Table of Contents Table of Contents ......2 Selecting the Channel Direct Channel Selection To the Owner ......3 Channel Up and Down Selection Safety Instructions .
To the Owner Before operating this LCD Projection TV, read this manual Safety Precaution thoroughly and operate the LCD Projection TV properly. This LCD Projection TV provides many convenient features WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC and functions.
Safety Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Do not install the LCD Projection TV near the ventilation duct of air-conditioning equipment. Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use.
Features and Design This LCD Projection TV is designed with the most advanced technology for various use. This LCD Projection TV has a large screen and utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology.
Installation Installing the LCD Projection TV Note on Plug & Play Air Circulation This LCD Projection TV provides "Plug & Play" function. Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to Before connecting the AC power cord into an AC outlet ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it and turn on the LCD Projection TV, necessary preperation from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked...
Part Names and Functions Front Press here to open the Front Cover and then the front control and terminals appear as below. LAMP ON-OFF REPLACE WARNING ONTIMER POWER VIDEO3 (MONO) L–AUDIO–R VIDEO/Y – Pb/Cb – Pr/Cr INPUT RESET MENU Projection Screen MENU button Used to select On-Screen Menu operation.
Part Names and Functions Front Terminals VIDEO3 (MONO) VIDEO/Y – Pb/Cb – Pr/Cr L–AUDIO–R INPUT RESET MENU NOTE: Headphone Jack Video input jacks have the following priority. COMPONENT jacks Connect a headphone (stereo) to this jack. (p15) have priority over VIDEO. VIDEO 3 Input Jacks RESET Connect video/component video and audio output from...
Part Names and Functions Back NOTE: Exhaust Vent This LCD Projection TV detects internal temperature and Terminals and Connectors automatically controls operating power of Cooling Fans. (p10) Exhaust Vent Power Cord Connector Aerial Socket (p13)
Part Names and Functions Rear Terminals PC 1 VIDEO 1 DIGITAL(DVI-D) R–AUDIO–L VIDEO S-VIDEO R–AUDIO–L (MONO) (MONO) PC 2 VIDEO 2 ANALOG VIDEO/Y–Pb/Cb–Pr/Cr AUDIO R–AUDIO–L (MONO) OUTPUT R–AUDIO–L S-VIDEO (MONO) VIDEO WOOFER SERVICE PORT Output Jacks PC 1 Input Terminals Connect another monitor, video recorder or external Connect computer output (Digital DVI-D type) and audio audio amplifier to these jacks.
Part Names and Functions POWER ON-OFF button Turns the LCD Projection TV on or off. (p16) PC1, PC2 buttons Selects PC1 or PC2 input source. Remote Control RECALL button Turns the On-Screen Indication on or off. (p18, 32) MUTE buttons Mutes sound.
Part Names and Functions Remote Control Operating Range Point the remote control toward the LCD Projection TV (Infrared Remote Receiver) whenever pressing any button. Maximum operating range for the remote control is about 16.4’ (5m) and 60° in front of the LCD Projection TV. 60°...
Preparation Connecting the AC Power Cord This LCD projection TV uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or 200-240 V AC. This LCD projection TV automatically selects the correct input voltage. It is designed to work with single-phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system.
Preparation Connecting to a Computer and Video Equipment (Video, S-Video) Computer (Digital/Analog) Video, S-Video Use a DVI cable (option, p69) for digital. Use the video cable or a s-video cable (not supplied). Use a DVI-VGA cable (option, p69) for analog. IBM-compatible or Macintosh computer Video Equipment Composite...
Preparation Connecting to Video Equipment (Component, DVI compatible with HDCP) Component, DVI compatible with HDCP Use a component cable (commercially available) for component. Use a DVI-D cable for DVI compatible with HDCP. Rear Terminals Front Terminals Video Equipment Video Equipment Video/Component DVI Video Audio...
