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Maintenance
Care and Replacement
 Ensure the projector is switched off.
 Unplug all the cables from the projector.
JCleaning the outer surface of the projector
Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a soft cloth.
 If it is difficult to remove the dirt, soak a cloth in a neutral detergent diluted with water, wring the cloth well 
and then wipe the projector. Dry off the projector with dry cloth.
 If you use a chemical treated wipe, follow the instructions supplied with it.
JCleaning the lens surface
Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a lint-free cloth.
 Make sure no dirt or dust remains on the surface of the lens. It will be enlarged and projected onto a 
screen.
JCleaning the Air filter
If the Air filter is excessively dirty, the internal temperature of the projector increases and may cause 
malfunction. Clean the Air filter regularly every 100 hours of usage.
1. Place a finger at the bottom of the Air filter.
2. Slightly push up and pull out the Air filter to remove.
3. Vacuum dirt and dust from the Air filter.
 Do not wash the Air filter.
4. Place and slightly slide in the Air filter in the Air intake port to attach.
 Make sure the Air filter clicks into the place.
JReplacing the Air filter
The Air filter should be replaced when cleaning is ineffective and when replacing the Lamp unit. An 
replacement Air filter is provided with a replacement lamp unit, ET-LAE1000. Contact an Authorised Service 
Centre for the optional Air filter.
Before cleaning
Cleaning your projector
NOTE:
 Do not use the projector without attaching the Air filter.
Push up here
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Maintenance
 Ensure the projector is switched off.
 Unplug all the cables from the projector.
 Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver.
 Contact an Authorised Service Centre to purchase a replacement Lamp unit (ET-LAE1000).
The Lamp unit is consumable and the brightness decreases by duration of usage. The LAMP indicator will alert 
you of the replacement timing at 1 800 hours, and at 2 000 hours, the projector will be turned off. 1 800 or 
2 000 hours is a rough guidance and might be shortened by the usage conditions, characteristics of the lamp unit, 
environmental conditions, and so on. You can check the duration of usage time using LAMP RUNTIME in the 
OPTION menu.
JOpening the top cover
1. Turn off the MAIN POWER switch according to the 
procedure “Switching the projector on/off” on 
page 19 and disconnect the mains plug from the 
mains socket.
 Make sure the Lamp unit and the surroundings 
are cooled enough.
2. Open the top cover of the projector and remove 
aside. See “Back and bottom view” on page 13.
 Hold the top cover up and press one of the 
buttons of the hinge parts each to remove.
Before replacing the Lamp unit
NOTE:
 Prior to replacing the lamp unit, allow it to cool down to prevent the risk of burns, damage and other hazards.
 Do not attempt replacement with an unauthorised lamp unit.
When to replace the Lamp unit
IndicationOn screenLAMP indicator
Over 1 800 hoursREPLACE LAMP is displayed on the upper left of the 
screen for 30 seconds.
To clear the screen immediately, press any button.
Illuminates RED
Over 2 000 hoursREPLACE LAMP is displayed on the upper left of the 
screen, and until you respond it will stay.
To clear the screen, press any button.
NOTE:
 The guide times, 1 800 and 2 000 hours, are rough estimates based on certain conditions and is not a 
guaranteed time. The estimated condition is: LAMP POWER in OPTION menu set to NORMAL.
 To prolong the lamp life, set the LAMP POWER in OPTION menu to ECO - MODE. See “LAMP POWER” on 
page 39.
 For more information about the Lamp unit, such as guaranteed time, see the “Replacement Instructions” 
provided with the Lamp unit.
Replacing the lamp unit
REPLACE LAMP
Press here
Press here
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Maintenance
JRemoving and replacing the lamp unit
1. Use a Phillips screw driver to loosen the 3 lamp unit fixing 
screws until the screws turn freely. 
2. Hold the handle of the lamp unit and release the lamp unit 
lock.
3. Pull out the lamp unit gently from the projector.
4. Replace the new lamp unit while making sure that the 
direction of insertion is correct.
