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Microtek CX4 User Manual

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  • Page 2 2W+2W speakers of the projector creates rich and powerful sound. An external speaker can also be connected when further amplification is required. You may also utilize a remote control of this projector not only to select different image sources but also OSD menus and adjust their values as required.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Only apply accessories or attachments as recommended by this manual. Use the exact type of power as labeled on the projector. If you are not sure of the type, you may confirm it from your dealer or local electric company.
  • Page 4 11. Never overload wall sockets, extension sockets and multi-way plug boards or this may result in sparks or fire. 12. Make sure that the projector is placed properly so that no one will step on the power cord or its relative cables because this may damage or cause fraying to the lead or the plug.

  • Page 5: Where To Get Help

    If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. Where To Get Help We provide authorized distributors, dealers and service centers to provide maintenance to the projectors. Please contact authorized representatives in your locality for information pertaining to your product and after-sale services.

  • Page 6: Transporting Your Projector

    Use a hard carrying case or a soft carrying bag for protection. Remote Control Information You may control this projector through the infrared receiver (IR) located at the front of the projector. However, the projector may not response to the commands of the...

  • Page 7: Remote Control Briefing Functions

    Note: FREEZE, DIGITAL ZOOM and BLANK will execute at the same time in the Computer input, but not in the Video input. When you use the MUTE button on the operation panel of the projector and the FREEZE key on the remote control, the OSD menu will display...

  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLATION This section depicts details on unpacking and setting up the projector as well on connecting your projector with other equipment.

  • Page 9: Unpacking The Projector

    A plastic bag may cause suffocation to a child if placed accidentally over the head. Save all the packaging material of the projector in a safe suitable place in case you need to transport the projector in the future. You should always transport the projector with its original packaging or equivalent.

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Projector

    Connect the other end to a grounded electrical socket. Warning: Never look into the lens of the projector and never let children look into the lens of the projector. To insert the batteries in the remote control device, slide off the battery compartment cover as shown below.
  • Page 11 You may use a soft cloth to remove any acid if the batteries leaked. Clean your hands immediately if the fluid gets onto your hands. If you do not intend to operate the projector for a long period of time, take out the batteries.

  • Page 12: Connecting To A Desktop Computer

    Connecting To A Computer This projector can be connected to a computer with the following video signals: VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA. Computers that are compatible with this projector is as below: IBM desktop PC or compatible. IBM notebook or compatible.
  • Page 13 USB Cable to the USB port of your computer. Tighten all connector screws to ensure secure connections. For DVI, insert one end of the DVI Cable into the DVI jack of the projector. Insert the other end of the DVI Cable into the video-out jack on the DVI...

  • Page 14: Connecting To A Notebook

    Connect the PS/2 Mouse connector of the Control Cable to the PS/2 mouse port of the notebook. You may connect your computer to the USB interface of the projector so to enable the function of the wireless mouse on the remote control. Please follow the step numbered 4 for connection.

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Macintosh Desktop Computer

    Connect one end of the USB Cable to the USB port of the projector, and connect the other end of the USB Cable to the USB port of your computer. Tighten all connector screws to ensure secure connections. Connecting To A Macintosh Desktop Computer Before connecting this projector to a Macintosh desktop computer, make sure that both machines have the power shut off.

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Macintosh Powerbook

    Please follow the step numbered 11 for connection. 11. Connect one end of the USB Cable to the USB port of the projector, and connect the other end of the USB Cable to the USB port of your computer.

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Set-Top Box

    Connect the other end of the Mac Mouse Cable to the mouse port of the PowerBook. You may connect your computer to the USB interface of the projector so to enable the function of the wireless mouse on the remote control. Please follow the step numbered 9 for connection.

  • Page 18: Connecting To A Video Source

    Note: The ATSC broadcast system uses AC-3 sound decoding mode. For the best audio quality, we do no suggest you connecting the audio signal with the projector. Please read the manual of your Set-top Box to connect to an external speaker.
  • Page 19 To receive composite video signal, connect the yellow RCA plug at one end of the RCA Cable (Video) to the Video In jack of the projector. Connect the other yellow RCA plug to the video-out jack on the video source. (Connect the red and white RCA Cable (Audio) plugs, which carry audio signals, to the projector and any video player according to the aforesaid method.
  • Page 20 For S-Video, insert one end of the S-Video Cable into the S-Video jack of the projector. Insert the other end of the S-Video Cable into the video-out jack on the S-Video source. (An adapter is needed if the S-Video source has a larger S terminal.)

