INSTRUCTIONS
DLA-HD2KU/DLA-HD2KE
®
®
HOME THEATER PROJECTOR
DLA-HD2KU
LCT1719-001A
For Customer Use:
Serial No.
Model No.
Enter below the Serial No. which is located
on the side panel of the cabinet. Retain
this information for future reference.
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About burning-in of the D-ILA device
Do not allow the same still picture to be projected for a long
time or an abnormally bright video picture to be projected.
Do not project video images with high-intensity or high con-
trast
on a screen. The video image could be burnt into the D-ILA
device.
Use special care when projecting video games or computer
program images.There is no problem with ordinary video-cas-
sette playback images.
About the installation place
Do not install the projector in a place that cannot support its
weight securely.
If the installation place is not sturdy enough, the projector could
fall or overturn, possibly causing personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This unit
has been engineered and manufactured to assure your per-
sonal safety. But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTEN-
TIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. In order not
to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this product, ob-
serve the following basic rules for its installation, use and ser-
vice. Please read these Important Safeguards carefully be-
fore use.
All the safety and operating instructions should be read be-
fore the product is operated.
The safety and operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
All warnings on the product and in the operating instruc-
tions should be adhered to.
All operating instructions should be followed.
Place the projector near a wall outlet where the plug can be
easily unplugged.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may be hazardous.
Do not use this product near water. Do not use immediately
after moving from a low temperature to high temperature,
as this causes condensation, which may result in fire, elec-
tric shock, or other hazards.
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or
table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child
or adult, and serious damage to the product. The product
should be mounted according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions, and should use a mount recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
When the product is used on a cart, care
should be taken to avoid quick stops, ex-
cessive force, and uneven surfaces which
may cause the product and cart to over-
turn, damaging equipment or causing pos-
sible injury to the operator.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
This projector is equipped with a 3-blade grounding type
plug to satisfy FCC rule. If you are unable to insert the plug
into the outlet, contact your electrician.
NOTICE (For USA)
Language for Manuals of Products using HID Lamps
(that contains mercury)
This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp
that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains
lead in some components.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your com-
munity due to environmental considerations. For disposal
or recycling information please contact your local authori-
ties, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: http://
www.eiae.org.
WARNING:
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
MACHINE NOISE INFORMATION (Germany only)
Changes Machine Noise Information Ordinance 3.
GSGV, January 18, 1991: The sound pressure level at the
operator position is equal or less than 70 dB (A) according
to ISO 7779.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A. only)
CAUTION:
Changes or modification not approved by JVC could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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 rea-
sonable protection against harmful interference in a resi-
dential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harm-
ful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par-
ticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encourage to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
· Increase the separation between the equipment and re-
ceiver.
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ-
ent from that to which the receiver is connected.
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(symbol provided by RETAC)
S3126A
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventila-
tion. These ensure reliable operation of the product and pro-
tect it from overheating.These openings must not be blocked
or covered. (The openings should never be blocked by plac-
ing the product on bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. It should
not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided and the
manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.)
For proper ventilation, separate the product from other equip-
ment, which may prevent ventilation and keep a distance of
more than 11-7/8" (30 cm).
This product should be operated only with the type of power
source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type
of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer
or local power company.
This product is equipped with a three-wire plug. This plug
will fit only into a grounded power outlet. If you are unable to
insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the grounded plug.
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them. Pay particular attention to cords at doors,
plugs, receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
product.
For added protection of this product during a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable
system.This will prevent damage to the product due to light-
ning and power line surges.
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or convenience
receptacles on other equipment as this can result in a risk
of fire or electric shock.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages
and other hazards. Refer all service to qualified service per-
sonnel.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer service to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a) When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen on the
product.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the Operation Manual, as an improper ad-
justment of controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to re-
store the product to normal operation.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance - this indicates a need for service.
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or with same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to de-
termine that the product is in proper operating condition.
The product should be placed more than one foot away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, and
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
When connecting other products such as VCR's, and per-
sonal computers, you should turn off the power of this prod-
uct for protection against electric shock.
Do not place combustibles behind the cooling fan. For ex-
ample, cloth, paper, matches, aerosol cans or gas lighters
that present special hazards when over heated.
Do not look into the projection lens while the illumination
lamp is turned on. Exposure of your eyes to the strong light
can result in impaired eyesight.
Do not look into the inside of this unit through vents (ventila-
tion holes), etc. Do not look at the illumination lamp directly
by opening the cabinet while the illumination lamp is turned
on. The illumination lamp also contains ultraviolet rays and
the light is so powerful that your eyesight can be impaired.
Do not drop, hit, or damage the light-source lamp (lamp unit)
in any way. It may cause the light-source lamp to break and
lead to injuries. Do not use a damaged light source lamp. If
the light-source lamp is broken, ask your dealer to repair it.
Fragments from a broken light-source lamp may cause inju-
ries.
The light-source lamp used in this projector is a high pres-
sure mercury lamp. Be careful when disposing of the light-
source lamp. If anything is unclear, please consult your
dealer.