 Press the top of the lamp unit and make sure the unit is 
installed securely.
5. Tighten the lamp unit fixing screws securely with a Phillips 
screwdriver.
JAttaching the top cover
1. Attach the hinge parts of the top cover to the projector and press slightly 
until it clicks
2. Hook the tabs of the top cover to the projector and lift down slowly.
3. Press the back corner of the top cover gently until it clicks.
JResetting the LAMP RUNTIME
If the lamp usage time has passed 2 000 hours (when LAMP POWER has been set to NORMAL), the projector will 
switch to standby mode after approximately 10 minutes of operation. The resetting procedure should thus be 
completed within 10 minutes.
1. Connect the Mains lead to the projector and a 
mains socket, and switch the MAIN POWER on.
2. Switch the POWER button.
3. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
4. Press F G to select OPTION and press ENTER.
5. Press F G to select LAMP RUNTIME.6. Press and hold the ENTER button for 
approximately 3 seconds.
7. The confirmation screen will be displayed and 
select OK.
8. Switch off the POWER to reset the duration of the 
LAMP RUNTIME.
9. Confirm the duration of time in LAMP RUNTIME is 
reset to 0.
Lamp unit 
fixing screws
Lamp unit lock
Press here Press here
NOTE:
 Be sure to install the lamp unit and the top cover of the projector securely. If they are 
not securely installed, it may cause the protection circuit to operate so that the power 
cannot be turned on.
 Grip the handle and keep the lamp unit paralleled when you remove the lamp unit. 
Some parts of the lamp unit are sharpened and may cause injury.
 Do not switch the power on while the top cover is opened.
 When the projector is mounted in the ceiling, keep the lamp unit paralleled and 
remove.
SLEEPOFF
LOW
NORMAL
1820H
FUNCTION BUTTON LAMP POWER ALTITUDE
LAMP RUNTIME
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Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist, contact your dealer.
ProblemCauseReference 
page
Power does not turn on. The mains lead may not be connected.
 The MAIN POWER switch is turned off.
 No electric supply is at the mains socket.
 TEMP indicator is lit or flashes.
 LAMP indicator is lit or flashes.
 The lamp unit cover has not been securely installed.19
20
19
40
40
42
No picture appears. The video signal input source may not be connected to a 
terminal properly.
 The input selection setting may not be correct.
 The BRIGHTNESS adjustment setting may be at the 
minimum setting.
 The SHUTTER function may be in use.18
21
31
46
The picture is fuzzy. The lens cover may still be attached to the lens.
 The lens focus may not have been set correctly.
 The projector may not be at the correct distance from the 
screen.
 The lens may be dirty.
 The projector may be tilted too much.12
16
14
41
15
The colour is pale or 
greyish. COLOUR or TINT adjustment may be incorrect.
 The input source which is connected to the projector may not 
be adjusted correctly.31
21
The Remote control does 
not operate. The batteries may be weak.
 The batteries may not have been inserted correctly.
 The remote control signal receptor on the projector may be 
obstructed.
 The remote control unit may be out of the operation range.11
22
The picture does not 
display correctly. The signal format (TV-SYSTEM) may not have been set 
correctly.
 There may be a problem with the VCR or other signal source.
 A signal which is not compatible with the projector is being 
input.33
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45
Picture from a computer 
does not appear. The cable may be too long.
 The external video output from a laptop computer may not be 
correct.
(You may be able to change the external output settings by 
pressing the [Fn] + [F3] or [Fn] + [F10] keys simultaneously. 
The actual method varies depending on the type of computer; 
refer to the documentation provided with your computer for 
further details.)-
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Appendix
Technical Information
List of compatible signals
Mode
Display 
resolution 
(dots)
*1
*1. The “i” appearing after the resolution indicates an interlaced signal.
Scanning 
frequencyDot clock 
frequency
(MHz)Picture 
quality
*2
*2. The following symbols are used to indicate picture quality.
AA Maximum picture quality can be obtained.
A Signals are converted by the image processing circuit before picture is projected.
