Yamaha Lpx 500 User Manual

							Part Names and Functions
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Control Panel
[MENU] button (p.20)
The menus turn on and off each time the 
[MENU] button is pressed.
 and  buttons (p.12, 21, 22, 25)
Press to select an item in the menu or help 
menu.
Press and hold the [SHIFT] button while 
pressing these buttons to correct keystone 
distortion of images.
 button (p.21, 22, 25)
Displays the line menu.
Pressing the   button while viewing the menu 
or the online help selects the menu item and 
proceeds to the next display.
 indicator (p.36)
Flashes or lights to indicate the operating status 
of the projector.
[STANDBY/ON] button (p.7, 9)
Press to turn the projector power on and off.
LAMP/COVER indicator (p.36)
Indicates a problem with the projection lamp or 
that the lamp needs to be replaced.
TEMP/FAN indicator (p.36)
Indicates abnormalities in the internal projector 
termperature.
[INPUT] button (p.7)
Switches the input source between INPUT A 
→ 
INPUT B 
→ D4 VIDEO 
→ S VIDEO 
→ 
VIDEO 
→ DVI each time the button is pressed.
[PATTERN] button (p.13)
Projects a test pattern for image adjustment.
The test pattern switches between Crosshatch 
→ Grayscale Pattern 
→ Off each time the 
button is pressed.
[ASPECT] button (p.15)
Selects the aspect ratio for projected images 
from one of five settings.
The aspect ratio switches between Normal 
→ 
Squeeze 
→ Zoom 
→ Zoom -Subtitle- 
→ 
Through 
→ Squeeze Through each time the 
button is pressed.
[PICTURE MODE] button (p.14)
This selects the picture mode. The picture mode 
changes in the order A 
→ B 
→ C 
→ PC 
→ 
sRGB each time the button is pressed.
[ESCAPE] button (p.21, 22)
Pressing [ESCAPE] while viewing the menu or 
the online help displays the previous screen or 
menu.
 and  buttons (p.20, 21, 22, 25)
These buttons select adjustment values in the 
menus and the online help.
[SHIFT] button (p.12)
This button does not function by itself. Press 
and hold this button while pressing the   
button or the   button to correct keystone 
distortion of images. 
						

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Rear
Base
TRIGGER OUT port
When the projector power is turned 
on, 12 V DC is output from this 
port. When the projectors power is 
turned off, the output becomes 0 V 
to communicate the projectors 
power ON/OFF status to an 
external device.
Remote control light-
receiving area
(Setup Guide)
Receives signals from 
the remote control.
Main power switch 
(p.6)
Press to turn the main 
projector’s power on 
and off. When the power 
is off, the power 
consumption is 0 W.
Rear adjustable foot
Extend and retract to 
adjust the horizontal 
projection angle. 
Power inlet (p.6)
Connects the power 
cord.
INPUT A port (Setup Guide)
Inputs component video signals 
and RGB video signals from other 
video sources.
S VIDEO port (Setup Guide)
Inputs an S-Video signal to the 
projector from other video sources.
DVI port (Setup Guide)
Inputs digital RGB video signals from 
a computer.
INPUT B port (Setup Guide)
Inputs analog RGB video signals from a 
computer, and component video
 signals and 
RGB video signals from other video sources.
RS-232C port 
Connects the projector to a computer using an 
RS-232C cable.
This port is for service use, and should not 
normally be used.
VIDEO port 
(Setup Guide)
Inputs composite video signals to 
the projector from other video sources.
Rear adjustable foot
Extend and retract to 
adjust the horizontal 
projection angle. 
D4 VIDEO port (Setup Guide)
Inputs component video signals from D ports of 
AV equipment.other video sources.
Air filter (air inlet) (p.46, 50)
Prevents dust and other foreign particles from being drawn into the projector.
When replacing the lamp, replace the air filter also.
Rear adjustable foot
Suspension bracket fixing points (4 points) (p.51, Setup Guide)
Install the optional ceiling mount here when suspending the projector from the 
ceiling.
Front adjustable foot
Rear adjustable foot
Front/Top RearRemote control
Control panelBase 
						

