Eiki Projector Lc X8 User Manual

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Installation
Connecting to Video Equipment
Video Source (example) Video Cassette Recorder Video Disc Player
RGB SCART
21-pin Output
YPb/Cb Pr/Cr
Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr
Component video output equipment.  
(such as DVD player or 
high-definition TV source.)
Component Video Output 
BNC
Cable 
Digital Output
( HDCP compatible)
DVI Cable SCART-VGA
Cable
 
DIGITAL
Unplug  the  power  cords  of  both  the 
projector  and  external  equipment  from 
the AC outlet before connecting cables.
S-Video Output
S-VIDEO
Cables used for connection 
• Video Cable (BNC x 3, BNC x 1)
• SCART-VGA Cable    
• DVI Cable 
• S-Video Cable
( Cables are not supplied with the projector.)
Composite 
Video Output
S-Video Cable 
VIDEO
ANALOG
Terminals of
the projector
BNC
Cable  
						

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NOTE ON THE POWER CORD
AC power cord must meet the requirements of the country where you use the projector.
Confirm the AC plug type with the chart below and proper AC power cord must be used.
If the supplied AC power cord does not match your AC outlet, contact your sales dealer.
Projector sideAC Outlet side
To POWER CORD 
CONNECTOR on your 
projector. Ground
To the AC Outlet.
(120 V AC)
For Continental EuropeFor the U
 .S .A .  and CanadaFor the U  .K .
To the AC Outlet.
(200–240 V AC) To the AC Outlet.
(200–240 V AC)
This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 or 200–240 
V AC. It is designed to work with single-phase power systems 
having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of 
electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system.
If you are not sure of the type of power being supplied, consult 
your authorized dealer or service station.
Connect the projector with all peripheral equipment before turning 
on the projector. 
 CAUTION
The AC  outlet  must  be  near  this  equipment  and  must  be  easily 
accessible.
Connecting the AC Power Cord
Connect  the  AC  power  cord  (supplied)  to  the 
projector.
Installation
✔Note:
  • Unplug  the  AC  power  cord  or  turn  off  the  MAIN  ON/OFF 
Switch when the projector is not in use. When the projector  
is in stand-by mode, it consumes a little electric power. 
						

