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Product Type Video Projector
Model MC-EX353E
Brand Maxell
Display Technology LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Resolution XGA (1024 x 768) - estimated from model
Input Ports HDMI, COMPUTER IN1 (D-Sub), COMPUTER IN2/MONITOR OUT, VIDEO (RCA), AUDIO IN (R,L), AUDIO OUT, CONTROL (RS-232C)
Keystone Correction Vertical keystone adjustment via GEOMETRY button or menu
Zoom & Focus Manual zoom and focus rings
Lamp Type Replacement lamp (specified type)
Lamp Life Approximately 3000-4000 hours (normal mode) - typical
Speaker Built-in mono speaker
Security Kensington lock slot, security bar, password protection, key lock
Power Supply AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption Approximately 310W (typical) - estimated
Weight Approximately 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) - estimated
Dimensions (W x D x H) Approximately 320 x 250 x 100 mm - estimated
Standby Mode NORMAL or SAVING mode selectable
Air Filter Replaceable filter set (type number UX39561)
Remote Control Infrared with two frequency modes
OSD Languages Multiple languages including English, French, German, Spanish, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions - MC-EX353E MAXELL

How do I turn on the projector?
Ensure the power cord is connected and the POWER indicator is steady orange. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or remote control. The lamp will light up and the POWER indicator will blink green then become steady green.
How do I adjust the keystone distortion?
Press the GEOMETRY button on the remote control. Use the ◀/▶ buttons to correct vertical keystone distortion. To finish, press GEOMETRY again or wait for the dialog to disappear.
How do I replace the lamp?
Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Wait at least 45 minutes for the lamp to cool. Remove the lamp cover, unscrew the lamp unit, replace with a new lamp of the specified type, and reset the lamp timer via the SETUP menu.
How do I clean the air filter?
Turn off and unplug the projector. Remove the filter cover, take out the fine meshed filter, and vacuum both sides. If damaged or heavily soiled, replace with a new filter set (type number UX39561). Reset the filter timer in the EASY MENU.
How can I mute the sound?
Press the MUTE button on the remote control. To restore sound, press MUTE, VOLUME +, or VOLUME - again.
Why is no image displayed?
Check that the signal cable is correctly connected, the input source is selected properly, and the BLANK function is not active. Also ensure the computer or device is outputting a compatible signal.
How do I change the OSD language?
Open the SCREEN menu, select LANGUAGE, and choose your desired language using the ◀/▶ buttons. Press ENTER to confirm.
Can I use the projector in high altitude areas?
Yes. Go to OPTION menu > SERVICE > ALTITUDE and select HIGH for altitudes above 1600 m (5250 feet). This adjusts cooling fan speed to prevent overheating.
How do I reset all settings to factory defaults?
In the OPTION menu, select SERVICE > FACTORY RESET. Confirm by selecting OK. Note that some settings like LANGUAGE, LAMP TIME, and SECURITY will not be reset.
What does the TEMP indicator mean?
If the TEMP indicator lights or blinks red, the projector may be overheating. Turn off, unplug, and allow to cool. Check for blocked vents or dirty air filter. If the problem persists, contact service.

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USER MANUAL MC-EX353E MAXELL

User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide

MAXELL MC-EX353E - User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide - 1

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Thank you for purchasing this projector.

⚠ WARNING ▶ Before using this product, please read all manuals for this product. Be sure to read Safety Guide first. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.

About this manual

Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are described below.

⚠ WARNING This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.

⚠️ CAUTION This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling.

NOTICE This entry notices of fear of causing trouble.

Please refer to the pages written following this symbol.

NOTE • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

  • The illustrations in this manual are for illustrative purposes. They may differ slightly from your projector.
  • The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual.
  • The reproduction, transfer or copy of all or any part of this document is not permitted without express written consent.

Trademark acknowledgment

• VESA and DDC are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
- HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
- Blu-ray Disc ^TM and Blu-ray ^TM are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.

All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

Contents

MAXELL MC-EX353E - Contents - 1

MAXELL MC-EX353E - Contents - 2

Introduction 3 SETUP menu 42

Features ..... US KEYSTONE, LAMP & FILTER, INSTALLATION, Checking the contents of package ... 3 STANDBY MODE

Part names ......AUDIO menu ...... 4 5

Setting up 7 VOLUME, SPEAKER, AUDIO SOURCE

Arrangement ..... SCREEN menu ...... Connecting with your devices ..... 10 LANGUAGE, MENU POSITION, BLANK, Connecting to a power supply ..... 14 AUTO BLANK, START UP, MyScreen, Using the security bar and MyScreen Lock, MESSAGE, SOURCE NAME,

Remote control ..... 1 6 TEMPLATE, C.C.

Installing the batteries ..... 16 OPTION menu ..... About the remote control signal .. . 17SEARCH SKIP, AUTO SEARCH, Changing the frequency of remote DIRECT POWER ON, AUTO POWER OFF, control signal ..... My BUTTON, SERVICE

Power on/off......SECURITY menu......58

Turning on the power .....18 Turning off the power .....19 Operating .....20 Adjusting the volume .....20 SECURITY PASSWORD CHANGE, MyScreen PASSWORD, PIN LOCK, MY TEXT PASSWORD, MY TEXT DISPLAY, MY TEXT WRITING

Temporarily muting the s Maintenance ^20 .....63 Selecting an input signal.....21 Replacing the lamp ...... Selecting an aspect ratio.....22 Cleaning and replacing the air filter .. 65 Adjusting the projector's elevator .. 23 Other care....66

Adjusting the zoom and focus 23 Troubleshooting 68 Using the automatic adjustment feature...24 Related messages 68 Correcting the keystone distortions..25 Regarding the indicator lamps 70 Limiting OSD display 25 Resetting all settings 73 Using the magnify feature 26 Phenomena that may be easy Temporarily freezing the screen...27 to be mistaken for machine defects 73

Temporarily blanking the screen . . . 27 Specifications....77 Using the menu function ....28

EASY MENU....30

ASPECT, KEYSTONE, PICTURE MODE, Eco MODE, INSTALLATION, RESET, FILTER TIME, LANGUAGE, ADVANCED MENU, EXIT

PICTURE menu .....3 2

BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, GAMMA, COLOR TEMP, COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS, ACTIVE IRIS, MY MEMORY

IMAGE menu 35

ASPECT, OVER SCAN, V POSITION, H POSITION, H PHASE, H SIZE, AUTO ADJUST EXECUTE

INPUT menu 38

PROGRESSIVE, VIDEO NR, COLOR SPACE, VIDEO FORMAT, HDMI FORMAT, HDMI RANGE, COMPUTER IN, FRAME LOCK, RESOLUTION

Introduction

Features

The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features.

√ This projector has a variety of I/O ports that supposedly cover for any scene.
√ This lightweight projector requires only a minimal amount of space for installation.
√ This projector has a capability to project various picture signals onto a screen.

Checking the contents of package

Please see the Contents of package section in the User's Manual (concise) which is a book. Your projector should come with the items shown there. Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing.

⚠ WARNING ▶ Keep small parts away from children and pets. Take care not to put in the mouth. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.

NOTE • Keep the original packing materials, for future reshipment. Be sure to use the original packing materials when moving the projector. Use special caution for the lens. • The projector may make a rattling sound when tilted, moved or shaken, since a flap to control the air flow inside of the projector has moved. Be aware that this is not a failure or malfunction.

Part names

(1) Lamp cover (63)

The lamp unit is inside.

(2) Speaker (20, 45)

(3) Filter cover (65)

The air filter and intake vent are inside.

(4) Elevator feet (x2) (23)

(5) Remote sensor (17)

(6) Lens (66)

(7) Intake vents

(8) Control panel (5)

(9) FOCUS ring (23)

(10) ZOOM ring (23)

(11) AC (AC inlet) (14)

(12) Exhaust vent

(13) Rear panel (5)

(6) (2) (3) (5) (7)

(9) (10)
(1) (12) (13) (8) (9) (10)

(11)

MAXELL MC-EX353E - Part names - 3

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(4)

⚠ WARNING ▶ Do not open or remove any portion of the product, unless the manuals direct it.

▶ Do not subject the projector to unstable conditions.
▶ Do not apply a shock or pressure to this product.
▶ Do not look into the lens and the openings on the projector while the lamp is on, since the projection ray may cause a trouble on your eyes.
▶ Keep any object away from concentrated projection light beam. Blocking the beam by something causes high temperature and could result in fire or smoke.

⚠ CAUTION ▶ Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust vents during use or just after use, since it is too hot.

MAXELL MC-EX353E - Part names - 4

▶ Do not attach anything onto the lens because it could damage the lens, such as melting the lens.

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Part names (continued)

Control panel

(1) STANDBY/ON button (18)
(2) INPUT button (21)
(3) MENU button (28)
(4) LAMP indicator (70)
(5) TEMP indicator (70)
(6) POWER indicator (70)

STANDBY/ON INPUT MENU (1) (2) (3) (4)(5) LAMP TEMP POWER (6)

Rear panel (10 \~ 13)

(1) HDMI port
(2) AUDIO IN (R,L) ports
(3) AUDIO OUT ports
(4) COMPUTER IN1 port

(5) COMPUTER IN2 / MONITOR OUT port
(6) CONTROL port
(7) VIDEO port
(8) Security slot (15)
(9) Security bar (15)

AUDIO OUT COMPUTER IN2 MONITOR OUT (3) (5)

(4) (2) (6) (1) COMPUTER IN 1 CONTROL HDMI R-AUDIO IN VIDEO (8) (7) (9) AC

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Part names (continued)

Remote control

(1) INPUT button (21)
(2) MY BUTTON-1 button (54)
(3) MY BUTTON-2 button (54)
(4) STANDBY/ON button (18)
(5) ASPECT button (22)
(6) PbyP button *
(7) AUTO button (24)
(8) FREEZE button (27)
(9) MAGNIFY ON button (26)
(10) FOCUS + button *
(11) ZOOM + button *
(12) VOLUME + button (20)
(13) MAGNIFY OFF button (26)
(14) FOCUS - button *
(15) ZOOM - button *
(16) VOLUME - button (20)
(17) PAGE UP button *
(18) GEOMETRY button (25)
(19) PICTURE button
(20) MUTE button (20)
(21) PAGE DOWN button *
(22) INTERACTIVE button *
(23) NETWORK button *
(24) BLANK button (27)
(25) ESC button (28)
(26) MENU button (28)
(27) ENTER button (28)
(28) OSD MSG button
(29) RESET button (28)
(30) ▲/▼/◄/► cursor buttons (28)
(31) Battery cover (16)

(2) (1) (6) (5) (10) (9) (14) (13) (17) (18) (21) (22) (25) (30) (28) INPUT VISTOR OFF RNP AUTO PEECE VASCENT ON FOCUS ROOM VOLUME OFF PAGE UP CLOTHING PEELED MILE DOWN INTERMOB NETWORK BLANK PROGRAM ENTER ONIONA RESET (3) (4) (7) (8) (11) (12) (15) (16) (20) (19) (24) (23) (26) (27) (29)

(31)

Back of the remote control

NOTE • Any button marked with “*” is not supported on this projector (69).

Setting up

Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in.

For the case of installation in a special state such as ceiling mount, the specified mounting accessories (Specifications in the User's Manual (concise)) and service may be required. Before installing the projector, consult your dealer about your installation.

MAXELL MC-EX353E - Setting up - 1

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Arrangement

Refer to table T-1 and figures F-1 and F-2 at the end of User's Manual (concise) to determine the screen size and projection distance.

The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen.

(a) Screen size (diagonal)
(b) Projection distance (±10%, from the projector's end)
c1, c2 Screen height (±10%)

- If the projector is used at an altitude of about 1600 m (5250 feet) or higher, set ALTITUDE of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu to HIGH (55). Otherwise, set it to NORMAL. If the projector is used with a wrong setting, it may cause damage to the projector itself or the parts inside.

NOTE • The screen position may shift after installation if the projector is suspended from the ceiling or other location due to the flexibility of the plastic projector body. If readjustment is necessary, consult with your dealer or service personnel.

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Arrangement (continued)

⚠ WARNING ▶ Install the projector where you can access the power outlet easily. If an abnormality should occur, unplug the projector urgently. Otherwise it could cause a fire or electric shock.

▶ Do not subject the projector to unstable conditions. If the projector falls or topples over, it could result in injury or damage to the projector and the surrounding things. Using a damaged projector could result in a fire and an electric shock.

  • Do not place the projector in unstable places, such as an inclined surface, places subject to vibration, on top of a wobbly table or cart, or a surface that is smaller than the projector.
  • Do not put the projector on its side, front or rear position.
  • Do not attach nor place anything on the projector unless otherwise specified in the manual.
  • Do not use any mounting accessories except the accessories specified by the manufacturer. Read and keep the manuals of the accessories used.
  • For special installation such as ceiling mounting, be sure to consult your dealer beforehand.

