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Contents Statement Blue(White balance) Contents Sharpness Safety Instructions On start Safety Guide Standby mode Air circuitlation Setting Moving the projector High land Installing the projector properly Lamp control Part names and functions Cooling fast Front Closed Caption Back Key lock Bottom Iris Terminals...
Safety Instructions Please read this manual completely before installing Safety precautions and operating the projector. The projector provides many convenient features Caution: • The projector must be grounded. and functions. Proper operation may enable you to • Do not expose the projector to fully utilize the features and keep it in good condition.
Safety Guide All the safety and operating instructions should be Never push objects of any kind into this projector read before the product is operated. through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a Read all of the instructions given here and retain them fire or electric shock.
Safety Guide Air circuitlation Installing the projector properly Vents in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. Be sure to install the projector properly. To ensure reliable operation of the product and Improper installation may reduce the lamp to protect it from overheating, these openings lifetime and even cause a fire hazard.
Part names and functions Front ① Top control and Indicators ② Lamp cover ② ① ③ Air Intake Vent/ Filter ④ Projector lens ⑤ Remote control receiver(front) ⑥ Interactive window (only for S400i serial) ⑤ ⑤ ④ ③ Back ⑦ Focus ring ⑧...
Part names and functions Terminals ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ① ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ① VARIABLE AUDIO OUT ⑨ AUDIO IN 1 This is the terminal to output the input audio This is the terminal to input computer audio signal to the projector.
Part names and functions Control Panel and Indicators ② ① ④ ③ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑤ ▲▼◄► button ① ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator Used to select the menu items in the menu Displays the status of the power. operation. ② WARNING indicator ⑥...
Part names and functions Remote control ① POWER button Turn on or turn off the projector. ③ ② ① ② COMPUTER 1 button Switch Computer 1 or Component as input POWER INPUT source. HDMI COMPUTER 1 COMPUTER 2 ③ INPUT button ⑤...
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Part names and functions ⑭ MENU button Open or close the screen menu. ③ ② ① ⑮ AUTOSET button Enter auto setup mode. POWER INPUT ⑯ SCREEN button HDMI COMPUTER 1 COMPUTER 2 Select the screen size. ⑤ ④ ⑦ VIDEO S-VIDEO ⑰...
Part names and functions Install remote control batteries ②Install new batteries ① Open the battery ③ Replace the into the compartment. compartment lid. compartment lid. Two AAA batteries For correct polarity (+ and –), be sure battery terminals are in contact with pins in the compartment.
Installation Screen size and throw distance Refer to the screen size and projection distances to install the projector. Image size and image position can be adjusted in accordance with the screen size and screen position. Projected image Screen Screen Projection distance (m) Image height (m) Image width (m) Distance from the center of lens to the image lower end (m)
Installation Connecting to computer Cables used for connection: ● VGA cable ● Serial control cable* ● HDMI cable* ● Auido cable* ● USB B cable* ● LAN cable* (*=Cables are not supplied with the projector) Computer Computer VGA cable HDMI cable Computer Computer VGA cable...
Installation Connecting to video equipment Cables used for connection: ● Video cable* ● S-Video cable* ● HDMI cable* ● Auido cable* ● D-SUB - S Video conversion cable * ● D-SUB - S Video conversion cable (ET-ADSV)* (*=Cables are not supplied with the projector) Blu-ray disc player with When the VARIABLE AUDIO OUT Audio equipment...
Installation Connecting the AC power cord This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100–240V AC and it automatically applies to different input voltages. It is designed to work with a single-phase power system having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system.
Basic operation Turn on the projector 1.Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector. 2. Connect the projector’s AC power cord into AC outlet. The ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator turns red. 3. Press the Power button on top control or on the remote control.
Basic operation Turn off the projector 1. Press the Power button on top control or on the remote control, and “Power off?” appears on the screen. 2. Then, press the Power button again in 4 Power off ? seconds. The ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator starts to flash red, and the cooling fans keep running (You can select the level of fans’...
Basic operation How to operate the screen menu Top control The projector can be adjusted or set via the on- screen menu, each main menu can be divided into several levels of submenus, and subme nus are also divided into several levels of sub- submenus.
Basic operation Menu bar Main menu Sub-menu Auto PC adj. ① Display Fine sync H Position ② Color adjust V Position ③ Setting H. Size Aspect Normal ④ Expand Project Way Front ⑤ Memory Menu position Upper left Viewer Background Display Blue ⑥...
Basic operation Adjust focus Rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus of the Focus ring image. POWER INPUT HDMI COMPUTER 1 COMPUTER 2 Auto setup function Remote control VIDEO S-VIDEO MEMORY VIEWER /USB DISPLAY This function is available just by pressing the AUTOSET button on the remote control.
POWER INPUT HDMI COMPUTER 1 COMPUTER 2 VIDEO S-VIDEO MEMORY VIEWER /USB DISPLAY Basic operation Remote control Sound MENU BACK LAMP TIMER Direct operation KEYSTONE SCREEN AUTOSET INFO. VOLUME- D.ZOOM- BLANK FREEZE Volume VOLUME +/- VOLUME+ D.ZOOM+ MUTE IMAGE Press the VOLUME +/- button on the on the button remote control to adjust the volume.
