USER MANUAL DLP PROJECTOR LX-NZ3
Table of contents Safety precautions................. 3 Light source information ........... 33 Important safety instructions .............................................. 4 Getting to know the light source hour ......................................................... 33 Extending light source life................ 33 Overview ............................... 9 Shipping contents........................ 9 Projector exterior view............... 10 Controls and functions............... 11 Control panel ...
Safety precautions FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A. only) CAUTION: Changes or modification not approved by authority to operate the equipment. could void the user’s NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Dear Customer, This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.
8. Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector will void your warranty. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the power outlet and contact to have the projector repaired. 9. Do not look straight into the projector lens during operation. It may harm your sight. RG2 IEC 62471-5:2015 10. This projector is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation. Use only a proper ceiling mount kit for mounting. 11.
crucial internal parts. To prevent the projector from possible damage, do not use the projector for at least 2 hours when there is a sudden change in temperature. Avoid volatile liquids Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide or certain types of cleaner, near the projector. Do not have rubber or plastic products touching the projector for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish. If cleaning with a chemically treated cloth, be sure to follow the cleaning product’s safety instructions.
The APERTURE LABEL is located on the top cover. APERTURE LABEL WARNING LASER RADIATION AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT CAUTION Do not look into the lens while in use. Light source specifications 95 W Laser diodes x 1 Wavelength 449 - 461 nm Maximum output is 64 mW Beam divergence angle from lens of this unit Wide: α = 30.3° Tele: α = 19.9° α Laser emission port For the customers in other countries CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER CAUTION LABEL WARNING Do not look into the lens while in use.
CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Overview Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have the items below. Some of the items may not be available depending on your region of purchase. Please check with your place of purchase. Some of the accessories may vary from region to region. Projector Remote control and batteries (US) User manual CD (EU) Power cable* Quick start guide *The power cable supplied is different according to regions.
Projector exterior view Front and upper side view 5 1 6 7 2 8 3 4 9 Rear/bottom view 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 20 10 21 Overview 20 21 1. Vent (heated air exhaust) 2. Front IR remote sensor 3. Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the projected image. 4. Projection lens 5. Control panel (See "Control panel" for details.) 6. Lens shift knob (Left/Right) Adjusts the horizontal position of the projected image. 7.
Controls and functions Control panel 3 4 5 1 6 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode and on. Top IR remote sensor TEMPerature warning light Lights up red if the projector's temperature becomes too high. LIGHT indicator light Indicates the status of the light source. Lights up or flashes when the light source has developed a problem. HIDE Used to blank the screen picture.
Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 7 14 12 13 8. OK Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. 9. MENU Displays the menu, or hides the menu if it is displayed. 10. BRIGHTNESS Displays the setting bar for brightness adjustment. POWER Toggles the projector between standby mode 9 17 and on. 12. DYNAMIC 10 18 Selects the picture mode: Dynamic. 13. GAMMA Displays the Select Gamma menu. 14. TEST Displays the test pattern. 15. Right Activates panel key lock.
Installing/replacing the remote control battery 1. To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to view its back, press on the finger grip on the cover and slide it up in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. 2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two AA batteries observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment. Positive (+) goes to positive and negative (-) goes to negative. 3.
Installation Choosing a location Before choosing an installation location for your projector, take the following factors into consideration: • Size and position of your screen • Electrical outlet location • Location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment You can install your projector in the following ways. 1. Front: 3. Front Ceiling: Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen.
Obtaining a preferred projected image size The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size.
Size of the projected image (F) Screen size Diagonal Height Projection distance (E) Shortest (Wide) Width Longest (Tele) Offset (A) Offset (B) Offset (C, D) Inch cm Inch cm Inch cm Inch cm Inch cm Inch cm Inch cm Inch cm 150 381 74 187 131 332 177 450 283 720 7.4 19 80.9 205 30.1 76 160 406 78 199 139 354 189 480 302 768 7.8 20 86.3 219 32.1 81 170 432 83 212 148 376 201 510 321 816 8.3 21 91.7 233 34.
Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: 1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections. 2. Use the correct signal cables for each source. 3. Make sure the cables are firmly inserted. In the connection illustrations shown below, cables are not included with the projector (see "Shipping contents"). They are commercially available from electronics stores. Notebook or desktop computer 1 A/V device 2 2 or 1. VGA cable 2. HDMI cable Terminal HDCP ver.
Operation Starting up the projector 1. Plug the power cable into the projector and a power outlet. Turn on the power outlet switch (where fitted). The POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied. Please use the supplied power cable to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire. 2. Press to start the projector. The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays green when the projector is on.
Selecting an input source The projector can be connected to multiple equipment at the same time. However, it only displays one full screen at a time. When starting up, the projector automatically searches for the available signals. If you want the projector to always automatically search for the signals: • Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu, and then enable Auto Input Search. (see "Auto Input Search" on page 27) To select the video source: 1. Press INPUT to display the source selection bar. 2.
Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with 2 adjuster feet. These adjusters change the image height and projection angle. Screw the feet in or out as appropriate to aim and level the projection angle. If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image becomes vertical trapezoidal. To correct this, see "Correcting keystone" for details. Do not look into the lens while the light source is on.
Menu Functions About the OSD Menus To access the OSD menu, press MENU. Using the OSD menu Main menu icon main menu Highlight PICTURE Picture Mode User Mode Settings Status Brightness Contrast Sub-menu Color Tint Sharpness Advanced Reset Current Picture Current input signal Exit Press BACK to go back to the previous window or to exit. To access the OSD menu, press MENU on the projector or remote control. It consists of the following main menus.
PICTURE menu Submenu Functions and Descriptions Selects a preset picture mode to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type. The preset picture modes are described as below: Picture Mode • Natural: With well-balanced color saturation and contrast with a low brightness level, this is most suitable for video images.
Submenu Functions and Descriptions Makes the picture look sharper or softer. The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the value, the softer the picture becomes. Sharpness 4 • 7 12 Select Gamma Gamma refers to the relationship between input source and picture brightness. • 2.2: Normal gamma value. • 1.8/2.0/2.1/2.3/2.4/2.6: The higher the value, the darker the picture. • Contrast Priority: Places more emphasis on the contrast compared to the Normal setting.
Submenu Functions and Descriptions • 3D Color Management Provides six sets (RGBCMY) of colors to be adjusted. You can select any of them to adjust its color range and saturation. 1. Press OK to display the 3D Color Management window. 2. Select Primary Color and use / to select a color from R (Red), G (Green), B (Blue), C (Cyan), M (Magenta), and Y (Yellow). 3. Press to select Hue and use / to set its range.
Submenu Functions and Descriptions • HDR Settings • Auto/HDR10 / HLG/SDR: The projector supports HDR imaging sources. It can automatically detect the dynamic range of the source, and optimize settings to reproduce contents under wide range of light conditions. If the input source is not defined with dynamic range, you can also manually select HDR10, HLG or SDR for it.
Submenu Overscan Adjustment Phase H. Size Auto Functions and Descriptions Conceals the poor picture quality in the four edges. The greater the value, the more portion of the picture is concealed while the screen remains filled and geometrically accurate. Setting 0 means the picture is 100% displayed. Adjusts the clock phase to reduce picture distortion. This function is only available when the PC signal is selected. Adjusts the horizontal width of the picture.
Submenu Functions and Descriptions There is one 12V trigger that works according to your needs for installation scenarios. Two selections are available: 12V Trigger High Altitude Mode • Off: If this is selected, the projector will not send electronic signal out when it is turned on. • On: The projector will send a low to high electronic signal out when it is turned on, a high to low signal out when it is turned off.
SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu Submenu HDMI Range Functions and Descriptions • Auto: Sets the projector to detect the HDMI range of the input signal automatically. • Enhance: Sets the HDMI color range as 0 - 255. • Standard: Sets the HDMI color range as 16 - 235. For security purposes and to prevent unauthorized use, you may set up password security for the projector. This limits use of the projector to only those who know the correct password.
Submenu Functions and Descriptions Resolution Displays the native resolution of the input source. Color System Displays input system format. MaxCLL Displays the Maximum Content Light Level detected. MaxFALL Displays the Maximum Frame Average Light detected. Light Source Usage Time Displays the number of hours the light source has been used. Firmware Version Shows the firmware version of your projector. Some information is given only when certain input sources are in use.
OSD menu structure The OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected. Main menu Submenu Picture Mode User Mode Settings Options Natural/Cinema/Dynamic/User 1/User 2 Load Settings Natural/Cinema/Dynamic/User 1/User 2 Rename User Mode Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Select Gamma 1.8/2.0/2.1/2.2/2.3/2.4/2.
Main menu Submenu Options Language Norsk Background Color SYSTEM SETUP: Basic Green/Black/Blue Splash Screen Black/Blue/JVC Auto Power Off Disable/5 min/10 min/15 min/ 20 min/25 min/30 min Direct Power On Off/On Menu Settings Menu Position Center/Top-Left/Top-Right/ Bottom-Right/Bottom-Left Menu Display Time Always On/5 sec/10 sec/15 sec/20 sec/25 sec/30 sec Reminder Message Off/On Rename Input Auto Input Search Off/On HDMI Range SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced Password Auto/Standard/Enhance
Maintenance Care of the projector Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. Before cleaning any part of the projector, turn it off using the proper shutdown procedure (see "Shutting down the projector"), unplug the power cable, and let it cool down completely. • Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. • If there is dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface.