▶ Do not install the projector near thermally conductive or flammable things. Such things when heated by the projector could result in a fire and burns.

- Do not place the projector on a metal stand.

▶ Do not place the projector where any oils, such as cooking or machine oil, are used. Oil may harm the product, resulting in malfunction, or falling from the mounted position. Do not use adhesive such as threadlocker, lubricant and so on.

▶ Do not place the projector in a place where it may get wet. Getting the projector wet or inserting liquid into the projector could cause a fire and an electric shock, and damage the projector.

  • Do not place the projector near water, such as in a bathroom, kitchen, or poolside.
  • Do not place the projector outdoors or by the window.
  • Do not place anything containing liquid near the projector.

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Arrangement (continued)

⚠️ CAUTION ▶ Place the projector in a cool place with sufficient

ventilation. The projector may shutdown automatically or may malfunction if its internal temperature is too high.

Using a damaged projector could result in a fire and an electric shock.

  • Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near hot objects such as heaters.
  • Do not place the projector where the air from an air conditioner or similar unit will blow on it directly.
  • Keep a space of 30 cm or more between a side of the projector and other objects such as walls.
  • Do not place the projector on carpet, cushions or bedding.
  • Do not stop up, block nor cover the projector's vent holes. Do not place anything around the projector that could be sucked in or stuck to the projector's intake vents.
  • Do not place the projector at places that are exposed to magnetic fields, doing so can cause the cooling fans inside the projector to malfunction.

▶ Avoid placing the projector in smoky, humid or dusty place. Placing the projector in such places could cause a fire, an electric shock and malfunction of the projector.

- Do not place the projector near humidifiers. Especially for an ultrasonic humidifier, chlorine and minerals contained in tap water are atomized and could be deposited in the projector causing image degradation or other problems.

NOTICE • Do not place the projector in a smoking area, kitchen, passageway or by the window.

- Position the projector to prevent light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor.

- Positional deviation or distortion of a projected image, or shift of the focus may occur due to ambient conditions, and so on. They tend to occur until the operation becomes stable, especially within about 30 minutes after the lamp is turned on. Check and readjust them as necessary.

- Do not place the product in a place where radio interference may be caused.

- Check and correct the setting for ALTITUDE of SERVICE in the OPTION menu according to the usage environment (55). If the projector is used with a wrong setting, it may cause damage to the projector itself or the parts inside.

- Keep heat-sensitive things away from the projector. Otherwise, they may be damaged by the heat from the projector.

Connecting with your devices

Before connecting the projector to a device, consult the manual of the device to confirm that the device is suitable for connecting with this projector and prepare the required accessories, such as a cable in accord with the signal of the device. Consult your dealer when the required accessory did not come with the product or the accessory is damaged.

After making sure that the projector and the devices are turned off, perform the connection, according to the following instructions. Refer to the figures in subsequent pages.

⚠ WARNING ▶ Use only the appropriate accessories. Otherwise it could cause a fire or damage the projector and devices.

  • Use only the accessories specified or recommended by the projector's manufacturer. It may be regulated under some standard.
  • Neither disassemble nor modify the projector and the accessories.
  • Do not use the damaged accessory. Be careful not to damage the accessories. Route a cable so that it is neither stepped on nor pinched out.

⚠️ CAUTION ▶ For a cable with a core at only one end, connect the end with the core to the projector. That may be required by EMI regulations.

NOTE • Do not turn on or off the projector while connected to a device in operation, unless that is directed in the manual of the device. Otherwise it may cause malfunction in the device or projector.

  • The function of some input ports can be selected according to your usage requirements. Check the reference page indicated beside each port in the following illustration.
  • Be careful not to mistakenly connect a connector to a wrong port. Otherwise it may cause malfunction in the device or projector.
  • When connecting a connector to a port, make sure that the shape of the connector fits the port.
  • Tighten the screws to connect a connector equipped with screws to a port.
  • Use the cables with straight plugs, not L-shaped ones, as the input ports of the projector are recessed.

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Connecting with your devices (continued)

About Plug-and-Play capability

- Plug-and-Play is a system composed of a computer, its operating system and peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is VESA DDC 2B compatible. Plug-and-Play can be used by connecting this projector to a computer that is VESA DDC (display data channel) compatible.

- Take advantage of this feature by connecting a computer cable to the COMPUTER IN1 port (DDC 2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if any other type of connection is attempted.

- Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector is a Plug-and-Play monitor.

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Connecting with your devices (continued)

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    A["Computer IN2 MONITOR OUT"] --> B["RGB OUT"]
    A --> C["AUDIO OUT"]
    A --> D["HDMI"]
    A --> E["RS-232C"]
    B --> F["Co1"]
    C --> G["1"]
    D --> H["HD MI"]
    E --> I["HD MI"]

Computer External device

NOTE • Before connecting the projector to a computer, consult the computer's manual and check the compatibility of the signal level, the synchronization methods and the display resolution output to the projector.

  • Some signal may need an adapter to input this projector.
  • Some computers have multiple screen display modes that may include some signals which are not supported by this projector.
  • Although the projector can display signals with resolution up to UXGA (1600x1200), the signal will be converted to the projector's panel resolution before being displayed. The best display performance will be achieved if the resolutions of the input signal and the projector panel are identical.

- If you connect this projector and a notebook computer, you need output the display to an external monitor, or output simultaneously to the internal display and an external monitor. Consult the computer's manual for the setting.

- Depending on the input signal, the automatic adjustment function of this projector may take some time and not function correctly.

- Note that a composite sync signal or sync-on-green signal may confuse the automatic adjustment function of this projector (40).

- If the automatic adjustment function does not work correctly, you may not see the dialog to set the display resolution. In such a case, use an external display device. You may be able to see the dialog and set an appropriate display resolution.

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Connecting with your devices (continued)

VCR/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™ player
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    A["Speaker (with an amplifier)"] --> B["Monitor"]
    B --> C["COMPONENT Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr R L VIDEO HDMI"]
    B --> D["COMPUTER IN2 MONITOR OUT"]
    B --> E["COMPUTER IN 1"]
    B --> F["CONTROL"]
    B --> G["HDMI"]
    B --> H["RGB IN"]
    B --> I["L"]
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    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
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NOTE • The HDMI™ port of this model is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) and therefore capable of displaying a video signal from HDCP compatible DVD players or the like.

- The HDMI ^™ supports the following signals.

Video signal : 480i@60, 480p@60, 576i@50, 576p@50, 720p@50/60, 1080i@50/60, 1080p@50/60

Audio signal : Format Linear PCM

Sampling frequency 48kHz / 44.1kHz / 32kHz

- This projector can be connected with another equipment that has HDMT ^™ connector, but with some equipment the projector may not work properly, something like no video.

- Be sure to use an HDMI™ cable that has the HDMI™ logo.

- Use a Category 2-certifi ed HDMM cable to input 1080p@50/60 signal to the projector.

- When the projector is connected with a device having DVI connector, use a DVI to HDMI ^TM cable to connect with the HDMI ^TM input.

Connecting to a power supply

  1. Put the connector of the power cord into the AC (AC inlet) of the projector.
  2. Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet. In a couple of seconds after the power supply connection, the POWER indicator will light up in steady orange.

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Power cord

Please remember that when the DIRECT POWER ON function is activated (53), the connection of the power supply makes the projector turn on.

⚠ WARNING ▶ Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock.

  • Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand.
  • Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, consult your dealer to get a new one. Never modify the power cord.
  • Only plug the power cord into an outlet whose voltage is matched to the power cord. The power outlet should be close to the projector and easily accessible. Unplug the power cord for complete disconnection.
  • Do not distribute the power supply to multiple devices. Doing so may overload the outlet and connectors, loosen the connection, or result in fire, electric shock or other accidents.
  • Connect the ground terminal for the AC inlet of this unit to the ground terminal of the building using an appropriate power cord (bundled).

NOTICE ▶This product is also designed for IT power systems with a phase-to-phase voltage of 220 to 240 V.

Using the security bar and slot

A commercially available anti-theft chain or wire can be attached to the security bar on the projector. Refer to the figure to choose an anti-theft chain or wire.

Also this product has the security slot for the Kensington lock.

For details, see the manual of the security tool.

Security slot 11.6mm 15.0mm 18.9mm Anti-theft ain or wire security bar

⚠ WARNING ▶ Do not use the security bar and slot to prevent the projector from falling down, since it is not designed for it.
⚠️ CAUTION ▶ Do not place anti-theft chain or wire near the exhaust vents. It may become too hot.

NOTE • The security bar and slot is not comprehensive theft prevention measures. It is intended to be used as supplemental theft prevention measure.

Remote control

Installing the batteries

Please insert the batteries into the remote control before using it. If the remote control starts to malfunction, try to replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote control for long period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place.

  1. Remove the battery cover.

  2. Align and insert the two AA batteries (Use the appropriate AA carbon-zinc or alkaline batteries (non-rechargeable) in accordance with laws and regulations.) according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control.

  3. Put the battery cover back to the former state.

MAXELL MC-EX353E - Installing the batteries - 1

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⚠ WARNING ▶ Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.

  • Be sure to use only the specified batteries. Do not use batteries of different types at the same time. Do not mix a new battery with used one.
  • Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a battery.
  • Keep a battery away from children and pets.
  • Do not recharge, short circuit, solder or disassemble a battery.
  • Do not place a battery in a fire or water. Keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry place.
  • If you observe battery leakage, wipe out the leakage and then replace a battery. If the leakage adheres to your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately.
  • Obey the local laws on disposing the battery.

About the remote control signal

The remote control works with the projector's remote sensor. This projector has a remote sensor on the front. The sensor senses the signal within the following range when the sensor is active:

60 degrees (30 degrees to the left and right of the sensor) within about 3 meters.

30° 30° 3m

(approx.)

NOTE • The remote control signal reflected in the screen or the like may be available. If it is difficult to send the signal to the sensor directly, attempt to make the signal reflect.

  • The remote control uses infrared light to send signals to the projector (Class 1 LED), so be sure to use the remote control in an area free from obstacles that could block the remote control's signal to the projector.
  • The remote control may not work correctly if strong light (such as direct sun light) or light from an extremely close range (such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp) shines on the remote sensor of the projector. Adjust the position of projector avoiding those lights.

Changing the frequency of remote control signal

The accessory remote control has the two choices on signal frequency Mode 1:NORMAL and Mode 2:HIGH. If the remote control does not function properly, attempt to change the signal frequency.

In order to set the Mode, please keep pressing the combination of two buttons listed below simultaneously for about 3 seconds.

(1) Set to Mode 1: NORMAL VOLUME - and RESET buttons
(2) Set to Mode 2: HIGH MAGNIFY OFF and ESC buttons

Please remember that the REMOTE

FREQ. in the SERVICE item of the OPTION menu (57) of the projector to be controlled should be set to the same mode as the remote control.

MAGNIFY OFF button ESC button (2) (1) VOLUME - button RESET button

Power on/off

Turning on the power

  1. Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet.
  2. Make sure that the POWER indicator is steady orange (70).
  3. Press STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control.

The projection lamp will light up and POWER indicator will begin blinking in green. When the

power is completely on, the indicator will stop blinking and light in steady green (70).

STANDBY/ON button POWER indicator STANDBY/ON INPUT MENU LAMP TEMP POWER

To display the picture, select an input signal according to the section Selecting an input signal (21).

The INITIAL SETTING Menu will be displayed by factory default upon startup. Once the INITIAL SETTING Menu is set, it will not appear until FACTORY RESET (57) is executed. If you wish to change the settings, refer to the LANGUAGE (46) and ALTITUDE (55) menu.

(1) LANGUAGE: Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to select the desired language and press the ENTER button of the remote control or the INPUT button of the projector to execute.

INITIAL SETTING LANGUAGE ●ENGLISH ○FRANÇAIS ○DEUTSCH ○ESPAÑOL ○ITALIANO ○NORSK ○NEDERLANDS ○PORTUGUÉS ○白本語 ○简体中文 ○繁體中文 ○한글 OSVENSKA OPYCCKIЙ OSUOMI OPOLSKI OTÜRKÇE ODANSK OCESKY OMAGYAR OROMÄNÄ OSLOVENSKI OHRVATSKI OEALHNIKA OLIETUVIU OEESTI OLATVIEŞU O'liu عربية فارسی OPORTUGUÉS BRA OBAHASA IND OTIÉNG VIËT ON'NTU RESET +→:EXIT ENTER NEXT

(2) ALTITUDE: Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select NORMAL for altitude below 1600 m (5250 feet), otherwise select HIGH and press the ENTER button of the remote control or the INPUT button of the projector to execute.