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Remote Control
Remote control light-
emitting area (Setup Guide)
Outputs infrared remote control 
signals.
[PATTERN] button (p.13)
Projects a test pattern for image 
adjustment.
The test pattern switches between 
Crosshatch 
→ Grayscale Pattern 
→ 
Off each time the button is pressed.
[ESCAPE] button (p.21, 22)
If pressed while a menu is being 
displayed, the display returns to the 
next-highest level.
 button (p.20, 22, 25)
When this button is pressed, the line 
menu appears.
When a menu is being displayed, tilt 
the button up, down or to the left or 
right to select menu commands, and 
press to accept and activate selected 
commands.
[PICTURE] button (p.14)
This selects the picture mode. The 
picture mode changes in the order A 
→ B
→ C 
→ PC 
→ sRGB each time 
the button is pressed.
[HIDE] button (p.31)
The projected images switch off and 
on each time the [HIDE] button is 
pressed.
When the images are switched off, the 
screen will appear in accordance with 
the setting made using the “Hide 
Screen” command in the “Setup” 
menu.
However, the video playback still 
continues while moving images are 
paused, so image playback will not 
resume exactly from the point where 
playback was paused.
[MEMORY] buttons (p.24)
Retrieves settings that have been 
saved using the 
“Memory Save” 
command in the 
“Image” menu and 
applies them to the images being 
projected.
[INPUT] button (p.7)
[S VIDEO] : Changes video input to the source connected to the 
S VIDEO port.
[VIDEO] : Changes video input to the source connected to the 
VIDEO port.
[A] : Changes video input to the source connected to the 
INPUT A port.
[B] : Changes video input to the source connected to the 
INPUT B port.
[DVI] : Changes video input to the source connected to the 
DVI port.
[D4] : Changes video input to the source connected to the 
D4 VIDEO port.
[STILL] button
Screen image playback pauses and 
resumes each time the [STILL] 
button is pressed. However, the 
video and audio playback still 
continues while moving images are 
paused, so image playback will not 
resume exactly from the point where 
playback was paused.
[AUTO] button (p.17)
Automatically adjusts computer 
images to the optimum images.
[ASPECT] button (p.15)
Selects the aspect ratio for projected 
images from one of five settings.
The aspect ratio switches between 
Normal 
→ Squeeze 
→ Zoom 
→ 
Zoom -Subtitle- 
→Through 
→ 
Squeeze Through each time the button 
is pressed.
[MENU] button (p.20)
The menus turn on and off each 
time the [MENU] button is 
pressed.
[LIGHT] button 
(Setup Guide)
When slid up or down, the 
[STANDBY/ON], [PATTERN], 
[AUTO], [MENU], [ESCAPE], 
[ASPECT] and [PICTURE] buttons 
illuminate for 10 seconds.
[STANDBY/ON] button (p.7)
Press to turn the projector power on 
and off. 
						

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Appendices
Glossary
Following is an explanation of some of the terms used in this guide which may be unfamiliar or which were 
not explained in the manual itself. Further information can be obtained by referring to other commercially-
available publications.
3-2 pull-down 
detection-type IP 
conversionThis function directly converts image sources that have been recorded in the same 24-frame 
format used for movies into 60-frame progressive signals. This allows data such as DVD 
software that has been recorded in 24-frame format to be played back on large screens with 
more natural and accurate reproduction, without any loss of image quality from the original 
movie.
Aspect ratioThe ratio between an images length and its height. HDTV images have an aspect ratio of 16:9 
and appear elongated. The aspect ratio for standard images is 4:3.
Color 
difference 
signal 
(component)A type of video signal output by video equipment which actually consists of three separate 
signals: a red + luminance signal (R-Y), a luminance signal (Y) and a blue + luminance signal 
(B-Y). Each signal is transmitted along a separate cable. Color difference signals generally 
result in a better image than composite signals (in which the red, green and blue signals and 
the luminance signal are all transmitted along a single cable).
Color 
temperatureThe temperature of an object which is emitting light. If the color temperature is high, the 
colors tend to take on a bluish tinge. If the color temperature is lower, the colors tend to take 
on a reddish tinge.
Component videoVideo signals which have the video brightness signals and color signals separated, in order to 
provide better image quality.
In high-definition TV (HDTV), it refers to images which consist of three independent signals: 
Y (luminance signal), and P
B and PR (color difference signals).
Composite videoVideo signals which have the video brightness signals and color signals mixed together. The 
type of signals commonly used by household video equipment (NTSC format).
The signals consist of the carrier signal Y (luminance signal) and the chroma (color) signal 
which are contained in the color signal.
ContrastThe relative brightness of the light and dark areas of an image can be increased or decreased 
in order to make text and graphics stand out more clearly, or to make them appear softer.
Cool-downThe cooling process for the projector lamp continues even after the [STANDBY/ON] button 
on either the remote control or the projectors control panel has been pressed to turn off the 
projector. All button operations for the emote control and the projectors control panel are 
disabled while the cooling fan is operating at this time. The length of time that this is 
happening is called the cool-down period. The cool-down period lasts for about 5 minutes. 
The actual time will vary depending on the external air temperature.
DCDi functionAn abbreviation for Directional Correlational Deinterlacing. Refers to a high-resolution 
image circuit function developed by Faroudja. It incorporates the latest in edge cutting 
technology to smooth the jaggedness from the edges of images that have been converted from 
interlaced to progressive video, in order to provide more natural images.
DVIAbbreviation for Digital Visual Interface. Refers to a standard method for digital 
transmission of video signals.
DVI is a standard that is also targeted towards digital household appliances other than 
computers.
Film judgment 
functionThis function determines whether or not the video source is a 24 Hz progressive film source.
GainThe adjustment of minute changes in color that occur as result of factors such as differences 
in the equipment used to display images. It adjusts the coloration in brighter ranges separately 
for R, G and B components.
GammaThe adjustment of minute changes in color that occur as result of factors such as differences 
in the equipment used to display images. It adjusts the coloration in intermediate ranges 
separately for R, G and B components.
HDTVAn abbreviation for High-Definition Television. It refers to high-definition systems which 
satisfy the following conditions.
•
•• •It may also include vertical resolutions of 720p or 1080i or above (p = progressive 
scanning; i = interlaced scanning) or 480p.
•
•• •Screen aspect ratio of 16:9
•
•• •Dolby Digital audio reception and playback (or output) 
						

