Digital Projector

LG Electronics DND Division

What is a Projector?

What is a Projector?
A projector is a device that integrates a light source, optics system, electronics and display for the purpose of projecting an image from a computer or video device onto a wall or screen for large image viewing. There are hundreds of products available in the market and they are differentiated by their resolution, performance and features. These devices attached to a computer or video device as you would connect a monitor.

Notebook PC, Desktop PC

VCR, DVDP TV(Digital TV)

Digital camera, Camcorder

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Usage

Usage
- Companies, public organizations: Images on PC can be directly projected onto a large screen without the disturbance occurring when using OHP. The projector can be used for a variety of purposes - for meeting or presentation, and video projections can be used for PR or training. Now we also have ultra-compact products allowing presentation-on-the-move. - Schools, training centers, churches: Various educational multimedia data and videos can be directly projected onto a large screen for the purpose of education. - Others: Enjoy movies at home, small theater or cafeteria. The projector can also be used at exhibitions for a wide variety of purposes. Presentation (Office etc) Office Education Home Theater Entertainment Etc.

Event Education (School, University etc) (Exhibition hall etc.)

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A kind of Projector

CRT Projection TV

3 Guns 3 Panels 1 Panel 3 Guns 3 Panels 1 Panel 3 Chips 1 Chip

Projection TV Projection Product Projector

LCD Projection TV

CRT Projector LCD Projector DLP Projector

Rear projection Type (Projection TV)

Projection LENS

Front Projection Type(Projector)

Projection LENS

Screen

Screen

The projector is placed behind the screen, invisible to the audience. It projects onto the screen and the audience sees it on the other side

The projector is placed at the front of the screen, visible to the audience. It projects onto the screen and the audience sees it on the same side 4

PRT type Projector

A PRT type projector adopts high-performance PRT (similar to CRT for TV) for screen projection and is composed of 3 projection lenses. Although images are natural and clear, product size is big and installation as well as screen adjustment is difficult. Brightness and compatibility with PCs are also its weak points. Not used very much these days - except for A/V purpose.

PRT L ens
R

Screen

LCD type Projector

A LCD type projector adopts LCD for screen display. The size is getting smaller while brightness is improving. Owing to strong compatibility with PC, many companies, schools and public offices are now using LCD type projectors.The LCD projector is dominating the Projector market.
Lamp & Reflector Relay Lens

Dichroic Prism 1st FEL

2nd FEL PBS 1st C-Lens

Dichroic Mirror 2

Projection Lens

3rd C-Lens 2nd C-Lens Total Mirror Dichroic Mirror 1

LCD
* FEL : Fly Eye Lens * PBS : Polarizing Beam Splitter

DMD type Projector

Uses Texas instruments "micro-mirror arrays" hundreds of thousands of pivoting mirrors to modulate the image, instead of using LCDs. A new technology competing with LCDs, DLP Projector using a technology from Texas Instruments, that was brought to market 1996. Generally, DLPs are considered to have superior video quality to LCDs.

DLP : Digital Light Processing DMD : Digital Mirror Device

Comparison- LCD vs DMD LCD vs DMD

LCD Size / Weight Video Quality Price Color Uniformity Good Normal DMD Very good Good

Less expensive Worse, but improving Advantages : - It is easy to heighten a brightness. - It is easy to make a system with stability technology. Disadvantage : - Only a few maker supply LCD panel. (Epson, Sony)

Expensive Better Advantages : - LCDs have a very visible "mask" or dark area around each pixel. But DLPs have virtually no mask. In normal use, DLPs project a virtually seamless image. Disadvantage : - Only TI hold patents of DLP. So, TI supplies all DMD.

