Eiki Projector Lc X8 User Manual

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Terminals and Connectors
r	R/C JACK
  When using the wired remote control, connect the 
wired remote control to this jack with a remote 
control cable (supplied).
e	USB CONNECTOR (Series B)
  USB connector is to used to service the projector.
i	S-VIDEO INPUT JACK
  Connect the S-VIDEO output signal from video 
equipment to this jack (p.21).
q	
SERIAL PORT IN TERMINAL
  If you control the projector by computer, you must 
connect a cable (not supplied) from your computer 
to this terminal.
w	 SERIAL PORT OUT  TERMINAL
  This terminal outputs signal from SERIAL PORT IN. 
More than two projectors can be controlled with 
one computer by connecting SERIAL PORT IN of 
another projector to this terminal.
u	5 BNC INPUT JACKS
  Connect the component or composite video 
output signal from video equipment to VIDEO/Y, 
Pb/Cb, and Pr/Cr jacks or connect the computer 
output signal (5 BNC Type [Green, Blue, Red, 
Horiz. Sync, and Vert. Sync.]) to G, B, R, H/V, and V 
jacks (pp.20–21).
[ RESET button
  A built-in micro processor which controls this unit may 
occasionally malfunction and need to be reset. This can be done 
by pressing the RESET button with a pen, which will shut down 
and restart the unit.  Do not use the RESET function excessively.
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DVI INPUT  TERMINAL
  Connect computer output (Digital/DVI-D type) to 
this terminal. (p.20)
  HD (HDCP Compatible) signal can be also 
connected. (p.21)
y  D-sub 15-PIN INPUT  TERMINAL
Connect computer output (Analog D-sub 15-pin 
type) to this terminal. (p.20)
Part Names and Functions 
						

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i	FOCUS button
  Adjust the focus.  (p.27)w	ZOOM button
  Zoom in and out the images. (p.27)
q	ON/STAND-B y button
  Turn the projector on or off. (pp.23,24)
o INPUT  button
   Select an input source INPUT 1, INPUT 2, Input 3 
or Input 4. (pp.31-33)
y	AUTO PC ADJ  . button
  Automatically adjust the computer image to its 
optimum setting. (pp.27, 35)
r	  POINT  buttons
  -  Select an item or adjust the value in  the On-
Screen MENU. (p.25)
   -  Pan the image in DIGITAL ZOOM + mode. (p.40)
Side Control and Indicators
u	LENS SHIFT  button
  Select the LENS SHIFT function. (p.27)
!0	SELECT  button
  Used to execute the selected item.  (p.25) It is also 
used to expand image in DIGITAL ZOOM mode. 
(p.40)
e	 MENU  button
  Open or close the On-Screen MENU. (pp.25, 26)
Part Names and Functions
SIDE CONTROLS
INDICATORS
Side Control
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SHUTTER button
    Close and open up the built-in shutter. (p.27)
!1 INFORMATION button
  Display the input source information (p.28). 
						

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Indicators
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WARNING TEMP  . indicator
  This indicator flashes red when internal projector 
temperature is too high. (pp.65, 72-74)
u  LAMP 1 REPLACE indicator
    Turn  orange  when  the  life  of  the  projection  lamp1 
draws to an end. (pp.61, 73)
q	
LAMP Indicator
  This indicator is dim when the projector is turned 
on.  And bright when the projector is in stand-by 
mode. (pp.72-74)  
w	 READ y indicator
  This indicator lights green when the projector is 
ready to be turned on.  And it flashes green in 
Power Management mode. (pp.52, 72-74)
Part Names and Functions
r	
WARNING FILTER indicator
 – Blink slow when the filter is being scrolled (pp. 
57, 72). 
  – Blink fast when the filter scroll is not working 
properly or the filter cartridge is not installed 
(pp.57, 74).
  – Light orange when the clogging of the filter is 
detected or the filter counter reaches a time set 
in the timer setting, urging immediate filter/ filter 
cartridge replacement (pp.56, 57, 74).
y	 LAMP 2 REPLACE indicator
   Turn orange when the life of the projection lamp2 
draws to an end. (pp.61, 73) 
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SHUTTER indicator
 Light blue when the shutter is closed. (p72) 
						

