Taxan Plus Kg Ps100s Projector User Manual

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AUDIO OUT
Connecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment
Connections with the AUDIO Jack
* Connect to the projector’s AUDIO jack using a commercially available audio cable. When the audio jack of the equipment that
is to be connected is of the RCA phono type, make connection via the supplied audio conversion adapter.
* The built-in speaker of the projector provides monaural audio. To enjoy convincing audio reproduction, please connect the
audio output of the video equipment to your audio system.
* The built-in speaker outputs the audio of the equipment connected to the AUDIO jack. The built-in speaker outputs the audio of
the equipment connected to the AUDIO connector. Note that audio will not be output unless a video signal is input.
White
Red
Audio conversion cable
(Mini-jack/ RCA pin plug)
(Supplied item) Audio cable (Mini plug)
(Commercially available)
Audio cable (Mini plug)
(Commercially available) 
						

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Power Cable Connections and Switching the Power On/Off
There is an order in which the power cable is connected and the power is switched on/off.
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Operating
1Connect the AC IN connector of the projector and the power outlet using the supplied power cable.The STANDBY indicator will light in green, and the unit will enter the standby mode.
POWER
STANDBY STATUS
Lit green
Note:
•When the power plug will be unplugged from the power outlet, please place the projector near the power outlet so that it may be reached
easily.
•The included power cable is exclusively for use with this product. Never use it with other products.
•Press the POWER/STANDBY button after the STANDBY indicator is lit in green.
3Switch on the projector powerPress the POWER/STANDBY button.
The first time the power is switched on after purchase, [Menu
Language Select] will be displayed. See Page E-22 for informa-
tion about language selection.
•When the power is turned on, the POWER indicator starts flashing
green, then stops flashing after about 60 seconds. If the STATUS
indicator lights green at this time, the lamp mode is set to “Eco”.
See E-28 and 49 for instructions on selecting.
Note:
While the POWER indicator is blinking, the power cannot be switched off.
Check that the POWER indicator is lit steadily, then switch off the power.
•If the power does not come on, see “When the STATUS Indicator is
Lit or Flashing” on Page E-55.
If the “Password” input window is displayed: See E-32.
A password is set for this projector.
The projector cannot be used unless the correct password is input.
To turn off the power: See E-23.
The projector is now capable of regular projection.
VIDEOCANCEL QUICKMENU
ENTER
COMPUTER
POWER/
STANDBY
2Turn the lens cover clockwise.
12
POWER
STANDBY STATUSPOWER
STANDBY STATUS
Blinking
green
(Approxi-
mately 60
seconds)Lit green
Power is
on Goes off
POWER
(button on main unit)
4Switch on the power of the connected equipment
This
indicator is
also lit
green in
Eco-mode.This
indicator is
also lit
green in
Eco-mode.
When the lens cover stops with a click, the
projector is ready for projection.
Note:
The image can be muted quickly by closing the lens cover while the image is being projected.
Attaching the Ferrite Core
Cable Ferrite core 
						

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When [Menu Language Select] is Displayed Upon Switching On the Power
The first time the power is switched on after purchase, [Menu Lan-
guage Select] will be displayed. Follow the procedure described be-
low and select the display language of the projector.
If the image is blurred, turn the focus ring counterclockwise or clock-
wise to focus it. See Page E-25.
1Press the SELECT (
) buttons of the Remote con-
trol and align the deep blue cursor with [English].
Cursor
2Press the ENTER button to set.
This will set the language and [Menu Language Select] will close.
This completes the selection of the display language.
Caution:
[Menu Language Select] will not appear the next time the power is switched on.
Should a change of language become necessary, see “Language” on Page E-51.
VIDEO
FREEZE
MUTEECO
VOL KSTN ZOOMCANCEL QUICKMENU
COMPUTER
QUICK
COLOR ADJ
ASPECT
AUTO
POWER/
STANDBY
ENTER
VIDEO
FREEZE
MUTEECO
VOL KSTN ZOOMCANCEL QUICKMENU
COMPUTER
QUICK
COLOR ADJ
ASPECT
AUTO
POWER/
STANDBY
ENTER
Power Cable Connections and Switching the Power On/Off 
						