FormatH
(kHz)V
(kHz)
NTSC/NTSC 4.43/
PA L - M / PA L 6 0720 x 480i 15.7 59.9 A
VIDEO/S-VIDEO/SCART
PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 720 x 576i 15.6 50.0 A VIDEO/S-VIDEO/SCART
525i (480i) 720 x 480i 15.7 59.9 13.5 A COMPONENT
625i (576i) 720 x 576i 15.6 50.0 13.5 A COMPONENT/SCART
525p (480p) 720 x 483 31.5 59.9 27.0 A COMPONENT/HDMI
625p (576p) 720 x 576 31.3 50.0 27.0 A COMPONENT/HDMI
1 125 (1 080)/60i 1 920 x 1 080i 33.8 60.0 74.3 AA COMPONENT/PC/HDMI
1 125 (1 080)/50i 1 920 x 1 080i 28.1 50.0 74.3 AA COMPONENT/PC/HDMI
1 125 (1 080)/24p 1 920 x 1 080 27.0 24.0 74.3 AA COMPONENT/HDMI
1 125 (1 080)/60p 1 920 x 1 080 67.5 60.0 148.5 AA COMPONENT/PC/HDMI
1 125 (1 080)/50p 1 920 x 1 080 56.3 50.0 148.5 AA COMPONENT/PC/HDMI
750 (720)/60p 1 280 x 720 45.0 60.0 74.3 AA COMPONENT/HDMI
750 (720)/50p 1 280 x 720 37.5 50.0 74.3 AA COMPONENT/HDMI
VGA480 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 25.2 A PC/HDMI
640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 A PC
640 x 480 43.3 85.0 36.0 A PC
640 x 480 72.1 138.0 62.3 A PC
WIDE480 856 x 480 30.1 60.1 31.5 A PC
SVGA 800 x 600 35.2 56.3 36.0 A PC
800 x 600 37.9 60.3 40.0 A PC
800 x 600 48.1 72.2 50.0 A PC
800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 A PC
800 x 600 53.7 85.1 56.3 A PC
WIDE600 1 072 x 600 37.2 59.9 51.4 A PC
WIDE720 1 280 x 720 45.1 60.1 76.5 AA PC
XGA 1 024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 A PC
1 024 x 768 58.5 70.1 75.0 A PC
1 024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 A PC
1 024 x 768 68.7 85.0 94.5 A PC
1 024 x 768 72.1 89.0 99.2 A PC
WIDE768 1 280 x 768 45.3 56.5 76.2 A PC
MXGA 1 152 x 864 64.0 71.2 94.2 A PC
1 152 x 864 67.5 74.9 108.0 A PC
SXGA 1 280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 A PC
SXGA60+ 1 400 x 1 050 65.1 59.9 122.4 A PC
WIDE768-2 1 360 x 768 48.8 59.8 74.3 A PC
WIDE800 1 280 x 800 49.7 59.8 83.5 A PC
WIDE900 1 440 x 900 55.9 59.8 106.5 A PC
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Appendix
The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface 
specification, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connecter.
JConnection
JPin assignments and signal names
JCommunication settings
Serial terminal
NOTE:
 You must use only an RS-232C Serial Interface Cable with a ferrite core, type ET-ADSER.
Pin No.Signal nameContents
ANC
BTXD Transmitted data
CRXD Received data
DNC
EGND Earth
FNC
GRTS
Connected internally
HCTS
INC
Signal levelRS-232CCharacter length8bits
Sync. methodAsynchronousStop bit1bit
Baud rate9 600 bpsX parameterNone
ParityNoneS parameterNone
D-sub 9 pin (male)
PCSerial terminal 
(male)
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JControl commands
CommandControl contentsRemarks
PONPower ONIn standby mode, all commands other than the PON command are 
ignored.
 The PON command is ignored during lamp ON control.
POFPower OFF If a PON command is received while the cooling fan is operating after 
the lamp has switched off, the lamp is not turned back on again straight 
away in order to protect the lamp.
