Yamaha Lpx 500 User Manual

							OWNERS MANUAL
LPX-500
Home Cinema Projector
an (English)
403256900
U C A G B R T 
						

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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•• •Explanation of Graphical Symbols
1Read these instructions.
2Keep these instructions.
3Heed all warnings.
4Follow all instructions.
5Do not use this apparatus near water.
6Clean only with dry cloth.
7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, 
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades 
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug 
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide 
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. 
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, 
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete 
outlet.
10Protect the power cord from being walked on or 
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the 
apparatus.
11Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer.
12Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, 
bracket, or table specified by the 
manufacturer, or sold with the 
apparatus. When a cart is used, use 
caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury 
from tip-over.
13Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 
when unused for long periods of time.
14Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or 
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been 
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped. CAUTION:  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE 
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE 
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO  
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead 
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is 
intended to alert you to the presence of 
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within 
the product’s enclosure that may be of 
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk 
of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an 
equilateral triangle is intended to alert 
you to the presence of important 
operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature 
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN 
OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT!
Please record the serial number of this unit in the space 
below.
Model:
Serial No.:
The serial number is located on the bottom of the unit.
Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future 
reference.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC 
SHOCK DO NOT 
OPEN 
						

							II
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)
Responsible Party: Yamaha Electronics Corporation
Address: 6660 Orangethorpe Avenue
Buena Park, CA90620
Telephone: 714-522-9105
Fax: 714-670-0108
Type of Equipment: Projector
Model Name: LPX-500
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired 
operation.
See the user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most 
out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear 
without annoying blaring or distortion 
— and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. 
Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic 
Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from 
excessive volume levels.
FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS 
UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the 
instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC 
requirements. Modifications not expressly 
approved by Yamaha may void your authority, 
granted by the FCC, to use the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to 
accessories and/or another product use only high 
quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this 
product MUST be used. Follow all installation 
instructions. Failure to follow instructions could 
void your FCC authorization to use this product in 
the USA.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to 
comply with the requirements listed in FCC 
Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. 
Compliance with these requirements provides a 
reasonable level of assurance that your use of this 
product in a residential environment will not result 
in harmful interference with other electronic 
devices.
This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, 
if not installed and used according to the instructions 
found in the users manual, may cause interference 
harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee 
that interference will not occur in all installations. If 
this product is found to be the source of interference, 
which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” 
and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using 
one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being 
affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch 
(circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line 
filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/
reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm 
ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce 
satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer 
authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can 
not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact 
Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe 
Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products 
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its 
subsidiaries. 
						

							III
Caution: Read this before operating this unit.
•
•• •To assure the finest performance, please read this 
manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future 
reference.
Installation
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•• •Install this unit in a well-ventilated, cool, dry, clean 
place with at least 10 cm clearance on the top, right and 
left, and at the back of this unit — away from direct 
sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or 
cold.
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•• •Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, 
motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds. To 
prevent fire or electrical shock, do not place this unit 
where it may get exposed to rain, water, and/or any type 
of liquid.
•
•• •Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes 
from cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in an 
environment with high humidity (i.e. a room with a 
humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit, 
which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to this 
unit, and/or personal injury.
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•• •On the top of this unit, do not place:
—Other components, as they may cause damage and/or 
discoloration on the surface of this unit.
—Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire, 
damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
—Containers with liquid in them, as they may cause 
electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit.
•
•• •Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, 
curtain, etc. in order not to restrict heat dissipation. If the 
temperature inside this unit rises too much, it may cause 
fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
•
•• •When installing this unit on the ceiling, make sure the 
ceiling has sufficient strength to support this unit and the 
ceiling mounts for an extended period of time. 
Installation must be performed only by qualified service 
personnel.
Operation
•
•• •Remove the lens cap before starting any operation of this 
unit to prevent the heat from staying around the lens. 
Operation with the cap on may cause damage to this 
unit.
•
•• •Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all 
connections are complete.
•
•• •Only the voltage specified on this unit must be used. 
Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is 
dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/
or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be held 
responsible for any damage resulting from use of this 
unit with a voltage other than that specified.
•
•• •Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.
•
•• •Take care of this unit so that no foreign objects and/or 
liquid drop inside this unit.
•
•• •To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the power 
cord from the wall outlet during an electrical storm.
•
•• •Do not look into the lens while this unit is turned on. It 
may cause serious damage to your eyesight.
•
•• •Before moving this unit, press 
STANDBY/ON to set 
this unit in the standby mode, and disconnect the AC 
power plug from the wall outlet.
•
•• •Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact 
qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service 
is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any 
reason.
•
•• •When not planning to use this unit for a long period of 
time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from 
the wall outlet.
•
•• •When disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, 
grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.
•
•• •Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on 
common operating errors before concluding that this unit 
is faulty.
Others
•
•• •Clean the lens carefully so as not to create any scratches 
by using a blower or lens paper.
•
•• •Replace the lamp when the LAMP/COVER indicator 
flashes in red after the lamp usage has exceeded 1000 
hours. Follow the lamp replacement procedure described 
in this manual.
For U.K. customers
•
•• •If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the 
plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off 
and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to 
the instructions described below.
Note
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•• •The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as 
a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a 
live socket outlet.
This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source 
as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this 
unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby 
mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a 
very small quantity of power.
IMPORTANT
THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE 
COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 
FOLLOWING CODE:
GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this 
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings 
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must 
be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by 
the letter E or by the safety earth symbol 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.
For Canadian Customers
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to 
wide slot and fully insert.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian 
ICES-003. 
						

