Projector Christie Vivid Lite User Manual

							USER’S MANUAL
LCD PROJECTOR
Vivid Lite
Important Information ........................................... 3
Important Safeguards .......................................... 3
Features ............................................................... 6
Checking  Accessories ......................................... 7
Notes .................................................................... 8
Names of Parts .................................................. 11
Handling  Wireless Remote Control Unit ....................13
Attaching  Lens String ........................................ 14
Setting Up .......................................................... 14
External Connection
To  Personal Computer ................................... 16
To  Video/Laser Disk/DVD ............................... 17Connecting  Power Source ................................. 18
Basic Operation .................................................. 18
Operating  Menu Screens .................................. 22
Adjusting  IMAGE ............................................... 24
Adjusting  POSITION ......................................... 26
Setting  DISPLAY ............................................... 27
Setting  INSTALLATION ..................................... 28
Maintenance and Care ....................................... 29
Changing  Lamp ................................................. 30
Troubleshooting .................................................. 32
Specifications ..................................................... 33
CONTENTS 
						

							This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful  interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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							Dear Customer:
We have prepared this USER’S MANUAL to assist you in the operation of your new LCD Projector. We thank you for your
purchase and hope you will be satisfied with the quality and performance of this projector.
Please read the instructions carefully, and keep them available for future reference.
Important Information
WARNING:THIS UNIT HAS AN EXTREMELY BRIGHT LIGHT SOURCE. DO NOT
STARE INTO THE BEAM OF LIGHT. BE ESPECIALLY CAREFUL THAT
CHILDREN DO NOT STARE DIRECTLY INTO THE LIGHT.
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL
ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD.
In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this LCD projector, 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.
–– 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.
–– 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.
–– When connecting other products such as VCR’s and personal computers, you should turn off the power of this product for protection
against electric shock.
–– When using this product, you should connect the enclosed three-wire type power supply cord.
–– When there is an abnormal condition such as smoke or a strange smell in the machine, always pull out the plug from the wall outlet.
If a projected image does not appear or other abnormality occurs, make sure that no smoke comes out of the machine and contact your sales
office.  This condition may cause fire or electrical shock.
Important Safeguards
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS EXCEPT LAMP UNIT.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with the arrowhead
symbol in a triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the prod-
uct’s enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within a triangle
is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating and main-
tenance instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS
EXCEPT IF SPECIFIED USER
SERVICE SCREWS MARKED “ 
 ”
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							––Do not insert metallic objects, flammable objects or water in the ventilation holes.
If a foreign object enters the unit, always pull out the electrical plug from the wall outlet and contact your sales office. This condition may
cause fire or electrical shock.
––Do not place any heavy object on the electrical cord.
The cord will be damaged and this condition may cause fire or electrical shock.
––Do not loosen any screws that are not indicated by the 
 arrow mark.
The unit contains internal parts which have high voltage or high temperatures.  Touching these parts may cause electrical shock or severe
burns.
––Do not touch the electrical plug when there is thunder or lightning.
Touching the projector in this condition may cause electrical shock.
––Do not place the electrical cord near a heater or other object that generates high temperatures.
Place the electrical cord so it does not touch a heater.  This may cause fire or electrical shock.
––Do not place the projector in an unstable location.
If the projector is placed on a shaky frame or unstable location it may fall and cause injury.
––Only use the accessory electrical cord.
Fire or electrical shock may occur if a nonstandard cord is used.
––Contact your sales office when transporting the projector.
If you install or transport the unit by yourself, it may fall and cause a fire, electrical shock or other damage.
––Clean the electrical plug periodically to prevent dust from accumulating.
Fire or electrical shock may occur if the insulation on the electrical plug becomes defective.
––If the lamp storage cover is broken when replacing the lamp, do not use the projector and contact your sales office for repair.
––Always place the projector at a minimum of 30 cm (12 inches) away from a wall.