IISINPUTParameter: (page 23)
VID = VIDEO IN
RG1 = PC IN
YUV = COMPONENT INSVD = S-VIDEO IN
HD1 = HDMI1 IN
HD2 = HDMI2 IN
SCT = SCART IN
OMNMAIN Displaying Main menu.
OENENTER Activating the selected items in menu mode.
OBKRETURN Returning to the previous menu or escaping from the menu mode.
OCU/OCD/
OCL/OCRNavigation buttonsOCU = F button
OCD = G buttonOCL = I button
OCR = H button
OLELENS CONTROL Activating the LENS CONTROL menu.
OSTDEFAULT Resetting to the factory default setting. (page 22)
OFZFREEZEFreezing the projected screen.
Parameter:
0 = OFF 1 = ON
OOTSLEEPSetting the duration of time to turn off the power automatically.
0 = OFF 1 = 60 min. 2 = 90 min. 3 = 120 min. 4 = 150 min.
5 = 180 min.  6 = 210 min.  7 = 240 min. (page 25)
OSHSHUTTERTurning off the projection temporarily.
Send the command to switch between ON and OFF.
Do not send the command consecutively.
OVMPICTUREActivating the PICTURE menu. Send the command to switch menu items. 
(page 28)
OWMWAVEFORMActivating the WAVEFORM.
Parameter:
0 = OFF
1 = FULL SCAN (Y)
2 = FULL SCAN (R)
3 = FULL SCAN (G)
4 = FULL SCAN (B)(page 24)
5 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (Y)
6 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (R)
7 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (G)
8 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (B)
VS1ASPECT Switch the aspect ratio. (page 23)
VPMPICTURE MODEParameter: (page 25)
NAT=COLOUR1
DYN=DYNAMIC
CN2=CINEMA2
VID=COLOUR2NOR=NORMAL
CN1=CINEMA1
CN3=CINEMA3
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JInquiry commands
JBasic format
 The projector can not receive any command for 10 seconds after the lamp is switched on. Wait 10 seconds 
before sending the command.
 If sending multiple commands, check that a response has been received from the projector for one command 
before sending the next command.
 When a command which does not require parameters to be sent, the colon (:) is not required.
 If an incorrect command is sent from the personal computer, the ER401 command will be sent from the 
projector to the personal computer.
JCable specifications
(When connected to a a personal computer)
CommandControl contentsParameter
QPWPower status 000 = OFF 001 = ON
QFZFREEZE status 0 = OFF 1 = ON
QINInput signal statusParameter: (page 23)
VID = VIDEO IN
RG1 = PC IN
YUV = COMPONENT INSVD = S-VIDEO IN
HD1 = HDMI1 IN
HD2 = HDMI2 IN
SCT = SCART IN
QOTSLEEP status0 = OFF 1 = 60 min. 2 = 90 min. 3 = 120 min. 4 = 150 min.
5 = 180 min. 6 = 210 min. 7 = 240 min. (page 25)
QPMPICTURE MODE 
statusParameter: (page 25)
NAT = COLOUR1
DYN = DYNAMIC
CN2 = CINEMA2
VID = COLOUR2NOR = NORMAL
CN1 = CINEMA1
CN3 = CINEMA3
QSHSHUTTER status 0 = OFF 1 = ON
QWMWAVEFORM statusParameter: (page 24)
0 = OFF
1 = FULL SCAN (Y)
2 = FULL SCAN (R)
3 = FULL SCAN (G)
4 = FULL SCAN (B)5 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (Y)
6 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (R)
7 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (G)
8 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (B)
The data streaming from the computer will 
start with STX, and proceed to Command, 
Parameter and end with ETX. You can 
add the required parameter.
STX Command : Parameter ETX
Star t b yt e
(02h)1byte End
(03h) 3bytes1byte - 
4bytes
NC
NC
NC
NCNC
NC
NC
NC
Projector PC (DTE)
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Appendix
 Sub-menu items vary according to the selected input signal.
