JVC Projector Dla Sx21su Instructions Manual

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RPR/CRGYBPB/CSVDVIH/CS
PC1PC3PC2
AUDIO INREMOTEDC OUT
5V }1.5ARS-232C OUT RS-232C IN Y/C VIDEOCONTROLVIDEO IN
Video Device 1
Video Device 2
VCR (Video cassette recorder)S-video cable 
(separately available) PC Audio cable 
(separately available)
AV connection 
cable (separately 
available)
BNC Cable (separately available)
W-VHS or DVD player etc.
Laser videodisc player
CamcorderRight side of projector
Image input
•Connect a composite image signal out-
put device or Y/C (S-video) image output 
device.
Sound input
•Connect to AUDIO IN terminal.
Image input
• Connects to component signal out-
put device, DTV format signal out-
put device, etc.
•When the PC2 input terminal is 
used, the “PC2(BNC)” item in 
“Options” menu must be correctly 
set. (☞ page 39)
Sound input
•Connect to AUDIO IN terminal.
Connecting to Various Devices
Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and device.

 Connecting to Video Devices
•Read thoroughly the manual that comes with each video device.
•Use the supplied AV connection cable. S-video [Y/C] cable, BNC cable and PC Audio cables are not supplied.
Connection
•When connecting a video device, please use a TBC along with it, or use one with a built-in TBC.
•Use of an extension cable to connect a video device and the projector could cause image deterioration or projection failure.
•When a signal with much jitter is reproduced on a VCR, or special-effect playback is performed, the upper part of the image
or the screen may be interrupted, erased or distorted.
Connecting to Devices 
						

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RPR/CRGYBPB/CSVDVIH/CS
PC1PC3PC2
AUDIO INREMOTEDC OUT
5V }1.5ARS-232C OUT RS-232C IN Y/C VIDEOCONTROLVIDEO IN
Personal Computer connector cable (supplied)
Right side of projector Desktop type (DOS/V, PC-9800 etc.) Desktop type (DOS/V, etc.)
Desktop type 
(Macintosh)
Notebook Type
Desktop typeTo  PC1 To DVI
To  PC2
To monitor 
connector
To monitor 
connector Conversion 
adapter for MAC 
(separately available)
To monitor 
connectorSeparated cable 
(separately available)
❈There are some notebook type computers that do 
not allow the computer’ s LCD to work if an external 
display device is connected. With such computers, 
the LCD display and external display output need to 
be switched.
Connecting to Various Devices

 Connecting to Computers
•Please read thoroughly the manual that comes with the computer devices
•Use the supplied computer connection cable. Also prepare cables for connecting the devices.
•When the PC2 input terminal is used, “PC2 (BNC)” must be selected from the
“Options” menu. (☞ page 39)
•When connecting an audio output terminal such as a computer sound source to the
projector, connect to the AUDIO terminal using the separately available audio cable.
•When connecting to PC-9800 Series computers, a separately available conversion
adapter is necessary. Please confirm the monitor connector type before use. 
						

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Notebook type
Connect to ComputerConnect to the IN 
terminal of third projector RS-232C connection cable 
(separately available)
(Cross cable)
Projector
Second projector
RPR/CRGYBPB/CSVH/CS
PC1PC2
AUDIO INREMOTEDC OUT
5V }1.5ARS-232C OUT RS-232C INCONTROL
BPB/CSVH/CS
PC1PC2
NREMOTERS-232C OUT RS-232C INCONTROL
BPB/CSVH/CS
PC1PC2
INREMOTERS-232C OUT RS-232C INCONTROL
RS-232C connection cable (separately available) 
(Cross cable)
Connection for controlling more than one projector
By using the CONTROL terminal, more than one projector can be controlled simultaneously by one computer.
Connect the OUT terminal of the first projector to the IN terminal of the second projector, then connect the OUT terminal 
of the second projector to the IN terminal of the third projector. Connect these projectors in series.
Connecting to Various Devices

 Control from external device
•It is possible to control the projector with a computer by connecting the computer to the CONTROL RS232C IN terminal of the
projector.
❈ Please request the connection cable from us if needed.
❈ For more information, please go to your authorized dealer. 
						