Place the projector in a well ventilated area because it generates high temperatures.  Never place the projector on a carpet or blanket
because this may cause a fire.
––The electrical plug of the main unit is equipped with a three line plug that contains a ground line. Contact an electrical technician to connect
the ground line when connecting it to a wall outlet with a two core plug.
––Insert the electrical plug securely to the end of the wall outlet.
If the plug is inserted incorrectly, this may cause fire or electrical shock.
––Do not place vases, cups or other object containing water or fluids on top of the projector.
Do not use the projector in rain, wind or other inclement weather.  Fire or electrical shock may occur if rain or other objects enter the unit.
––Do not insert metallic objects, or flammable objects such as plastic or paper into the lamp unit or lamp storage unit.
Contact your sales office if a foreign object enters the unit.  This may cause fire or electrical shock.
––When the lamp unit is used, do not drop any object on the unit or subject parts such as the glass surface, connector, connector terminal,
cables and case to impact.
Do not use the unit if it is subjected to shock or scratched.  Contact your sales office.  This condition may cause a fire or electrical shock.
––Never cover the ventilation holes.
Do not seal or shut off the ventilation holes on the front, right and left side, and back of the projector.
––Do not touch the terminal end of the lamp unit or the screws which secure the connector.
Even if the screws become loose, do not attempt to perform the repair operation yourself and contact your sales office.  This condition may
result in fire, electrical shock or other damage.
––Do not turn on the electricity or the lamp when the lens cap is attached.
The lens cap will become deformed due to the heat of the lamp and may cause fire or severe burns.
––Do not clean the lens directly.
Looking at the lens during operation is dangerous because it projects a strong light during operation. This may cause severe damage to your
eyes.
––Always pull out the electrical plug when the unit is not used for a long period of time.
If the plug is not removed, the insulation may deteriorate and cause electrical shock or a fire due to current leakage.
––Always grasp the plug firmly and never pull on the electrical cord to remove the electrical plug from the wall outlet.
If the cord is pulled, it may be damaged and cause fire or electrical shock.
––Always turn off the power before connecting the cables and other connections.
Read the instruction manuals of the other equipment connected to the projector thoroughly.  Always turn off the main power switch before
connecting any cables.  Fire or electrical shock may occur when these operations are performed if the main power is turned on.
––Do not apply any force on the projector.
If the projector is suspended or a load is applied to it from a heavy object upon it, the projector may fall and be damaged.
Important Safeguards (continued)
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							––Be careful not to expose the projector to any steam, oily smoke, heat or humidity.
Never place the projector in a location subject to steam, oily smoke heat or humidity.  This may cause fire or electrical shock.
––Never place flammable objects such as a cigarette lighter, matches, gas canisters, spray cans, fireworks or plastic materials close to the
lamp ventilation holes.  This may cause fire or other damage.
––Always turn off the power switch before replacing the lamp.  Allow the unit to cool off for at least one hour before replacing the lamp.
Replace the lamp according to the directions in the operation manual.  Fire, burns or electrical shock may occur if the replacement is
performed incorrectly.
––Do not touch internal parts of the ventilation hole when replacing the air filter. This may cause the projector to mulfunction.
––As there is the possibility that ozone (O
3) will be generated by the lamp power supply, handle the projector correctly according to the
warnings listed in this operation manual.
––Be careful to avoid condensation.
Dew or moisture condensation may be produced inside the projector if there are temperature differences between the inside and outside of
the unit.  Make sure that the projector has warmed up to room temperature before using it.  This condition may cause electrical leakage,
shock or fire.
––Be careful when transporting the projector.
When transporting the projector, always remove the electrical plug and other cables.  Be extremely careful to avoid dropping it or subject-
ing it to any shock or impact as this may cause fire or electrical shock.
––Never touch the electrical plug with wet hands.
This may cause electrical shock.
––Do not touch the lamp storage cover interlock mechanism.
Fire, electrical shock or other damage may occur if the interlock mechanism does not operate correctly.