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InterlacedA method of image scanning whereby the lines in a single image are divided into two sections 
or fields. The signal bandwidth used for interlaced scanning is approximately half that 
required for progressive scanning when images with the same still picture resolution are 
broadcast.
OffsetThe adjustment of minute changes in color that occur as result of factors such as differences 
in the equipment used to display images. It adjusts the coloration in darker ranges separately 
for R, G and B components.
Refresh RateThe light-emitting element of a display maintains the same luminosity and color for an 
extremely short time. Because of this, the image must be scanned many times per second in 
order to refresh the light emitting element. The number of refresh operations per second is 
called the refresh rate, and is expressed in hertz (Hz).
S-Video imagesA video signal which has the luminance component and color component separated in order 
to provide better image quality.
It refers to images which consist of two independent signals: Y (luminance signal), and C 
(color signal).
SDTVAn abbreviation for Standard Definition Television. It refers to standard television systems 
which do not satisfy the conditions for High-Definition Television.
sRGBAn international standard for color intervals that was formulated so that colors which are 
reproduced by video equipment can be handled easily by computer operating systems (OS) 
and the Internet.
SVGAA type of image signal with a resolution of 800 (horizontal) x 600 (vertical) dots which is 
used by IBM PC/AT-compatible computers (DOS/V computers).
SXGAA type of image signal with a resolution of 1280 (horizontal) x 1024 (vertical) dots which is 
used by IBM PC/AT-compatible computers (DOS/V computers).
Synchronization 
(Sync.)The signals output from computers have a specific frequency. If the projector frequency does 
not match this frequency, the resulting images will not be of a good quality. The process of 
matching the phases of these signals (the relative position of the crests and troughs in the 
signal) is called synchronization. If the signals are not synchronized, problems such as 
flickering, blurriness and horizontal interference can occur.
TrackingThe signals output from computers have a specific frequency. If the projector frequency does 
not match this frequency, the resulting images will not be of a good quality. The process of 
matching the frequency of these signals (the number of crests in the signal) is called 
“tracking”. If tracking is not carried out correctly, wide vertical stripes will appear in the 
projected images.
UXGAA type of image signal with a resolution of 1600 (horizontal) x 1200 (vertical) dots which is 
used by IBM PC/AT-compatible computers (DOS/V computers).
VGAA type of image signal with a resolution of 640 (horizontal) x 480 (vertical) dots which is 
used by IBM PC/AT-compatible computers (DOS/V computers).
XGAA type of image signal with a resolution of 1,024 (horizontal) x 768 (vertical) dots which is 
used by IBM PC/AT-compatible computers (DOS/V computers). 
						