							Indications
Notations used in this Owner’s Manual
Indicates procedures where personal injury or damage to the projector may occur if the 
procedures are not followed correctly.
Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic.
Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears 
in the glossary of terms. 
Refer to the “Glossary” in the “Appendix”. (p.61)
Indicates operating methods and the order of operations.
The procedure indicated should be carried out in the order of the numbers.
Procedure 
						

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Contents
Notes on Handling and Storage ........................................................................ 2
Accessories ....................................................................................................... 3
Features of the Projector ................................................................................... 4
Basic Operations
Turning On the Projector ................................................................................... 6
Connecting the Power Cord ..................................................................................... 6
Turning On the Power and Projecting Images ......................................................... 7
Turning Off the Projector ................................................................................... 9
Adjusting the Screen Image ............................................................................11
Adjusting the Image Size ....................................................................................... 11
Adjusting the Image Angle .................................................................................... 11
Correcting Keystone Distortion ............................................................................. 12
Displaying a Test Pattern ....................................................................................... 13
Adjusting the Image Quality.............................................................................14
Focusing the Screen Image .................................................................................... 14
Selecting the picture mode ..................................................................................... 14
Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio .......................................................................... 15
Automatic Adjustment of Computer Images ......................................................... 17
Advanced Operations
Functions for Enhancing Projection .................................................................20
Using the Menus..................................................................................................... 20
Description of Functions ........................................................................................ 23
Saving and Retrieving Image Quality Settings (Memory Save) ............................ 24
Using the Menu Functions ...............................................................................26
Image Menu............................................................................................................ 26
Signal Menu ........................................................................................................... 30
Setup Menu ............................................................................................................ 31
Info Menu ............................................................................................................... 33
Troubleshooting
When Having Some Trouble ...........................................................................36
When the Indicators Provide No Help .............................................................38
Appendices
Maintenance ....................................................................................................46
Cleaning ................................................................................................................. 46
Replacing Consumables ......................................................................................... 47
Optional Accessories .......................................................................................51
List of Supported Signal Resolutions............................................................... 52
Component Video Input ......................................................................................... 52
Composite Video/S-Video Input ............................................................................ 52
RGB Input .............................................................................................................. 53
Specifications ..................................................................................................54
Appearance .....................................................................................................56
Part Names and Functions ..............................................................................57
Front/Top................................................................................................................ 57
Control Panel .......................................................................................................... 58
Rear ........................................................................................................................ 59
Base ........................................................................................................................ 59
Remote Control ...................................................................................................... 60
Glossary ..........................................................................................................61
Index ................................................................................................................63
Basic Operations
Advanced Operations
Troubleshooting
Appendices 
						