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Turning On the Projector
Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an AC 
outlet and turn on the MAIN ON/OFF Switch. The 
LAMP indicator lights red and the READY indicator 
lights green.
Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the side control 
or on the remote control. The LAMP indicator 
dims red and the cooling fans start to operate. The 
preparation display appears on the screen and the 
countdown starts. 2
3 1
The preparation display will disappear after 20 
seconds.
4After the countdown, the input source that was 
selected the last time and the Lamp mode icon (see 
page 60) appear on the screen.
If the projector is locked with a PIN code, PIN code 
Input Dialog Box will appear. Enter the PIN code as 
instructed below.
Selected Input Source and Lamp control
Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, 
VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector.  
What is PIN code?
PIN (Personal Identification Number) code is a security 
code that allows the person who knows it to operate the 
projector. Setting a PIN code prevents unauthorized use 
of the projector. 
A PIN code consists of a four-digit number. Refer to the 
PIN code lock function in the Setting Menu on page 53-
54 for locking operation of the projector with your PIN 
code.
PIN code Input Dialog Box
Enter a PIN code
CAUTION ON HANDLING PIN CODE
If you forget your PIN code, the projector 
can no longer be started. Take special care 
in setting a new PIN code; write down the 
number in a column on page 80 of this 
manual and keep it on hand. Should the 
PIN code be missing or forgotten, consult 
your dealer or service center.
After the OK icon 
disappears, you can 
operate the projector.  
Lamp mode
See page 60 for the Lamp mode status
✔Note:•  The Lamp replacement icon and the Filter warning 
icon may appear on the screen depending on the 
usage state of the projector.
Use the Point ed buttons on the side control or on the 
remote control to enter a number.  Press the Point 
8 
button to fix the number and move the red frame pointer 
to the next box. The number changes to “✳.” Repeat 
this step to complete entering a four-digit number. After 
entering the four-digit number, move the pointer to “Set.” 
Press the SELECT button so that you can start to operate 
the projector.
If you fixed an incorrect number, use the Point 
7 button 
to move the pointer to the number you want to correct, 
and then enter the correct number.
If you entered an incorrect PIN code, “PIN code” and the 
number (✳✳✳✳) will turn red for a moment. Enter the 
correct PIN code all over again.
✔Note:
•  When the Logo select function is set to “Off,” the 
logo will not be shown on the screen (p.49).
•  When the “Countdown off” or “Off” is selected 
in the Display function, the countdown will not be 
shown on the screen (p.48).
•  During the countdown period, all operations are 
invalid.
•  If the PIN code number is not entered within three 
minutes after the PIN code dialog box appeared, 
the projector will be turned off automatically.
•  The “1234” is set as the initial PIN code at the 
factory.
Basic Operation
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Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the side control 
or on the remote control, and “Power off?” appears 
on the screen.
Press the ON/STAND-BY button on the side control 
or on the remote control again to turn off the 
projector.  The LAMP indicator lights bright and the 
READY indicator turns off. After the projector is 
turned off, the cooling fans operate.  You cannot turn 
on the projector during this cooling down period.1
2
TO MAINTAIN THE LIFE OF THE LAMP, ONCE YOU 
TURN THE PROJECTOR ON, WAIT AT LEAST FIVE 
MINUTES BEFORE TURNING IT OFF.
DO NOT UNPLUG THE AC POWER CORD WHILE 
COOLING FANS ARE RUNNING OR BEFORE THE 
READY INDICATOR LIGHTS GREEN AGAIN.
OTHERWISE IT WILL RESULT IN SHORTENING OF 
THE LAMP LIFE.
3When the projector has cooled down enough, the 
READY indicator lights green and then you can turn 
on the projector.  To turn off the MAIN ON/OFF 
Switch, wait until the projector is completely cooled 
down.
“Power off?” disappears after 4 seconds.
✔Note:
 • When the On start function is set to “On,” the projector 
will be turned on automatically by connecting the AC power 
cord to an AC outlet (p.53).
  • The running speed of cooling fans is changed according to 
the temperature inside the projector.
  • Do not put the projector in a case before the projector is 
cooled enough.
  • If the WARNING TEMP. indicator blinks red, see “Warning 
Indicators” on page 65.
  • The projector cannot be turned on during the cooling 
period with the READY indicator turned off. You can turn it 
on again after the READY indicator becomes green again.
Turning Off the  Projector
DO NOT OPERATE THE PROJECTOR CONTINUOUSLY 
WITHOUT REST. CONTINUOUS USE MAY RESULT 
IN SHORTENING THE LAMP LIFE. TURN OFF THE 
PROJECTOR AND LET STAND FOR ABOUT AN HOUR 
IN EVERY 24 HOURS.
Basic Operation
4Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet. 
						

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Side Control
SELECT button
How to Operate the On-Screen Menu
MENU button
SELECT button
POINT buttons
On-Screen Menu
The projector can be adjusted or set via the On-Screen 
Menu. For each adjustment and setting procedure, refer 
to the respective sections in this manual.
Use the Point 
7 8 buttons to select a Menu icon. 
Use the Point 
ed buttons to select an item in the 
selected menu.
Press the SELECT button to show the item data. 
Use the Point 
7 8 buttons to adjust the values.
To close the On-Screen Menu, press the MENU 
button again.
Press the MENU button on the side control or the 
remote control to display the On-Screen Menu.
✔Note:
  • The selected item is not active until the SELECT button is 
pressed.
1
2
3
Remote Control
POINT buttons
SELECT button
MENU button
Basic Operation
Pointer(red frame )Pointer (red frame )
Press the Point 
ed buttons 
to move the pointer.
Item Menu icon
Menu bar
Item data
Press the Point 
7 8 
buttons to adjust the 
value.
Press  the  SELECT  button  here 
to display next items. Press the SELECT button here 
to display previous items. 
						