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Power Cable Connections and Switching the Power On/Off
Finishing
1Switch off the power of the connected equip-
ment
2Switch off the power of the projector
Press the POWER/STANDBY button.
The message display appears.
One more press of the POWER/STANDBY button as described in
the message will switch off the projection screen and cause the
projector to enter the power-off operation.
Note:
* The operation can be cancelled by pressing a button other than the
POWER/STANDBY button.
The POWER indicator will change to a blinking green, then go off
about 90 seconds later, and the STANDBY indicator will light
steadily.Press the STANDBY button again
to power off
VIDEOCANCEL QUICKMENU
ENTER
COMPUTER
POWER/
STANDBY
POWER
STANDBY STATUSPOWER
STANDBY STATUS
POWER
(button on main unit)
Blinking green
(Approximately 90
seconds)Lit green
Standby
mode
3Unplug the power cable
When the Quick Off function is not used, check that the STANDBY indicator is lit and then unplug the power cable.
The STANDBY indicator will go off when the power cable is unplugged.
Note:
* When the power cable is disconnected from the power outlet, to provide cooling, the fan will start to turn again and cool the lamp.
(This is not a malfunction.)
* Do not put the projector into a bag or other enclosure while the cooling fan is turning.
Unplug & Go function
Even when the power cable is unplugged soon after switching off the power, the cooling fan (powered by the internal power
supply) will continue to turn and cool the lamp.
•It may be more difficult to turn the lamp back on if it has been cooled with the power cord unplugged.
•Do not place the projector in a bag, etc., while the cooling fan is turning.
4Turn the lens cover counterclockwise until it stops.
The lens cover will stop with a click.
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MENU
2 
						

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Adjustment of the Projection Screen
Switch on the power of the connected equipment and make the adjustments with the video signal being input to the
projector.
2Adjust the projection image to the screen.
Check that the screen is set level and vertically.
Adjustment of the Projection Screen
Turn the zoom ring to adjust the screen size of the projection image.Adjust the image to match the desired screen size. When outside of the adjustment range, move the projector to the rear or
forward.SOURCE
KEYSTONEAUTO
KEYSTONE
POWER/STANDBY
STANDBYSTATUS
MENU
QUICKMENU
1
Zoom ring
(2)
(1) If the image is shifted to the left or right, move the main unit horizontally. (Align the center of the screen and the center of
the projector lens.)
(2) If the image is shifted vertically, move the image up or down with the front adjuster. See Making Adjustments with the
Adjusters on Page E-25.
(3) If the image is slanted, adjust by turning the right or left rear adjuster. See Making Adjustments with the Adjusters on
Page E-25.
(4) A projection image such as that illustrated in the diagram is the result of the projector not being perpendicular to the
screen. Set the projector so that it is pointing straight toward the screen.
(5) The vertical keystone distortion of the projection screen will be corrected automatically. (Auto Keystone Function)
•An automatic adjustment will be made approximately 2 seconds after the projection angle has been fixed. When the
adjustment is completed, the [Auto Keystone Complete] message will be displayed for about 1.5 seconds.
To make fine adjustments after the automatic adjustment, see “Keystone Manual Adjustment” on Page E-29. (1)
(3)(4)(5)
(3)
(4)
Note:
Correction might not be possible when the screen surface is on a slant, or when the ambient temperature of the projector is extremely high
or low.
Auto Keystone Function
Keystone distor tion arises when the projector is on a slant in the vertical orientation. This projector has an “Auto Keystone”
function that detects the vertical slanting and corrects it automatically.
This function is disabled when [Auto Keystone] of the on-screen menu is set to “OFF”. See “Auto Keystone” on Page E-47.
Conditions for Automatic Correction
•Automatic correction will operate in the range of 2 to 12 degrees in the upward direction, and 2 to 18 degrees in the downward
direction.
•Correction is performed only while the image is being projected. 
						

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Adjustment of the Projection Screen
SOURCEKEYSTONEAUTO
KEYSTONE
POWER
STANDBY STATUS
MENU
QUICK MENU
(
2)
(
1)
Note:
When the projector has a rear installation is used, the orientation of the projection will need to be changed.
Please see “Vertical Flip / Horizontal Flip” on Page E-47.
Adjuster button
Making Adjustments with the Adjusters
Raising the projection image
While viewing the projection image, (1) press and hold
the front adjuster buttons located at the left and right and,
(2) raise the projector to align the image with the screen,
then release your fingers.
Turn the left and right front adjusters for fine adjustment.
Adjust so that there is no shaking of the projector.
Lowering the projection image
Lower the front adjuster using the operation described
above. To lower the projection screen further, turn the rear
adjusters.
Fine adjustments are made by turning the rear adjusters.
Make adjustments so that there is no rattling.
SOURCEKEYSTONE
AUTOKEYSTONE
POWER
STANDBY
STATUS
MENU
QUICK MENU
3Turn the focus ring and adjust the focus of the screen
SOURCE
KEYSTONEAUTO
KEYSTONE
POWER/STANDBY
STANDBYSTATUS
MENU
QUICKMENU
Focus ring
ABCD 
						

