, the message ‘Warning:... - Page 16 So when you switch from one source to another, the settings of the source switched from will be stored and the settings of the source switched to will be recalled. When the projector is switched off and on again the settings for the selected source will be recalled again. Data only For data signal input, the following adjustments can be made: –...
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Page 17: Display And Picture Control
MENU to exit if you want to change another input source. – A(audio)/V(video)-mute can only be selected with the A/V MUTE button on the projector or on the remote control. A/V mute then appears on the screen. For example: The following adjustments procedures follow a slightly different sequence of actions, or may need some further explanation. -
Page 18: Audio Control
8. Operation Mirror The projector can be used in various positions with respect to the viewers and the projection screen. With the MIRROR function the picture can be displayed in a way that is suitable for a specific application. Rear screen projection The image can be flipped to a horizontal mirror image of the input signal for rear screen projection. -
Page 19: Other Settings
Start-up screen This function allows you to specify the image to be displayed upon the projector’s startup. The default Philips start-up screen and no signal screen can be suppressed. A black screen is displayed instead at projector start up. -
Page 20: Maintenance
2. Wait until the cooling fan has stopped (about 3 minutes after the projector has been switched off) and disconnect the mains lead and all other cables. 3. Turn the projector over. Never place the projector on the side where the connections are located! 4. Unscrew and remove both horizontal adjusters. -
Page 21: Lamp
2. Wait 5 minutes for the lamp to cool down and the cooling fan to stop and disconnect the mains lead and all other cables. 3. Turn the projector over. Never place the projector on the side where the connections are located! 4. -
Page 22: Resetting The Lamplife Time
11. Tighten the screws. 12. Replace the cover and tighten both the screws and the horizontal adjusters. 13. Plug the projector back in by inserting the mains lead in the POWER socket. 14. Press the STANDBY/ON/OFF button to switch on the projector. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
10. Troubleshooting 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.