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Menu Bar
For Computer Source
For Video Source
Show the selected Menu of the On-Screen Menu.
Used to select computer system (p. 34).
Used to select an image level among Standard, Real, and 
Image 1–10(p. 38). Used to adjust the size of the image. [Normal/True/Wide/
Full screen/Custom/Keystone/Ceiling/Rear/Reset/Digital 
zoom +/–] (pp.39-40).
Display the input source information(p. 28). Used to adjust the computer image. [Contrast/ Brightness/
Color management/Auto picture control/Color temp./White 
balance (R/G/B)/Offset (R/G/B)/Sharpness/ Gamma/Reset/
Store]  (pp. 45-47).
Used to adjust the parameters to match with the input signal 
format  (pp. 35-37).
Used to select an input source Computer or Video (pp. 31-
33).
Used to select an image level among Standard, Cinema, and 
Image 1–10 (p. 42). Used to adjust the picture image. [Contrast/Brightness/ 
Color/Tint/Color management/ Auto picture control/Color 
temp./White balance (R/G/B)/ Offset (R/G/B)/Sharpness/
Gamma/Noise reduction/Progressive/Reset/Store] 
(pp. 45-47)
Used to select the system of selected video source (p. 41).
For detailed functions of each menu, see 
“Menu Tree” on pages 69-71.
Used to set the projector’s operating configurations 
(pp. 48-56).
Used to adjust the size of the image. [Normal/Wide/
Custom/Keystone/Ceiling/Rear/Reset] (pp. 43-44).
Basic Operation
q	Guide Window
w	Input Menu
e	PC System Menu
r	PC Adjust Menu
t	Image Select Menu
y	Image Adjust Menu
u	Screen Menu
i	Setting Menu
o	Information Menu
qw o
i
u
y
t
r
e
q	Guide Window
Show the selected Menu of the On-Screen Menu.
w	Input Menu
Used to select an input source Computer or Video (pp. 31-
33).
e	AV System Menu
r	Image Select Menu
t	Image Adjust Menu
y	Screen Menu
u	Setting Menu
Used to set the projector’s operating configurations 
(pp. 48-56).
i	Information Menu
Display the input source information(p. 28).
q w i
u
y
t
r
e 
						

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Operating with Projector Control
Press the LENS SHIFT button and “Lens shift” will be 
displayed on the screen. Use the Point 
ed7 8 buttons 
to position the screen to the desired point without having 
picture distortion. 
The screen can be moved up or down to 50 percent, or 
sideways up to 10 percent from the central axis of the lens 
shift.
Lens Shift Adjustment
✔Note:
  • The  arrow  disappears  at  the  maximum  lens  shift  in  each 
direction.
  • The  arrow  turns  red  when  the  lens  shift  comes  to  the 
center position of the screen.
Press the ZOOM button and “Zoom” will be displayed 
on the screen. And then press the point 
ed buttons to 
zoom in and out the image.
Zoom Adjustment
Press the FOCUS button and “Focus” will be displayed 
on the screen. And then press the point 
ed buttons to 
adjust the focus of the image.
Focus Adjustment Side Control
Zoom
Focus
POINT buttons
Basic Operation
ZOOM button
FOCUS button
LENS SHIFT 
button
Operate the Auto PC Adj. function. The computer screen 
adjustment can be done easily by pressing this button. 
See page 35 for details.
Auto PC Adjustment
AUTO PC ADJ  .
button
INFORMATION .  
button
Shutter Function
Shutter function allows you to completely block out light 
to the screen. Press the SHUTTER button to close the 
shutter inside the projector. To open up the shutter, press 
the SHUTTER button again. Refer to p.55 for detail of 
setting for the Shutter function.
✔Note:
• The  SHUTTER  button  on  the  side  control  and  the  remote  control  cannot  be  effective  when  Shutter  Protection  is  "On" 
in the Setting menu. (p.55)
• The  SHUTTER  indicator  on  the  projector's  top  lights  blue  when the shutter is closed. (pp.13, 72)
• The  projector  will  shut  down  automatically  when  the  set  time on Shutter management has passed. (p55)
•    The  Power  management  function  does  not  work  when  the 
shutter is closed.(p.52) SHUTTER
button 
						

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Basic Operation
Information
Information display can be used to confirm the current 
operating condition of the projector and the signal being 
projected through the projector.
Press the INFORMATION button to display the 
information window on the screen. To hide the 
information window, press the INFORMATION button 
again or Point 
7 8 buttons.
The information window can also be selected from the 
menu.
Information  Menu
Information Menu
*  The H- and V-sync freq. values described in this figure 
may be different from the actual values. 
						