INITIAL SETTING 2/2 ALTITUDE If the projector is used at an altitude of about 1,600m (5,250feet) or higher, set ALTITUDE to HIGH [1,600m (5,250feet) or higher]. Otherwise, set it to NORMAL [below 1,600m (5,250feet)]. ○HIGH : 1,600m (5,250feet) or higher ●NORMAL : below 1,600m (5,250feet) RESET + RETURN ENTER END

Turning off the power

  1. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The message "Power off?" will appear on the screen for about 5 seconds.
  2. Press the STANDBY/ON button again while the message appears. The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking in orange. Then POWER indicator will stop blinking and light in steady orange when the lamp cooling is completed (70).

Do not turn the projector on for about 10 minutes or more after turning it off. Also, do not turn the projector off shortly after turning it on. Such operations might cause the lamp to malfunction or shorten the lifetime of some parts including the lamp.

⚠ WARNING ▶ A strong light is emitted when the projector's power is on. Do not look into the lens of the projector or look inside of the projector through any of the projector's openings, since the projection ray may cause a trouble on your eyes.
▶ Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust vents during use or just after use, since it is too hot.

NOTE • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector prior to the connected devices.

  • This projector has the function that can make the projector automatically turn on/off. Please refer to the DIRECT POWER ON (53) and AUTO POWER OFF (53) items of the OPTION menu.
  • You cannot turn the projector off immediately after turning it on. It turns off after displaying the message "Power off processing, please wait." for a while.

Operating

Adjusting the volume

VOLUME +/- button

  1. Use the VOLUME +/VOLUME - buttons to adjust the volume. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. If you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after ten seconds.

INPUT RESET ON OFF PAGE UP OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok Ok

  • When is selected for current picture input port, the volume adjustment is disabled. Please see AUDIO SOURCE item of AUDIO menu (45).
  • Even if the projector is in the standby mode, the volume is adjustable when both of the following conditions are true:

  • An option other than is selected for STANDBY in the AUDIO SOURCE item of the AUDIO menu (45).

  • NORMAL is selected in the STANDBY MODE item of the SETUP menu (44).

Temporarily muting the sound

MUTE button

1 Press MUTE button on the remote control.

A dialog will appear on the screen indicating that you have muted the sound.

To restore the sound, press the MUTE, VOLUME + or VOLUME - button. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after ten seconds.

INPUT OFFSET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Reset Set

  • When ✗ is selected for current picture input port, the sound is always muted. Please see AUDIO SOURCE item of AUDIO menu (45).
  • C.C. (Closed Caption) is automatically activated when sound is muted and an input signal containing C.C. is received. This function is available only when the signal is NTSC for VIDEO, or 480i@60 for COMPUTER IN1 or COMPUTER IN2, and when AUTO is selected for DISPLAY in the C.C. menu under the SCREEN menu (51).

Selecting an input signal

  1. Press INPUT button on the projector or the remote control. Select a desirable input referring to the displayed input list.

INPUT button STANDBYON INPUT MENU LAMP TEMP POWER INPUT

- While ON is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu (52), the projector will keep checking the ports in above order repeatedly till an input signal is detected.

Selecting an aspect ratio

1 Press ASPECT button on the remote control.

Each time you press the button, the projector switches the mode for aspect ratio in turn.

○ For a computer signal

MC-EX303E/MC-EX353E/MC-EX403E:

NORMAL → 4:3 → 16:9 → 16:10 → ZOOM

MC-EW303E/MC-EW403E:

NORMAL → 4:3 → 16:9 → 16:10 → ZOOM → NATIVE

ASPECT button
AFLT WR/FT1 01 ASPECT OFF AUTO WHOLE PANEER OFF TDCJ25 DOCK ACUVE OFF TAGC UP SCREWING FLU/RUE

○ For an HDMI ^™ signal

MC-EX303E/MC-EX353E/MC-EX403E:

NORMAL → 4:3 → 16:9 → 16:10 → 14:9 → ZOOM

MC-EW303E/MC-EW403E:

NORMAL → 4:3 → 16:9 → 16:10 → 14:9 → ZOOM → NATIVE

○ For a video signal or component video signal

MC-EX303E/MC-EX353E/MC-EX403E:

4:3 → 16:9 → 14:9 → ZOOM

MC-EW303E/MC-EW403E:

4:3 → 16:9 → 16:10 → 14:9 → ZOOM → NATIVE

○ For no signal

MC-EX303E/MC-EX353E/MC-EX403E:

4:3 (fixed)

MC-EW303E/MC-EW403E:

16:10 (fixed)

  • ASPECT button does not work when no proper signal is input.
  • NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio setting.
  • The display will be dark for a split second while switching the Aspect, but this is not a malfunction.

Adjusting the projector's elevator

The projector has Front foot for inclinations and Rear foot for horizontals. Spacers on the each elevator foot are installed at the time of shipment, and projector is in a condition to be able to just project. If necessary, detach the spacer, and the elevator feet can be manually twisted to make more precise adjustments.

Rear foot Front foot

Spacer

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0~12° Front foot

-1~1° Rear foot

⚠ WARNING ▶ Keep the spacers away from children and pets. Be careful not to let them swallow the spacers. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.

NOTE • You can attach the spacers to set the projector back to the factory default after adjusting the foot. If you change the place to install the projector in the future, it is recommended to keep the spacers and reuse them.

Adjusting the zoom and focus

  1. Use the ZOOM ring to adjust the screen size.
  2. Use the FOCUS ring to focus the picture.

ZOOM ring FOCUS ring

Using the automatic adjustment feature

  1. Press AUTO button on the remote control. Pressing this button performs the following

○ For a computer signal

The vertical position, the horizontal position and the horizontal phase will be automatically adjusted.

Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature. A dark picture may still be incorrectly adjusted. Use a bright picture when adjusting.

AUTO button
INPUT ASPECT ON OFF PAGE UP SELECT KEY SELECT RESET SELECT RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET Reinj

○ For a video signal

The video format best suited for the respective input signal will be selected automatically. This function is available only when the AUTO is selected for the VIDEO FORMAT item in the INPUT menu (39). The vertical position and horizontal position will be automatically set to the default.

○ For a component video signal

The vertical position and horizontal position will be automatically set to the default. The horizontal phase will be automatically adjusted.

  • The automatic adjustment operation requires approx. 10 seconds. Also please note that it may not function correctly with some input.
  • When this function is performed for a video signal, a certain extra such as a line may appear outside a picture.
  • When this function is performed for a computer signal, a black frame may be displayed on the edge of the screen, depending on the computer model.
  • The items adjusted by this function may vary when the FINE or DISABLE is selected for the AUTO ADJUST item of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu (56).

Correcting the keystone distortions

  1. Press GEOMETRY button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in correcting the distortion.

  2. Use the ◀/▶ buttons for adjustment. To close the dialog and complete this operation, press GEOMETRY button again. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after ten seconds.

GEOMETRY button
INPUT INPUTS ASPECT Page AUTO RESET WINDING POCKS ZOOM ICUANS PAGE PAGE STOCKS FLOOR DATA

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  • The menu or dialog will automatically disappear after several seconds of inactivity. Pressing the GEOMETRY button again finishes the operation and closes the menu or dialog.
  • The adjustable range of this function will vary among inputs. For some input, this function may not work well.
  • When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE (telephoto focus), this function may be excessive. This function should be used when the zoom adjustment is set to the full WIDE (wide-angle focus) whenever possible.
  • When the projector is inclined to near ± 30 degree or over, this function may not work well.
  • The display will be dark for a split second while switching the KEYSTONE, but this is not a malfunction.

Limiting OSD display

To change this function, follow the steps below.

  1. Press the OSD MSG button on the remote control for 3 seconds.
  2. The INHIBIT OSD will be displayed. While this OSD is displayed, press the OSD MSG button again on the remote control.
  3. Toggle and change the function.

ON ⇔ OFF

OSD MSG button
500 MENU ENTER C80V90 RESET

Using the magnify feature

  1. Press the MAGNIFY ON button on the remote control. The picture will be magnified, and the MAGNIFY dialog will appear on the screen. When the MAGNIFY

ON button is pressed for the first time after the projector is turned on, the picture will be zoomed by 1.5 times. On the dialog, triangle marks to show each direction will be displayed.

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MAGNIFY ON/OFF button
INPUT ASPECT PAGE PAGE UP RIGHT LEFT RIGHT PAGE PAGE PAGE RIGHT PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGETT PAGETT PAGETT PAGETT PAGETT PAGETT PAGETT PAGETT PAGETT PAGETT PAGETT PAGETT PAGETT PAGETT PAGETT

  1. The display magnification of the projector switches in order with every press of the MAGNIFY ON button.

For computer signals or HDMI ^™ (RGB) signals 1.5 times → 2 times → 3 times → 4 times → 1 time
For video signals, component video signals or HDMT ^™ (Component) signals

1.5 times 2 times 1 time

  1. While the triangles are displayed on the dialog, use the ▲/▼/◄/► cursor buttons to shift the magnifying area.
  2. Press the MAGNIFY OFF button on the remote control to exit magnification.

  3. The MAGNIFY dialog will automatically disappear in several seconds with no operation. The dialog will appear again if the MAGNIFY ON button is pressed when the dialog has automatically disappeared.

  4. The magnification is automatically disabled when the displaying signal or its display condition is changed.
  5. While the magnification is active, the keystone distortion condition may vary. It will be restored when the magnification is disabled.
  6. Some horizontal stripes might be visible on the image while magnification is active.
  7. This function is not available in the following cases:

- A sync signal in the range which is not supported is input.

- There is no input signal.

Temporarily freezing the screen

1 Press the FREEZE button on the remote control.

- The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen (however, the indication will not appear when the OFF is selected for the MESSAGE item in the SCREEN menu (48)), and the projector will go into the FREEZE mode, which the picture is frozen.

To exit the FREEZE mode and restore the screen to normal, press the FREEZE button again.

FREEZE button
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  • The projector automatically exits from the FREEZE mode when some control buttons are pressed.
  • If the projector continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD panel might possibly be burned in. Do not leave the projector in the FREEZE mode for too long.
  • Images might appear degraded when this function is operated, but it is not a malfunction.

Temporarily blanking the screen

1 Press BLANK button on the remote control.

The BLANK screen will be displayed instead of the screen of input signal. Please refer to BLANK item in SCREEN menu (46).

To exit from the BLANK screen and return to the input signal screen, press BLANK button again.

- The projector automatically exits from the BLANK mode when some control buttons are pressed.

BLANK button
SELECT ASSEMBLY PAST ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF PAST ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OPP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OOP ON/OIP ON/OIP ON/OIP ON/OIP ON/OIP ON/OIP ON/OIP ON/OIP ON/OIP ON/OIP ON/OIP ON/OIP ON/OIP ON/OIP ON/OIP ON/OIP ON/OIP ON/OIP ON/OIP ON/OIP

⚠ WARNING ▶ If you wish to have a blank screen while the projector's lamp is on, use the BLANK function above.

Taking any other action may cause the damage on the projector.

Blocking the beam by something causes high temperature and could result in fire or smoke.

NOTE • The sound is not muted even if the BLANK screen is displayed. If necessary, adjust the volume or mute the sound in advance. To display the BLANK screen and mute the sound at one time, use AV MUTE function (54).

Using the menu function

This projector has the following menus:

PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, SECURITY and EASY MENU.

EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classified into each purpose and brought together as the ADVANCED MENU.

Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. While the projector is displaying any menu, the MENU button on the projector works as the cursor buttons. The basic operations of these menus are as follows.

ESC button ENTER button RESET button ESO MENU ENTER 050/89 RESET MENU button (Cursor buttons) Cursor buttons STANDBY/ON INPUT MENU cc01

  1. To start the MENU, press the MENU button. The MENU you last used (EASY or ADVANCED) will appear. EASY MENU has priority to appear just after powered on.

  2. In the EASY MENU

(1) Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select an item to operate. If you want to change it to the ADVANCED MENU, select the ADVANCED MENU.
(2) Use the ◀/▶ cursor buttons to operate the item.

In the ADVANCED MENU

(1) Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select a menu. If you want to change it to the EASY MENU, select the EASY MENU.

The items in the menu appear on the right side.

(2) Press the ▶ cursor button or ENTER button to move the cursor to the right side. Then use the

EASY MENU ASPECT 4:3 KEystone PICTURE MODE ECO MODE INSTALLATION RESET FILTER TIME LANGUAGE ADVANCED MENU EXIT 1234567890ABCDEF +0 STANDARD NORMAL EXECUTE DH ENGLISH COMPUTER IN 1 1024 x 768 @60Hz

ADANCED MENU PICTURE ○ BRIGHTNESS +0 ● CONTRAST +0 ✓ GAMMA DEFAULT-1 ▲ COLOR TEMP MID-2 ● COLOR +0 ← TINT +0 □ SHARPNESS 4 ● ACTIVE IRIS ON → MY MEMORY COMPUTER IN 1 1024 x 768 @50Hz

▲/▼ cursor buttons to select an item to operate and press the ▶ cursor button or ENTER button to progress. The operation menu or dialog of the selected item will appear.