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General Operation
This section describes the use of direct operation with the main unit or remote control buttons.
For information about operation using the menu, see “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-34 and the various items on
Pages E-41 to E-54.
Input Selection
VIDEO
FREEZE
MUTEECO
VOL KSTN ZOOMCANCEL QUICKMENU
ENTER
COMPUTER
QUICK
COLOR ADJ
ASPECT
AUTO
POWER/
STANDBY
This operation selects the input signal to be projected.
Main unit operation: Press the SOURCE button.
(It will not function while the menu or the quick menu is displayed.)
Each press of the SOURCE button on the main unit permits the selection of an
input source. Press the ENTER button to set the selected input source.
Remote control operation: Press the desired input selection button.
COMPUTER button ... Switches the Computer input.
VIDEO button ............ The input switches between Video and S-Video each time the button
is pressed.
When Auto Source is On
When an input signal is not present at the selected source, the projector automati-
cally selects the next source that has an input signal.
When Auto Source is Off
The projector switches to the selected source regardless of whether an input sig-
nal is present.
Note:
* When you do not operate source selection, the projector will assume the input selec-
tion condition that was previously used.
* See “Auto Source” on Page E-48 for information about the Auto Source on and off
conditions.
Automatic Adjustment
VIDEO
FREEZE
MUTEECO
VOL KSTN ZOOMCANCEL QUICKMENU
ENTER
COMPUTER
QUICK
COLOR ADJ
ASPECT
AUTO
POWER/
STANDBY
This function automatically adjusts the position shift, screen size, vertical stripes,
and color infidelity of the projected analog RGB input signal.
Normally automatic adjustment is performed at the time of signal selection.
Main unit operation/Remote control operation: Press the AUTO button.
(This will not function while the menu or the quick menu is displayed.)
A press of the AUTO button starts the automatic adjustment.
Note:
* If the display position is shifted, vertical lines appear on the picture, or the projection
is not good even after using automatic adjustment, please perform image adjustment
manually. See “Picture Adj. / Fine Picture / H Position / V Position” on Page E-41.
* When the image extends beyond the boundaries of the screen or is smaller than the
screen, set “Aspect Ratio” to “Auto”. See “Selection of Aspect Ratio” on Page E-27
and “Aspect Ratio” on Page E-46.
 Applicable Model: KG-PS100S/KG-PS120X
SOURCE
KEYSTONE
AUTO
KEYSTONEPOWER
STANDBY STATUS
MENU QUICK MENU
QUICK MENUSOURCE
KEYSTONE
AUTO
KEYSTONEPOWER
STANDBY STATUS
MENU
(KG-PS100S/KG-PS120X remote control)
 Applicable Model: KG-PS125X 
						

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General Operation
Selection of Aspect Ratio
This function selects horizontal and vertical picture proportions of the input
signal.
Press the ASPECT button while viewing the projected image and select the
aspect ratio.
Personal Computer Signal
Each press of the ASPECT button advances the selection one step in the se-
quence of Auto → Direct → Real, and then repeats.
Auto ............ Automatically enlarges or reduces the image to project a full screen in a ratio
of 4:3
Direct .......... Maintains the aspect ratio and projects a picture of the maximum displayable
size
Real ............ Projects the input signal without pixel conversion.
VIDEO
FREEZE
MUTEECO
VOL KSTN ZOOMCANCEL QUICKMENU
ENTER
COMPUTER
QUICK
COLOR ADJ
ASPECT
AUTO
POWER/
STANDBY
Video Signals / Component Signals
Each press of the ASPECT button advances the selection one step in the sequence of Auto → Wide → Zoom, and then repeats.
Auto ............ While maintaining the aspect ratio, projects a full screen so that no portions extend beyond the boundaries of the screen. The top
and bottom of the 16:9 image becomes black.
Wide ........... Projects to fill the full width with the entire image at 16:9.
(This feature is used to project a squeezed image in a proper aspect ratio.)
Zoom .......... Projects only the 4:3 portion within 16:9 image to fill the screen.
(Portion that extend off screen is cut.)
Input Signal Auto Direct Real
The setting is higher
than the display reso-
lution of the projector.
The setting is lower
than the display reso-
lution of the projector.
Aspect ratio selection Auto Wide Zoom
4:3 screen
16:9 screen
Note:
When selection has been made for the “Real” setting of the personal computer signal (i.e., when the input signal and the projector display
resolution are high) and the “Zoom” setting of the video signal, pressing the SELECT (

) buttons on the remote control will permit
movement of the display position. Note that there will not be any movement when the menu or the quick menu is displayed.
Note:
The KG-PS125X pro-
jector uses menu op-
erations to make this
selection. The content
of the operation is the
same. See “Aspect
Ratio” on Page E-46.
(KG-PS100S/
KG-PS120X
remote control) 
						

