Pioneer Kuro Pro Fpj1 Projector User Manual

							Printed in Japan
Imprimé au Japon Published by Pioneer Corporation.
Copyright © 2008 Pioneer Corporation.
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© 2008 Pioneer Corporation.
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Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WARNING:
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove 
cover. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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About the installation place
Do not install the projector in a place that cannot support 
its weight securely.
If the installation place is not sturdy enough, the projector 
could fall or overturn, possibly causing personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This 
unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure 
your personal safety. But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT 
IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE 
HAZARD. In order not to defeat the safeguards 
incorporated into this product, observe the following basic 
rules for its installation, use and service. Please read 
these Important Safeguards carefully before use.
-All the safety and operating instructions should be read 
before the product is operated.
-The safety and operating instructions should be retained 
for future reference.
-All warnings on the product and in the operating 
instructions should be adhered to.
-All operating instructions should be followed.
-Place the projector near a wall outlet where the plug can 
be easily unplugged.
-Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. 
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a 
damp cloth for cleaning.
-Do not use attachments not recommended by the product 
manufacturer as they may be hazardous.
-Do not use this product near water. Do not use 
immediately after moving from a low temperature to high 
temperature, as this causes condensation, which may 
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
-Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or 
table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a 
child or adult, and serious damage to the product. The 
product should be mounted according to the 
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mount 
recommended by the manufacturer.
-When the product is used on a cart, 
care should be taken to avoid quick 
stops, excessive force, and uneven 
surfaces which may cause the product 
and cart to overturn, damaging 
equipment or causing possible injury to 
the operator.
-Slots and openings in the cabinet are 
provided for ventilation. These ensure 
reliable operation of the product and protect it from 
overheating. These openings must not be blocked or 
covered. (The openings should never be blocked by 
placing the product on bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. It 
should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a 
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided and 
the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.)
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-To allow better heat dissipation, keep a clearance between 
this unit and its surrounding as shown below. When this 
unit is enclosed in a space of dimensions as shown below, 
use an air-conditioner so that the internal and external 
temperatures are the same.
-This product should be operated only with the type of 
power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of 
the type of power supply to your home, consult your 
product dealer or local power company.
-This product is equipped with a three-wire plug. This plug 
will fit only into a grounded power outlet. If you are unable 
to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to 
install the proper outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose 
of the grounded plug.
-Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not 
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or 
against them. Pay particular attention to cords at doors, 
plugs, receptacles, and the point where they exit from the 
product.
-For added protection of this product during a lightning 
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long 
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and 
disconnect the cable system. This will prevent damage to 
the product due to lightning and power line surges.
-Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or 
convenience receptacles on other equipment as this can 
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
-Never push objects of any kind into this product through 
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or 
short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. 
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
-Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening 
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous 
voltages and other hazards. Refer all service to qualified 
service personnel.
-Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer service to 
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a) When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen on the product.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the 
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are 
covered by the Operation Manual, as an improper adjustment 
of controls may result in damage and will often require 
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product 
to normal operation.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - 
this indicates a need for service.
-When replacement parts are required, be sure the service 
technician has used replacement parts specified by the 
manufacturer or with same characteristics as the original 
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric 
shock, or other hazards.
-Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, 
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to 
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
-The product should be placed more than one foot away 
from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 
stoves, and other products (including amplifiers) that 
produce heat.
-When connecting other products such as VCR’s, and DVD 
players, you should turn off the power of this product for 
protection against electric shock.
-Do not place combustibles behind the cooling fan. For 
example, cloth, paper, matches, aerosol cans or gas 
lighters that present special hazards when over heated.
-Do not look into the projection lens while the illumination 
lamp is turned on. Exposure of your eyes to the strong 
light can result in impaired eyesight.
-Do not look into the inside of this unit through vents 
(ventilation holes), etc. Do not look at the illumination lamp 
directly by opening the cabinet while the illumination lamp 
is turned on. The illumination lamp also contains ultraviolet 
rays and the light is so powerful that your eyesight can be 
impaired.
-Do not drop, hit, or damage the light-source lamp (lamp 
unit) in any way. It may cause the light-source lamp to 
break and lead to injuries. Do not use a damaged light 
source lamp. If the light-source lamp is broken, ask your 
dealer to repair it. Fragments from a broken light-source 
lamp may cause injuries.
-The light-source lamp used in this projector is a high 
pressure mercury lamp. Be careful when disposing of the 
lightsource lamp. If anything is unclear, please consult 
your dealer.
-Do not ceiling-mount the projector to a place which tends 
to vibrate; otherwise, the attaching fixture of the projector 
could be broken by the vibration, possibly causing it to fall 
or overturn, which could lead to personal injury.
-Use only the accessory cord designed for this product to 
prevent shock.
150 mm and above
300 mm
and above
150 mm
and above300 mm 
and above
200 mm 
and above
*DO NOT allow any unqualified person to install the 
unit.
Be sure to ask your dealer to install the unit (e.g. 
attaching it to the ceiling) since special technical 
knowledge and skills are required for installation. If 
installation is performed by an unqualified person, it 
may cause personal injury or electrical shock.
