Canon Projector LX-MW500 User Manual

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FUNCTIONDESCRIPTION
Image ModePre-defined image modes are provided so you can optimize 
your projector image set-up to suit your program type. See 
Selecting a image mode on page 42 for details.
BrightnessAdjusts the brightness of the image. See Adjusting 
Brightness on page 42 for details.
ContrastAdjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in 
the image. See Adjusting Contrast on page 42 for details.
ColorAdjusts the color saturation level -- the amount of each color 
in a video image. See Adjusting Color on page 43 for 
details.
TintAdjusts the red and green color tones of the image. See 
Adjusting Tint on page 43 for details.
The function is only available when Video or S-
Video with NTSC system is selected.
SharpnessAdjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer. See 
Adjusting Sharpness on page 43 for details.
BrilliantColor™Adjusts white peaking while maintaining correct color 
presentation. See Adjusting BrilliantColor™ on page 43 
for details.
Color TemperatureSee Selecting a Color Temperature on page 43 for details.
6-axis Color AdjustSee 6-axis Color Adjust on page 43 for details.
Auto SearchSee Switching input signal on page 37 for details.
Presentation TimerReminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a 
certain time frame. See Setting the presentation timer on 
page 45 for details.
LanguageSets the language for the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. 
See Using the menus on page 34 for details.
Image flip H/VSee Choosing a location on page 21 for details.
Auto Power OffAllows the projector to turn off automatically if no input 
signal is detected and no operation is made by user after a set 
period of time. See Setting Auto Power Off on page 66 for 
details.
2. PICTURE menu
3. INPUT menu
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FUNCTIONDESCRIPTION
Blank TimerSets the image blank time when the Blank feature is 
activated, once elapsed the image will return to the screen. 
See Hiding the image on page 46 for details.
Panel Key LockDisables or enables all panel key functions except 
POWER on the projector and keys on the remote 
control. See Locking control keys on page 46 for details.
Sleep TimerSets the auto-shutdown timer. The timer can be set to a 
value between 30 minutes and 12 hours.
Splash ScreenAllows you to select which logo screen will be displayed 
during projector start-up. See Personalizing the projector 
menu display on page 47 for details.
High Altitude ModeSet this function to On to maintain optimum system 
performance when using the projector at an altitude of 1500 
m to 3000 m within a temperature range of 0°C to 30°C.
Set High Altitude Mode to Off when using the projector at 
an altitude of 0 m to 1499 m within a temperature range of 
0°C to 35°C.
If High Altitude Mode is set to On, the cooling fan speeds 
up which increases the operating noise, and the amount of 
power consumed also increases.
Audio SettingsSee Adjusting the sound on page 47 for details.
Menu SettingsSee Personalizing the projector menu display on page 47 
for details.
Lamp SettingsLamp Mode
See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic on page 66 for 
details.
Reset Lamp Time
See Resetting the lamp timer on page 70 for details.
Lamp Time
See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 66 for details 
on how the total lamp hour is calculated.
Filter SettingsFilter Mode
Allows the filter timer to start or resume counting. See 
Setting Filter Mode as On on page 64 for details.
Reset Filter Time
Resets the filter timer only after the filter is replaced. See 
Resetting the filter timer on page 65 for details.
Security SettingsSee Utilizing the password function on page 35 for 
details.4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu
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FUNCTIONDESCRIPTION
Closed Caption SettingsClosed Caption Settings
Activates the function by selecting On when the selected 
input signal carries closed captions.
• Captions: An on-screen display of the dialogue, 
narration, and sound effects of TV programs and 
videos that are closed captioned (usually marked as 
CC in TV listings).
When the projector displays OSD or any dialog, 
captions are not displayed at the same time.
Caption Channel
Selects a preferred closed captioning mode. To view 
captions, select CC1, CC2, CC3, or CC4 (CC1 displays 
captions in the primary language in your area).
Serial Port SettingAllows you to select a preferred control port: through the 
RS232 port (CONTROL port on the projector) or the 
HDBaseT port (LAN/HDBaseT input terminal on the 
projector).
LAN SettingsIf you are using a LAN cable for connection, see 
Supervising and controlling by computer on page 51 for 
details.
If you are using the PJLink™ application, see Controlling 
the projector using PJLink™ application on page 54 for 
details.
Reset All SettingsReturns all settings to the factory preset values.
The following settings will still remain: User 1, 
User 2, Language, Image flip H/V, High Altitude 
Mode, Security Settings, LAN Settings, To o l s 
menu in web UI, PJLink Password.
Current System StatusInput
Shows the current signal source.
Image Mode
Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu.
Resolution
Shows the native resolution of the input signal.
Color Format
Shows input system format.
Lamp Time
Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.
Filter Time
Displays the number of hours the filter has been used.