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Operating with Remote Control
Using the remote control for some frequently used operations is advisable. Just pressing one of the buttons 
enables you to make the desired operation quickly without calling up the On-Screen Menu.
Press the FREEZE button on the remote control to freeze 
the picture on the screen. To cancel the FREEZE function, 
press the FREEZE button again or press any other button.
FREEZE button
Press the AUTO PC button on the remote control to 
operate the Auto PC Adj. function. The computer screen 
adjustment can be done easily by pressing this button. 
See page 35 for details.
AUTO PC button
Press the D.ZOOM button on the remote control to enter 
to the Digital zoom +/– mode. See page 40 for details.
D .ZOOM button
Press the SCREEN button on the remote control to select 
the desired screen size. The selected screen size mode 
appears on the screen for 4 seconds. See pages 39 to 40 
and 43 to 44 for details.
Press and hold the SCREEN button for more than 5 
seconds to return all the screen size adjustment setting 
to the factory default setting.
SCREEN button
Press the ZOOM buttons on the remote control to zoom 
in and out the image. See page 27 for details.
ZOOM buttons
Press the FOCUS buttons on the remote control to adjust 
focus of the image. See page 27 for details.
FOCUS buttons
See page 27 for details.
LENS SHIFT button
Remote Control
D .ZOOM 
button
INFO  . 
button
POINT 
ed7 8 
buttons
FREEZE 
button
AUTO PC
button
SCREEN 
button
ZOOM 
buttons
FOCUS 
buttons
✔Note:•See the next page for the description of other  buttons.
Press the INFO. button on the remote control to display 
the information window on the screen.
See the previous page for details.
INFO  . button
Basic Operation
LENS SHIFT 
button 
						

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KEySTONE button
Reduce  the  upper  width  with 
Point e button.  Re d u c e   t h e   l owe r   w i d t h 
with Point d button.  Reduce  the  left  part  with 
Point 7 button.  Reduce  the  right  part  with 
Point 8 button.  
• 
The white arrows indicate that there is no correction.
•  A red arrow indicates the direction of correction.
•  An arrow disappears at the maximum correction.
•  If you press the KEYSTONE button on the remote 
control again while the Keystone dialog box is being 
displayed, the keystone adjustment will be canceled.
•  The adjustable range can be limited depending on the 
input signal.
•  “Keystone” disappears after 10 seconds.
Press the P-TIMER button on the remote control. The 
Timer display “00 : 00” appears on the screen and starts 
to count time (00 : 00–59 : 59). 
To stop the P-TIMER, press the P-TIMER button. 
To cancel the P-TIMER, press the P-TIMER button again.
P-TIMER button
P-Timer display
Remote Control
P-TIMER 
button
SHUTTER
button
✔Note:•See  the  previous  page  for  the  description  of 
other buttons.
IMAGE ADJ  . 
button
Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control. The 
“Keystone” appears on the screen.
Use the Point ed7 8 buttons to correct keystone 
distortion. The keystone adjustment can be stored
 (pp.40, 44).
Basic Operation
KEy STONE 
button
IMAGE SEL .  
button
Press the IMAGE ADJ. button on the remote control to 
adjust a image level of the screen.
For more detail, see pp.45-47.
IMAGE ADJ  . button
IMAGE SEL .  button
Press the IMAGE SEL. button on the remote control to 
select a desired image level of the screen.
For more detail, see pp.38, 42.
SHUTTER button
See page 27 for details.
FILTER button
Press and hold the FILTER button for more than five 
seconds to replace the filter mechanically. See page 51 
for details.
FILTER
button
✔Note:•The filter cannot be rewound. 
•  When  the  filter  is  replaced,  the  total  accumulated  time  of 
the filter use is automatically set to 0.