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POWER CONNECTION
WARNING:
Do not cut off the main plug from this equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in 
your home or the cable is too short to reach a power 
point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved 
extension lead or adapter or consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, dispose of the 
plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by 
inadvertent connection to the main supply. If a new main 
plug has to be fitted, then follow the instruction given 
below.
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1Getting Started
...................................................Getting Started
Safety Precautions................................................ 2
Contents..............................................................6
How to Read this Manual/
Accessories/Optional Accessories ....................... 7
About this Manual ........................................................... 7
Check the Accessories...................................................... 7
Optional Accessories ....................................................... 7
Controls and Features ..........................................8
How to Use the Remote Control ...........................11
Loading Batteries ........................................................... 11
Effective Range of Remote Control Unit............................ 11
...................................................Preparation
Selecting Connecting Devices ..............................12
Connecting ........................................................13
Connecting via Video Cable and S-video Cable............... 13
Connecting via Component Video Cable ......................... 13
Connecting via HDMI Cable ........................................... 14
Connecting via HDMI-DVI Conversion Cable ................... 14
Connecting via SCART-RCA Cable.................................. 15
Connecting via RGB Video Cable ................................... 15
Installing the Projector and Screen .......................16
Screen Size and Projection Distance................................ 17
...................................................Basic Operation
Projecting Image ................................................18
Convenient Features during Projection .................20
Setting the Screen Size................................................... 20
Masking the Surrounding Area of an Image .................... 20
...................................................Settings
Setting Menu .....................................................22
Procedures for Menu Operation ..................................... 22
Setting Menu................................................................. 23
Customizing Projected Images ............................32
Changing the Default AV Selection Values ...................... 32
Registering User-defined AV Selection............................. 33
Registering User-defined AV Selection from the Menu ...... 33
...................................................Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ................................................. 34
What to Do When These Messages 
Are Displayed ................................................. 36
About Warning Indicators .................................. 37
Actions to Be Taken for Warning Mode .......................... 37
Replacing the Lamp ........................................... 38
Procedure for Lamp Replacement ................................... 38
Resetting Lamp Hours .................................................... 40
Cleaning and Replacing the Filter........................ 41
...................................................Others
RS-232C Interface ............................................. 42
RS-232C Specifications ................................................. 42
Command Format ......................................................... 42
RS-232C Communication Examples................................ 46
Copyright and Caution....................................... 48
About Trademarks and Copyright .................................. 48
Caution ........................................................................ 48
Mounting this Unit ......................................................... 49
Specifications .................................................... 50
Dimensions ................................................................... 51
Contents
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How to Read this Manual/
Accessories/Optional Accessories
zInstruction manual, warranty card and other printed material are also included.
Please check with your authorized dealer for details.
z
Replacement Lamp: BHL5009-S(P) (Lamp Unit) 
zReplacement Filter: LC32058-002A (Inner Filter) 
About this Manual
This manual mainly describes the operating method using the remote 
control.
z
Buttons on the remote control are described as [Button Name].
zSelection items on the menu are described as “Selection Item”.
„Conventions in this manual
Describes the limitations of the functions or usage.
Indicates good-to-know information.
Describes operational precautions.
pP7Indicates related pages.
Buttons to be used are colored in a 
darker shade.
Check the Accessories
Optional Accessories
LIGHT TESTEXIT MENU
ENTER
LIGHT TESTEXIT MENUENTER
Remote Control AAA size Batteries
(for operation confirmation)
Power Cord Cleanig cloth
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„Rear Side/Top Surface
Exhaust VentTo adjust the focus.
To adjust the size of the image.
zOperate using the remote control. (pP18)
zDo not turn the lens with your hands.
CAUTION
Lamp Cover (pP38)
To connect the power cord (pP18) Remote Sensor (pP11)
„Front Side/Left Side
Remote Sensor
(pP11)
Air Inlets
Lens Cap
zThis unit comes with buffer material that cushions the lens. Remove the buffer 
material before use. 
zDo not throw away the buffer material, retain for future use. (pP48)
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WARNING
LAMP
STANDBY/ON
HIDE INPUT STANDBY/ON
MENU
ENTEREXIT
Light on (Red):
Warning mode (pP37)
Light on/Blinking (Orange):
Lamp warning (pP37)
To turn on/off the power
To hide the image temporarily (pP19)
To return to the previous menu To switch input
(pP18)
To display the menu
(pP22) Light on (Red):
Standby mode
Light on (Green):
During projection
Blinking (Green):
Image is temporarily hidden
(pP19)
Blinking (Red):
Cool Down mode (pP19)
To select or confirm
Air Inlets/Filter (pP41)
To adjust the position of the image (pP17) Feet: The height (0 to 5 mm) can be adjusted by turning the foot.
„Bottom Surface
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„Remote Control
LIGHT TESTEXIT MENU
ENTER
To turn on the power
To set the screen size
(pP20)
To set gamma
(pP32)
To adjust the outline of the image
(pP32)
To set color temperature
(pP32)
To hide the image temporarily
(pP19) To adjust brightness
(pP32)
To return to the previous menu
To illuminate buttons on the remote control
To select or confirm Select input mode (pP18) To turn off the power
To adjust color density
(pP32) To switch AV Selection
(pP32)
To adjust contrast
(pP32)
To display information
To display the menu
(pP22)
To display test patterns
For adjusting the image size
(zoom) and the focus. (pP18)
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