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HDPJ52
User's Manual – Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING
► Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual
- Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product.
After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
NOTE
• The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
• The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in
this manual.
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  • Page 1 Projector HDPJ52 User’s Manual – Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ► Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Remote control ... 8 Preparations ... 9 Fastening the lens cover ... 9 Arrangement ... 10 Adjusting the projector’s elevation ... 12 Connecting your devices ... 13 With a VCR/DVD player ... 13 For HDMI signal source ... 14 For DVI signal source ... 14 For a SCART RGB input ...
  • Page 3 SERVICE (FAN SPEED, GHOST, STRIPE) ... 54 SERVICE (FILTER MESSAGE, FACTORY RESET) ... 55 Maintenance ... 56 Lamp ... 56 Air filter ... 58 Inside of the projector ... 60 Lens ... 60 Cabinet and remote control ... 60 Troubleshooting ... 61 Related message ... 61 Regarding the indicator lamps ...

  • Page 4: Before Use

    Before use Before use Projector features This projector is used to project computer and NTSC/PAL/SECAM video signals onto a screen. It requires only a small amount of space for installation and projects a large image from even a short distance.

  • Page 5: About Contents Of Package

    About contents of package Your projector should come with the items shown below. Check to make sure that all the items are included. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing. (1) Projector ... (2) Lens cover, rivet and strap ...

  • Page 6: Part Names

    ► Do not block or cover the projector's vents. ► To avoid being burnt, please do not touch areas near the vents while the projector is in use or immediately after use. Lens (9, 60) A bright light for projecting is emitted from the lens.

  • Page 7: Controls Buttons

    Control buttons POWER indicator (20, 23, 62) This indicator blinks while the projector is cooling down or warming up ► Note that a lit or blinking red indicator denotes a problem. TEMP indicator (62) ► Note that a lit or blinking red indicator indicates a problem.

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Before use Remote control BLACK button (27) Used to select a BLACK mode. Each mode adjusts the black setting to suit different conditions. ASPECT button (24) Used to select an aspect ratio. Cursor buttons ▲,▼,◄,► Used to make adjustments and operate menus. MENU button (30, 35) Used to begin or end a menu operation.

  • Page 9: Preparations

    Preparations Fastening the lens cover Fasten the lens cover to the projector using the included strap to prevent it from becoming lost. Fix the strap to the lens cover strap ring. Put the strap into the groove on the rivet.

  • Page 10: Arrangement

    • Do not block or cover the projector's vents. • Maintain a space of at least 30 cm between the sides of the projector and other objects such as walls. • Do not place the projector on metallic objects or objects susceptible to heat.
  • Page 11 Placing the projector in such a place could cause fire, electric shock and/or projector malfunction. ► Adjust the position of the projector so that light does not shine directly on the projector's remote sensor.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Projector's Elevation

    ► Do not tilt the projector to the right or left. Also be sure not to raise the front or rear of the projector more than 7 degrees. Raising the projector more than 7 degrees could cause projector malfunction or shorten the lifetime of consumables.

  • Page 13: Connecting Your Devices

    CAUTION ► Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector. Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.

  • Page 14: For Hdmi Signal Source

    CAUTION ► Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector. Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.

  • Page 15: With A Computer

    DVI input to the HDMI port may not work properly. • Whenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector, be sure to activate the laptop’s external RGB output (set the laptop to CRT display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display).

  • Page 16: Example Of Computer Signal

    • Full-size display may not be possible with some input signals. Refer to the resolutions above. • Although the projector can display signals with resolution up to SXGA (1280x1024), signals will be converted to the projector’s panel resolution before being displayed. The best display performance is achieved when the resolutions of the input signal and projector panel are identical.

  • Page 17: Connecting A Power Supply

    ► Use extra caution when connecting the power cord as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock. • Use only the power cord that came with the projector. If it becomes damaged, contact your dealer for a new one.

  • Page 18: Loading Batteries Into The Remote Control

    Preparations Loading batteries into the remote control Please load the batteries before using the remote control. If the remote control starts to malfunction, replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote control for an extended period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place.

  • Page 19: Using The Remote Control

     The remote control uses infrared light to send signals to the projector (Class1 LED), so be sure to use the remote control in an area free from obstacles that could block the remote control’s signal to the projector.