Others

Market World Wide Market Trend of Projector

<K Set>

2,500 2,000 1,500

2,300 1,700 1,300 1,100 810

Portable Projector

1,000 500

Fixed Projector
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99 Portable Projector Fixed Projector 390 420

00 740 360

01 950 350

03 1,400 300

05 2,000 300

Segment Market Segment

Brightness (ANSI lumens) 6,000

Large Venue Fixed Projector

3,000

DeskTop

Fixed

1,500

Portable Projector
Micro Portable 1,000 Portable

600

DeskTop Projection Projection TV / MNT Monitor (Digital TV)

300 2.3 (5) 4.5 (10) 6.8 (15) 10 (22) 23 (50) 45 (100) (Kg) (Pound)

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Specification

Model P A N E L Type Size Pixel NO. Zoom Lamp Type Image Size Brightness Uniformity Contrast
Reso- Compatibility lution

LP-XG1
LCD 1.3 X 3 Panels 1024 X 768 X 3 Manual UHP 120W 30 ~ 300 1,600 85% 250:1
VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, Mac, NEC

LP-XG12
LCD 1.3 X 3 Panels 1024 X 768 X 3 Manual UHP 150W 30 ~ 300 2,000 85% 250:1
VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA, Mac, NEC

LP-XG2
LCD 0.9 X 3 Panels 1024 X 768 X 3 Manual UHP 150W 30 ~ 300 1,200 85% 350:1
VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA, Mac, NEC

Real

XGA
NTSC / PAL/SECAM / NTSC4.43 / PAL-M / PAL-N

XGA
NTSC / PAL/SECAM / NTSC4.43 / PAL-M / PAL-N

XGA
NTSC / PAL/SECAM / NTSC4.43 / PAL-M / PAL-N

Video Compatibility

Analog HD

1080i, 720p

1080i, 720p

Important specification of projector

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Specification
Model

LP - SV1

LP - XG1 LP - XG1X

LP - XG12

LP - XG14

LP - XG2

Items L C D 1. 3 X 3 1024 X 768 X 3 UHP 150W 2,000 34 230W 8.7Kg 100 ~ 240V, 50/60Hz
KOR,ENG,FRE,SPA, GER,ITA,CHN1,2 VGA,SVGA,XGA, SXGA,Mac,NEC

L C D

L C D SIZE Pixel Lamp 1. 3 X 3 600 X 800 X 3 UHP 120W 1,300 36 220W 8.7Kg 220V, 50/60Hz
KOR,ENG,FRE,SPA, GER,ITA

L C D 1. 3 X 3 1024 X 768 X 3 UHP 120W 1,600 36 220W 8.7Kg 220V, 50/60Hz

KOR,ENG,FRE,SPA, GER,ITA

L C D 1. 3 X 3 1024 X 768 X 3 UHP 120W 1,600 34 230W 8.7Kg 100 ~ 240V, 50/60Hz
KOR,ENG,FRE,SPA, GER,ITA,CHN1,2 VGA,SVGA,XGA, SXGA,Mac,NEC

L C D 0. 9 X 3 1024 X 768 X 3 UHP 150W 1,200 38 220W 3.4Kg 100 ~ 240V, 50/60Hz
KOR,ENG,FRE,SPA, GER,ITA,CHN1,2 VGA,SVGA,XGA,SXGA, UXGA,Mac,NEC

Brightness (ANSI lumens)

Noise ( ! ) Power Weight ( Kg ) Input Voltage OSD Lang. Signal Ver Hor Freq.

VGA,SVGA,XGA,SXGA, VGA,SVGA,XGA,SXGA, UXGA,Mac,NEC UXGA,Mac,NEC

15 ~ 81 KHz 50 ~ 85 Hz

15 ~ 81 KHz 50 ~ 85 Hz

15 ~ 97 KHz 50 ~ 120 Hz

15 ~ 97 KHz 50 ~ 120 Hz

15 ~ 97 KHz 50 ~ 120 Hz

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Optional Extra
Replacement Lamps Ceiling Mounts

TP-L2 (For LP-XG2)

TP-L1 (For LP-XG12) TP-ML2 (For LP-XG2) TP-MH2 (For LP-XG2)

Carry Case

TP-B1 (For LP-XG12)

TP-ML1 (For LP-XG12)

TP-MH1 (For LP-XG12)