Basic Operation Turning On the LCD Projection TV Connect the LCD Projection TV's AC power cord into an AC Front Panel outlet and the POWER indicator turns into red. Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the front panel of the LCD LAMP ONTIMER POWER...
Basic Operation Sound Adjustment Remote Control Direct Operation VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 PC 1 PC 2 Volume A・B SURROUND Press the VOLUME (+/–) button on the front control or on the remote MUTE button control to adjust volume. The volume dialog box appears on the screen for a few seconds.
Basic Operation Picture Freeze Function Press the FREEZE button on the remote control to freeze the picture Remote Control on the screen. To cancel the FREEZE function, press the FREEZE button again or press any other button. TIMER AUDIO-S VIDEO-S S.SYS C.SYS LAMP SCREEN AUTO PC FREEZE MODE...
Basic Operation On-Screen Menu You can control and adjust this LCD Projection TV through the On- Remote Control Screen Menu. Refer to the following pages to operate each adjustment on the On-Screen Menu. MENU TV MENU MENU button Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu OK button (Main Menu).
Basic Operation Menus TV MENUS Input Menu: selects TV. (p23) Image Select Menu: selects image level from Standard, Cinema1, Cinema2, Game, Dynamic and Image. (p33) Image Adjust Menu: adjusts Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Color temp., White balance (R/G/B), Sharpness, Gamma, and Auto grayscale and use Reset or Store. (p34-35) Screen Menu: sets the screen size from Full, Zoom, Caption IN, Normal and Natural wide.
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Basic Operation COMPUTER MENUS Input Menu: selects computer input source. (p44) PC System Menu: selects computer system. (p46) PC Adjust Menu: selects Auto PC Adj., Fine sync, Total dots, Horizontal, Vertical, Current mode, Clamp, Display area, Display area H, Display area V, Full screen, and use Reset, Mode free, and Store.
Basic Operation Audio Adjustment Audio Adjust Menu Menu Operation Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point Left/Right button to move the red frame pointer to the Audio Adjust Menu icon. Press the Point Down button to move the red frame pointer to the item that you want to select, and then press the OK button.
TV Operation Input Source Selection (TV) Direct Operation INPUT button Select TV by pressing the TV button on the remote control or pressing the INPUT button on the front control until the TV screen is displayed. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 PC 1 PC 2...
TV Operation Plug & Play This LCD Projection TV provides Automatic Channel Set-up function Plug & Play Display called "Plug & Play" for your first time TV viewing after installation. NOTE: Before connecting the power cord to an AC outlet, Antenna connection should be completed properly.
TV Operation TV Menu Operation You can make channel setting, SIF system selection and Color system Remote Control selection through the On-Screen TV Menu for viewing TV programs on this LCD Projection TV. Refer to the following pages for further information on each setting.
TV Operation Semi-Automatic Channel Search Semi-Auto Search mode PRESET icon This mode can be utilized when you wish to set channels in your desired positions. SEARCH icon Use this function to search receivable channels automatically and store them in your desired positions manually. Press the TV MENU button on the remote control to display the On-Screen TV Menu Highlight the Preset icon from the main menu by pressing the...
TV Operation Manual Channel Search Manual Search mode PRESET icon Use this function to set up the channel that cannot be set up with the Automatic or Semi-Automatic Channel Search. Channel set-up can be made manually with the following procedures: Press the TV MENU button on the remote control to display the On-Screen TV Menu Highlight the Preset icon from the main menu by pressing the...
TV Operation Channel Arrangement This LCD Projection TV provides convenient channel arrangement features described as follows. After set up channels, the channel set-up mode can be changed to suit your preference by using those features. Skip Channels Channel Skip Use this function to skip channels that are not frequently viewed when selecting channels by the POSITION Up/Down button.
TV Operation Swap Channels Channel Swap display You can exchange the preset channel positons with this function. For example, channel 1 exchanges positions with channel 122 by conducting this operation. Select a channel (e.g. channel 1) that you want to swap with the remote control or the front control.