  • Page 20: Projection

    ► When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the projector lens or openings. NOTE • Turn the power on in the correct order. Turn on the projector before the connected devices. STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON button...

  • Page 21: Selecting An Input Signal

    Selecting an input signal To switch between input ports, press the INPUT button on the projector. Each time the button is pressed, the projector will switch between input ports as follows. COMPONENT VIDEO  S-VIDEO  HDMI  COMPUTER  VIDEO To select a specific input port directly, press the...

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Display Position

    Projection Adjusting the display position The lens of this projector can be shifted horizontally and vertically to adjust the display position using the lens shift dials. Use the vertical lens shift dial to shift the picture upward or downward. Use the horizontal lens shift dial to shift the picture left or right.

  • Page 23: Turning The Power Off

    OFF position. Only use the restart switch in exceptional circumstances. • If there is a power failure, or the restart switch is used, allow the projector to cool down for at least 10 minutes before turning on again.

  • Page 24: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Basic operation The following functions are basic and useful. They can also be easily accessed using the remote control. Some functions display dialogs to aid you. Although the dialogs automatically close after several seconds, the dialogs can be deactivated using the MESSAGE function in the SCREEN menu (49).

  • Page 25: Iris

    The iris can be adjusted to suit the brightness of the surroundings and other conditions. Press the IRIS button. The projector will display a dialog to aid you in adjusting the iris. Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to adjust the iris.

  • Page 26: Mode

    Basic operation MODE MODE refers to modes that are a combination of the GAMMA (37), COLOR TEMP (39), and IRIS ( 41) settings as shown in the table below. Select a mode corresponding to the input signal to be used. Press the MODE button.

  • Page 27: Black

    On the remote control press either the buttons under the item you want to adjust. The projector will then display a dialog to aid you in adjusting the item. Use the cursor buttons to adjust the item.

  • Page 28: My Memory

    Note that if the MESSAGE function (51) is inactive, step 1 in the following procedure is skipped. The projector will not display any dialog, and will load saved adjustment settings as soon as the MEMORY button is pressed. Please see step 2.
  • Page 29 To save adjustment settings Note that if the MESSAGE function (51) is inactive, the following procedure cannot be performed and the projector will load saved adjustment settings as soon as the MEMORY button is pressed. When the MESSAGE function is inactive please use the MY MEMORY function in the PICTURE menu (42) to save adjustment settings.

  • Page 30: Easy Menu

    EASY MENU EASY MENU This projector has various functions intended to improve picture quality. The EASY MENU provides quick and easy access to the most useful of these functions. EASY MENU operation Follow the procedure below to use the EASY MENU.

  • Page 31: Easy Menu

    To operate the selected item Use the ◄/► cursor buttons to operate the item. For details please see the following descriptions. To reset the operation Press the RESET button while the item is selected. (Does not reset the LANGUAGE item.) To close the menu Press the MENU button to close the menu.

  • Page 32: Mode, Black

    EASY MENU Item Using the ◄/► cursor buttons changes the mode which is a combination of the GAMMA (37), COLOR TEMP (39) and IRIS (41) settings as explained below. NORMAL  CINEMA LOW  CINEMA HIGH  MUSIC  SPORTS ...

  • Page 33: Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Mirror

    Item Using the ◄/► cursor buttons adjusts the picture. Darker  Brighter - NOTE - BRIGHTNESS • The BRIGHTNESS function can also be accessed using the BRIGHT buttons on the remote control (27) or via the PICTURE menu in the Advanced Menu (37). Using the ◄/►...

  • Page 34: Reset, Language, Go To Advance Menu

    EASY MENU Item Using this function resets all items in the EASY MENU except the LANGUAGE item. RESET Pressing the ► cursor button displays a confirmation dialog. To reset press the ▼ cursor button. Using the ◄/► cursor buttons changes the display language. ENGLISH ...

  • Page 35: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu provides access to advanced features, grouped into 6 sub- menus (PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN and OPTION) for more precise picture control. Advanced Menu operation Follow the procedure below to use the Advanced Menu. To display a menu when no menu is currently displayed Press the MENU button and a menu will be displayed.
  • Page 36 Advanced Menu To select a menu (1) If the yellow highlight bar is in the right column of the Advanced Menu, press the ◄ cursor button to move the yellow highlight bar to the left column. (2) Move the yellow highlight bar onto the title of the menu you want to select using the ▼/▲...