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Comparison

Portable Product
Maker Model Module Brightness Lamp Resolution Size Weight Feature LG LP-XG2 LCD 0.9 X 3 Panels 1,200 ANSI lumens UHP 150W XGA (Compressed UXGA) 238 X 88 X 288(WHD) 3.4Kg Keystone 1080i, 720p Ready Toshiba TLP-650 LCD 0.9 X 3 Panels 1,100 ANSI lumens UHP 150W XGA (Compressed UXGA) 318 X 86 X 234 3.7Kg Keystone 1080i, 720p Ready TLP-651is attached visual presenter Plus U3-1080 DMD X 1 Panel 800 ANSI lumens UHP 130W XGA (Compressed SXGA) 230 X 48 X 127 1.3Kg Keystone Epson EMP-710 LCD 0.9 X 3 Panels 1000 ANSI lumens 120W UHE XGA (Compressed UXGA) 267 X 87 X 213 2.6Kg Keystone USB

Zoom

Window Zoom

Design

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Desktop-Portable (2,000 ANSI lumens) Product

Maker Model Module Brightness Lamp Resolution Size Weight Noise Feature LG LP-XG12 LCD 1.3 X 3 Panels 2,000 ANSI lumens UHP 150W XGA(Compressed UXGA) 308 X 137 X 404(WHD) 8.7Kg 34dB KeyStone HD Ready(1080i,720p) Epson PowerLite 8000i LCD 1.3 X 3 Panels 2,200 ANSI lumens UHE 220W XGA(Compressed UXGA) 475 X 157 X 305 7.9Kg KeyStone HD Ready (1080p,720p) Sharp NoteVision6(XG-NV6XE/M) LCD 1.3 X 3 Panels 2,200 ANSI lumens 150W UHP XGA(Compressed UXGA) 261 X 146 X 412 7.2Kg 35dB KeyStone, HD Ready(1080i,720p), Auto Zoom/Focus

Design

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Brightness
1. What is a ANSI lumens?
ANSI lumen is a measure of brightness put out by a projector, as standardized by American National Standards Institute. Calculating ANSI lumens(In case of 40 screen size) 1. Measure the mean illumination of 9 points on the screen like right figure. 2. Mean illumination X area = ANSI lumens
Ex) When 40 inch (SIZE = 0.495 m2) is projected on the screen , The mean illumination is 2,500 lx -> 2,500 ( lx ) x 0.495 (m2) = 1,237.5 1,237.5 ANSI lumens

40 Screen

2. How much brightness do I need to get a good images?

Over 2,000 ANSI lumens 1000 ~ 2000 ANSI lumens Under 1000 ANSI lumens : You are not disturbed by interior illumination : You can get a good image in bright condition. : You can get a good image with lights dimmed, so turning off the light is advisable.
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Resolution
1. What is a Resolution? In case of VGA, the number of horizontal pixel is 640 units and the number of vertical line is 480. 2. A kind of Resolution
IBM PC/AT compatible DOS/V VGA SVAG XGA SXGA UXGA

Ex) In case of VGA

640

480

640 X 480= 307,200 Pixel 640 X 480 (Video Graphics Array) 800 X 600 (Super Video Graphics Array) 1024 X 768 (Extended Video Graphics Array) 1280 X 1024(Super Extended Video Graphics Array) 1600 X 1200(Ultra Extended Video Graphics Array)

EWS(Engineering Work Station) / NEC / VESA / SGI VIDEO NTSC PAL/SECAM 640 X 480 768 X 576

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Compression
Compression Technology is the ability of a projector to display higher resolution than its original. All DMD and LCD projectors have only one real(or true)" resolution. To display higher signal, they must "compress" the data to fit.
For example, to display XGA(1024 x 768) signal, you must compress it into SVGA(800 x 600) format, in other words, must eliminate about 40% information out of 1024 x 768(appr. 800,000 pixels) to fit the whole screen. Complicated algorithms are used to selectively eliminate so much data, with leaving the best possible image.

Input
1024 Pixels 1
1 1

Output
800 Pixels 1 2 3 600 Line 3

768 Line

2
2

eliminate about 40% of the information

2 3

XGA signal =800,000 Pixels(1024 X 768)

Real SVGA Projector =480,000 Pixels(800 X 600)

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Function

Keystone Correction
1. What is a Keystone Correction? Keystone function is useful when your image appears wider at the top or bottom because the projector is positioned somewhere other than the center of the screen. Keystone correction corrects this rectangular distortion.