Menu structure
TYPE1
TYPE2
TYPE3
POSITION Menu ...................... 34H
H - POSITION........................ 34H
V - POSITION ........................ 34H
DOT CLOCK.......................... 34H
CLOCK PHASE ..................... 34H
ASPECT ................................ 35H
WSS ...................................... 36H
OVER SCAN ......................... 36H
KEYSTONE ........................... 36H
AUTO SETUP........................ 36H
OPTION Menu ......................... 38H
INPUT GUIDE ....................... 38H
OSD DESIGN ........................ 38H
OSD POSITION..................... 38H
BACK COLOUR .................... 38H
STARTUP LOGO .................. 38H
AUTO SEARCH..................... 38H
HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL ........... 38H
INSTALLATION ..................... 39H
SLEEP ................................... 39H
ALTITUDE ............................. 39H
LAMP POWER ...................... 39H
LAMP RUNTIME ................... 39H
FUNCTION BUTTON ............ 39H
PICTURE Menu ....................... 31H
PICTURE MODE ................... 31H
CONTRAST ........................... 31H
BRIGHTNESS ....................... 31H
COLOUR ............................... 31H
TINT....................................... 31H
SHARPNESS ........................ 31H
COLOUR TEMPERATURE ... 31H
DYNAMIC IRIS ...................... 32H
WAVEFORM MONITOR ....... 32H
ADVANCED MENU ............... 32H
MEMORY SAVE .................... 33H
MEMORY LOAD.................... 33H
SIGNAL MODE...................... 33H
NORMAL
DYNAMIC
CINEMA1
CINEMA2
CINEMA3
COLOUR1
COLOUR2
4:3
16:9
JUST
ZOOM/ZOOM1
ZOOM2
14:9
H-FIT
V-FIT
UPPER LEFT
LOWER LEFT
UPPER CENTRE
CENTRE
LOWER CENTRE
UPPER RIGHT
LOWER RIGHT
FRONT/DESK
FRONT/CEILING
REAR/DESK
REAR/CEILING
LENS CONTROL Menu ........... 37H
ZOOM/FOCUS ...................... 37HFULL SCAN(Y)
FULL SCAN(R)
FULL SCAN(G)
FULL SCAN(B)
SINGLE LINE SCAN(Y)
SINGLE LINE SCAN(R)
SINGLE LINE SCAN(G)
SINGLE LINE SCAN(B)
GAMMA
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR MANAGEMENT
NR (Noise Reduction)
MPEG NR
CINEMA REALITY
TV-SYSTEM
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Specifications
Power supplyAC 100 - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption240 W
During standby (when fan is stopped): 0.08 W
Amps2.8 A - 1.2 A
LCD panel
Panel size (diagonal)0.74 type (17.78 mm)
Aspect ratio16 : 9
Display method3 transparent LCD panels (RGB)
Drive methodActive matrix method
Pixels2 073 600 (1 980 x 1 080) x 3 panels
LensMotorised zoom (2 x)/Motorised focus
F 1.9 - 3.2, f 22.4 mm - 44.4 mm
LampUHM lamp (165 W)
Luminosity1100lm
Scanning frequency*1
(for RGB signal)
*1. See “List of compatible signals” on page 45 for available signals.
Horizontal scanning 
frequency30 kHz - 70 kHz
Vertical scanning 
frequency50 Hz - 87 Hz
Dot clock frequencyLess than 150 MHz
COMPONENT (YPBPR) signals525i (480i), 525p (480p), 625i (576i), 625p (576p), 
1 125 (1 080)/24p, 750 (720)/50p, 750 (720)/60p, 
1 125 (1 080)/50i, 1 125 (1 080)/60i, 1 125 (1 080)/50p, 
1 125 (1 080)/60p
Colour system7 (NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM)
Projection size1 016 mm - 5 080 mm (40 - 200)
Throw distance1.2 m - 12 m (311 - 394)
Screen aspect ratio16 : 9
InstallationFront/Rear/Ceiling/Desk (Menu selection method)
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