							Remote Control
Part Names and Functions
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e	 LIGHT button
  Light the buttons on the remote control for about 10 
seconds.
r  MENU button
  Open or close the On-Screen MENU.  (pp.25-26)
t  POINT ed 7 8 buttons
   –  Select an item or adjust the value in The ON-SCREEN MENU.  (p.25)
   –Pan the image in DIGITAL ZOOM +/– mode. (p.40)
y  LENS SHIFT button
  Select the LENS SHIFT function.  (p.29)
u  FOCUS buttons
  Adjust the focus.  (p.29)
i	 ZOOM buttons
  Zoom in and out the images.  (p.29)
o	 FREEZE button
  Freeze the picture on the screen.  (p.29)
!1	 P-TIMER button
  Operate the P-TIMER function.  (p.30)
!2	 KEy STONE button
  Correct keystone distortion.  (pp.30, 40, 44)
q	
ON/STAND-B y button
  Turn the projector on or off.  (pp.23-24)
w	 AUTO PC button
  Automatically adjust the computer image to its optimum 
setting (pp.29, 35).
!4	
SHUTTER button
  Close the built-in shutter for light blocking.  (pp.27, 30)
!5	
SELECT  button
  –Execute the selected item.  (p.25)
  – Expand or compress the image in the DIGITAL ZOOM 
mode.  (p.40)
@1	 Wired Remote Jack
 Connect the remote control cable to this jack when using as a 
wired remote control. 
@0	
IMAGE SEL .  button
  Select the image level.  (pp.30, 38, 42)
!8	
INPUT 1, 2, 3, 4 buttons
   
Select an input source.  (pp.31-33)
!7	
IMAGE ADJ  . button
  Enter the image level adjustment mode.  (pp.30, 45-47)
!9  INFO  . button
  Display the input source information.  (p.29)
!6 
SCREEN button
  Select the screen size.  (pp.39-40)
!0	
D .ZOOM 
button
  Select the Digital zoom +/- mode and resize the image.  (pp.29, 40)
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✔Note:
To   e n s u r e   s a fe   o p e r a t i o n ,   o b s e r ve   t h e 
following precautions:
 • Do not bend, drop, or expose the remote 
control to moisture or heat.
  • For cleaning, use a soft dry cloth. Do not 
apply benzene, thinner, spray, or any other 
chemical materials. 
!3	 FILTER button
   Scroll the filter.  (p.30)
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!5
!6 
						

							Remote Control Battery Installation
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Open the battery 
compartment lid. Install new batteries into 
the compartment. Replace the 
compartment lid.
Two AA size batteries
For correct polarity (+ and –), 
be sure battery terminals are 
in contact with pins in the 
compartment.
To ensure safe operation, please observe the following precautions :
 l
 Use two (2) AA or LR6 type alkaline batteries.
 l  Always replace batteries in sets.
 l  Do not use a new battery with a used battery.
 l  Avoid contact with water or liquid.
 l  Do not expose the remote control to moisture or heat.
 l  Do not drop the remote control.
 l  If the battery has leaked on the remote control, carefully wipe the case clean and install new batteries.
 l  Risk of an explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. 
 l  Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Point the remote control toward the projector (to 
Infrared Remote Receivers) when pressing the buttons. 
Maximum operating range for the remote control is 
about 16.4’ (5 m) and 60 degrees in front and rear of the 
projector.
Infrared Remote Receivers are provided both in front and 
back of the projector. You can conveniently use both of 
the receivers.(pp. 10, 52)
16.4’
(5 m)
Remote Control Receivers and Operating Range
The remote control can be used as a wired remote control. Wired remote control helps you use the remote control outside 
of the operating range (16.4’/ 5 m). Connect the remote control and the projector with the re\
mote control cable. Connected 
with the remote control cable, the remote control does not emit wireless\
 signal.
Wired Remote Control Part Names and Functions
16.4’
(5 m)
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Pull up the lid 
and remove it.
✔Note:
•  
When  hanging  the  projector  from  the  ceiling,  select  the 
Infrared  Remote  Receiver  which  is  located  farther  away 
from the fluorescent light.(p.52) 
						

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The eight different remote control codes (Code 1–Code 8) are assigned to this pro\
jector. Switching the remote 
control codes prevents interference from other remote controls when several projectors or video equipment 
next to each other are operated at the same time. Change the remote control code for the projector first before 
changing that for the remote control. See “Remote control” in the Setting Menu on page 52.
1
2
Remote Control Code
Part Names and Functions
Check the Reset Switch to "Use position" in the 
compartment lid on the back of the remote control.
While holding down the MENU button, press 
and release the IMAGE ADJ. button the number 
of corresponding times you would like to set the 
number of the remote control code for the projector.
Remote Control Code Number of Times 
Pressing IMAGE ADJ  . 
button
Code 1 1
Code 2 2
Code 3 3
Code 4 4
Code 5 5
Code 6 6
Code 7 7
Code 8 8
Reset positionUse position
IMAGE ADJ
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button
MENU  button
Reset switch 
						