Before Keystone correction

After Keystone correction

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Flip Horizontal

Flip Vertical

Flip horizontal function reverses the left Flip vertical function reverses the upper and right side of the projected image. and the lower side of the projected Use this function when a projector image shoots from behind a screen and the Use this function when you mount a screen is viewed from the opposite side. projector on the ceiling because the projected image is turned upside down.

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Zoom(Window Zoom)
Zoom function enlarges a specific portion of an original image - LP-XG1(Only PC mode) - LP-XG2, LP-XG12 (You can use PC or Video mode)

Window Zoom Zoom Screen Shift : enables you to see the hidden portion : enables you to enlarge a specific portion of an image appointed by of the images, covered by the zoomedwindow. in portion, by shifting the screen freely.

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Auto Tracking

This function assures you of getting the best video quality by automatically adjusting the difference of horizontal width and tremor of the image. This difference is caused by disaccord of the internal signal of the projector and diverse graphic signals of PC. This function is operated only in PC mode.

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Auto Source Detect

1. It Automatically detects computer input signal and adjusts it to the XGA mode (In case of real XGA resolution) or SVGA mode(In case of real SVGA resolution). 2. When new signal(In case of XGA) is input, original signal from a source is displayed. Source : PC1 Present Signal : XGA 60Hz

Ex) LP-XG2 (Real XGA)

Displayed signal (Scaled) XGA

Input signal (Original) VGA, SVGA, SXGA, UXGA, MAC, PC98

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Resize
Resize function maps high resolution images to a lower resolution LCD, and lower resolution images to a high resolution LCD. Resize function does not operate at original display mode. You can use this function only with SVGA(800"600) signal in case of XGA model You can use this function only with VGA(640"480) signal in case of SVGA model

Ex) In case real XGA model Input signal SVGA

1024 800 768 600

Scaled

Original

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Plug & Play

Without any support of additional software or device, PC identifies the signal mode from a projector by itself. Therefore, you have only to connect projector with PC, and the projector will do the rest.

Projector maker Supported monitor Spec

output PC signal in accordance with projector

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Logo Back(Blank)

Blank(LP-XG1, LP-SV1)
A screen turns into light blue color. This function may be effective when you have audience in meetings or briefings.

Logo Back(LP-XG2, LP-XG12)

When

you turn on the projector, LG logo appears on the screen. (If Buyer want to change LG Logo into its own brand, We can do so) Using the blank function, you can select a preferred blank mode from Logo, Blue and Black.

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Projector Status Indicators

Orange Operation Indicator Green Off Orange Standby On operation Power off The life time of Lamp reaches near end. OSD displays about 40 seconds when power ON. Projection lamp has reached the end of its life and cannot project images any longer. Replace the lamp with new one LP-XG1,SV1,XG14 : 4000HRS LP-XG2,XG12 : 1500HRS The Projector has trouble in the lamp or round it. Power On, but Lamp doesnt work. Power off in 3 seconds.

Lamp Indicator

Red

Red(flashing)

Green(flashing) The lamp cover is not closed.(Power Off) Orange Temperature Indicator Red Red(flashing) This Projector is in high temperature. If you dont turn off the projector, Itll be automatically turned off soon. Temperature is Too High The projector is turned off due to high temperature. Power is turned off due to the trouble in internal cooling fan. PAN Problem
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is the warning message on screen

Checking and Initiating the Lamp time

1. Checking the lamp time Used lamp time is displayed in the user menu. 2. Warning on the lamp time (1) Over 1400 hrs : Informs warning. (orange ) displaying warning OSD when power on. (2) Over 1500 hrs : Informs warning. (red ) , power off. You can power on with power button after initiating lamp time as below; 3. Initiation (1) Lamp time must be initiated by the user after replacing the lamp. (2) you can finish initiating the lamp time by pressing(In Stand-By); - LP-XG1,SV1,XG14 : CH UP > CH DN > VOL UP > VOL DN > ENTER > POWER ON - LP-XG2,XG12 : CH UP > CH DN > VOL UP > VOL DN > MENU > ENTER > POWER

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Main Board block Diagram

DC Offset Adjust (Color Uniformity Control) CXA3503 CVBS Y, C Video Decoder VPC 3230 De-interlacer, x2 GMVLX1 10 bit D/A CXA 3197