Do not ceiling-mount the projector to a place which tends to
vibrate; otherwise, the attaching fixture of the projector could
be broken by the vibration, possibly causing it to fall or over-
turn, which could lead to personal injury.
Use only the accessory cord designed for this product to
prevent shock.
The power supply voltage rating of this product is AC 120 V,
AC 100 V AC 240 V, the power cord attached conforms to
the following power supply voltage. Use only the power cord
designated by our dealer to ensure Safety and EMC.
When it is used by other power supply voltage, power cable
must be changed.
Ensure that the power cable used for the projector is the
correct type for the AC outlet in your country.
Consult your product dealer.
*DO NOT allow any unqualified person to install the unit.
Be sure to ask your dealer to install the unit (e.g. attaching
it to the ceiling) since special technical knowledge and skills
are required for installation.
If installation is performed by an unqualified person, it may
cause personal injury or electrical shock.
Power cord
For United
Kingdom
For European
continent countries
Power supply voltage: AC 120 V
Power cord
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WARNING:
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. IMPORTANT:
The wires in the mains lead on this product are colored in
accordance with the following cord:
Green-and-yellow
: Earth
Blue
: Neutral
Brown
: Live
As these colors may not correspond with the colored mak-
ing identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as fol-
lows:
The wire which is colored green-and-yellow must be con-
nected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter E
or the safety earth or colored green or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is colored blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or colored black.
The wire which is colored brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or colored red.
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use only a correctly
rated approved type, re-fit the fuse cover.
IF IN DOUBT ---- CONSULT A COMPETENT
ELECTRICIAN.
How To Replace The Fuse
Open the fuse compartment with the blade screwdriver,
and replace the fuse.
(* An example is shown in the illustration below.)
WARNING:
Do not cut off the main plug from this equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your
home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then
obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or
adapter or consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse
and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible
shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the main supply.
If a new main plug has to be fitted, then follow the instruc-
tion given below:
POWER CONNECTION
(United Kingdom only)
WARNING:
Do not cut off the main plug from this equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your
home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then
obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or
adapter or consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse
and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible
shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the main supply.
If a new main plug has to be fitted, then follow the instruc-
tion given below:
WARNING:
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
IMPORTANT:
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in
accordance with the following cord:
Green-and-yellow
: Earth
Blue
: Neutral
Brown
: Live
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
making identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be con-
nected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter E
or the safety earth or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured
red.
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use only a correctly
rated approved type, re-fit the fuse cover.
IF IN DOUBT ---- CONSULT A COMPETENT
ELECTRICIAN.
How To Replace The Fuse
Open the fuse compartment with the blade screwdriver,
and replace the fuse.
(* An example is shown in the illustration below.)
POWER CONNECTION
Fuse
Safety Precaution (continued)
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Maintenance Procedures
Clean dirt on the cabinet
with a soft cloth. In case of heavy soiling, soak a cloth in
neutral detergent diluted with water, wring dry and wipe,
followed by wiping again using a dry cloth.
Pay attention to the following as the cabinet
may deteriorate in condition, get damaged or
paint may come off.
· Do not wipe with a stiff cloth
· Do not wipe with force
· Do not wipe with thinner or benzene
· Do not spray volatile chemicals like insecticide
· Do not allow prolonged contact with rubber or plastic
products
Dirt on the lens
shall be cleaned using using commercial blowers or lens
cleaning papers (for cleaning glasses and cameras).
Do not use fluid-type cleaning agents. This may lead to
peeling of the surface coating film.
Lens surface is fragile. Avoid rubbing or knocking it.
About Burning-in of D-ILA Device
Do not allow the same still picture to be pro-
jected for a long time or an abnormally bright
video image to be projected.
Do not project video images with a high intensity or high
contrast on a screen. This video image could be burnt
into this D-ILA device.
Pay special attention when projecting video games and
computer program images.
There is no problem with ordinary video cassette
playback images.
Viewing Conditions (Brightness of Room)
Brightness of the room
Avoid direct exposure of screen to direct sunlight and
illumination. Block light using a curtain. Images can be
well projected by darkening the brightness of the room.
Do not view screen for prolonged hours
Looking at the screen continually for a prolonged time
will cause your eyes to get tired. Allow your eyes to rest
at intervals.
Do not use this unit when image flickers due to
installation conditions and environment.
This may cause your eyesight to deteriorate.
Environment of Use
Do not use this unit in rooms with cigarette
smoke
Do not use this unit in rooms with cigarette smoke.
This may cause the unit to malfunction.
When mounting this unit to ceiling
Check temperature around the unit.
When a heater is in use, the ceiling may reach a tem-
perature higher than anticipated, hence leading to
malfunction of the unit.
Caution
Standard for gauging replacement time of components
There are replacement components required for maintenance of the functions of this product such as optical compo-
nents, cooling fan and filters. Life span of components varies considerably with the frequency of use and environment
in which they are used. For replacement of components (except filters), please consult your authorized dealer.