––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.
––Use a plug with a ground terminal. 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.
––Use only the accessory cable designed for this product to prevent shock.
The power supply voltage rating of this product is AC 100 – 240 V, the power cable attached conforms to the following power supply
voltage. Use only the power cable designated by our dealer to ensure Safety and EMC.
When it is used by other power supply voltage, the power cable must be changed.
The included cable differs according to the model.
Power cable
Power supply voltage:    AC 100 – 125 V            AC 200 – 240 V          AC 240 V
About the lithium battery
WARNING
––Keep the lithium battery out of reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
CAUTION
––Do not recharge, disassemble, short-circuit, modify, heat or dispose of battery in fire.
––Use a CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery only. Never use other types of battery with this product.
––Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
––Do not store the lithium battery with metallic materials.
––When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution’s rules that apply in
your country/area.
––Always check carefully that you are loading battery with its (+) and (–) poles facing in the proper directions.
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							Features
The Vivid Lite projector enlarges PC or video images and projects them onto a 23 – 250-inch screen (available on the
market).
High luminance and high resolution meet every occasion
•Achieves the highest level for this class of projector.
•A wide range of resolutions from VGA to SXGA can be met.
Functional design
•A4 file size and light weight (approx. 3.5 kg). The projector is easy to carry and set up.
Handy pocket-sized card-type remote control unit
•5 mm-thick card-type remote control unit can easily be carried in your pocket.
Simple correction of image trapezoid distortion
•Distortion of the trapezoid caused by the angle of incidence with the screen can be corrected easily using the
keystone correction function.
Clear, easy-to-use OSD (on-screen display)
•The input signal status, life of the lamp and present adjustment status can be checked all at once using the status
display function.
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							Checking  Accessories
Wireless remote control unit   1
CR 2025 lithium battery × 1
User’s manual × 1
(this manual)Power cable   1
RGB cable × 1
(Parts No. 8110430014)
Lens string × 1AV cable   1
(Parts No. 8302280021)
Lens cap (to protect the lens) × 1
Warranty Card ×1
KEYSTONEVOLUMEZOOM-PAN
×× ×
POWERAUTOMUTE
MODE
STATUS
CANCEL
MENU
ENTER
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							 Notes
Transporting the projector
Put the projector in the original packaging when transporting. Excessive pressure on the lens may result in damage.
About the lamp
•The lamp is an expendable item.  It should be changed when
the “Approaching Recommended Lamp Life!” message is
displayed or when the lamp is nearing the end of its service
life as indicated by failure, a dark image or poor colors.
Replace with a new lamp.
•Change the lamp when the warning message shown on the
right is displayed.
•The lamp will fail to light about 100 hours after the message
is displayed.
For instructions on how to change the lamp, see page 30.
Note
•Frequent turning on and off the power makes the lamp life shorter.
Precautions when connecting to a PC
• When connecting the projector to a notebook PC
When connecting the projector to a notebook PC, enable the RGB external image output on the PC (simultaneous display
on the LCD and CRT or set on the CRT).  For details, see the instruction manual supplied with the PC.
• Setting the PC display
When selecting the type of display on Windows 95/98/2000, etc. or when setting is required, select [Super VGA 800 
600], [Super VGA 1024   768], [Super VGA 1280   1024] or [Standard VGA 640   480] on a standard monitor.
Power sequence
• Precautions when turning on power
If the projector is connected to a PC, turn the projector on before turning the PC on. (This is particularly important if
using a Macintosh computer.)
• Precautions when turning off power
If the projector is connected to a PC, turn the PC off before turning the projector off.
Ground connection
•The power plug is a 3-pin plug with ground wire. If using a 2-pin socket, be sure to ground the projector.
•Have an electrician perform the grounding.
•Ground the projector before plugging in to the power source. Before removing the ground connection, be sure to remove
the plug from the power source.