S/H CXA2112 S/H CXA2112

R LCD

PC IN

3-Channel ADC AD9884

48 bit

Scaler PW164

10 bit Adjust & LCD Control Signal Generation CXD2467

10 bit D/A CXA 3197

S/H CXA2112 S/H CXA2112

G LCD

Input Select (BA7657)

SRAM
KM616V1000
R,G,B OP-AMP (AD8023) H,V Buffer (74HC04) Audio Amp. (TPA0#32)

FLASH 28F800B3T

10 bit D/A CXA 3197

S/H CXA2112 S/H CXA2112

B LCD

PC OUT

12 Channel D/A Converter M62352

VCOM_CFS Hst, HP, Hck1, Hck2, Vck, Vst ...

VOLUME, AUDIO_SEL

RS 232 TX

Mouse MiCom AT89C51

DS232

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Description of control Signal -1

Signal name Thermal_det mouse_sel fan_on power_on lamp_on mute audio_sel av_jack _det SVID_det IC pw164 8255A 8255A 8255A 8255A 8255A 8255A 8255A 8255A status H : high temperature, lamp off L : normal H : mouse on L : mouse off H : fan on L : fan off H : 5V, 15.5V on L : 5V, 15.5V off H: lamp-on to the ballast L : lamp off H : audio mute L : normal H : AV L : PC H : with AV jack L : no AV jack H : with SVID jack L : no SVID jack

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Description of control Signal - 2

Signal name lamp_det power_key case_det volume vcom IC 8255A 8255A 8255A 62352 62352 status H : lamp off state L : lamp on state H : soft power on L : soft power off H : case open L : case close 0V(max) - 5V(mute) factory default (you can change the value in service menu )

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Power board block Diagram

DC 370V

AC IN
Power PowerSwitch Switch

Line LineFilter Filter

RECTIFIER RECTIFIER & & PFC PFC

BALLAST BALLAST (Regulator) (Regulator)

17V TRANSFORMER 17V 17V REGULATOR 15.5V

Top 225Y
PRIMARY SECONDARY

6V

REG

12V

REG
Photo Coupler

5V_S

ST5V 6V

REG

5V(1)

REG

5V(2)

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Power Spec
1. Input Power : AC 110 ~ 240V 2. SMPS output 5V(1) 5V(2) 5V_sound st5V(unregulated 6V) fan 12V 15.5V (for S/H and LCD) 17V (for opamp)

= 630mA = 760 mA = 200mA = 700mA = 450mA = 290mA = 42mA

3.2W 3.8W 1W 4.2W 5.4W 4.5W 0.71W = 23W

3. Lamp output : 150W 4. Power consumption that is being output is measured 210W at 110V and 200W at 220V owing to efficiency of PFC circuit and lamp driver.

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Safety operation
1. Thermal guard This sensor checks the temperature above the lamp case. If the temp. is high(above 80 degree) the Projector will lamp off. 2. Case open detection If the lamp replacing cover is open, the Projector will not power on. 3. Thermo - sensor This sensor checks the temperature above the prism. High Temp. warning : 69 degree High Temp. power-off : 72 degree 4. Fan abnormal detection If the fan is out-of-order, or stopped abnormally, the projector will lamp off.

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Disassembling the Set

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Replacing the Lamp

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How to upgrade the Software

1. Disassemble the top case 2. You can find the shield case in the bottom side of the main PCB 3. Short R1025, R1026 (which is near the shield case ) normally, R1025, R1026 is opened. (1) R1025 : makes the flash memory in write-unprotected state (2) R1026 : enables the program voltage(3.3V) to the flash memory. 4. Plug the power cable. 5. Connect the mouse cable to the PC that has the downloading software 6. Copy upgrade files(config.hex, gui.hex, romcode.hex, pixelware.inf) to your upgrade folder which you have made. 7. Follow the instructions(Upgrade Instruction pages) of next page. . . . 8. After downloading, disconnect the mouse cable and power cable. 9. Open R1025, R1026 we recommand that R1025, R1026 is in open state. 10. Assemble the top case.

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Upgrade Instructions
1. First, Start FlashUpgrader.exe . Then you will see below window on your screen. After reading the message, Press Next > button

..Continued

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Upgrade Instructions
2. You can see a new window. Verify the name and path of Pixelware.inf file. If incorrect, press search correct file using Browse button . After verifying correct file, Press Next > button.