TV Operation On-Screen TV Menu Menu Operation Select a channel of which you want to change the Color system. MEMORY icon Display the On-Screen TV menu and enter the Semi-Auto or Manual Search mode in the Preset menu. COLOR SYSTEM icon Highlight the Color System icon with the Point Up/Down button, and then press the Point Right/Left button to select a Color...
TV Operation Selecting the Channel Direct Channel Selection Remote Control Position 0 to 9 Select a channel from 0 to 9 with each number key of the Channel buttons on the remote control. Channel buttons Position 0 to 99 Press the DIGIT (-/--) button and then "--" will be displayed on the DIGIT button screen.
TV Operation Channel Block Setting This function enables you to block others from viewing some Remote Control programs. VIDEO3 VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 PC 1 PC 2 Select a channel that you wish to block. A・B SURROUND RECALL button Hold down the RECALL ( ) button on the remote control for more than 2 seconds.
TV Operation Image Level Selection Direct Operation Select an image level among Standard, Cinema1, Cinema2, Game, Remote Control Dynamic,and Image by pressing the VIDEO-S button on the remote control. TIMER Standard Normal picture level preset on this LCD Projection TV. AUDIO-S VIDEO-S S.SYS C.SYS VIDEO-S button LAMP...
TV Operation Image Level Adjustment Select the Image Adjust Menu with the Point Up/Down button, Image Adjust Menu and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. Select an item with the Point Up/Down button and press the Point Left/Right button to adjust the item.
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TV Operation This arrow indicates that there Sharpness are previous items. Select this item and press the Point Up Press the Point Left button to soften the image and the Point Right button to go to the previous button to sharpen the image. (From -7 to +7) item.
TV Operation Screen Size Adjustment This LCD Projection TV has a useful function to resize a projected screen. Select the Screen Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and Screen Menu then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. Select an item with the Point Up/Down button and press the Point Left/Right button to set the screen size.
Video Input Input Source Selection (VIDEO 1 Terminal/Video, S-Video) Direct Operation INPUT button Select VIDEO1 by pressing the VIDEO1 button on the remote control or pressing the INPUT button on the front control arbitrary number of times. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 PC 1 PC 2...
Video Input Input Source Selection (VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 Terminals/Video, Component) Direct Operation INPUT button Select VIDEO2 / VIDEO3 by pressing the VIDEO2 and VIDEO3 button on the remote control or pressing the INPUT button on the front control arbitrary number of times. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3...
Video Input Video System Selection Remote Control Direct Operation Select a system among Auto, PAL, SECAM and NTSC4.43by pressing TIMER the C-SYS button on the remote control. AUDIO-S VIDEO-S S.SYS C.SYS C.SYS button LAMP SCREEN AUTO PC FREEZE MODE AV System Menu (Video or S-Video) Menu Operation Select the AV System Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu.
Video Input Image Level Selection Remote Control Direct Operation Select an image level among Standard, Cinema1, Cinema2, Game, Dynamic,and Image by pressing the VIDEO-S button on the remote TIMER control. AUDIO-S VIDEO-S S.SYS C.SYS VIDEO-S button Standard LAMP SCREEN AUTO PC FREEZE Normal picture level preset on this LCD Projection TV.
Video Input Image Level Adjustment Select the Image Adjust Menu with the Point Up/Down button, Image Adjust Menu and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. Select an item with the Point Up/Down button and press the Point Left/Right button to adjust the item.
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Video Input This arrow indicates that there Sharpness are previous items. Select this item and press the Point Up Press the Point Left button to soften the image and the Point Right button to go to the previous button to sharpen the image. (From -7 to +7) item.
Video Input Screen Size Adjustment This LCD Projection TV has a useful function to resize a projected screen. Select the Screen Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and Screen Menu then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. Select an item with the Point Up/Down button and press the Point Left/Right button to set the screen size.