5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu
6. INFORMATION 
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Maintenance
Care of the projector
Your projector needs maintenance from time to time, depending on the environmental circumstances, and 
should be done by authorized service technicians only. Contact your dealer for instructions.
What you can do yourselves on a regular basis is to keep the lens clean, keep the cabinet clean, and 
replace the air filter.
Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp and air filter cover. Contact your dealer if other 
parts need replacing. 
Have the interior of the projector cleaned at regular intervals.
If the projector is used for a long period of time, dust could accumulate inside the projector. This could 
cause a fire or malfunction. It is recommended that periodic maintenance of the projector be performed. 
For details of maintenance costs, contact the Canon Customer Support Center.
Cleaning the lens
Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.
• Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. 
• If there is dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently 
wipe the lens surface.
• Never rub the lens with abrasive materials.
Cleaning the projector case
Before you clean the case, turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in 
Shutting down the projector on page 47 and unplug the power cord.
• To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent. Then 
wipe the case.
• Never use wax, alcohol, benzene, thinner or other chemical detergents. These can damage the case.
• Flammable substances may ignite causing fire or breakdown while the lamp is illuminating.
Replacing the air filter
Be sure to use the air filter dedicated to this projector, LX-FL02. The air filter is not bundled with the 
package of the projector. Contact your dealer for purchase of the air filter. 
Before you replace the air filter, turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described 
in Shutting down the projector on page 47 and unplug the power cord.
Follow the below illustrations to replace the air filter (LX-FL02). Contact your dealer when replacing the 
air filter unit with the projector mounted to the ceiling. 
Setting Filter Mode as On
Set Filter Mode to On only when using the projector after the air filer is properly attached. Failing to do 
so will result in a shorter lamp life.
1. Press MENU and then press  /  until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted.
2. Press   to highlight Filter Settings and press OK/IMAGE. The Filter Settings page is displayed.
3. Press   to highlight Filter Mode and press  /  to select On.
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Remember to set Filter Mode to Off when using the projector with the air filter removed. Doing so does 
not reset the filter timer. The timer will continue counting the next time you fit the filter back on and set 
Filter Mode to On.
Resetting the filter timer
Reset the filter timer after a new filter is installed.
1. Press MENU and then press  /  until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted.
2. Press   to highlight Filter Settings and press OK/IMAGE. The Filter Settings page is displayed.
3. Press   to highlight Reset Filter Time and press OK/IMAGE. A warning message is displayed 
asking if you want to reset the filter timer. Highlight Reset and press OK/IMAGE. The reset time 
will be reset to 0.
Storing the projector
If you need to store the projector for an extended time, please follow the instructions below:
• Make sure the temperature of the storage area is within the recommended range for the projector. 
Please refer to Specifications on page 73 or consult your dealer about the range.
• Retract the adjuster feet.
• Remove the battery from the remote control.
• Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent.
Transporting the projector
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Lamp information
Getting to know the lamp hour
When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the 
built-in timer. The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows:
Total Lamp Hour = (hours used in Normal mode) + 4/5*(hours used in Economic mode)
See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic below for more information on Economic mode.
To obtain the lamp hour information:
1. Press MENU and then press  /  until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is highlighted.
2. Press   to highlight Lamp Settings and press OK/IMAGE. The Lamp Settings page is displayed.
3. You will see the Lamp Time information appearing on the menu.
4. To leave the menu, press MENU.
You can also get the lamp hour information on the INFORMATION menu.
Extending lamp life
The projection lamp is a consumable item that normally can last up to 2000 (used in Normal mode)–2500 
(used in Economic mode) hours with proper usage. Such interval differs depending on the operating 
environment and may be shorter than 2000–2500 hours. 
To keep the lamp life as long as possible, you can do the following settings via the OSD menu.
Setting Lamp Mode as Economic
Using Economic mode reduces system noise and power consumption by approximately 20%. If the 
Economic mode is selected, the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures.
Setting the projector in Economic mode also extends the lamp operation life. To set Economic mode, go 
into the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp Settings > Lamp Mode menu and press  / .
• When this mode is switched, the projected images may flicker.
• If this mode is frequently switched, the lamp may be deteriorated.
Setting Auto Power Off
This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input source is detected and no operation 
is made by user after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life.
To  s e t  Auto Power Off, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Auto Power Off menu and press  / . 
The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in 5-minute increments. If the preset time lengths are not 
suitable for your presentation, select Disable. The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain 
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Timing of replacing the lamp
When the lamp indicator lights up red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, 
please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector 
and in some instances the lamp may explode.
The LAMP indicator light and TEMPerature indicator light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. 
Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the Lamp or TEMPerature indicator 
light still lights up after turning the power back on, please contact your dealer. See Indicators on 
page 71 for details.
The following lamp warning displays will remind you to change the lamp.