 •This projector is a Class A information technology device based on Voluntary Control Council for Interference by
Information Technology Equipment (VCCI) standards. If used in a home environment, it may cause interference
and the user may be required to take appropriate measures.
 •This projector conforms to high frequency guidelines.
WARNING
Approaching Recommended Lamp Life!
(Warning message)
The lamp will fail to light and the POWER-ON, TEMP
and LAMP LED will flash about 100 hours after this
message is displayed.
LAMPTEMP.STAND-BY
POWER-ON
(Power) (Temperature) (Lamp)


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							LED Display
•Normal or abnormal operation of the internal parts is indicated by the 3
LED on the top of the projector. (See illustration on right)
•When the power cable is plugged into the socket, the POWER-ON
LED lights orange and the projector is in standby status.
•When the POWER button is pressed in standby status, the POWER-ON
LED lights green and the lamp comes on.
•When the POWER button is pressed while the lamp is on and “Power
Off” is selected on the confirmation screen, the POWER-ON LED
flashes orange and the lamp cools for about 2 minutes. The POWER-ON
LED then lights orange and the projector returns to standby status.
•In the event of an abnormality, depending on the fault, the POWER-ON, TEMP and LAMP LED light or flash red as
shown below and the power is automatically turned off.  Follow the instructions below to remedy the fault.
POWER-ON, TEMP  and
LAMP LED are all flashing.
LAMPTEMP.STAND-BY
POWER-ON
(LED Display)
(Power) (Temperature) (Lamp)
Adjustment of internal
temperature malfunc-
tion.
Internal temperature is
abnormally high.
Lamp fails to light.
Fan failure
End of service life of
lamp.Unplug power cable from socket to cancel display.
Wait until internal parts have cooled, then start up again.
If condition persists, take to place where purchased for
repairs.
If ventilation opening is blocked, remove blockage and
allow projector to cool.
Check air filter and if it is blocked with dirt, clean or
replace. (See page 29)
If condition persists, take to place where purchased for
repairs.
Wait 1 minute and start up again. At this time, fan rotates
for about 1 minute to cool internal parts. If condition
persists, take to place where purchased for repairs.
If rotation of the cooling fan is obstructed, remove
obstruction.
Unplug power cable from socket to cancel display.
If condition persists, take to place where purchased for
repairs.
Contact place where purchased and replace with a new
lamp. See page 30 for instructions on how to change the
lamp.
As shown left, the LED light, flashes red, or is off.
LED Display
Condition
Remedy
(Power) (Temperature) (Lamp)
POWER-ON LED is on and
TEMP and LAMP LED are
flashing.
POWER-ON LED is on and
TEMP LED is flashing.
POWER-ON LED is on and
LAMP LED is flashing.
POWER-ON LED is on and
TEMP and LAMP LED flash
alternately.
On    Flashing    Off
STAND-BYPOWER-ON TEMP. LAMP
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							 Notes (continued)
Illumination around projector
The projector has two wireless remote control unit light receivers, on the front and rear. If the receivers are subjected to
strong light such as from fluorescent lights, the remote control unit may not function properly. In this case, move the
projector away from the fluorescent light or other light source, or position it so that light from the light source does not
shine directly on the receivers.
Moving the projector away
from the light source
Move the projector at least 2 m (6.5 feet) from the fluorescent
light or other light source. Keep the wireless remote control unit
light receivers out of direct sunlight.
To disable the wireless remote
control unit light receivers
Change the remote control input setting using the function
settings.
For details, see page 28.
Image characteristics
The projector is based on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) technology. The colors and contrast of the projected image may
differ from the CRT image on a TV or PC.
Screen
If you are choosing a screen, first check the characteristics carefully and choose one that suits your purpose. Do not use a
polarizing screen with this projector as the image may appear reddish.
Using a mobile phone near the projector
If you use a mobile phone, transceiver or other device that generates radiowaves near the projector, it may cause distortion
of the image or noise from the speaker. Use such devices at a distance from the projector.
Light source
Over 2 m
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