Light source information Getting to know the light source hour When the projector is in operation, the duration (in hours) of light source usage is automatically calculated by the built-in timer. To obtain the light source hour information: 1. Press MENU. 2. Use the arrow keys ( / / / ) to go to INFORMATION or enter the INSTALLATION > Light Source Settings > Light Source Information menu. 3. The Light Source Usage Time information displays. 4. Press MENU to exit.
Indicators There are 3 indicators which show the status of the projector. Check the following information about the indicator lights. If there is anything wrong, turn the projector off and contact your dealer.
Troubleshooting Problem The projector does not turn on. Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cable. Plug the power cable into the AC inlet on the rear of the projector, and plug the power cable into to the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on. Attempting to turn the projector on Wait until the cooling down process has again during the cooling process. completed. No picture. Image is unstable.
Specifications Projector specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Optical Input terminals Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 with e-shift Display system Single-chip DLPTM system Lens F = 1.809, f = 14.3~22.9 mm Light source Laser Computer input RGB input D-Sub 15-pin (female) x 1 Video signal input SD/HDTV signal input Digital - HDMI x 2 Electrical Power supply AC100–240V, 3.7 A, 50-60 Hz (Automatic) Power consumption 360 W (Max); < 0.
Dimensions 405 mm x 341 mm x 145.8 mm (15 7/8" x 13 1/2" x 5 3/4") (W x D x H) 341 (13 1/2") 70.2 (2 3/4") 174.7 *Maximum height 332 (13 1/8") 63.2 (2 1/2") Unit: mm (inches) 405 (15 7/8") 145.8 134 (5 1/4") 100.
Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Format Resolution Refresh rate (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (KHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) 720 x 400 720 x 400_70 70.087 31.469 28.3221 VGA_60 59.940 31.469 25.175 VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.500 VGA_75 75.000 37.500 31.500 VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36.000 SVGA_60 60.317 37.879 40.000 SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50.000 SVGA_75 75.000 46.875 49.500 SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.250 SVGA_120 (Reduce Blanking) 119.854 77.425 83.000 XGA_60 60.
SXGA_60 60.020 63.981 108.000 SXGA_75 75.025 79.976 135.000 SXGA_85 85.024 91.146 157.500 1280 x 960_60 60.000 60.000 108 1280 x 960_85 85.002 85.938 148.500 1360 x 768_60 60.015 47.712 85.500 WXGA+_60 (Reduce Blanking) 60 55.469 88.75 WXGA+_60 59.887 55.935 106.500 1400 x 1050 SXGA+_60 59.978 65.317 121.750 1600 x 1200 UXGA 60.000 75.000 162.000 59.883 64.674 119.000 1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050_60 (Reduce Blanking) 1680 x 1050_60 59.954 65.290 146.
Supported timing for HDMI (HDCP) input Format Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (KHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) VGA_60 59.940 31.469 25.175 VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.500 VGA_75 75.000 37.500 31.500 VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36.000 720 x 400_70 70.087 31.469 28.3221 SVGA_60 60.317 37.879 40.000 SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50.000 SVGA_75 75.000 46.875 49.500 SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.250 SVGA_120 (Reduce Blanking) 119.854 77.425 83.000 XGA_60 60.004 48.
1280 x 960_60 60.000 60.000 108 1280 x 960_85 85.002 85.938 148.500 1360 x 768_60 60.015 47.712 85.500 WXGA+_60 (Reduce Blanking) 60 55.469 88.75 WXGA+_60 59.887 55.935 106.500 1400 x 1050 SXGA+_60 59.978 65.317 121.750 1600 x 1200 UXGA 60.000 75.000 162.000 1680 x 1050_60 (Reduce Blanking) 59.883 64.674 119.000 1680 x 1050 1680 x 1050_60 59.954 65.290 146.250 640 x 480@67Hz MAC13 66.667 35.000 30.240 832 x 624@75Hz MAC16 74.546 49.722 57.
Timing Resolution Vertical Horizontal Pixel Frequency Frequency (Hz) Frequency (KHz) (MHz) 480i 720 (1440) x 480 59.94 15.73 27 480p 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 27 576i 720 (1440) x 576 50 15.63 27 576p 720 x 576 50 31.25 27 720/50p 1280 x 720 50 37.5 74.25 720/60p 1280 x 720 60 45.00 74.25 1080/24P 1920 x 1080 24 27 74.25 1080/25P 1920 x 1080 25 28.13 74.25 1080/30P 1920 x 1080 30 33.75 74.25 1080/50i 1920 x 1080 50 28.13 74.
Warranty and Copyright information Warranty warrants this product against any defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage and storage. Proof of purchase date will be required with any warranty claim. In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, ’s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any defective parts (labor included). To obtain warranty service, immediately notify the dealer from which you purchased the product of any defects.