  • Page 37: Picture Menu

    • The CONTRAST function can also be accessed using the CONTRAST buttons on the remote control (27) or via the EASY MENU (33). This projector provides 4 pre-set modes and 4 custom gamma modes. To select a mode Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons in the GAMMA menu changes the gamma mode.
  • Page 38 Hi‑CONTRAST a test pattern to aid in adjusting. This projector has 3 types of test pattern. Each time you press the ENTER button, the test pattern is changed. Each part of the 9 step gray scale is linked to the corresponding adjustment bar in the dialog.

  • Page 39: Color Temp

    Item This projector provides 4 pre-set modes and 4 custom color temperature modes. To select a mode Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons in the COLOR TEMP menu changes the color temperature mode. The mode that the yellow highlight bar is on is the currently selected mode.

  • Page 40: Color, Tint, Sharpness

    Description a test pattern to aid in adjusting. This projector has 3 types of test pattern. Each time you press the ENTER button, the test pattern is changed. Each part of the 9 step gray scale is linked to the corresponding adjustment bar in the dialog.

  • Page 41: Iris, Black, My Memory

    ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the remote control (27) or via the EASY MENU (32). This projector provides 4 memories to save user adjustment settings. The brightness, contrast, color, tint, sharpness and iris adjustment settings, and selected modes for gamma, color temperature, black, whisper and digital shutter can be saved to each memory.
  • Page 42 Advanced Menu (PICTURE menu) Item To save adjustment settings (1) Load a base memory using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons in the MY MEMORY menu (small). When you want to use the current adjustment, do not load any other memories. Then press the ► cursor button to display the MY MEMORY menu (large).

  • Page 43: Image Menu

    IMAGE menu The following functions are accessible via the IMAGE menu. After selecting an item according to the procedure described in the preceding "Advanced Menu operation" section (35), refer to the following table for details on operating the selected item. Item Using the ▲/▼...

  • Page 44: Position, H Position, H Phase, H Size, Auto Adjust

    Advanced Menu (IMAGE menu) Item Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons adjusts the vertical position of the picture. Up  Down V POSITION - NOTE - • The V POSITION cannot be adjusted for signals from the HDMI port. Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons adjusts the horizontal position of the picture. Left ...

  • Page 45: Input Menu

    INPUT menu The following functions are accessible via the INPUT menu. After selecting an item according to the procedure described in the preceding "Advanced Menu operation" section (35), refer to the following table for details on operating the selected item. Item Using the ▲/▼...

  • Page 46: Component, Video Format, Hdmi, Frame Lock

    Advanced Menu (INPUT menu) Item Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the COMPONENT port mode. COMPONENT  SCART RGB  COMPONENT COMPONENT The COMPONENT port works with a component video signal input.  SCART RGB The COMPONENT port works with an SCART RGB signal input. Please refer to “Connecting your devices”...

  • Page 47: S-Aspect, Information

    Item Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons turns the S-ASPECT function on and off. TURN ON  TURN OFF When the S-ASPECT function is enabled S2-video signals can be S-ASPECT detected and an optimum aspect ratio automatically selected. - NOTE - •...

  • Page 48: Setup Menu

    • The adjustable correction range will vary among different inputs. This function may not work well for some types of input. • This function may not work well if the projector screen is angled up or down and the MIRROR item ( Below) in the SETUP sub- menu is set to V:INVERT or H&V:INVERT.

  • Page 49: Screen Menu

    SCREEN menu The following functions are accessible via the SCREEN menu. After selecting an item according to the procedure described in the preceding "Advanced Menu operation" section (35), refer to the following table for details on operating the selected item. Item Using the ▲/▼...

  • Page 50: Start Up, Myscreen

    ORIGINAL screens will switch to a plain black screen after several minutes. This projector has a MyScreen function which allows the user to save a portion of an image to be used as the START UP image by following the procedure below. See the description of START UP (...

  • Page 51: Myscreen Lock, Message

     The “SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE” message displayed when an improper input is detected  The “Detecting…” message displayed when the projector is detecting an input signal  The dialogue that is displayed when the input signal has been changed ...