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Power cord (supplied)
2 1
Connecting to Various Devices
1.Connect the supplied power cord to the power input ter-
minal of the projector.
2.Insert the main plug of the supplied power cord into the
wall outlet.
After all devices have been connected, connect the supplied power cord.
Connecting the Power Cord (supplied)
Lens Cap
Cautions Against Fire and Electric Shock
● Since the power requirement of the projector is high, please insert the power plug directly into a wall outlet.
● When not using devices, remove the power cords from the wall outlets.
● Do not use power cords other than those supplied.
● Do not use a power voltage different from that which is indicated.
● Do not cut, tear or modify the power cords. Also, do not put a heavy object on, heat, or stretch the power cords, otherwise they
may be damaged.
● Do not insert or pull out the plugs with a wet hand.
    When using the projector:
● Remove the lens cap.
❈Be sure to fit the lens cap on when the projector is not in use to
 keep out dirt.
❈Please do not project with the lens cap on. The Lens cap may be
 deformed by heat.

 Removing the Lens Cap
(eg.) 
						

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MENU
V-KEYSTONEPC LAMP
H-KEYSTONE VOL.
EXIT
ENTER
VIDEO
TEMPSTAND BYOPERATE
1-2
2
QUICK ALIGN. PC VIDEOVOLUME
PRESET HIDE
ENTER
MENU EXITFREEZE
OPERATE
V-KEYSTONEH-KEYSTONESCREENDIGITAL
ZOOM
FOCUS
W
S
1-2
2
LAMP TEMPSTAND BYOPERATE
Light on
  Projector: Indicator part
LAMP TEMPSTAND BYOPERATE
Light on
OPERATEOPERATE
Projector: 
Control panelRemote control 
unitProjector : Indicator
Basic Operations
Note
•Messages are displayed in the language set
by the user in the “Language” menu. The pre-
set language upon purchase is “English”. The
user can choose from 8 national languages.
(☞ page 39)
However, the input mode (PC 1, PC 2, PC 3,
Y/C, VIDEO) and button indications (FREEZE,
D.ZOOM, EXIT) are only displayed in English
irrespective of the display language setting.
Basic Operation Procedures
Once the basic settings are done, follow the procedures below:
1.Power On
1The STAND BY indicator lights up when the power cord is
connected.
2Press the OPERATE button on the projector (or the OPER-
ATE button on the remote control unit) for one second or
more.
The OPERATE indicator lights up and the projected screen ap-
pears slowly.
2.Selecting the image to be projected

When you select an image device to be connected to the
VIDEO IN (VIDEO or Y/C) terminal: press VIDEO.
Each time you press either button, the selected input changes as
follows.
Notes
•Upon projection, the image may flicker for a few seconds, but
this is not a malfunction.
•When the lamp is turned on, it will slowly become brighter. It
will take more than a minute for the brightness to stabilize.
VIDEO : Image from the input VIDEO ter-
minal on the right hand side of pro-
jector will be projected.
Y/C : Image from the input Y/C terminal
on the right hand side of the pro-
jector will be projected.
If projector set up is not yet complete, please read ‘Adjustments and Settings Using Menus’ on page 32 and perform the necessary
settings.
VIDEO
VIDEO
Projector: 
Control panelRemote Control 
Unit 
						

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PC 1
PC 2
PC 3
Y/C
VIDEO
Audio-Vol 12
Digital Zoom x12
Vert.Keystone
0
Horiz.Keystone
0
3.
4.
Tele side
Wide side
Near side
Far side
DLA-SX21U/
DLA-SX21E
Basic Operations

 Display using the direct buttons
The direct buttons enable direct switching and
operation without having to go through the
menu.
Input mode can be selected by
pressing the PC button or the
VIDEO button.
When the DIGITAL ZOOM, VOLUME, V-KEYSTONE
or H-KEYSTONE button is pressed, a level bar of
the function is displayed.VIDEO
Screen display
PC
PC
Projector: 
Control PanelRemote Control 
Unit
PC1 PC2 PC3
PC1
Screen display
When “Line display” (☞ page 39)
is set to “5 sec” : After changing an
input , the new selection will ap-
pear on the screen for about 5 sec-
onds.

When selecting a computer or other devices connected
to PC1, PC2 or PC3 : Press PC
Upon pressing the button, the input mode changes  as follows.
PC1 : Projects image from PC1 input terminal
on the right hand side of the projector.
PC2 : Projects image from PC2 input terminal
on the right hand side of the projector
PC3 : Projects image from PC3 input terminal
on the right hand side of the projector.
When “Line display” (☞ page 39)
is set to “5 sec”: after changing an
input, the new selection will appear
on the screen for about 5 seconds.
Notes
•Sound is formed from sound signals connected to the AUDIO ter-
minal.
•When no image is input to the selected input terminal, the mes-
sage “No Input” is displayed on the screen. (☞ page 49)
•When the PC2 input terminal is used, “PC2(BNC)” must be se-
lected from the “Options” item in the main menu. (☞ page 39)
3.Adjusting the Zoom Ring (the screen size) for DLA-
SX21U/DLA-SX21E

To enlarge the screen size: Turn the zoom ring towards the ‘Wide’
side.