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Installation
Lens Installation
Before setting up the projector, install Projection Lens on the projector.
  Before installation, check where the projector is used and prepare a suitable lens. For the specifications of 
Projection Lens, contact sales dealer where you purchased the projector.
- Do not use the optional lens below for this projector .  Otherwise damages may result .
    LENS MODEL NO  .  :  AH-21031, AH-21032
- Lens installation and replacement should be made by the qualified service personnel .
-    When setting the projector after lens installation, be sure to replace a Lens Cap to protect a 
surface.  
-    When carrying or holding up the projector, be careful not to put your hands on lens part.  It may 
damage lens, cabinet, or mechanical parts.
Positioning Projector
This projector is designed to project on a flat projection 
surface.
✔Note:
•  
Brightness  in  room  has  a  great  influence  on  picture  quality.  
It  is  recommended  to  limit  ambient  lighting  in  order  to 
provide the best image.
SCREEN 
						

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Picture Level and Pitch Adjustment
Installation
ADJUSTABLE
FEET
REAR ADJUSTABLE
FEET (Refer to p.10)
Projection lens can be moved from side to side and up and down with the motor-driven lens shift function.  This 
function makes the positioning of images easy on the screen.(See page 27)
Lens Shift Adjustment
When the lens is shifted to top .
The display position can be 
shifted upward up to 50% 
elevation of the display.
When the lens is shifted to bottom .
The display position can be 
shifted downward up to 50% 
low level of the display.
When the lens is shifted to leftmost .
The display position can be 
shifted to the left in up to 
10% width of the display.
When the lens is shifted to rightmost .
The display position can be 
shifted to the right in up to 
10% width of the display.
The projection angle is adjustable up to 2.8 degrees 
upward and downward respectively by rotating front and 
back feet .
To raise the projector, rotate the feet clockwise.
To lower the projector or to retract the adjustable feet, 
rotate the feet counterclockwise.
To correct keystone distortion, press the KEYSTONE 
button on the remote control or select Keystone from the 
menu (see pages 14, 30, 40, 44).
Do not rotate the adjustable feet when you 
see the red line on the adjustable feet.  The 
adjustable feet may fall off. 
						

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Terminals of Projector
The projector has two replaceable Interface board slots. The projector's functions can be extended by installing 
the optional interface boards into the terminal slots. 2 vacant slots (Input 3 and 4) are provided in your 
purchasing the projector.  For the Optional Interface Boards, contact sales dealer where you purchased the 
projector.
Pull out  the interface board.Remove 2 Screws from an interface board.
1
2
Tighten screws to secure the interface board.
Replace  the  interface  board.  Insert  a  new  interface 
board along Guide to fit Plug into Socket.
3
4
INPUT/OUTPUT
TERMINALS
Guide
Socket
Plug Figure shows Dual-SDI terminal.
DVI / D-sub 15 Terminal
5-BNC / VideoTerminal
2 TERMINAL SLOTS (Factory set)
NOTES ON ORDERING OR USING
OPTIONAL INTERFACE BOARD
When ordering or using Optional Interface Board, contact 
your sales dealer.  When contacting the sales dealer, tell 
the Option Control Number (Op.cont.No.) in the menu that 
is located on the bottom of the information menu.
(See page 28)
✔Note:
 •  In the replacement of interface board, turn off the 
projector, press the Main On/Off Switch to Off and 
unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
Replacement of Terminal
Installation
Screws 
						

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Installation
Connecting to Computer
VGA Cable 
Monitor Output 
Desktop type
Laptop type
Terminals of
the projector Monitor Output 
DVI Cable 
BNC Cable ✽
Monitor Output 
Unplug  the  power  cords  of  both  the 
projector  and  external  equipment  from 
the AC outlet before connecting cables.
Cables used for connection 
• VGA Cable (D-sub 15 pin) *
• DVI Cable 
• BNC Cable (BNC x 5)    
 ( *One cable is supplied; Other cables are not supplied with this projector.)
G V
H/HV
R
B
DIGITAL ANALOG