  • Page 52: Digital Shutter

    Advanced Menu (SCREEN menu) Item Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons turns the DIGITAL SHUTTER function on and off. TURN ON  TURN OFF When TURN ON is selected, the black bars displayed mask the top and bottom of the screen, like a shutter. Use this function when you want to mask the top and bottom of the screen.

  • Page 53: Option Menu

    AUTO OFF If no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected for the time set on this menu, the projector lamp will turn off and the power indicator will blink orange. Please see “Turning the power off” (23) to complete the process.

  • Page 54: Service (Fan Speed, Ghost, Stripe)

    • HIGH mode may shorten the lifetime of the lamp. Except for use at high elevations, please use the NORMAL mode. • Note that the projector is noisier when HIGH is selected. GHOST If a ghost image appears, the following adjustment may resolve it.

  • Page 55: Service (Filter Message, Factory Reset)

    • Please be careful of the operating environment of the projector and the condition of the air filter, especially when the 200h, 300h or TURN OFF options are selected.

  • Page 56: Maintenance

    • Before replacing the lamp, turn the projector off and unplug the power outlet cord, then wait at least 45 minutes for the lamp to cool sufficiently.
  • Page 57 Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes. Prepare a new lamp. If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, ask the dealer to replace the lamp.

  • Page 58: Air Filter

    If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures will rise and could cause fire, burn and/or projector malfunction. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, make sure to clean it as soon as possible.
  • Page 59 Before maintaining, make sure that the power switch is off, that the power cord is unplugged, and that the projector is adequately cool. ► Use only the specified air filter type. Do not use the projector with the air filter or the filter cover removed. Doing so could cause fire and/or projector malfunction.

  • Page 60: Inside Of The Projector

    After making sure that the projector has adequately cooled, lightly wipe with gauze or a soft cloth. If the projector is extremely dirty, dip a soft cloth in water or a neutral cleaner diluted in water, wring well, and wipe the projector lightly.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Related messages When the projector is turned on, the following messages may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please follow the instructions described below. If the same message is displayed after trying the solutions below, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service company.

  • Page 62: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    The lamp will not light, and there is a possibility that interior of the projector has overheated. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down for at least 20 minutes. After the projector has cooled down sufficiently, please confirm the following items, and then turn the power on again.
  • Page 63 If this occurs, set the power switch to the “” (OFF) position, and wait at least 45 minutes. After the projector has cooled down sufficiently, please confirm that the lamp and lamp cover are properly fastened, and then turn the power on again.

  • Page 64: Phenomena That May Be Easily Mistaken As Machine Defects

    Before requesting repair, please check the following chart. This will sometimes provide a solution to your problem. If a situation cannot be resolved, the projector’s microprocessor may need to be reset, or settings may be incorrect.  To reset the microprocessor, turn the projector off once, and turn it on again (20).
  • Page 65 Adjust the BRIGHTNESS (27, 33, 37) to a higher level using the menu function or the remote control. The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug and play monitor. Confirm that the computer can detect a plug and play monitor using another plug and play monitor (16).
  • Page 66 Set the WHISPER item (48) in the SETUP menu to NORMAL. The fan speed has been automatically changed. When the ambient temperature is, the projector will automatically Projector is very raise the cooling fan speed to keep the internal temperature stable.

  • Page 67: Warranty And After-Service

    (62-66) and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied. Specifications Item Product name Liquid crystal projector Panel size 1.8 cm (0.7 Type) Liquid crystal Drive system...

  • Page 68: Dimension Diagram

    Specifications Dimension diagram [unit: mm]...

  • Page 69: Glossary

    Keystone adjustment for the correction of Keystone trapezoidal image distortion caused by image projected onto a screen or wall which is not perpendicular to the projector lens. A standard for terrestrial analog broadcasting. NTSC Mainly adopted in Japan, North America, and South Korea.
  • Page 70 Glossary Entry A standard for terrestrial analog broadcasting. Mainly adopted in UK, Germany, China, Australia, et al. Refers to progressive scanning which is a system Progressive to scan in order. ↔ Interlaced Output image signaling that displays image based on three primary colors, Red, Green, and Blue. It RGB (signal) is also called Analog RGB.

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