(3) Use the buttons as instructed in the OSD to operate the item.

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Using the menu function (continued)

  1. To close the MENU, press the MENU button again or select EXIT and press the ▶ cursor button or ENTER button. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after about 30 seconds.

  2. If you want to move the menu position, use the cursor buttons after pressing the POSITION button.

  3. Some functions cannot be performed when a certain input port is selected, or when a certain input signal is displayed.
  4. When you want to reset the operation, press RESET button on the remote control during the operation. Note that some items (ex. LANGUAGE, VOLUME) cannot be reset.
  5. In the ADVANCED MENU, when you want to return to the previous display, press the ◀ cursor button or ESC button on the remote control.

Indication in OSD (On Screen Display)

BRIGHTNESS RETURN +0 EXIT

FILTER TIME RESET Oh CANCEL OK

4 MY MEMORY_LOAD-4 TEMPORARY CONDITION ARE YOU SURE YOU WISH TO LOAD? NO YES

The meanings of the general words on the OSD are as follows.

Indication Meaning
EXITSelecting this word finishes the OSD menu. It is the same as pressing the MENU button.
RETURN Selecting this word returns the menu to the previous menu.
CANCEL or NOSelecting this word cancels the operation in the present menu and returns to the previous menu.
OK or YESSelecting this word executes the prepared function or shifts the menu to the next menu.

EASY MENU

From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed.

Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. Then perform it according to the following table.

EASY MENU ASPECT 4:3 KEystone +0 PICTURE MODE STANDARD ECO MODE NORMAL INSTALLATION RESET EXECUTE FILTER TIME Oh LANGUAGE ENGLISH ADVANCED MENU EXIT 1234567890ABCDEF COMPUTER IN 1 1024 x 768 @60Hz

Item Description
ASPECTUsing the ◀/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu (35).
KEYSTONEUsing the ◀/► buttons corrects the vertical keystone distortion. See the KEYSTONE item in SETUP menu (42).
PICTURE MODEUsing the ◀/► buttons switches the picture mode. The picture modes are combinations of GAMMA and COLOR TEMP settings. Choose a suitable mode according to the projected source.• Lines or other noise might appear on the screen when this function is operated, but it is not a malfunction.• When the combination of GAMMA and COLOR TEMP differs from pre-assigned modes above, the display on the menu for the PICTURE MODE is “CUSTOM”.

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Item Description
ECO MODEUsing the ◀/► buttons switches the ECO MODE.See the ECO MODE item of the LAMP & FILTER item in SETUP menu (42).
INSTALLATIONPressing the ► button displays the INSTALLATION dialog.See the INSTALLATION item in SETUP menu (44).
RESETPerforming this item resets all of the EASY MENU items except the FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE.A dialog is displayed for confirmation. Selecting the OK using the ►button performs resetting.
FILTER TIMEThe usage time of the air filter is shown in the menu.Performing this item resets the filter time which counts usage time of the air filter.A dialog is displayed for confirmation. Selecting the OK using the ►button performs resetting.See the FILTER TIME item of the LAMP & FILTER item in SETUP menu (43).
LANGUAGEUsing the ◀/► buttons changes the display language.See the LANGUAGE item in SCREEN menu (46).
ADVANCED MENUPress the ► or ENTER button to use the menu of PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION or SECURITY.
EXIT Press the ◀ or ENTER button to finish the OSD menu.

PICTURE menu

From the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed.

Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ▶ cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.

ADVANCED MENU PICTURE IMAGE INPUT SETUP AUDIO SCREEN OPTION SECURITY EASY MENU EXIT BRIGHTNESS +0 CONTRAST +0 GAMMA DEFAULT-1 COLOR TEMP MID-2 COLOR +0 TINT +0 SHARPNESS 4 ACTIVE IR/S ON MY MEMORY COMPUTER IN 1 1024 x 768 @60Hz

Item Description
BRIGHTNESSUsing the ◀/► buttons adjusts the brightness. Dark ⇔ Light
CONTRASTUsing the ◀/► buttons adjusts the contrast. Weak ⇔ Strong
GAMMAUsing the ▲/▼ buttons switches the gamma mode.To adjust CUSTOMSelecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then pressing the ► button or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the mode.This function is useful when you want to change the brightness of particular tones. Choose an item using the ◀/► buttons, and adjust the level using the ▲/▼ buttons.You can display a test pattern for checking the effect of your adjustment by pressing the ENTER button.Each time you press the ENTER button, the pattern changes as below.No pattern ⇒ Gray scale of 9 steps MAXELL MC-EX353E - PICTURE menu - 2Ramp ⇔ Gray scale of 15 stepsThe eight equalizing bars correspond to eight tone levels of the test pattern (Gray scale of 9 steps) except the darkest in the left end. If you want to adjust the 2nd tone from left end on the test pattern, use the equalizing adjustment bar “1”. The darkest tone at the left end of the test pattern cannot be controlled with any of equalizing adjustment bar.• Lines or other noise might appear on the screen when this function is operated, but it is not a malfunction. MAXELL MC-EX353E - PICTURE menu - 3

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Item Description
COLOR TEMPUsing the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode.To adjust CUSTOMSelecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then pressing the ▶ buttonor the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and GAIN of the selected mode.OFFSET adjustments change the color intensity on the whole tones of the test pattern.GAIN adjustments mainly affect color intensity on the brighter tones of the test pattern.Choose an item using the ◀/▶ buttons, and adjust the level using the ▲/▼ buttons.
COLORUsing the ◀/▶ buttons adjusts the strength of whole color.Weak ⇔ StrongThis item can be selected only for a video and component video signal.For an HDMITM signal, this item can also be selected if either (1) or (2) applies.(1) HDMI FORMAT item in the INPUT menu is set to VIDEO.(2) HDMI FORMAT item in the INPUT menu is set to AUTO, and the projector recognizes that it receives video signals.
TINTUsing the ◀/▶ buttons adjusts the tint.Reddish ⇔ GreenishThis item can be selected only for a video and component video signal.For an HDMITM signal, this item can also be selected if either (1) or (2) applies.(1) HDMI FORMAT item in the INPUT menu is set to VIDEO.(2) HDMI FORMAT item in the INPUT menu is set to AUTO, and the projector recognizes that it receives video signals.

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Item Description
SHARPNESSUsing the ◀/► buttons adjusts the sharpness.Weak ⇔ StrongThere may be some noise and/or the screen may flicker for a moment when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction.
ACTIVE IRISUsing the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the active iris control mode.ON ⇔ OFFON: The active iris displays the best presentation image for both bright and dark scenes.OFF: The active iris is always open.The screen may flicker when the ON mode is selected. If this occurs select OFF.
MY MEMORYThis projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items of the PICTURE menu).Selecting a function using the ▲/▼ buttons and pressing the ► or ENTER button performs each function.MAXELL MC-EX353E - PICTURE menu - 4SAVE-1, SAVE-2, SAVE-3, SAVE-4Performing a SAVE function saves the current adjustment data into the memory linked in the number included in the function's name.Remember that the current data stored in a memory will be lost by saving new data into the memory.LOAD-1, LOAD-2, LOAD-3, LOAD-4Performing a LOAD function loads the data from the memory linked in the number included in the function's name, and adjusts the picture automatically depending on the data.The LOAD functions whose linked memory has no data are skipped.Remember that the current adjusted condition will be lost by loading data. If you want to keep the current adjustment, please save it before performing a LOAD function.There may be some noise and the screen may flicker for a moment when loading data. This is not malfunction.You can perform the LOAD function using MY BUTTON. Please see MY BUTTON item in OPTION menu (54).

IMAGE menu

From the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed.

Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ▶ cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.

ADVANCED MENU PICTURE IMAGE INPUT SETUP AUDIO SCREEN OPTION SECURITY EASY MENU EXIT ASPECT NORMAL OVER SCAN 5 V POSITION 52 H POSITION 284 H PHASE 4 H SIZE 1392 AUTO ADJUST EXECUTE COMPUTER IN 1 1024 x 768 @60Hz

Item Description
ASPECTUsing the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio.For a computer signalMC-EX303E/MC-EX353E/MC-EX403E:NORMAL ⇔ 4:3 ⇔ 16:9 ⇔ 16:10 ⇔ ZOOM↑MC-EW303E/MC-EW403E:NORMAL ⇔ 4:3 ⇔ 16:9 ⇔ 16:10 ⇔ ZOOM ⇔ NATIVE↑For an HDMITM signalMC-EX303E/MC-EX353E/MC-EX403E:NORMAL ⇔ 4:3 ⇔ 16:9 ⇔ 16:10 ⇔ 14:9 ⇔ ZOOM↑MC-EW303E/MC-EW403E:NORMAL ⇔ 4:3 ⇔ 16:9 ⇔ 16:10 ⇔ 14:9 ⇔ ZOOM ⇔ NATIVE↑For a video signal or component video signalMC-EX303E/MC-EX353E/MC-EX403E:4:3 ⇔ 16:9 ⇔ 14:9 ⇔ ZOOM↑MC-EW303E/MC-EW403E:4:3 ⇔ 16:9 ⇔ 16:10 ⇔ 14:9 ⇔ ZOOM ⇔ NATIVE↑For no signalMC-EX303E/MC-EX353E/MC-EX403E:4:3 (fixed)MC-EW303E/MC-EW403E:16:10 (fixed)• The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal.

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Item Description
OVER SCANUsing the ◀/► buttons adjusts the over-scan ratio. Small (It magnifies picture) ⇔ Large (It reduces picture)This item can be selected only for a video and component video signal.For an HDMITM signal, this item can also be selected if either (1) or (2) applies.(1) HDMI FORMAT item in the INPUT menu is set to VIDEO.(2) HDMI FORMAT item in the INPUT menu is set to AUTO, and the projector recognizes that it receives video signals.
V POSITIONUsing the ◀/► buttons adjusts the vertical position. Down ⇔ UpOver-adjusting the vertical position may cause noise to appear on the screen. If this occurs, please reset the vertical position to the default setting. Pressing the RESET button when the V POSITION is selected will reset the V POSITION to the default setting.When this function is performed on a video signal, the range of this adjustment depends on OVER SCAN (36) setting. It is not possible to adjust when OVER SCAN is set to 10.This function is unavailable for signal from the HDMI port.
H POSITIONUsing the ◀/► buttons adjusts the horizontal position. Right ⇔ LeftOver-adjusting the horizontal position may cause noise to appear on the screen. If this occurs, please reset the horizontal position to the default setting. Pressing the RESET button when the H POSITION is selected will reset the H POSITION to the default setting.When this function is performed on a video signal, the range of this adjustment depends on OVER SCAN (36) setting. It is not possible to adjust when OVER SCAN is set to 10.This function is unavailable for signal from the HDMI port.

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H PHASEUsing the ◀/► buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker.Right ⇔ LeftThis item can be selected only for a computer signal or a component video signal. This function is unavailable for signal from the HDMI port.
H SIZEUsing the ◀/► buttons adjusts the horizontal size.Small ⇔ LargeThis item can be selected only for a computer signal. This function is unavailable for signal from the HDMI port.When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be displayed correctly. In such a case, please reset the adjustment by pressing the RESET button on the remote control during this operation.Images might appear degraded when this function is operated, but it is not a malfunction.
AUTO ADJUST EXECUTESelecting this item performs the automatic adjustment feature.For a computer signalThe vertical position, the horizontal position and the horizontal phase will be automatically adjusted.Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature. A dark picture may still be incorrectly adjusted. Use a bright picture when adjusting.For a video signalThe video format best suited for the respective input signal will be selected automatically. This function is available only when the AUTO is selected for the VIDEO FORMAT item in the INPUT menu (39). The vertical position and horizontal position will be automatically set to the default.For a component video signalThe vertical position and horizontal position will be automatically set to the default. The horizontal phase will be automatically adjusted.The automatic adjustment operation requires approx. 10 seconds. Also please note that it may not function correctly with some input.When this function is performed for a video signal, a certain extra such as a line may appear outside a picture.When this function is performed for a computer signal, a black frame may be displayed on the edge of the screen, depending on the computer model.The items adjusted by this function may vary when the FINE or DISABLE is selected for the AUTO ADJUST item of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu (56).

INPUT menu

From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can be performed.

Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ▶ cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.