To reduce the screen size: Turn the zoom ring towards ‘Tele’ side.
4.Adjusting the Focus Ring(Focus) for DLA-SX21U/DLA-
SX21E

To focus on nearer points: Turn the focus ring towards the ‘Near’
side.

To focus on farther points: Turn the focus ring towards the ‘Far’
side.
❈ For DLA-SX21SU/DLA-SX21SE users, focus can be adjusted using
the Focus 
ª/· buttons on the remote control.

To focus on nearer points: press the 
ª button.

To focus on farther points: press the 
· button. 
						

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MENU
V-KEYSTONEPC LAMP
H-KEYSTONE VOL.
EXIT
ENTER
VIDEO
TEMPSTAND BYOPERATE
5
OPERATE
OPERATE
QUICK ALIGN. PC VIDEOVOLUME
PRESET HIDE
ENTER
MENU EXITFREEZE
OPERATE
V-KEYSTONEH-KEYSTONESCREENDIGITAL
ZOOM
FOCUS
W
S
5
VOL.VOLUME
Projector: 
Control panelRemote Control 
Unit
LAMP TEMPSTAND BYOPERATE
Tu r n on Tu r n off
OPERATEOPERATE
Projector: 
Control PanelRemote Control 
UnitProjector: Indicator part
Basic Operations
5.Adjusting the Sound Volume

 To increase the volume: press VOLUMEª (0 ➞ 50)

 To lower the volume     : press VOLUME
· (50 ➞0)
When “Menu display” (☞ page 39)
is set to “15sec”, after pressing the
VOLUME button, the sound vol-
ume display will appear on the
screen for about 15 seconds.
(Press EXIT button to immediately
remove the Audio-vol display.)
Note
•When the sound volume is displayed on the screen, pressing
the PRESET button will reset the set value to “0”.
Power Off
1.Press the OPERATE button on the projector (or the OP-
ERATE button on the remote control unit ) for  1 second
or more.
The OPERATE indicator will disappear, the STAND BY indicator starts
to blink , and the projector goes into the cool-down mode.
●The STAND BY indicator will continue blinking for approximately 90
seconds as the temperature of the light source lamp cools (Cool
Down Mode)
Note
•The OPERATE button will not work for approximately 1 minute
from when the light-source lamp is turned on. Please use the
button after approximately 1 minute.
Caution
•Please do not pull out the plug from the power source when
the STAND BY indicator is blinking. It will shorten the life of
the lamp and cause malfunction.
Audio-VolScreen display
Audio-Vol 12 
						

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QUICK ALIGN. PC VIDEOVOLUME
PRESET HIDE
ENTER
MENU EXITFREEZE
OPERATE
V-KEYSTONEH-KEYSTONESCREENDIGITAL
ZOOM
FOCUS
W
S
Digital zoom   X1.2
Direction buttons available
DIGITAL
ZOOM
Remote Control 
Unitx 2.0
Digital zoom   X1.2Direction buttons availableDigital zoom   X2Direction buttons available
ENTER
Remote Control Unit
Digital zoom   X1.2Direction buttons availableDigital zoom   X2Direction buttons available
DIGITAL
ZOOM
PRESET
Frequently used Convenient Functions
When an image is projected onto the screen, the following operations
can be performed directly without going through the menu operation.
(☞ page 27 for VOLUME operation.)
 DIGITAL ZOOM
 HIDE
 FREEZE
 KEYSTONE
 QUICK ALIGN. (quick alignment)
 SCREEN
Basic Operations
Note
•The quality of the zoomed image is reduced
in comparison with the original one.

 “Digital zoom” Display
1Magnifying power display
x1.0: 1 time  (standard) x2.0: 2 times
x1.2: 1.2 times x2.5: 2.5 times
x1.4: 1.4 times x3.2: 3.2 times
x1.6: 1.6 times x4.0: 4 times
2Level Display
Level shown is based on selected magnification.
 Enlarging the Image
We can zoom up while not changing the size of the projected screen.
After zooming, the position of the image displayed can be moved.
●This cannot be done using the projector buttons. Please use the re-
mote control unit.
1.Press DIGITAL ZOOM ª.
“Digital zoom” display appears on the screen and the projector changes
to the Digital Zoom Mode.
•When pressed,the image on the screen will be enlarged in 8 stages.
(including Standard)
To reduce the size of the image
When the DIGITAL ZOOM ·button is pressed, the
previously enlarged image will be reduced progres-
sively until it returns to the original size.
To reduce the image to the original size
When the PRESET button is pressed, the image will
return to its original size and position.
(Please operate while “Digital zoom” is displayed.)
2.While “Digital zoom” display appears on the screen, you
can move the zoomed image with the cursor buttons on
the remote control.