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Freezing a Moving Picture
This function is used to stop and view a moving picture. Note that the input
image continues to advance even though the picture there is a still picture
condition.
A press of the FREEZE button changes the screen to a still picture. A
further press returns the screen to a moving picture.
General Operation
FREEZE
MUTEECO
VOL KSTN ZOOMQUICK
COLOR ADJ
ASPECT
AUTO
Note:
When an item other than Custom is selected with Quick Color Adj., the gamma, color temperature, and white level adjustment items are
displayed in gray, and selection and adjustment are not possible.
Cancelling Video and Audio Temporarily
This function is used to cancel the video and audio at the same time.
A press of the MUTE button will blank the picture and the sound, and
the screen will take on the background color that has been set.
Another press will cause a return to the original conditions.FREEZE
MUTEECO
VOL KSTN ZOOMQUICK
COLOR ADJ
ASPECT
AUTO
Use this if the picture is projected on a small screen and the picture
is too bright or when projecting images in dark rooms.
Pressing the ECO button will set the Eco mode.
On (STATUS indicator is lit green)
The lamp’s brightness is reduced to approximately 80%, extending the
lamp’s service life.
Off (STATUS indicator is off)
The lamp brightness is set to 100% and the screen is bright.
Note:
Frequent switching this mode can degrade the lamp.
Eco Mode
FREEZE
MUTEECO
VOL KSTN ZOOMQUICK
COLOR ADJ
ASPECT
AUTO
POWER
STANDBY STATUS
STATUS indicator
Quick Color Adj.
This function selects the preset color mode.
* The preset color mode will differ depending on the input source.
Press the QUICK COLOR ADJ button and select the setting details with
the SELECT ( ) buttons.
Selection of the setting details can also be made with each press of the
QUICK COLOR ADJ button.FREEZE
MUTEECO
VOL KSTN ZOOMQUICK
COLOR ADJ
ASPECT
AUTO
Component
Video
S-VideoStandard ................... Selection of the standard (default setting).
Movie mode .............. Selection of color priority best suited to movies.
Blackboard mode ...... Selects the optimum colors when the projection surface is a blackboard.
Custom ..................... Allows the selection and adjustment of the gamma, color temperature, and white level adjustment
items. Input Source Color Mode
Standard ................... Selection of the standard (default setting).
Color priority ............ Selection of color priority.
Brightness priority .... Selection of brightness priority.
Blackboard mode ...... Selects the optimum colors when the projection surface is a blackboard.
Custom ..................... Allows the selection and adjustment of the gamma, color temperature, and white level adjustment
items.
Computer
Wireless
Viewer 
						

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Keystone Manual Adjustment
Use this to adjust for trapezoidal (keystone) distortion of the pro-
jected image. The projector has both an automatic and a manual key-
stone adjustment function. The manual adjustment will be described
here.
Adjustment Method
(1) Press the (
) buttons of the projector, or the (
) KSTN but-
tons of the remote control and set the left and right sides so that
they are parallel.
The keystone adjustment display appears when one of the buttons is
pressed.
General Operation
VIDEO
FREEZE
MUTEECO
VOL KSTN ZOOMCANCEL QUICKMENU
ENTER
COMPUTER
QUICK
COLOR ADJ
ASPECT
AUTO
POWER/
STANDBY
(1) (2)
Press the  button. Press the 
 button.
(2) To exit the display immediately, press the CANCEL button of the
remote control.
The display will close when there has not been an operation in about
10 seconds.
Adjustment of the Volume
This function adjusts the volume of the built-in speaker.
(1) Press the 
 or  VOL button to adjust the volume.
The volume adjustment display appears when one of the buttons is
pressed.
The 
 button increases the volume and the  button decreases the
volume.
VIDEO
FREEZE
MUTEECO
VOL KSTN ZOOMCANCEL QUICKMENU
ENTER
COMPUTER
QUICK
COLOR ADJ
ASPECT
AUTO
POWER/
STANDBY
(1)(2)
(2) Press the CANCEL button to immediately close the display.
The display will close when there has not been an operation in about
10 seconds.
Note:
* Adjustment of the volume will not produce any sound unless an image is
being projected.
(Projector button)
Note:
* Screen examples have been drawn in an exaggerated style for the purpose of description.
* Please note that depending on the projected picture and the projection conditions, it may not be possible to eliminate keystone distortion
completely.
* When the Auto Keystone function is OFF, the keystone adjustment settings will be maintained even when the power has been turned off.
* See “Adjustment of the Projection Screen” on Page E-24 for information about the Auto Keystone function.
See “Auto Keystone” on Page E-47 for information about turning Auto Keystone ON and OFF.
Also see “Keystone” on Page E-47 for information about making manual adjustments using the on-screen menu.
* When Wireless Viewer is selected with model KG-PS125X, the keystone function will not operate with the main unit button.
(1)
SOURCE
KEYSTONE
AUTO
KEYSTONE