Computer Input Input Source Selection (PC1 Terminal/PC Digital, AV HDCP ) Direct Operation INPUT button Select PC1 by pressing the PC1 button on the remote control or pressing the INPUT button on the front control arbitrary number of times. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 PC 1...
Computer Input Input Source Selection (PC2 Terminal/PC Analog) Direct Operation INPUT button Select PC2 by pressing the PC2 button on the remote control or pressing the INPUT button on the front control arbitrary number of times. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 PC 1 PC 2...
Computer Input Computer System Selection This LCD Projection TV can detect most of the current computer systems with the Multi-scan system and the Auto PC adjustment function provided in the LCD Projection TV. When selecting computer input, the LCD Projection TV automatically displays the most proper image for the input signal.
Computer Input Computer Adjustment (Auto) The Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, Total dots, Horizontal, and Vertical to conform to your computer. This function can be operated as follows. Direct Operation Remote Control The Auto PC adjustment function can be operated directly by pressing TIMER the AUTO PC button on the remote control.
Computer Input Computer Adjustment (Manual) Some computers employ special signal formats which may not be tuned by Multi-scan system of this LCD Projection TV. This LCD Projection TV has Manual PC Adjustment to enable you to precisely adjust several parameters to match those signal formats.
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Computer Input Display area Select the resolution at the Display area dialog box. Display area H Adjusts the horizontal area displayed by this LCD Projection TV. Press the Point Left/Right button to decrease/increase value and then press the OK button. Display area V Adjusts the vertical area displayed by this LCD Projection TV.
Computer Input Image Level Selection Remote Control Direct Operation Select an image level among Standard, Real, Dynamic, and Image by pressing the VIDEO-S button on the remote control. TIMER AUDIO-S VIDEO-S S.SYS C.SYS Standard VIDEO-S button Normal picture level preset on this LCD Projection TV. LAMP SCREEN AUTO PC FREEZE MODE...
Computer Input Image Level Adjustment Select the Image Adjust Menu with the Point Up/Down button, Image Adjust Menu and then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. Select an item with the Point Up/Down button and press the Point Left/Right button to adjust the item.
Computer Input Screen Size Adjustment This LCD Projection TV has a useful function to resize a projected screen. Select the Screen Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and Screen Menu then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. Select an item with the Point Up/Down button and press the Point Left/Right button to set the screen size.
Setting Setting Select the Setting Menu with the Point Up/Down button, and Setting Menu (Language) then press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. Select an item with the Point Up/Down button to set various settings. Language The language used in the On-Screen Menu is available in English or Chinese.
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Setting Power management Power management For reducing power consumption as well as maintaining the lamp life, the Power management function turns off the projection lamp when the input signal is interrupted and no button is pressed for 30 seconds or more. When the input signal is interrupted and no button is pressed for 30 seconds or more, the timer display with the message "No signal"...
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Setting Factory default Lamp counter reset This function is used to reset the lamp replace counter. When replacing the projection lamp, reset the lamp replace counter by using this function. See page 59 for operation. Factory default This function returns all setting values except for the lamp counter to the factory default settings.
Maintenance and Cleaning Warning Indicator The WARNING indicator shows the state of the function which protects the LCD Projection TV. Check the state of the WARNING indicator and the POWER indicator to take proper maintenance. The LCD Projection TV is shut down and the WARNING indicator is blinking red FRONT CONTROL When the temperature inside the LCD Projection TV exceeds the LAMP...
Maintenance and Cleaning Cleaning the Air Filter The Air Filter prevents dust from accumulating on the optical elements inside the LCD Projection TV. Should the Air Filter become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce the Cooling Fans' effectiveness and may result in internal heat building up and effect on the life of the LCD Projection TV.
Maintenance and Cleaning Lamp Replacement When the life of the projection lamp of this LCD Projection TV draws Front Control to an end, the LAMP REPLACE indicator lights orange. If this indicator lights yellow, replace the lamp with a new one promptly. LAMP This indicator lights orange N-OFF...
ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP Replacement lamp can be ordered through your dealer. When ordering a projection lamp, give the following information to the dealer. Model No. of your LCD Projection TV PLV-45WR1Z/PLV-55WR1Z Replacement Lamp Type No. POA-LMP76A (Service Parts No. 610 318 7266)
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Maintenance and Cleaning LAMP HANDLING PRECAUTIONS This LCD Projection TV uses a high-pressure lamp which must be handled carefully and properly. Improper handling may result in accidents, injury, or create a fire hazard. Lamp lifetime may differ from lamp to lamp and according to the environment of use. There is no guarantee of the same lifetime for each lamp.
Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the items below once again. – Make sure you have properly connected the LCD Projection TV to peripheral equipment as described in “Connecting to Video Equipment” and "Connecting to a Computer" on page14 and 15. –...
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Appendix – Check the batteries. (p12) The Remote Control – Make sure no obstruction is between the LCD Projection TV and remote control. does not work. – Make sure you are not too far from the LCD Projection TV when using the remote control. Maximum operating range is 16.4’...
Appendix Indicators and Condition of the LCD Projection TV Check the indicators for LCD Projection TV condition. Indicators LCD Projection TV Condition LAMP WARNING POWER REPLACE red/green orange The LCD Projection TV is OFF. (The AC power cord is unplugged.) The LCD Projection TV is preparing for stand-by or the projection lamp is being cooled down.
Appendix Menu Tree TV/ Video /Computer Input Auto Go to System on TV Menu Input Go to System VIDEO 1 Auto (1) or (2) Go to System Video Go to System S-Video Go to System VIDEO 2 Auto (1) or (2) Go to System Video Go to System...
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Appendix Computer Input System Image Select Mode 1 Standard Mode 2 Real SVGA 1 Dynamic SVGA 3 Image - - - - Systems displayed in the System Menu vary depending on an input signal. Image Adjust Contrast -31 ~ +31 Brightness -31 ~ +31 Color temp.
Appendix Audio Setting Audio Setting Language English Treble -30 ~ +30 Bass -30 ~ +30 Chinese Balance L30 ~ R30 Quit Reset Yes / No Blue back On / Off Store Yes / No Display On / Off Background color Menu Position No operation shut off timer On / Off...
Appendix Compatible Computer Specifications Basically this LCD Projection TV can accept the signal from all computers with the V, H-Frequency below mentioned and less than 100 MHz of Dot Clock. H-Freq. V-Freq. H-Freq. V-Freq. ON-SCREEN ON-SCREEN RESOLUTION RESOLUTION (kHz) (Hz) (kHz) (Hz) DISPLAY...
Technical Specifications Projector Type Rear Projection Dimensions (W x H x D) 1.114mm (W) x 802mm (H) x 348 (D) PLV-45WR1Z 1.352mm (W) x 939,6mm (H) x 407,5mm (D) PLV-55WR1Z Net Weight 33,8 kg (PLV-45WR1Z), 40,4 kg (PLV-55WR1Z) LCD Panel System 0.7 wide TFT Active Matrix type, 3 panels...
Appendix Dimensions Measurement 348mm (PLV-45WR1Z) 407.5mm (PLV-55WR1Z) 1,114mm (PLV-45WR1Z) 1,352mm (PLV-55WR1Z) 348mm (PLV-45WR1Z) 348mm (PLV-55WR1Z) Optional Parts The parts listed below are optionally supplied. When ordering those parts, give the name and Type No. to the sales dealer. VGA Cable...
Appendix Configurations of Terminal PC IN (D-SUB) TERMINAL Terminal : HDB15-PIN Pin Configuration Red Input No Connect Green Input Ground (Vert.sync.) Blue Input Sense 0 Sense 2 Sense 1 Ground (Horiz.sync.) Horiz. sync. Ground (Red) Vert. sync. Ground (Green) Reserved Ground (Blue) DVI-D TERMINAL (DIGITAL) Terminal : DVI-D...