  • Page 21: Connecting To An Audio Source

    Shut off the projector and computer source if they are on. Connect one end of the Audio Cable to the Audio In jack on the projector. Connect the other end of the Audio Cable to the Audio Output jack on the...
  • Page 22 Shut off the projector and video source if they are on. Connect one end of the RCA Cable (Audio) to the Audio In jacks on the projector. Insert the white plug into the L Audio In jack and the red plug into the R Audio In jack.

  • Page 23: Connecting To An External Speaker

    Connecting To An External Speaker Though the internal speakers of the projector are enough for most small size or medium-size rooms, an external speaker can be connected to achieve the best results for large room presentations. The Steps of connecting the projector to an External Speaker: Check to ensure that both the projector and all sources are turned off.
  • Page 24 HOW TO OPERATE THIS PROJECTOR This chapter provides the following information about using your projector. Turning equipment on and off How to adjust the projected image How to operate this projector Examine the Projector Status...

  • Page 25: Turning The Equipment On And Off

    When the projector -has cooled down, Power Led indicator will remain lit in green. If the projector is turned on during Power Led indicator is blinking in orange, the projector will not be able to display images.
  • Page 26 Due to the design of the projector, the projector will not turn on immediately when the Projection Lamp Led Indicator turns green and blinks. Please wait for a moment until the lamp is ready.

  • Page 27: How To Adjust The Projected Image

    Zoom Ring is designed on the inner rim of the projection lens. To Fix the Position of the Image Projected on the Screen To adjust the position of the image that is projected on the screen, adjust the two stands at the bottom of the projector.
  • Page 28 The Auto Key If the image projected is from the computer, project it on the screen and then press the AUTO key to automatically adjust the set up of this projector with the computer signal. Press the AUTO key when the image is displayed in a WINDOWS-like screen of a computer.

  • Page 29: How To Operate This Projector

    Please always have your remote control aimed at the remote control sensors that are designed respectively at the front and at the back part of the projector. Use the remote control within a distance of 7 meters from the projector.
  • Page 30 B l ank Source The Buttons on the Operation Panel of the Projector & Their Functions Buttons Functions POWER Turns the projector on or off. MENU Enter or exit the OSD Menu. AUTO Adjusts automatically the video signal received from the computer in order to have the best effects for the display.
  • Page 31 The Buttons on the Remote Control & Their Functions Buttons Functions POWER Turn the projector on or off. MENU Enter or exit the OSD Menu. SOURCE Switches between the video signal sources (Computer In, Video Signal).. AUTO Adjusts automatically the video signal received from the computer in order to have the best effects for the display.

  • Page 32: Examine The Projector Status

    Both indicators enable an immediate inspection of the status of the projector. Attention: When both the indicators blink or remain lit, it means that the projector has a serious problem(s). If so, please follow the instructions on page 45 in this manual for necessary solutions.

  • Page 33: Using The Osd Menu

    USING THE OSD MENU The functions offered by the OSD menu of this projector are as follows: Adjusts the input signal of the projected image in its brightness, black level, contrast, position and the interface of the remote-control mouse. Adjusts the input signal of the projected image in its phase &...

  • Page 34: How To Access The Osd Menu

    How To Access The OSD Menu Press the MENU key (on the top control panel of the projector or the remote control) and the main menu window will be displayed at the left top of the projected image. Press the MENU key again (on the top control panel of the projector or the remote control) to close the main menu window and cease OSD setting.

  • Page 35: Black Level

    Black Level Adjusts the scale of the black color in the projected image. The higher the value of Black Level is and the darker the image will be. Contrast Adjusts the contrast between the bright and gloomy regions in the projected image.

  • Page 36: Auto Configuration

    Select the ”Lamp Life Rest” bar select “Yes” when a new lamp is replaced to reset the counter of the lamp life back to the beginning. This setting is to make sure that the projector records a proper update of the life of the newly (horizontal scanning...

  • Page 37: Input Select

    Select the “Auto Color” bar and the projector will do the adjustment automatically. Select the “Screen Aspect” bar to select “16:9” or “4:3” screen ratio. Input Select Selects the type of input signals. Entering “Input Select”, you may see the “Computer”, “DVI”, “Video”, “S-Video”...

  • Page 38: Projection Mode

    The image is displayed upside down when you enter “Ceiling” and have it on. You need to select ceiling projection mode when the projector is fixed onto the ceiling. The both sides of the image are displayed contrarily when you enter ”Rear”...
  • Page 39 English versions. You may enter the “Language” icon under OSD menu to select the proper language. Attention: To turn off the projector, ensure to follow steps described in “How to operate this projector”. Before it’s power is off, the projector will save the adjustment value of each function offered by the OSD menu automatically.

