Yamaha Lpx 500 User Manual

Maintenance
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Procedure
1Turn off the main power switch at the 
rear of the projector. (p.9)
2After the lamp has cooled down 
sufficiently, open the lamp cover.
After the cool-down period has finished, it takes 
approximately a further 30 minutes for the lamp 
to be cool enough.
Use the screwdriver that is provided with the 
replacement lamp to slide the lamp cover opening 
switch so that the lamp cover lifts up. Clasp the 
lifted-up portion of the lamp cover with your 
fingers and slide the cover...

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Appendices
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Install the new lamp.
Hold the lamp so that it faces the correct way to 
fit into the projector, and then insert the lamp 
until it clicks into place and tighten the two fixing 
screws.
6
Install the lamp cover.
Close the lamp cover, slide it toward the rear of 
the projector, and then push the front part 
downward until it clicks into place.
The projector has a built-in counter which keeps track of the lamp operating time. When the cumulative 
operating time reaches a certain point, it...

Maintenance
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3Reset the lamp operating time.
Select “Yes”, and then press the   on either the 
projectors control panel or the remote control.
Procedure
1Turn off the power switch at the rear of 
the projector, and then disconnect the 
power cord. (p.9)
2Put your finger into the recess in the air 
filter hook, and lift up the air filter to 
remove it.
Be sure to keep the projector standing up while 
working in order to stop foreign particles from 
the air filter getting inside the projector.
3Install...

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Appendices
Optional Accessories
The following optional accessories are available for purchase if required. This list of optional accessories is 
current as of July 2002. Details of optional accessories are subject to change without notice.
* A special method of installation is required in order to suspend the projector from the ceiling. Please 
contact the place of purchase if you would like to use this installation method.
Spare lamp PJL-5015
Use as a replacement for spent lamps.
Ceiling mount (for...

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List of Supported Signal Resolutions
Units: dots
Units: dots
Component Video Input
SignalResolution
Aspect
Normal
(Default)SqueezeZoomZoom
-Subtitle-ThroughSqueeze 
Through
SDTV 
(480i, 60Hz)640 × 480
640 × 360 
(When zoomed)960 × 720
(4:3 aspect)1280 × 720
(16:9 aspect)1280 × 720
(16:9 aspect)1280 × ***
(Variable)590 × 442
(4:3 aspect)786 × 442
(16:9 aspect)
SDTV 
(576i, 50Hz)768 × 576
768 × 432 
(When zoomed)960 × 720
(4:3 aspect)1280 × 720
(16:9 aspect)1280 × 720
(16:9 aspect)1280 × ***...

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Appendices
Units: dots
* indicates resolutions that are compatible with both analog and digital formats.
RGB Input
SignalResolution
(When zoomed)Aspect
Normal
(Default)SqueezeZoomZoom
-Subtitle-ThroughSqueeze 
Through
PC98 640 × 480
(640 × 360)1152 × 720 1280 × 720 640 × 400
640 × 350
70640 × 350
(640 × 350)1280 × 700 1280 × 700 640 × 350
VGA
 60 *, 
SDTV (480p)640 × 480
(640 × 360)960 × 720
(4:3 aspect)1280 × 720
(16:9 aspect)1280 × 720
(16:9 aspect)1280 × ***
(Variable)640 × 480
(4:3 aspect)854 ×...

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Specifications
Product nameLPX-500 Home cinema projector
Dimensions409 (W) x 111 (H) x 281 (D) mm 
(16.1 (W) x 4.37 (H) x 11.06 (D) inches) (not including protruding parts)
Panel size2.2mm (0.87 inches)
Display methodPolysilicon TFT active matrix
Drive methodFull-line 12-phase block sequential writing
Resolution921,600 pixels (1280 (W) x 720 (H) dots) x 3
Focus adjustmentManual
Zoom adjustmentManual (approx. 1:1.35)
Lamp (light source)UHP lamp, 150 W, Model No.: PJL-5015
Power supply100 – 120 VAC,...

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Safety
USA
UL1950 3rd Edition
Canada
CSA C22.2 No.950 -95 (cUL)
European Community
The Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)
IEC60950 2nd Edition, +Amd.1, +Amd.2, +Amd.3, +Amd.4
EMC
USA
FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B (DoC)
Canada
ICES-003 Class B
European Community
The EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)
EN55022, 1998 Class B
EN55024, 1998
IEC61000-4-2, IEC61000-4-3, IEC61000-4-4, IEC61000-4-5,
IEC61000-4-6, IEC61000-4-8, IEC61000-4-11,
IEC61000-3-2, IEC61000-3-3
Australia/New Zealand
AS/NZS 3548:1995,...

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Appearance
281
(11.06)
125
(4.92)
409
(16.1) 111
(4.37)
Units: mm (inch) 

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Appendices
Part Names and Functions
Front/Top
Zoom ring (p.11)
Adjusts the image size.
Focus ring (p.14)
Adjusts the image focus.
Lamp cover (p.48)
Open this cover when replacing 
the lamp unit inside the projector.
Air exhaust vent
Remote control light-
receiving area 
(Setup Guide)
Receives signals from the 
remote control.
Front adjustable foot 
(p.11)
Extend and retract to adjust 
the projection angle.
Lens cap
Attach when not using the 
projector to prevent the lens from 
becoming dirty or...