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Upgrade Instructions
3. You can see below new window. First, check Serial Port which you have connected your serial cable. Next, check Baud Rate is selected to 57600. Then press Next button.

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Upgrade Instructions
4. Below window is real upgrading window. After you see below window, Press the reset button(SW10) on the main PCB Now, downloading will start.

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Upgrade Instructions
4. When upgrading is completed, you can see the below window. Press Finish button. Then follow the instructions (From 8. to 10.) on How to upgrade the Software page.

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LP-XG2 Optical Engine Troubleshooting

NO 1

Symptom

Cause

Engine Type ; RICOH made 4C59-0000 LV091 Countermeasure

Simple Repair(In case that the amount of color band is little) After tightening screw A , when
rotating its head with a screwdriver, color band on the screen appear and disappear. At the point that disappear the color band retighten the screw. (Torque ; 70 $5 N.Cm)

lighting system is narrow Color smear occur on upper,lower, Lighting system is not properly left and right side of the screen tuned during assembling as follows; Violet band Yellow band

The margin of adjustment in Lighting system Mismatching

Engine Bottom view

Engine Top view

B A B
< Note >
Lighting Readjustment(In case that the color band is wide) 1.If the width of color smear is below Adjust the position of Condenser Lens unit and Relay 2 unit by observing the screen. 4 pixels, it is O.K. 1)Detach the protection tape(4 points of B ) 2)Remove the adhesives of Condenser Lens. 2.If re-adjustment in lighting system 3)Remove the adhesives of Relay. 4)Flash in Blue light path.Set the lighting of Green and Red by adjusting the position of Condenser Lens unit. 5)Set the lighting of Blue by adjusting the position of Relay 2 unit. needed, it requires skill 6)Adhere the upper front side of Condenser lens unit and Relay2 unit with the instant adhesives(loktite460). (Require best adjustment) 7)Adhere the upper and lower side of Condenser lens unit and Relay2 unit with adhesives(Super X). 3.Tools ; Driver/Adhesives/Blackout 8)Put the protection tape on 4 points. curtain * Leave over 24HRs after bonding with Super X.

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NO 2

Symptom Dust,Spot

Cause
Polluted by dust or others near LCD panel.

Countermeasure

Steps
1. Check the focus point of LCD by rotating Focus ring watching R/G/B raster 1)Near side---- the Prism side LCD Prism 2)Infinite side ---- the lighting system side LCD 3)Uncertain --- Relay lens 1 2. Detach the Air Filter. 3. Clean Prism,LCD Panel and polarization plate with soft material. (If needed, you can use alcohol) 4. If the pollution is heavy, clean after detach the composition system and projection lens. 5. When cleaning the Relay Lens 1, peel the seal and remove dust and something.

Focus ring

Air Filter LCD

Relay lens 1

< Note >

1.In case of scratch on LCD panel or internal foreign material in Panel, it can not be removable and repairable.(Return to Kumi factory) 2.Tools ; Soft materials/Alcohol/Blackout curtain/Soft cloth

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NO 3

Symptom

Cause

Countermeasure Replace Blue polarization plate&C-LENS

Yellow spot on white screen, Blue polarization plate burn out Black spot on blue screen Working Steps appear on left lower side. 1. Detach the Air filter.

2. Detach Blue polarization lens & C-Lens after unscrew and remove adhesives. 3. Replace with New Blue polarization lens+C-LENS. *New polarization lens LG P/No. ; 3300V00083A RICOH Type No. ; 4C59-9024(CLBU) *Here, keep the horizontal as flat as possible so that the (rectangular) polarization plate can not be slanted. 4. Remove lighting system mismatching by rotating C-Lens. 5. Fix it with Holder.(Torque ; 50$5N.cm) 6. Stick Holder and C-Lens with adhesive. (To prevent C-Lens from rotating) 6. Check color and brightness.

LCD C-LENS

Adhesives Holder

Blue polarization lens Screw

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NO 3-1

Symptom

Cause

Countermeasure

Working Method

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Loosen 4 screws

P/N :3680V00030A

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