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    Keep the lens clean so that the shadow of dust or stains will not appear on the screen. Clean the air filter located at the bottom of the projector. If the air filter is blocked by dust, this will cause bad ventilation. Thus, the life of the projector will be shortening, and malfunctions will occur due to overheating.

  • Page 41: Cleaning The Lens

    Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter located at the bottom of the projector should be cleaned once every 100 working days. Without regular cleaning, the projector will be blocked by dust, and it will cause the projector to overheat due to poor ventilation.

  • Page 42: Replacing The Projector Lamp

    When the Red and Orange Indicator LED of this projector blinks alternately, this indicates that the lamp life is going to end soon. When the Red Indicator LED of this projector is lit, it means the lamp life of this projector has been exhausted.
  • Page 43 Please put clean gloves on your hands or handle the bulb with a clean cloth during the replacement. Turn the power of the projector off and unplug the power cord. Loosen the screws on the lamp cover with a coin or screw driver, take off the lamp cover.
  • Page 44 Loosen the screws used to position the electricity outlet on the lamp with a coin or a screw driver. Gently insert the new lamp and tighten the screws you loosed in step5. Tighten the lamp case you took off in step 3. Position the lamp cover you took off in step 2.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    General problems with the projector: Read carefully this section when the projector is not working or when you need to find out what does this Led Indicator indicate. Problems with the image displayed: Read carefully this section when the projector is not able to project images or when the image displayed is of poor quality.

  • Page 46: Problem With The Projector

    Problem With The Projector If a problem occurs with the projector, check first the Indicators on it. Each Led Indicator represents the following messages: Power Led Indicator Color Status Green Remains Lit Remains Lit Blinks Lamp Led Indicator Color Status...

  • Page 47: Problems With The Image Or Sound

    The Lamp Led Indicator is blinking red: There is a problem with the lamp or the power supply of the projector. Please contact the dealer of this projector for service. Attention: Never try to do any maintenance on the projector that is not indicated in this manual.
  • Page 48 Check to ensure that the distance between the projector and the screen is within a proper range of distance. To obtain the best effect, adjust the projector so as to parallel the lens at right angles to the screen. Additionally, the screen itself should have a level surface.
  • Page 49 Check to ensure that the volume is not turned all the way down. Check to ensure that the RCA Cable (Audio) is connected securely to the Audio source and the projector. Check to ensure that a wrong source has not been selected. If so, press the SOURCE button on the operation panel or on the remote control for a right selection.
  • Page 50 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 51: Projector Lamp

    Resolution Image size Projection distance Remote control range Maximum volume Optical Aspect ratio Zoom ratio Projector lamp Type Power Liquid Crystal Panel Thin Film Transistor (TFT) 22.9 mm (0.9 inches) 1024 (horizontal) X 768 (vertical) pixels 30 inches～350 inches 1.5 meter～15 meter...

  • Page 52: Mechanical (With Lens And Feet)

    Mechanical (with lens and feet) Height Width Depth Weight Electrical Voltage Rated frequency Power consumption Environmental Temperature Humidity 8.5cm 31.5 cm 24.5 cm 4.0 kg 100 V ~ 240 V, AC 50/ 60 Hz 300 W Operation: 5 ~ 40℃ (41~104℉) Storage: -40 ~ 65℃...

  • Page 53: Supported Monitor Displays

    Supported Monitor Displays This projector displays images at an XGA resolution (1024 X 768 pixels). To display a higher resolution (SXGA) at 1280 X 1024 pixels, the projector will compress the image to 1024 X 768 pixels. The table below lists the display formats supported by the projector:...

  • Page 54: Support Modes

    MAC 16” MAC 19” 1024 MAC 19” 1024 MAC 21” 1152 Video NTSC SECAM Only the pixels and the modes listed above can be used for the projector Ver Pix H Freq. (Lines) [K Hz ] 24.832 31.469 37.861 37.500 43.269 31.156...

  • Page 55: Computer In And Monitor Connector Pin Assignments

    Computer In and Monitor Connector Pin Assignments The connectors of the Computer In are video RGB 15-pin micro D-type connectors. The pin assignments for both connectors are as below: Input Pin Signal Red Signal Input Green Signal Input Blue Signal Input No function Red GND Green GND...

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