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Notes on Handling and Storage
Be sure to observe the following precautions to avoid malfunctions, operating errors or damage to the projector.
Notes on Handling and Storage
• Do not set up the projector near high-voltage electrical wires or sources of magnetic fields.
These may interfere with correct operation.
 Do not touch the lens with bare hands.
If fingerprints or grease get onto the lens, it can interfere with the quality of the projected images. Attach the lens 
cover to the lens when the projector is not in use.
 During projection, some points (dots) may appear lit at all times, or they may be dark at all times.
This is caused by the characteristics of the LCD panel, and is not a sign of a malfunction. The LCD panel is 
manufactured using extremely high-precision technology. However, black dots may appear on the panel, or some 
red, blue or green dots may light extremely brightly at times. Furthermore, sometimes stripe-shaped color 
irregularities or brightness irregularities may also appear.
 Remove the batteries from the remote control before storage.
If the batteries are left in the remote control for long periods, they may leak.
 Always attach the lens cap to the lens when not using the projector, to prevent the lens from becoming dirty or 
damaged.
 The mercury lamp that is used as the projectors light source deteriorates as a result of normal use and as a 
result of impacts or other damage, and may also break with a loud noise, stop working or reach the end of its 
service life more quickly.
At such times, the amount of time remaining before the lamp breaks or stops working may vary greatly depending 
on the individual lamp characteristics and the operating environment. These are normal characteristics of mercury 
lamps. You should always have a spare lamp ready in case it is needed.
 YAMAHA takes no responsibility for loss or damage caused by damage to the projector or operating failures 
outside normal service warranty conditions.
Lamp Operating Errors
The mercury lamp that is used as the light source for this projector may stop operating on occasions. This is a normal 
characteristic of mercury lamps. If the lamp does not turn on when the projectors power is turned on, remove the 
lamp and check if it is broken. If the lamp is not broken, reinstall it. Refer to Replacing the Lamp on page 48 of this 
manual for instruction on removing and reinstalling the lamp.
If the lamp is broken, replace it with a new lamp. It is recommended that you have a spare lamp ready at all times in 
case it is needed.
Notes on Carrying the Projector
 Turn off the projector power and then disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Furthermore, check that all other cables have been disconnected.
 Attach the lens cap to the lens.
 Retract the adjustable foot.
 If your model of projector has a handle, hold the projector by the handle when carrying it. 
						

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Accessories
Check the included accessories
Remote control Setup guide
Battery LR6 (AA) x 2 Power cord 
						

							4
Features of the Projector
80-inch
screen
Adoption of a wide 1280 x 720 dot panel
This panel allows high-definition images to be 
reproduced accurately.
Adoption of a special high-resolution DCDi   video circuit developed by Faroudja.
This circuit greatly reduces the jagged edges that 
resulted from conventional progressive conversion, 
to produce much smoother and natural movement.
(p.30)
Includes 5 picture modes
You can select the desired color mode to match the 
images being projected from five preset modes in order 
to obtain the optimum image quality.
(p.14)
Includes a variety of color adjustment modes
Various color settings can be adjusted to suit 
your preferences, from individual RGB balance 
adjustment to setting the color temperature of 
your choice. The adjusted settings can then be 
stored in memory and recalled at a touch of a 
button on the remote control.
(p.24, 25)
Adoption of a short focal-length lens that can project onto 80-inch screens 
at distances of 2.5m (8.2 ft.)
This lens is ideal for projecting onto large 
indoor screens. The projector can also 
project onto 80-inch screens in rooms 
with an area of about 10 m
2.
(Refer to the Setup Guide.)
2.5m1280
720 
						

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Basic Operations
This chapter describes basic operations such as turning the projector on and off and adjusting the 
projected images.
Turning On the Projector .................................................................. 6
•
•• •Connecting the Power Cord ........................................................................................ 6
•
•• •Turning On the Power and Projecting Images .......................................................... 7
Turning Off the Projector.................................................................. 9
Adjusting the Screen Image ........................................................... 11
•
•• •Adjusting the Image Size ........................................................................................... 11
•
•• •Adjusting the Image Angle ........................................................................................ 11
•
•• •Correcting Keystone Distortion ................................................................................ 12
•
•• •Displaying a Test Pattern........................................................................................... 13
Adjusting the Image Quality ........................................................... 14
•
•• •Focusing the Screen Image ........................................................................................ 14
•
•• •Selecting the picture mode ......................................................................................... 14
•
•• •Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio .............................................................................. 15
Normal mode ................................................................................................................................... 15
Squeeze mode.................................................................................................................................. 16
Zoom mode ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Zoom -Subtitle- mode ..................................................................................................................... 16
Through mode ................................................................................................................................. 17
Squeeze Through mode ................................................................................................................... 17
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•• •Automatic Adjustment of Computer Images........................................................... 17