ADVANCED MENU PICTURE IMAGE INPUT SETUP AUDIO SCREEN OPTION SECURITY EASY MENU EXIT PROGRESSIVE TV VIDEO NR HIGH COLOR SPACE AUTO VIDEO FORMAT HDMI FORMAT AUTO HDMI RANGE AUTO COMPUTER IN FRAME LOCK RESOLUTION COMPUTER IN 1 1024 x 768 @60Hz

Item Description
PROGRESSIVEUsing the ▲/▼ buttons switches the progress mode.TV ⇔ FILM ⇔ OFFThis function works only for a video signal, component video signal (of 480i@60 or 576i@50 or 1080i@50/60) and an HDMITM signal (of 480i@60 or 576i@50 or 1080i@50/60).When TV or FILM is selected, the screen image will be sharp. FILM adapts to the 2-3 Pull-Down conversion system. But these may cause a certain defect (for example, jagged line) of the picture for a quick moving object. In such a case, please select OFF, even if the screen image may lose sharpness.
VIDEO NRUsing the ▲/▼ buttons switches the noise reduction mode.HIGH ⇔ MID ⇔ LOWThis function works only for a video signal, component video signal (of 480i@60 or 576i@50 or 1080i@50/60) and an HDMITM signal (of 480i@60 or 576i@50 or 1080i@50/60).
COLOR SPACEUsing the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for color space.AUTO ⇔ RGB ⇔ SMPTE240 ⇔ REC709 ⇔ REC601This item can be selected only for a computer signal, component video signal or an HDMITM signal.The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode.The AUTO operation may not work well at some signals. In such a case, it might be good to select a suitable mode except AUTO.

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VIDEO FORMATThe video format forVIDEO port can be set.Using the ◀/► buttonsswitches the mode for video format.MAXELL MC-EX353E - INPUT menu - 2AUTO ⇔ NTSC ⇔ PAL ⇔ SECAMN-PAL ⇔ M-PAL ⇔ NTSC4.43 ⬤This item is performed only for video signal from theVIDEO port.The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode.The AUTO operation may not work well for some signals. If the picture becomes unstable (e.g. an irregular picture, lack of color), please select the mode according to the input signal.
HDMI FORMATUsing the ◀/► cursor buttons switches the video format for an input from theHDMI port.AUTO ⇔ VIDEO ⇔ COMPUTER
Feature
AUTO automatically sets the optimum mode.
VIDEO sets the suitable mode for DVD signals.
COMPUTER sets the suitable mode for computer signals.
When the COMPUTER is selected, or when the AUTO is selected and the projector recognizes that it receives computer signals, the functions COLOR (PICTURE menu), TINT (PICTURE menu) and OVER SCAN (IMAGE menu) are unavailable.
HDMI RANGEUsing the ◀/► cursor buttons changes the digital range for input from theHDMI port.AUTO ⇔ NORMAL ⇔ ENHANCED
Feature
AUTO automatically sets the optimum mode.
NORMAL s ets the suitable mode for DVD signals. (16-235)
ENHANCED sets the suitable mode for computer signals. (0-255)
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COMPUTER INThe computer input signal type for COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 ports can be set.(1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the COMPUTER IN port to be set.(2) Use the ◀/► buttons to select the computer input signal type. (COMPUTER IN1) AUTO ⇔ SYNC ON G OFF MAXELL MC-EX353E - INPUT menu - 3 (COMPUTER IN2) AUTO ⇔ SYNC ON G OFF ⇔ MONITOR OUTSelecting the AUTO mode allows you to input a sync on G signal or component video signal from the port (12).In the AUTO mode, the picture may be distorted with certain input signals. In such a case, remove the signal connector so that no signal is received and select the SYNC ON G OFF, and then reconnect the signal.
FRAME LOCKSet the frame lock function on/off for each port.(1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the input ports.(2) Use the ◀/► buttons to turn the frame lock function on/off.ON ⇔ OFFThis item can be performed only on a signal with a vertical frequency of 49 to 51Hz, 59 to 61 Hz.When ON is selected, moving pictures are displayed more smoothly.This function is unavailable for a signal from the HDMI (of 480i@60 or 576i@50 or 1080i@50/60) port.

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RESOLUTIONThe resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and COMPUTER IN2 input signals can be set on this projector.(1) In the INPUT menu, select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ▶ button.The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed.(2) In the RESOLUTION menu, select the resolution you wish to display using the ▲/▼ buttons.Selecting AUTO will set a resolution appropriate to the input signal.(3) Pressing the ▶ or ENTER button when selecting a STANDARD resolution will automatically adjust the horizontal and vertical positions, clock phase and horizontal size.The INPUT_INFORMATION dialog will be displayed.(4) To set a custom resolution, use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the CUSTOM and the RESOLUTION_CUSTOM box will be displayed.Set the horizontal (HORZ) and vertical (VERT) resolutions using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons.This function may not support all resolutions.(5) Move the cursor to OK on screen and press the ▶ or ENTER button. The message "ARE YOU SURE YOU WISH TO CHANGE RESOLUTION?" appears. To save the setting, press the ▶ button.The horizontal and vertical positions, clock phase and horizontal size will be automatically adjusted.The INPUT_INFORMATION dialog will be displayed.(6) To revert back to the previous resolution without saving changes, move the cursor to CANCEL on screen and press the ◀ or ENTER button.The screen will then return to the RESOLUTION menu displaying the previous resolution.• For some pictures, this function may not work well.

SETUP menu

From the SETUP menu, items shown in the table below can be performed.

Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ▶ cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.

ADVANCED MENU PICTURE IMAGE INPUT SETUP AUDIO SCREEN OPTION SECURITY EASY MENU EXIT KEYSTONE LAMP & FILTER INSTALLATION STANDBY MODE NORMAL COMPUTER IN 1 1024 x 768 @60Hz

Item Description
[ABGA] KEYSTONEUsing the ◀/▶ buttons corrects the vertical keystone distortion. Shrink the bottom of the image ⇔ Shrink the top of the image• The adjustable range of this function will vary among inputs. For some input, this function may not work well.• When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE (telephoto focus), this function may be excessive. This function should be used when the zoom adjustment is set to the full WIDE (wide-angle focus) whenever possible.
LAMP & FILTERECO MODEUsing the ▲/▼ buttons switches the Eco mode. NORMAL ⇔ ECO• When the ECO is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced.

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LAMP & FILTER (continued)LAMP TIMEThe lamp time is the usage time of the lamp, counted after the last resetting.Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the ▶ button of the projector displays a dialog.To reset the lamp time, select the OK using the ▶ button.CANCEL ⇒ OKPlease reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, for a suitable indication about the lamp.For the lamp replacement, see the sectionReplacing the lamp (63).
FILTER TIMEThe filter time is the usage time of the air filter, counted after the last resetting.Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the ▶ button of the projector displays a dialog.To reset the filter time, select the OK using the ▶ button.CANCEL ⇒ OKPlease reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or replaced the air filter, for a suitable indication about the air filter.For the air filter cleaning, see the sectionCleaning and replacing the air filter (65).
FILTER MESSAGEUse the ▲/▼ button to set the timer for notifying by the message when to replace the filter unitAfter choosing an item except OFF, the message “REMINDER *** HRS PASSED ....” will appear after the timer reaches the interval time set by this feature (69).When the OFF is chosen, the message will not appear. Utilize this feature to keep the air filter clean, setting the suitable time according to your environment of this projector.Please take care of the filter unit periodically, even if there is no message. If the air filter becomes to be blocked by dust or other matter, the internal temperature will rise, which could cause malfunction, or reduce the lifetime of the projector.Please be careful with the operating environment of the projector and the condition of the filter unit.

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INSTALLATIONPressing the ▶button displays the dialog for changing the INSTALLATION setting.MAXELL MC-EX353E - SETUP menu - 2Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the desired setting on the INSTALLATION dialog.
STANDBY MODEUsing ▲/▼ buttons switches the standby mode setting between NORMAL and SAVING.NORMAL ⇔ SAVINGWhen SAVING is selected, the power consumption in the standby mode is lowered with some functional restriction as below:• The RS-232C communication control is disabled except turning the projector on and changing the STANDBY MODE setting.• When SAVING is selected, STANDBY setting of AUDIO SOURCE (45) is invalid, no signal is output fromAUDIO OUTport and no sound from a built-in speaker.• When SAVING is selected, STANDBY setting of MONITOR OUT is invalid, and no signal is output fromMONITOR OUTport in the standby mode.

AUDIO menu

From the AUDIO menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ▶ cursor button or the ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.

ADVANCED MENU PICTURE IMAGE INPUT SETUP AUDIO SCREEN OPTION SECURITY EASY MENU EXIT VOLUME 31 SPEAKER ON AUDIO SOURCE COMPUTER IN 1 1024 x 768 @60Hz

Item Description
VOLUME Using the ◀/► buttons adjusts the volume. Low ⇔ High
SPEAKERUsing the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the built-in speaker.ON ⇔ OFFWhen OFF is selected, the built-in speaker does not work.
AUDIO SOURCEWhile the image signal from the input port chosen in step (1) is projected, the audio signal from the input port selected in step (2) is output to both theAUDIO OUTport and built-in speaker of this projector. However, the built-in speaker does not work when SPEAKER is set to OFF.(1) Choose a picture input port using the ▲/▼ buttons.Choose STANDBY to select the sound output in the standby mode.(2) Select an audio input port or the mute icon using the ◀/► buttons.The icons indicate the following;No.1: AUDIO IN port No.2: HDMI port※: mutes the soundAudio input from port No. 2 can only be selected by HDMI input port.Even if the projector is in the standby mode, cooling fans may work and make noises when the built-in speaker is in operation.C.C. (Closed Caption) is automatically activated when ※is selected and an input signal containing C.C. is received. This function is available only when the signal is NTSC forVIDEO, or 480i@60 forCOMPUTER IN1orCOMPUTER IN2, and when AUTO is selected for DISPLAY in the C.C. menu under the SCREEN menu(51).MAXELL MC-EX353E - AUDIO menu - 2

SCREEN menu

From the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below can be performed.

Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ▶ cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.

ADVANCED MENU PICTURE IMAGE INPUT SETUP AUDIO SCREEN OPTION SECURITY EASY MENU EXIT LANGUAGE MENU POSITION BLANK AUTO BLANK START UP MyScreen MyScreen Lock MESSAGE SOURCE NAME TEMPLATE C.C. ENGLISH BLACK BLUE ORIGINAL EXECUTE OFF ON TEST PATTERN COMPUTER IN 1 1024 x 768 @60Hz

Item Description
LANGUAGEUsing the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons switches the OSD (On Screen Display) language.ENGLISH ⇔ FRANÇAIS ⇔ DEUTSCH ⇔ ESPAÑOL↑ ...... (shown in the LANGUAGE dialog) ...... ↑Press the ENTER or INPUT button to save the language setting.
MENU POSITIONUsing the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons adjusts the menu position.To quit the operation, press the MENU button on the remote control or keep no operation for about 10 seconds.
BLANKUsing the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the blank screen.The blank screen is a screen for the temporarily blanking feature (27). It is displayed by pressing the BLANK button on the remote control.MyScreen ⇔ ORIGINAL ⇔ BLUE ⇔ WHITE ⇔ BLACK↑MyScreen : Screen can be registered by the MyScreen item (47).ORIGINAL : Screen preset as the standard screen.BLUE, WHITE, BLACK : Plain screens in each color.• To avoid remaining as an afterimage, the MyScreen or ORIGINAL screen will change to the AUTO BLANK screen after several minutes.
AUTO BLANKUsing the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the AUTO BLANK screen.BLUE ⇔ WHITE ⇔ BLACK↑To avoid remaining as an afterimage, displayed image will change to the designated blank color screen by AUTO BLANK after several minutes in the following conditions.- When MyScreen or ORIGINAL is displayed as BLANK screen.- When start-up screen is displayed.

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START UPUsing the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the start-up screen. The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected.MyScreen ⇔ ORIGINAL ⇔ OFFMyScreen: Screen can be registered by the MyScreen item (below).ORIGINAL: Screen preset as the standard screen.OFF: Plain black screen.To avoid remaining as an afterimage, the START UP screen will change to the AUTO BLANK screen after several minutes.When the ON is selected to the MyScreen PASSWORD item in the SECURITY menu (59), the START UP is fixed to MyScreen.
MyScreenThis item allows you to capture an image for use as a MyScreen image which can be used as the BLANK screen and START UP screen. Display the image you want to capture before executing the following procedure.Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “MyScreen”. It will ask you if you start capturing an image from the current screen. Please wait for the target image to be displayed, and press the ENTER or INPUT button to start registration.To restore the screen and return to the previous dialog, press the RESET button on the remote control.Registration may take several minutes.When the registration is completed, the registered screen and the following message is displayed for several seconds:“MyScreen registration is finished.”If the registration failed, the following message is displayed:“A capturing error has occurred. Please try again.”This function cannot be selected when the ON is selected to the MyScreen Lock item (48).This function cannot be selected when the ON is selected to the MyScreen PASSWORD item in SECURITY menu (59).This function is unavailable for signal from the HDMI port.