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Index
General Terms
 indicator .............................. 36, 58
Adjustment Foot ................................ 11
Appearance ........................................ 56
Aspect ratio ........................................ 15
Automatic Adjustment of Computer 
Images ...................................... 17, 60
Auto power off ................................... 32
Battery compartment cover (Remote 
control) ........................... Setup Guide
Battery replacement period (Remote 
control) ........................... Setup Guide
Black level ....................... 23, 24, 26, 28
Ceiling.................................... 31, 51, 59
Cleaning ............................................. 46
Cleaning the air filter ......................... 46
Color ............................................ 14, 24
Color Balance ........................ 24, 27, 29
Color Temp. ........................... 24, 27, 29
Component video
............................ 52, 59, Setup Guide
Composite video
............................ 52, 59, Setup Guide
Computer connections ....... Setup Guide
Connectors ................................... 54, 59
Contrast ........................................ 23, 41
Control panel...................................... 58
Cool-down ..................................... 9, 38
Crosshatch.......................................... 13
D4 VIDEO port........ 7, 59, Setup Guide
DVI port ................... 7, 59, Setup Guide
Flesh Tone.............................. 24, 27, 29
Focus .................................................. 14
Focus ring .................................... 14, 57
Frequency........................................... 34
Front adjustable foot .................... 11, 57
Full menus.................................... 20, 26
Gain.............................................. 27, 29
Gamma ......................................... 27, 29
Glossary ............................................. 61
Grayscale ........................................... 13
HDTV .................................... 15, 52, 53
Hue ............................................... 24, 26
Image menu.................................. 24, 26Image size........................................... 11
Indicators ...................................... 36, 58
Info menu ........................................... 33
Input signal................................... 33, 34
INPUT A port................................. 7, 59
INPUT B port ................................. 7, 59
Inserting batteries (Remote control)
........................................ Setup Guide
Installation .......................... Setup Guide
Keystone correction ..................... 12, 31
Lamp ............................................ 33, 49
Lamp cover................................... 48, 57
LAMP/COVER indicator ............. 36, 58
Lamp replacement .............................. 47
Lamp replacement period................... 47
Language ............................................ 32
Lens cleaning ..................................... 46
Lens cap ............................................. 57
Main menu ................................... 20, 26
Main Power switch .................. 6, 10, 59
Memory Save ......................... 24, 27, 29
Menus ........................................... 20, 26
Noise reduction ............................ 24, 30
No Signal............................................ 31
Offset adjustment ......................... 27, 29
Operating temperature........................ 54
Optional accessories ........................... 51
Overheating ........................................ 37
Part Names and Functions.................. 57
Picture mode..................... 14, 24, 27, 28
Position................................... 16, 17, 30
Power cord ........................................... 6
Power inlet ..................................... 6, 59
Progressive ................................... 24, 30
Projection angle.................................. 11
Rear adjustable foot...................... 11, 59
Refresh Rate ....................................... 34
Remote control ............. 60, Setup Guide
Remote control light-receiving area
............................ 57, 59, Setup Guide
Remote control light-emitting area
.................................. 60, Setup Guide
Replacing the air filter........................ 50
Reset All menu ................................... 32
Reset Lamp Timer.............................. 33
Resolution .......................................... 34
RGB setting .................................. 27, 29RGB video ..........................Setup Guide
Saturation..................................... 24, 26
Screen size ..........................Setup Guide
SDTV..................................... 15, 52, 53
Setup Level .................................. 24, 31
Setup menu ........................................ 31
Sharpness ............................... 24, 27, 29
Signal menu ................................. 24, 30
Specifications .................................... 54
Squeeze Through mode ... 15, 17, 52, 53
sRGB ..................................... 14, 27, 28
Startup screen .............................. 31, 47
Storage temperature........................... 54
Sub-menu..................................... 20, 26
Supported signal resolutions ............. 52
S-Video.........................52, Setup Guide
S VIDEO port ...........7, 59, Setup Guide
Sync Mode......................................... 34
Sync Polarity ..................................... 34
Sync. ........................................... 17, 28
Synchronization ........................... 17, 28
TEMP/FAN indicator .................. 36, 58
Test pattern ........................................ 13
Through ........................... 15, 17, 52, 53
Tracking....................................... 17, 28
TRIGGER OUT port ........................  59
Turning off .......................................... 9
Using the menus ................................ 20
Using the menu functions .................. 26
VIDEO port ..............7, 59, Setup Guide
Video Signal ...................................... 30
Video Source ..................................... 33
Video source connection
........................................Setup Guide
V Size .......................................... 16, 31
V Position .................................... 16, 31
White level ...................... 23, 24, 26, 28
Zoom mode...................... 15, 16, 52, 53
Zoom ring .................................... 11, 57
Zoom -Subtitle- ............... 15, 16, 52, 53
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							Connecting to a Video Source
Connecting to a Computer Setup
Screen Size and Setting-up Distance
Setting-up Methods
Battery Replacement Period and 
Using the Remote Control
Remote Control Operating Range
Before Using the Remote Control
Inserting the Batteries
Printed in Japan (English)
403257000
Essen SET UP GUIDE English-hyoshi 
						

							The batteries are not inserted into the remote control at the time of purchase, so you need 
to insert them before the remote control can be used.
Inserting the Batteries
1
1
2Remove the battery compartment cover.
Insert the batteries.
Make sure the polarities of the batteries are 
correct.
Replace the battery compartment cover.
After inserting the tab of the battery cover, 
push the cover down until it clicks into place.
3
While pressing the cover here, lift the cover up.
     Before Using the Remote Control
Essen SET UP GUIDE English-01