To see the upper part of zoom up image:
Press .

To see the lower part of zoom up image:
Press 
.

To see the right part of zoom up image:
Press 
.

To see the left part of zoom up image:
Press 
. 
						

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PRESET
MENUEXIT
ENTER
HIDE
QUICK ALIGN. PC VIDEOVOLUME
PRESET HIDE
ENTER
MENU EXITFREEZE
OPERATE
V-KEYSTONEH-KEYSTONESCREENDIGITAL
ZOOM
FOCUS
W
S
HIDE
HIDE
Projector: 
Control PanelRemote Control 
Unit
Digital zoom available
Frozen
FREEZE
“FREEZE” icon
FREEZE
Remote Control Unit
Basic Operations
  Turning Off Image and Sound
Video image and sound can be temporarily turned off.
Press the HIDE button once:
Image and sound turn off.
Press the HIDE button again:
Video Image and audio sound come on again.
Note
•When the projected image input is changed, the HIDE function is
cancelled and image and sound return.
  Displaying a Still Picture
The projected image can be stilled temporarily.
•This operation cannot be operated by the projector buttons. Please use
the remote control unit.
Press the FREEZE button.
Picture stills after the FREEZE button is pressed for a few seconds and a
message is shown in the center of the screen. An icon indicating the
“FREEZE” mode will be displayed on the top right corner of the screen.
To de-freeze the image
When you press the FREEZE button again, the image de-freezes and
resumes.
Notes
•After de-freezing the still picture, note that the projector will not
play the picture that comes immediately after. (Should you want to
play the picture that comes immediately after that at which the freeze
button was pressed, please pause the picture at the play device
etc.)
•MENU, QUICK ALIGN, H and V KEYSTONE and SCREEN button
cannot function when picture is still.
•The “FREEZE” message will disappear after 5 seconds. To forcibly
clear “FREEZE”, please press the EXIT button. 
						

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MENU
V-KEYSTONEPC
H-KEYSTONE VOL.
EXIT
VIDEO
QUICK ALIGN. PC VIDEOVOLUME
PRESET HIDE
ENTER
MENU EXITFREEZE
OPERATE
V-KEYSTONEH-KEYSTONESCREENDIGITAL
ZOOM
FOCUS
W
S
V-KEYSTONEV-KEYSTONE
Projector: 
Control PanelRemote Control 
UnitProjector: 
Control PanelRemote Control 
Unit
V-KEYSTONEV-KEYSTONE
H-KEYSTONEH-KEYSTONEH-KEYSTONEH-KEYSTONE
Projector: 
Control PanelRemote Control 
UnitProjector: 
Control PanelRemote Control 
Unit

 “Vert. Keystone” Display
1Adjusted value
range:  - 100 ~ 0 ~100
2Level displayed
level displayed is based on the adjustment value.

 “Horiz. Keystone” Display
1Adjusted value
range:  -40 ~ 0 ~40
2Level displayed
level displayed is based on the adjustment value.
Basic Operations
  Removing the Trapezoidal Distortion of the Image
Depending on the angle of projection onto the screen, the image may get
distorted in trapezoid form sometimes.
When installing the projector or screen for the first time, or when rein-
stalling in other rooms, etc., the trapezoid distortion (Keystone) has to be
removed by adjustments.
Press V-KEYSTONE /  to adjust in the vertical direction.
A “Vert. Keystone” display appears on the screen, and the projector goes
into the KEYSTONE MODE.
Press button (
/ ) in the direction that corrects the trapezoid form.
Notes
•The range where the trapezoidal distor tion can be rectified is 30˚
vertically and 10˚ horizontally with respect to the projector screen.
However, when both are rendered together, the range of effective
rectification will be narrower.
•Depending on the signal inputted, the keystone adjustment range
may narrow or parts of the image may disappear. This is not a mal-
function.
•Interference patterns may appear on the screen when adjusting the
keystone. This is not a malfunction.
•To restore the original set value, press the PRESET button. (Adjusted
value: 0)
Press H-KEYSTONE /  to adjust in the horizontal direction
A “Horiz. Keystone” display appears on the screen, and the projector
goes into the KEYSTONE MODE.
Press button (
/ ) in the direction that corrects the trapezoid form.
Vert. Keystone 1
2
–12
Horiz. Keystone1
2
12