StatusMessage
The lamp has been in operation for 1500 hours. Install a new lamp 
for optimal performance. If the projector is normally run with 
Economic selected (See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic on page 
66), you may continue to operate the projector until the 1950 hour 
lamp warning appears.
The lamp has been in operation for 1950 hours. A new lamp should 
be fitted to avoid the inconvenience when the projector runs out of 
lamp time.
The lamp has been in operation for 2000 hours.
It is strongly recommended that you replace the lamp at this age. 
The lamp is a consumable item. The lamp brightness 
diminishes with use. This is normal lamp behavior. You can 
replace the lamp whenever you notice that the brightness 
level has significantly diminished. If the lamp is not 
replaced beforehand, it must be replaced after 2000 hours 
usage.
The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector will operate 
normally.
Notice
Order Replacement Lamp
Lamp>1500 Hours
OK
Notice
Replace Lamp Soon
Lamp>1950 Hours
OK
Notice
Replace Lamp Now
Lamp>2000 Hours
OK
WARNING
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Replacing the lampSpare lamp: LX-LP02
• Be sure to replace the lamp with a new lamp separately sold that is exclusive to this projector. 
Contact your dealer for purchase of the lamp.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the power 
cord before changing the lamp.   
• To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before 
replacing the lamp.
• To reduce the risk of compromising image quality, do not touch the optical components inside 
when the lamp is removed.
• Be sure to install the lamp securely. When the lamp isn’t installed properly, it won’t illuminate. 
Improper installation may also result in fire.
• If the lamp should break, never shake the lamp box or hold it in front of your face after 
removing it. The glass fragments may fall out and cause injury to your eyes.
• In the event that the high-pressure mercury lamp exploded, glass fragments may have been 
scattered inside the projector. Ask your dealer to replace the lamp and to inspect the inside of 
the projector. When you clean or replace the lamp by yourself, be sure to hold the handle of the 
lamp. You may get injured by glass fragments. 
• Contact your dealer when replacing the lamp unit with the projector mounted to the ceiling.
• Don’t remove the lamp for any purpose other than replacement. Unnecessary removal of the 
lamp may result in a breakdown.
• This projector uses a high-pressure mercury lamp as the light source. The high-pressure 
mercury lamp may explode or fail to illuminate permanently because of an impact, scratch, or 
deterioration through use. The period of time until explosion or permanent failure to illuminate 
varies considerably from lamp to lamp, depending on operation conditions. Therefore, the 
lamp may explode soon after the start of use.
• The possibility of explosion of the lamp increases if you use it beyond its replacement period. 
When the instruction of lamp replacement appears, replace it with a new one immediately even 
if the lamp is still lighting normally. 
• When the high-pressure mercury lamp explodes, glass fragments will scatter inside or outside 
the lamp box and the gas charged inside the lamp will diffuse inside or outside the projector. 
The gas inside the lamp contains mercury. Be careful not to breathe it or avoid it from entering 
your eye or mouth. If you should breathe it or if it should enter your eye or mouth, see a doctor 
immediately.
• This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this 
lamp in a proper manner.
• Be sure to use the lamp dedicated to this projector, LX-LP02. Use of other lamps may cause a 
failure of the projector.
1. Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the 
wall socket. If the lamp is hot, avoid burns by waiting for 
approximately 45 minutes until the lamp has cooled.
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3. Remove the lamp cover from the projector.
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Slide open the lamp cover, pushing up the allow parts of the front 
panel.
Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed.
4. Confirm a position of the lamp protection film to put a new 
film on the same position later. Remove and dispose of the 
lamp protection film.
5. Loosen the screw that secures the lamp.
6. Lift the handle so that it stands up. Use the handle to slowly 
pull the lamp out of the projector.
• Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and 
scatter broken glass in the projector.
• Do not place the lamp in locations where water might 
splash on it, children can reach it, or near flammable 
materials.
• Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp 
is removed. If you touch the optical components inside, 
it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the 
projected images.
7. As shown in the figure, lower the new lamp into the lamp 
compartment while aligning the lamp with the holes in the 
lamp compartment. Make sure it fits in the projector.
8. Tighten the screw that secures the lamp.
• Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could 
result in malfunction.
• Do not over tighten the screw.
9. Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place.
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13. Restart the projector.
Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed.
Resetting the lamp timer
14. After the startup logo, open the On-Screen Display (OSD) 
menu. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Lamp 
Settings menu. Press OK/IMAGE. The Lamp Settings 
page is displayed. Press   to highlight Reset lamp timer 
and press OK/IMAGE. A warning message is displayed 
asking if you want to reset the lamp timer. Highlight Reset 
and press OK/IMAGE. The lamp time will be reset to 0.
Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced. 
10. Put the lamp protection film supplied with the new lamp on 
the lamp compartment.
11. As shown in the figure, place the lamp cover on the 
projector.
12. Tighten the screws that secure the lamp cover. 
• Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could 
result in malfunction.
• Do not over tighten the screws.
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