Yamaha Lpx 500 User Manual

OWNERS MANUAL
LPX-500
Home Cinema Projector
an (English)
403256900
U C A G B R T 

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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•• •Explanation of Graphical Symbols
1Read these instructions.
2Keep these instructions.
3Heed all warnings.
4Follow all instructions.
5Do not use this apparatus near water.
6Clean only with dry cloth.
7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, 
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9Do not defeat the safety...

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COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)
Responsible Party: Yamaha Electronics Corporation
Address: 6660 Orangethorpe Avenue
Buena Park, CA90620
Telephone: 714-522-9105
Fax: 714-670-0108
Type of Equipment: Projector
Model Name: LPX-500
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that...

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Caution: Read this before operating this unit.
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•• •To assure the finest performance, please read this 
manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future 
reference.
Installation
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•• •Install this unit in a well-ventilated, cool, dry, clean 
place with at least 10 cm clearance on the top, right and 
left, and at the back of this unit — away from direct 
sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or 
cold.
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•• •Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, 
motors, or...

Indications
Notations used in this Owner’s Manual
Indicates procedures where personal injury or damage to the projector may occur if the 
procedures are not followed correctly.
Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic.
Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears 
in the glossary of terms. 
Refer to the “Glossary” in the “Appendix”. (p.61)
Indicates operating methods and the order of operations.
The...

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Contents
Notes on Handling and Storage ........................................................................ 2
Accessories ....................................................................................................... 3
Features of the Projector ................................................................................... 4
Basic Operations
Turning On the Projector ................................................................................... 6
Connecting the Power Cord...

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Notes on Handling and Storage
Be sure to observe the following precautions to avoid malfunctions, operating errors or damage to the projector.
Notes on Handling and Storage
• Do not set up the projector near high-voltage electrical wires or sources of magnetic fields.
These may interfere with correct operation.
 Do not touch the lens with bare hands.
If fingerprints or grease get onto the lens, it can interfere with the quality of the projected images. Attach the lens 
cover to the lens when the...

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Accessories
Check the included accessories
Remote control Setup guide
Battery LR6 (AA) x 2 Power cord 

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Features of the Projector
80-inch
screen
Adoption of a wide 1280 x 720 dot panel
This panel allows high-definition images to be 
reproduced accurately.
Adoption of a special high-resolution DCDi   video circuit developed by Faroudja.
This circuit greatly reduces the jagged edges that 
resulted from conventional progressive conversion, 
to produce much smoother and natural movement.
(p.30)
Includes 5 picture modes
You can select the desired color mode to match the 
images being projected from five...

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Basic Operations
This chapter describes basic operations such as turning the projector on and off and adjusting the 
projected images.
Turning On the Projector .................................................................. 6
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•• •Connecting the Power Cord ........................................................................................ 6
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•• •Turning On the Power and Projecting Images .......................................................... 7
Turning Off the...