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MyScreen LockUsing the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the MyScreen lock function.ON ⇔ OFFWhen the ON is selected, the item MyScreen is locked. Use this function for protecting the current MyScreen.• This function cannot be selected when the ON is selected to the MyScreen PASSWORD item in SECURITY menu (59).
MESSAGEUsing the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the message function.ON ⇔ OFFWhen the ON is selected, the following message function works.“AUTO IN PROGRESS” while automatically adjusting“NO INPUT IS DETECTED”“SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE”“INVALID SCAN FREQ.”“NOT AVAILABLE.”“Searching....” while searching for the input“Detecting....” while an input signal is detected“AUTO ECO MODE” while starting up with AUTO ECO MODEThe indication of the input signal displayed by changingThe indication of the aspect ratio displayed by changingThe indication of the PICTURE MODE displayed by changingThe indication of the MY MEMORY displayed by changingThe indication of “FREEZE” and “II” while freezing the screen by pressing the FREEZE button.The indication of the TEMPLATE displayed by changing.The indication of the ECO MODE displayed by changing.• When the OFF is selected, please remember if the picture is frozen. Do not mistake freezing for a malfunction (27).

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Item Description
SOURCE NAMEEach input port for this projector can have a name applied to it.(1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SCREEN menu to select SOURCE NAME and press the ▶ or ENTER button.The SOURCE NAME menu will be displayed.(2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SOURCE NAME menu to select the port to be named and press the ▶ button. The SOURCE NAME dialog will be displayed.Right side of the menu is blank until a name is specified.(3) Select an icon you would like to assign to the port in the SOURCE NAME dialog.The name assigned to the port will also be automatically switched according to your icon selection. Press the ENTER or INPUT button to determine your icon selection.MAXELL MC-EX353E - SCREEN menu - 2(4) Select a number you would like to assign to the port along with the icon. You can select the number either from blank (no number assigned), 1, 2, 3, or 4.Then press the ENTER or INPUT button.MAXELL MC-EX353E - SCREEN menu - 3(5) If you would like to modify the name assigned to the port, select CUSTOM NAME and press the ENTER or INPUT button.(continued on next page)

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Item Description
SOURCE NAME(continued)(6) The current name will be displayed on the first line. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and the ENTER or INPUT button to select and enter characters. To erase 1 character at one time, press the RESET button or press the ◀ and INPUT button at the same time. Also if you move the cursor to DELETE or ALL CLEAR on screen and press the ENTER or INPUT button, 1 character or all characters will be erased. The name can be a maximum of 16 characters.(7) To change an already inserted character, press the ▲ button to move the cursor to the first line, and use the ◀/► buttons to move the cursor on the character to be changed.After pressing the ENTER or INPUT button, the character is selected. Then, follow the same procedure as described at the item (6) above.(8) To finish entering text, move the cursor to the OK on screen and press the ►, ENTER or INPUT button. To revert to the previous name without saving changes, move the cursor to the CANCEL on screen and press the ◀, ENTER or INPUT button.
TEMPLATEUsing the ▲/▼ cursor buttons switches the mode for the template screen.Press the ► cursor (or the ENTER) button to display the selected template, and press the ◀ cursor button to close the displayed screen.The last selected template is displayed when the MY BUTTON allocated to the TEMPLATE function is pressed (54).

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Item Description
C.C.(Closed Caption)The C.C. is the function that displays a transcript or dialog of the audio portion of a video, files or other presentation or other relevant sounds. It is required to have NTSC format video or 480i@60 format component video source supporting C.C. feature to utilize this function.It may not work properly, depending on equipment or signal source.In this case, please turn off the Closed Caption.
DISPLAYSelect Closed Caption DISPLAY setting from the following options using ▲/▼ buttons.AUTO ⇔ ON ⇔ OFFAUTO: Closed Caption automatically displays when the volume is muted.ON: Closed Caption is on.OFF: Closed Caption is off.The caption is not displayed when the OSD menu is active.The Closed Caption is the function to display the dialogue, narration, and / or sound effects of a television program or other video sources. The Closed Caption availability is depending upon broadcaster and/or content.
MODESelect Closed Caption MODE setting from the following options using ▲/▼ buttons.CAPTIONS ⇔ TEXTCAPTIONS: Display Closed Caption.TEXT: Display Text data, which is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. The information covers the entire screen. Not all of the C.C. program has Text information.
CHANNELSelect Closed Caption CHANNEL from the following options using ▲/▼ buttons.1 ⇔ 2 ⇔ 3 ⇔ 41: Channel 1, primary channel / language2: Channel 23: Channel 34: Channel 4The channel data may vary, depending on the content. Some channel might be used for secondary language or empty.

OPTION menu

From the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below can be performed.

Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ▶ cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.

ADVANCED MENU PICTURE IMAGE INPUT SETUP AUDIO SCREEN OPTION SECURITY EASY MENU EXIT SEARCH SKIP AUTO SEARCH OFF DIRECT POWER ON OFF AUTO POWER OFF 20min MY BUTTON SERVICE COMPUTER IN 1 1024 x 768 @60Hz

Item Description
SEARCH SKIPThe ports can be set to be ignored in searching by the AUTO SEARCH function (below).MAXELL MC-EX353E - OPTION menu - 2(1) Choose a picture input port using the ▲/▼ buttons.(2) Using the ◀/►buttons turns on/off the SEARCH SKIP function.NORMAL ⇔ SKIPThe port that is set to SKIP will be ignored.· It is not possible to set SKIP to all ports at the same time.
AUTO SEARCHUsing the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the automatic signal search function.ON ⇔ OFFWhen the ON is selected, detecting no signal automatically cycles through input ports in the following order. The search is started from the current port. Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image.→COMPUTER IN1 ⇒ COMPUTER IN2VIDEO ⇔ HDMI ←

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DIRECT POWER ONUsing the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the DIRECT POWER ON function.ON ⇔ OFFWhen set to the ON, the lamp in projector will be automatically turned on without the usual procedure (18), only when the projector is supplied with the power after the power was cut while the lamp was on.This function does not work as long as the power has been supplied to the projector while the lamp is off.After turning the lamp on by the DIRECT POWER ON function, if neither input nor operation is detected for about 30 minutes, the projector is turned off, even if the AUTO POWER OFF function (53) is disabled.
AUTO POWER OFFUsing the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the time to count down to automatically turn the projector off.Long (max. 99 minutes) ⇔ Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE)MAXELL MC-EX353E - OPTION menu - 3 MAXELL MC-EX353E - OPTION menu - 4When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically. When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with no-signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projector lamp will be turned off.If one of the projector's buttons or the remote control buttons is pressed or one of the commands (except get commands) is transmitted to the CONTROL port during the corresponding time, the projector will not be turned off.Please refer to the section Turning off the power (19).

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Item Description
MY BUTTONThis item is to assign one of the following functions to MY BUTTON 1/2 on the remote control (6).(1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY BUTTON menu to select a MY BUTTON - (1/2) and press the ▶ or ENTER button to display the MY BUTTON setup dialog.(2) Then using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons sets one of the following functions to the chosen button. Press the ENTER or INPUT button to save the setting.COMPUTER IN1: Selects the input from COMPUTER IN1 port.COMPUTER IN2: Selects the input from COMPUTER IN2 port.HDMI: Selects input from HDMI port.VIDEO: Selects the input from VIDEO port.INFORMATION: Displays SYSTEM_INFORMATION, INPUT INFORMATION (57) or nothing.MY MEMORY: Loads one of adjustment data stored (34).When more than two data are saved, the adjustment changes every time the MY BUTTON is pressed.When no data is saved in memory, the MAXELL MC-EX353E - OPTION menu - 5dialog "No saved data" appears.When the current adjustment is not saved to memory, the dialog as shown in the right appears.If you want to keep the current adjustment, please press the ► button to exit. Otherwise loading data will overwrite the current adjusted condition.ACTIVE IRIS: Changes the active iris mode (34).PICTURE MODE: Changes the PICTURE MODE (30).FILTER RESET: Displays the filter time reset confirmation dialogue (43).TEMPLATE: Makes the template pattern selected to the TEMPLATE item (50) appear or disappear.AV MUTE: Turns the picture and audio on/off.RESOLUTION: Turns on/off the RESOLUTION dialog (41).ECO MODE: Changes the ECO MODE (42).

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Item Description
SERVICESelecting this item displays the SERVICE menu.Select an item using the ▲/▼ buttons, and press the ▶ button or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item.MAXELL MC-EX353E - OPTION menu - 6
ALTITUDEUsing the ▲/▼ buttons switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans. The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc. If the projector is used at an altitude of about 1600 m (5250 feet) or higher, select HIGH. Otherwise, select NORMAL. Note that the projector is noisier when the HIGH is selected.HIGH ⇔ NORMAL

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SERVICE(continued)AUTO ADJUSTUsing the ▲/▼ buttons to select one of the mode. When the DISABLE is selected, the automatic adjustment feature is disabled.FINE ⇔ FAST ⇔ DISABLEFINE: Finer tuning including H.SIZE adjustment.FAST: Faster tuning, setting H.SIZE to prearranged data for the input signal.· Depending on conditions, such as input image, signal cable to the projector, environment around the projector, etc., the automatic adjustment may not work correctly. In such a case, please choose DISABLE to disable the automatic adjustment, and make adjustment manually.
GHOSTAdjust the settings using the ▲/▼ buttons to eliminate ghosting.
KEY LOCK(1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to choose the operations control.CONTROL PANEL ⇔ REMOTE CONTROL(2) Use the ◀/► buttons to select ON or OFF.ON ⇔ OFF MAXELL MC-EX353E - OPTION menu - 7Selecting ON in Step 2 locks the buttons except STANDBY/ON on the operations control selected in Step 1. Selecting OFF releases the locked buttons on the operations control selected in Step 1.· Please use this function to prevent tampering or accidental operation.

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Item Description
SERVICE(continued)REMOTE FREQ.(1) Use the ▲/▼ button to change the projector's remote sensor frequency setting (17).1:NORMAL ⇔ 2:HIGH MAXELL MC-EX353E - OPTION menu - 8(2) Use the ◀/► button to change the projector's remote sensor on or off.ON ⇔ OFFIf the remote control does not function correctly, disable either of them. It is not possible to disable both options at the same time.
INFORMATIONSelecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT_INFORMATION”. It shows the information about the current input.MAXELL MC-EX353E - OPTION menu - 9 MAXELL MC-EX353E - OPTION menu - 10 MAXELL MC-EX353E - OPTION menu - 11The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock function is working.This item cannot be selected for no signal and sync out.When the MY TEXT DISPLAY is set to ON, the MY TEXT is displayed together with the input information in the INPUT_INFORMATION box (62).
FACTORY RESETSelecting OK using the ► button performs this function. By this function, all the items in all of menus will collectively return to the initial setting. Note that the items AUTO BLANK, STANDBY MODE, LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, LANGUAGE, FILTER MESSAGE and SECURITY settings are not reset.CANCEL ⇒ OKBe sure to set ALTITUDE after resetting all the settings (55).

SECURITY menu

This projector is equipped with security functions. From the SECURITY menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. To use SECURITY menu: User registration is required before using the security functions.

Enter to the SECURITY menu

ADVANCED MENU PICTURE IMAGE INPUT SETUP AUDIO SCREEN OPTION SECURITY EASY MENU EXIT ENTER PASSWORD COMPUTER IN 1 1024 x 768 @60Hz

  1. Press the ▶ button. The ENTER PASSWORD box will be displayed.
  2. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the registered password.

The factory default password is as follows.

MC-EX303E/MC-EX353E/MC-EX403E : 3464 MC-EW303E/MC-EW403E : 7861

This password can be changed (below). Move the cursor to the right side of the ENTER PASSWORD box and press the ▶ button to display the SECURITY menu.

  • It is strongly recommended the factory default password to be changed as soon as possible.
  • If an incorrect password is input, the ENTER PASSWORD box will be displayed again. If incorrect password is input 3 times, the projector will turn off. Afterwards the projector will turn off every time an incorrect password is input.

  • Items shown in the table below can be performed.

If you have forgotten your password

(1) While the ENTER PASSWORD box is displayed, press and hold the RESET button on the remote control for about 3 seconds or press and hold the INPUT button for 3 seconds while pressing the ▶ button on the projector.

SECURITY ENTER PASSWORD CANCEL 0 0 0 0 OK SECURITY SECURITY PASSWORD CHANGE MyScreen PASSWORD OFF PIN LOCK OFF MY TEXT PASSWORD OFF MY TEXT DISPLAY OFF MY TEXT WRITING RETURN

SECURITY ENTER PASSWORD CANCEL 1 2 3 ⚠ OK SECURITY Inquiring Code 01 2345 6789 OK

(2) The 10 digit Inquiring Code will be displayed. Contact your dealer with the 10 digit Inquiring Code. Your password will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed.
- If there is no key input for about 55 seconds while the Inquiring Code is displayed, the menu will close. If necessary, repeat the process from (1).

Item Description
SECURITY PASSWORD CHANGE(1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select SECURITY PASSWORD CHANGE and press the ▶ button to display the ENTER NEW PASSWORD box.MAXELL MC-EX353E - If you have forgotten your password - 3
(2) Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the new password.
(3) Move the cursor to the right side of the ENTER NEW PASSWORD box and press the ▶ button to display the NEW PASSWORD AGAIN box, enter the same password again.MAXELL MC-EX353E - If you have forgotten your password - 4
(4) Move the cursor to the right side of the NEW PASSWORD AGAIN box and press the ▶ button and the NOTE NEW PASSWORD box will be displayed for about 30 seconds, please make a note of the password during this time.MAXELL MC-EX353E - If you have forgotten your password - 5
Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control or ▶ button on the projector will close the NOTE NEW PASSWORD box.
• Please do not forget your password.

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Item Description
MyScreen PASSWORDThe MyScreen PASSWORD function can be used to prohibit access to the MyScreen function and prevent the currently registered MyScreen image from being overwritten.1 Turning on the MyScreen PASSWORD1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select MyScreen PASSWORD and press the ▶ button to display the MyScreen PASSWORD on/off menu.1-2 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MyScreen PASSWORD on/off menu to select ON.The ENTER NEW PASSWORD box (small) will be displayed.1-3 Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the password. Move the cursor to the right side of the ENTER NEW PASSWORD box (small) and press the ► button to display the NEW PASSWORD AGAIN box, enter the same PASSWORD again.1-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the NEW PASSWORD AGAIN box and press the ► button to display the NOTE NEW PASSWORD box for about 30 seconds, please make a note of the password during this time.Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control or ► button on the projector will return to MyScreen PASSWORD on/off menu.When a password is set for MyScreen:· The MyScreen registration function (and menu) will be unavailable.· The MyScreen Lock menu will be unavailable.· The START UP setting will be locked on MyScreen (and the menu will be unavailable).Turning the MyScreen PASSWORD off will allow normal operation of these functions.· Please do not forget your MyScreen PASSWORD.2 Turning off the MyScreen PASSWORD2-1 Follow the procedure in 1-1 to display the MyScreen PASSWORD on/off menu.2-2 Select OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD box (large). Enter the registered password and the screen will return to the MyScreen PASSWORD on/off menu.If an incorrect PASSWORD is input, the menu will close. If necessary, repeat the process from 2-1.3 If you have forgotten your password3-1 Follow the procedure in 1-1 to display the MyScreen PASSWORD on/off menu.3-2 Select OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD box (large). The 10 digit Inquiring Code will be displayed inside the box.3-3 Contact your dealer with the 10 digit Inquiring Code. Your password will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed.

MyScreen PASSWORD

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Item Description
PIN LOCKPIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input.1 Turning on the PIN LOCK1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select PIN LOCK and press the ▶ button or the ENTER button to display the PIN LOCK on/off menu.1-2 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the PIN LOCK on/off menu to select ON and the Enter PIN Code box will be displayed.1-3 Input a 4 part PIN code using the ▲/▼/◄/►, COMPUTER or INPUT button.The PIN Code again box will appear. Reenter the same PIN code. This will complete the PIN code registration.If there is no key input for about 55 seconds while the Enter PIN Code box or the PIN Code again box is displayed, the menu will close. If necessary, repeat the process from 1-1.Afterwards, anytime the projector is restarted after AC power is turned off the Enter PIN Code box will be displayed. Enter the registered PIN code. The projector can be used after entering the registered PIN code. If an incorrect PIN code is input, the Enter PIN code box will be displayed again. If an incorrect PIN code is input 3 times, the projector will turn off. Afterwards the projector will turn off every time an incorrect PIN code is input. The projector will also turn off if there is no key input for about 5 minutes while the Enter PIN code box is displayed.This function will activate only when the projector is started after AC power is turned off.Please do not forget your PIN code.Turning off the PIN LOCK2-1 Follow the procedure in 1-1 to display the PIN LOCK on/off menu.2-2 Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select OFF and the Enter PIN Code box will be displayed.Enter the registered PIN code to turn the PIN LOCK function off.If an incorrect PIN code is input 3 times, the projector will turn off.3 If you have forgotten your PIN code3-1 While the Enter PIN code box is displayed, press and hold the RESET button for three seconds or press and hold the INPUT button for 3 seconds while pressing the ▶ button on the projector.The 10 digit Inquiring Code will be displayed.If there is no key input for about 5 minutes while the Inquiring Code is displayed, the projector will turn off.Contact your dealer with the 10 digit Inquiring Code. Your PIN code will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed.

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Item Description
MY TEXT PASSWORDThe MY TEXT PASSWORD function can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten. When the password is set for the MY TEXT;• The MY TEXT DISPLAY menu will be unavailable, which can prohibit changing the DISPLAY setting.• The MY TEXT WRITING menu will be unavailable, which can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten.1 Turning on the MY TEXT PASSWORD1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT PASSWORD and press the ► button to display the MY TEXT PASSWORD on/off menu.1-2 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY TEXT PASSWORD on/off menu to select ON. The ENTER NEW PASSWORD box (small) will be displayed.1-3 Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the password. Move the cursor to the right side of the ENTER NEW PASSWORD box (small) and press the ► button to display the NEW PASSWORD AGAIN box, and then enter the same password again.1-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the NEW PASSWORD AGAIN box and press ► button to display the NOTE NEW PASSWORD box for about 30 seconds, then please make a note of the password during this time.Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control or ► button on the projector will return to the MY TEXT PASSWORD on/off menu.2 Turning off the MY TEXT PASSWORD2-1 Follow the procedure in 1-1 to display the MY * menu.2-2 Select OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD box (large). Enter the registered password and the screen will return to the MY TEXT PASSWORD on/off menu.If an incorrect password is input, the menu will close.If necessary, repeat the process from 2-13 If you have forgotten your password3-1 Follow the procedure in 1-1 to display the MY TEXT PASSWORD on/off menu.3-2 Select OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD box (large). The 10 digit inquiring code will be displayed inside the box.3-3 Contact your dealer with the 10 digit inquiring code. Your password will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed.

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Item Description
MY TEXT DISPLAY(1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT DISPLAY and press the ▶ or ENTER button to display the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu. (2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu to select on or off.ON ⇔ OFF When it is set ON, the MY TEXT will be displayed on the START UP screen and the INPUT_INFORMATION when the INFORMATION on the SERVICE menu is chosen. • This function is available only when the MY TEXT PASSWORD function is set to the OFF. MAXELL MC-EX353E - MyScreen PASSWORD - 1 MAXELL MC-EX353E - MyScreen PASSWORD - 2 MAXELL MC-EX353E - MyScreen PASSWORD - 3
MY TEXT WRITING(1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT WRITING and press the ▶ button. The MY TEXT WRITING dialog will be displayed.(2) The current MY TEXT will be displayed on the first 3 lines. If not yet written, the lines will be blank.Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and the ENTER or INPUT button to select and enter characters. To erase 1 character at one time, press the RESET button or press the ◀ and INPUT button at the same time. Also if you move the cursor to DELETE or ALL CLEAR on screen and press the ENTER or INPUT button, 1 character or all characters will be erased. The MY TEXT can be input up to 24 characters on each line.(3) To change an already inserted character, press the ▲/▼ button to move the cursor to one of the first 3 lines, and use the ◀/► buttons to move the cursor on the character to be changed.After pressing the ENTER or INPUT button, the character is selected. Then, follow the same procedure as described at the item (2) above.(4) To finish entering text, move the cursor to the OK on screen and press the ►, ENTER or INPUT button. To revert to the previous MY TEXT without saving changes, move the cursor to the CANCEL on screen and press the ◀, ENTER or INPUT button.• The MY TEXT WRITING function is available only when the MY TEXT PASSWORD function is set to OFF. MAXELL MC-EX353E - MyScreen PASSWORD - 4 MAXELL MC-EX353E - MyScreen PASSWORD - 5 MAXELL MC-EX353E - MyScreen PASSWORD - 6

Maintenance

Replacing the lamp

A lamp has finite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause the pictures darker or the color tone poor. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.

Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended. To prepare a new lamp, make contact with your dealer and tell the lamp type number.

Type number : DT02081

Replacing the lamp

  1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes.
  2. Prepare a new lamp. If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, also ask the dealer to replace the lamp.

In case of replacement by yourself, follow the following procedure.

  1. Loosen the screw (marked by arrow) of the lamp cover and then slide and lift the lamp cover to the side to remove it.
  2. Loosen the 3 screws (marked by arrow) of the lamp, and slowly pick up the lamp by the handle. Never loosen any other screws.
  3. Insert the new lamp, and retighten firmly the 3 screws of the lamp that are loosened in the previous process to lock it in place.
  4. While putting the interlocking parts of the lamp cover and the projector together, slide the lamp cover back in place. Then firmly fasten the screw of the lamp cover.
  5. Turn the projector on and reset the lamp time using the LAMP TIME item in the SETUP menu.

(1) Press the MENU button to display a menu.
(2) Point at the ADVANCED MENU in the menu using the ▼/▲ button, then press the ▶ button.
(3) Point at the SETUP in the left column of the menu using the ▼/▲ button, then press the ▶ button.
(4) Point at the LAMP & FILTER using the ▼/▲ button, then press the ▶ button.
(5) Point at the LAMP TIME using the ▼/▲ button, then press the ▶ button. A dialog will appear.
(6) Press the ▶ button to select "OK" on the dialog. It performs resetting the lamp time.

⚠ CAUTION ▶ Do not touch any inner space of the projector, while the lamp is taken out.

NOTE • Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, for a suitable indication about the lamp.

Lamp cover 3

Handle 4

MAXELL MC-EX353E - ⚠ CAUTION ▶ Do not touch any inner space of the projector, while the lamp is taken out. - 3

natural_image Line drawing of a portable electronic device with ventilation slots and ports (no text or symbols)

Replacing the lamp (continued)

Lamp warning

MAXELL MC-EX353E - Lamp warning - 1

HIGH VOLTAGE

MAXELL MC-EX353E - HIGH VOLTAGE - 1

HIGH TEMPERATURE

MAXELL MC-EX353E - HIGH TEMPERATURE - 1

HIGH PRESSURE

⚠ WARNING ▶ The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. In addition, if the bulb bursts, it is possible for shards of glass to fly into the lamp housing, and for gas containing mercury and dust containing fine particles of glass to escape from the projector's vent holes.
▶ About disposal of a lamp: This product contains a mercury lamp; do not put it in a trash. Dispose of it in accordance with environmental laws.

- For lamp recycling, go to www.lamprecycle.org (in the US).

- For product disposal, consult your local government agency or www.eiae.org (in the US) or www.epsc.ca (in Canada).

For more information, call your dealer.

MAXELL MC-EX353E - HIGH PRESSURE - 1

Disconnect the plug from the power outlet

  • If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does), unplug the power cord from the outlet, and make sure to request a replacement lamp from your local dealer. Note that shards of glass could damage the projector's internals, or cause injury during handling, so please do not try to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself.
  • If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does), ventilate the room well, and make sure not to inhale the gas or fine particles that come out from the projector's vent holes, and not to get them into your eyes or mouth.
  • Before replacing the lamp, turn the projector off and unplug the power cord, then wait at least 45 minutes for the lamp to cool sufficiently. Handling the lamp while hot can cause burns, as well as damaging the lamp

MAXELL MC-EX353E - HIGH PRESSURE - 2

- Never unscrew except the appointed (marked by an arrow) screws.

- Do not open the lamp cover while the projector is suspended from a ceiling. This is dangerous, since if the lamp's bulb has broken, the shards will fall out when the cover is opened. In addition, working in high places is dangerous, so ask your local dealer to have the lamp replaced even if the bulb is not broken.

- Do not use the projector with the lamp cover removed. At the lamp replacing, make sure that the screws are screwed in firmly. Loose screws could result in damage or injury.

MAXELL MC-EX353E - HIGH PRESSURE - 3

- Use only the lamp of the specified type. Use of a lamp that does not meet the lamp specifications for this model could cause a fire, damage or shorten the life of this product.

- If the lamp breaks soon after the first time it is used, it is possible that there are electrical problems elsewhere besides the lamp. If this happens, consult your local dealer or a service representative.

- Handle with care: jolting or scratching could cause the lamp bulb to burst during use.

- Using the lamp for long periods of time, could cause it dark, not to light up or to burst. When the pictures appear dark, or when the color tone is poor, please replace the lamp as soon as possible. Do not use old (used) lamps; this is a cause of breakage.

Cleaning and replacing the air fi Iter

Please check and clean the air fi lter periodically. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air fi lter, comply with it as soon as possible. Replace the fi lter when it is damaged or too soiled. To prepare the new fi lter, make contact with your dealer and tell the following type number.

Type number : UX39561 (Filter set)

  1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to sufficiently cool down.
  2. Use a vacuum cleaner on and around the filter cover.
  3. Pick and pull up the filter cover knobs to take it off.
  4. Use a vacuum cleaner for the filter vent of the projector.
  5. Take the fi ne meshed fi lter out while holding the fi lter cover. It is recommended to leave the coarse meshed fi lter in the fi lter cover as it is.
  6. Use a vacuum cleaner on both sides of the fi ne meshed fi lter while holding it so that it will not be sucked in. Use a vacuum cleaner for the inside of the fi lter cover to clean up the coarse meshed fi lter. If the fi lters are damaged or heavily soiled, replace them with new ones.
  7. Put the fi ne meshed fi lter on the coarse meshed one, turning its plastic band side up.
  8. Install the filter unit back into the projector.
  9. Turn the projector on and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME item in the EASY MENU.

(1) Press the MENU button to display a menu.

(2) Point at the FILTER TIME using the ▼/▲ button, then press the ▶ button. A dialog will appear.

(3) Press the ▶ button to select "OK" on the dialog. It performs resetting the fi Iter time.

2 Filter cover 3 Filter cover knobs 4 Intake vent 7 Filter (coarse meshed) Filter (fi ne meshed) Plastic band

Cleaning and replacing the air filter (continued)

⚠ WARNING ▶ Before taking care of the air filter, make sure the power cord is not plugged in, then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. Taking care of the air filter in a high temperature state of the projector could cause an electric shock, a burn or malfunction to the projector.

▶ Use only the air filter of the specified type. Do not use the projector without the air filter or the filter cover. It could result in a fire or malfunction to the projector.
▶ Clean the air filter periodically. If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise and could cause a fire, a burn or malfunction to the projector.

NOTE • Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or heavily soiled.

  • When you replace the projection lamp, please replace the air filter. An air filter of specified type will come together with a replacement lamp for this projector.
  • Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or replaced the air filter, for a suitable indication about the air filter.
  • The projector may display the message such as “CHECK THE AIR FLOW” or turn off the projector, to prevent the internal heat level rising.

Other care

Inside of the projector

To ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once a year.

Caring for the lens

If the lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality. Please take care of the lens, being cautious of handling.

  1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool sufficiently.
  2. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, wipe lightly the lens with a commercially available lens-cleaning wipe. Do not touch the lens directly with your hand.

- Use commercially available lens tissue to clean the lens (used to clean cameras, eyeglasses, etc.).

- If the lens is heavily soiled, wipe it with a cloth moistened with little water.

- Never use polishing agents, detergents, chemicals, or solvents such as benzine or thinner.

- Excepting for lens, use a soft cloth to clean. When excessively soiled, dilute a neutral detergent in water, wet and wring out the soft cloth.

Caring for the cabinet and remote control

Incorrect care could have adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc.

  1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool sufficiently.
  2. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, lightly wipe with gauze or a soft cloth.

If the projector is extremely dirty, dip soft cloth in water or a neutral cleaner diluted in water, and wipe lightly after wringing well. Then, wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth.

⚠ WARNING ▶ Before caring, make sure the power cord is not plugged in, and then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.

▶ Never try to care for the inside of the projector personally. Doing it is so dangerous.

▶ Avoid wetting the projector or inserting liquids in the projector. It could result in a fire, an electric shock, and/or malfunction to the projector.

- Do not put anything containing water, cleaners or chemicals near the projector.

- Do not use aerosols or sprays.

⚠️ CAUTION ▶ Please take right care of the projector according to the following. Incorrect care could cause not only an injury but adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc.

▶ Do not use cleaners or chemicals other than those specified in this manual.

▶ Do not polish or wipe with hard objects.

NOTICE ▶ Do not directly touch the lens surface with hands.

Troubleshooting

If an abnormal operation should occur, stop using the projector immediately.

⚠ WARNING ▶ Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact your dealer or service company.

Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector, the following checks and measures are recommended before requesting repair.

If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied.

When some message appears, check and cope with it according to the following table. Although these messages will be automatically disappeared around several minutes, it will be reappeared every time the power is turned on.

Message Description
MAXELL MC-EX353E - Related messages - 1There is no input signal.Please confirm the signal input connection, and the status of the signal source.
MAXELL MC-EX353E - Related messages - 2The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input signal is not within the specified range.Please confirm the specs for your projector or the signal source specs.
MAXELL MC-EX353E - Related messages - 3An improper signal is input.Please confirm the specs for your projector or the signal source specs.
MAXELL MC-EX353E - Related messages - 4The COMPUTER IN2/MONITOR OUT port is selected as the picture input source even though MONITOR OUT is selected for COMPUTER IN2(40).Select AUTO or SYNC ON G OFF in the dialog to project the picture input to the COMPUTER IN2/MONITOR OUT port. In this case, you cannot use the MONITOR OUT function. Otherwise select other port for picture input.

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Message Description
MAXELL MC-EX353E - Related messages (continued) - 1The internal temperature is rising.Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After having confirmed the following items, please turn the power on again.Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?Is the air filter dirty? If so, please clean or replace the air filter (65).Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?If the projector is used at an altitude of about 1600 m (5250 feet) or higher, set ALTITUDE of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu to HIGH (55).If the projector is used with a wrong setting, it may cause damage to the projector itself or the parts inside.
MAXELL MC-EX353E - Related messages (continued) - 2A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter.Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or change the air filter referring to the Cleaning and replacing the air filter section of this manual. After you have cleaned or changed the air filter, please be sure to reset the filter timer (43, 65).
MAXELL MC-EX353E - Related messages (continued) - 3The button operation is not available.

Regarding the indicator lamps

When operation of the LAMP, TEMP and POWER indicators differs from usual, check and cope with it according to the following table.

POWER indicatorLAMP indicatorTEMP indicatorDescription
Lighting In OrangeTurned offTurned offThe projector is in a standby state.Please refer to the section “Power on/off”.
Blinking In GreenTurned offTurned offThe projector is warming up.Please wait.
Lighting In GreenTurned offTurned offThe projector is in an on state.Ordinary operations may be performed.
Blinking In OrangeTurned offTurned offThe projector is cooling down.Please wait.
Blinking In Red(discretionary)(discretionary)The projector is cooling down. A certain error has been detected.Please wait until POWER indicator finishes blinking, and then perform the proper measure using the item descriptions below.
Blinking In Red or Lighting In RedLighting In RedTurned offThe lamp does not light, and there is a possibility that interior portion has become heated.Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?Is the air filter dirty?Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C? Otherwise, remove the lamp unit once, and then put it back into place, referring to the "Replacing the lamp". If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, please change the lamp referring to the section Replacing the lamp.
Blinking In Red or Lighting In RedBlinking In RedTurned offThe lamp cover has not been properly fixed.Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp cover. After performing any needed maintenance, turn the power on again. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, please contact your dealer or service company.
Blinking In Red or Lighting In RedTurned offBlinking In RedThe cooling fan is not operating.Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation that no foreign matter has become caught in the fan, etc., and then turn the power on again.If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, please contact your dealer or service company.
Blinking In Red or Lighting In RedTurned offLighting In RedThere is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated.Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?Is the air filter dirty?Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?If the projector is used at an altitude of about 1600 m (5250 feet) or higher, set ALTITUDE of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu to HIGH (55). If the projector is used with a wrong setting, it may cause damage to the projector itself or the parts inside.
Lighting In GreenSimultaneous blinking in RedIt is time to clean the air filter.Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or change the air filter referring to the section Cleaning and replacing the air filter. After cleaning or changing the air filter, please be sure to reset the filter timer. After the remedy, turn the power on.
Lighting In GreenAlternative blinking in RedThere is a possibility that the interior portion has become overcooled.Please use the unit within the usage temperature parameters (0°C to 35°C).After the treatment, turn the power on.

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Regarding the indicator lamps (continued)

NOTE • When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the projector is automatically shut down, and the indicator lamps may also be turned off. In such a case, disconnect the power cord, and wait at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again. If the projector is used at an altitude of about 1600 m (5250 feet) or higher, set ALTITUDE of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu to HIGH (55). Otherwise, set it to NORMAL.

Resetting all settings

When it is hard to correct some wrong settings, the FACTORY RESET function of SERVICE item in OPTION menu (57) can reset all settings (except AUTO BLANK, STANDBY MODE, LANGUAGE, FILTER TIME, LAMP TIME, FILTER MESSAGE and SECURITY settings and etc.) to the factory default. Be sure to set ALTITUDE after resetting all the settings (55).

Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects

About the phenomenon confused with a machine defect, check and cope with it according to the following table.

Phenomenon CCases not involving a machine defectReference page
Power does not come on.The electrical power cord is not plugged in.Correctly connect the power cord.14
The main power source has been interrupted during operation such as by a power outage (blackout), etc.Please disconnect the power plug from the power outlet, and allow the projector to cool down at least 10 minutes, then turn the power on again.14
Either there is no lamp and/or lamp cover, or either of these has not been properly fixed.Please turn the power off and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet, and allow the projector to cool down at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again.63
Neither sounds nor pictures are output.The signal cables are not correctly connected.Connect the connection cables correctly.12, 13
Signal source does not correctly work.Set up the signal source device correctly by referring to the manual of the source device.-
The input changeover settings are mismatched.Select the input signal, and correct the settings.21, 22
The BLANK function for pictures and the MUTE function for sounds are working.AV MUTE may be active.Refer to the item “Sound does not come out” and “No pictures are displayed” on the next page to turn off the MUTE and BLANK functions.20, 27
Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defectReference page
Sound does not come out.The signal cables are not correctly connected. Connect the audio cables correctly.12, 13
The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing MUTE or VOLUME +/- button on the remote control.20
The volume is adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust the volume to a higher level using the menu function or the remote control.20, 45
The AUDIO SOURCE/SPEAKER setting is not correct. Set the AUDIO SOURCE/SPEAKER in AUDIO menu correctly.45
No pictures are displayed.The signal cables are not correctly connected. Connect the connection cables correctly.12, 13
The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a higher level using the menu function.32
The computer cannot detect the projector as a Plug-and-Play monitor. Make sure that the computer can detect a Plug-and-Play monitor using another Plug-and-Play monitor.11
The BLANK screen is displayed. Press BLANK button on the remote control.27
COMPUTER IN2 is set to MONITOR OUT. Set COMPUTER IN2 to AUTO or SYNC ON G OFF.40
Video screen display freezes.The FREEZE function is working.Press FREEZE button to restore the screen to normal.27
Colors have a faded-out appearance, or Color tone is poor.Color settings are not correctly adjusted.Perform picture adjustments by changing the COLOR TEMP, COLOR, TINT and/or COLOR SPACE settings, using the menu functions.33, 38
COLOR SPACE setting is not suitable.Change the COLOR SPACE setting to AUTO, RGB, SMPTE240, REC709 or REC601.38
Pictures appear dark.The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an extremely low level.Adjust BRIGHTNESS and/or CONTRAST settings to a higher level using the menu function.32
The projector is operating in Eco mode.Set ECO MODE to NORMAL, and set AUTO ECO MODE to OFF, in the SETUP menu.42
The lamp is approaching the end of its product lifetime.Replace the lamp.63, 64
Pictures appear blurry.Either the focus and/or horizontal phase settings are not properly adjusted.Adjust the focus using the focus ring, and/or H PHASE using the menu function.23, 37
The lens is dirty or misty.Clean the lens referring to the section Caring for the lens.66
Phenomenon CCases not involving a machine defectReference page
Some kind of image degradation such as flickering or stripes appear on screen.When the projector is operating in Eco mode, flickering may appear on screen.Set ECO MODE to NORMAL, and set AUTO ECO MODE to OFF, in the SETUP menu.42
The OVER SCAN ratio is too big.Adjust OVER SCAN in the IMAGE menu smaller.36
Excessive VIDEO NR.Change the setting of VIDEO NR in the INPUT menu.38
The FRAME LOCK function cannot work on the current input signal.Set FRAME LOCK in the INPUT menu to OFF.40
RS-232C does not work.The SAVING function is working.Select NORMAL for STANDBY MODE item in the SETUP menu.44

NOTE • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and it does not constitute or imply a machine defect.

Specifications

Please see the Specifications in the User's Manual (concise) which is a book.

End User License Agreement for the Product Software

- Software in the projector consists of the plural number of independent software modules and there exist our copyright or/and third party copyrights for each of such software modules.

- Be sure to read "End User License Agreement for the Product Software" which is separated document.

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Brand : MAXELL

Model : MC-EX353E

Category : Video projector