Basic operation Remote control operation Using the remote control for some frequently used operations is advisable. Just pressing one of the buttons enables you to make the desired operation quickly without calling up the screen menu. Remote control INPUT button Press INPUT button on the remote control to POWER INPUT...
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Basic operation BLANK button Blank Image Blank Press BLANK button to black out the image. To restore to normal, press the BLANK button again or press any other button. The screen changes each time you press the “Blank” disappears after 4 seconds if there is button as follows: no other button operation.
Display Following items can be set in Display menu: Auto PC adj., Fine sync, H Postion, V Postion, H.Size, Aspect, Projection Way, Menu position, Background display and System. Auto PC adj. This function is provided only for computer signals input. Press AUTOSET button on the remote control to adjust Fine sync, H postion, V postion and H.Size automatically to conform your computer.
Display Aspect Aspect menu You can set a screen size to fit the image while maintaining the aspect ratio of the input signal. Auto PC adj. 1. Press to select Aspect and then press Display Fine sync OK button. H Position Color adjust 2.
Display Background Display Background display This function is used to select the screen Auto PC adj. background of the projector when there is no Display Fine sync H Position signal detected. Color adjust V Position 1 Press button to select Background H.
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Display System for computer signal Select computer system manually System The system can also be selected manually. Display 1024x768@60 1 Press button to select System and press 1366x768@60 Color adjust OK button. - - - - - 2 Press button to select your required - - - - - Setting - - - - -...
Color adjust MENU BACK LAMP TIMER Color adjust menu is used to set the image mode and adjust the image. KEYSTONE SCREEN AUTOSET INFO. Remote control Image Mode VOLUME- D.ZOOM- BLANK FREEZE Direct operation VOLUME+ D.ZOOM+ MUTE IMAGE Press IMAGE button on remote control to IMAGE select the image mode.
Color adjust Color adjust (Computer) Contrast Image mode Standard Press to decrease the contrast and to Display Contrast increase it. (from 0 ~ 63) Brightness Color adjust Color temp. Setting Brightness Green Expand Blue Press to decrease the brightness and to Memory Sharpness increase it.
Setting The projector has Setting menu that allows you to set the other various functions described as follows. 1 Press MENU button on remote contro to Setting menu display screen menu. Press button to On start select Setting ,then press OK button. Display Standby mode 2 Press...
Setting High land Enable to control the fan through the Setting High land menu. On start You can select the running speed of the fan Display Standby mode according to the altitude of the location where High land Color adjust the projector is installed.
Setting Closed Caption Allows the subtitle to be displayed for the Closed Caption audio contents or other information. If the input On start source contains closed caption, you can enable Display Standby mode this function and change the channel. Press High land Color adjust ...
Setting Iris This function is used to increase the contrast of Iris the image. On start On..Enable Iris function, increase the Display Standby mode contrast of the image. High land Off..Disable Iris function. Color adjust Lamp control Cooling fast Normal Note: Setting Closed caption...
Setting HDMI setup HDMI setup -> Image When the external equipment is connected to HDMI IN terminal, if the image is not projected HDMI setup Display Image 64-940 properly, please switch the settings of Image or Sound HDMI Sound in HDMI setup menu. Color adjust Image: Setting...
Expand The projector has Expand menu that allows you to set the other various expand functions described as follows. 1 Press MENU button on remote contro to Expand display screen menu. Press button to Language select Expand , then press OK button. Display Auto setup 2 Press ...
Expand Keystone (for S420) Keystone Keystone You can correct the keystone distortion that Display Keystone Store occurs when the projector is instanlled tilted or V Keystone when the screen is tilted. Color adjust Reset value Setting Keystone Expand Set whether or not to keep the keystone correction after turn off the projector or pluf put Memory Viewer...
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Expand Corner correction Adjust when the four corners of the projected image is distorted. Press button Press button Press button to Press button to to correct lower left to correct upper left correct upper right correct lower right keystone distortion.
Expand Logo This function allows you to customize the screen logo with Logo select, Capture, Logo PIN code lock and Logo PIN code change functions. Logo Select Logo This function decides on the starting-up display from among following options. Logo Default ..
Expand Security Security Security This function allows you to use the PIN code Display PIN code lock lock and PIN code change functions to set the PIN code change security for the projector operation. Color adjust Setting PIN code lock Expand This function prevents the projector from being operated by unauthorized persons...
Expand Power management For reducing power consumption as well as maintaining the lamp life, the Power management function turns off the projection lamp when the projector is not operated for a certain period.Select one of the following options: Ready ....When the lamp has been fully cooled down, the ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator changes to green blinking.In this condition, the projection lamp will be turned on if the input signal is reconnected or any button on the side control or remote control is pressed.
Expand Test Pattern Test Pattern Test pattern This function is used to set the internal test Display signal:Gray scale 1, Gray scale 2, Gray scale Gray scale 1 Color adjust 3, Gray scale 4, Color bar, Red, Green, Blue, Gray scale 2 Cross hatch, White, Black and Gray.
Expand Network setting (3) When DHCP is set On, IP address, DHCP Subnet, Gateway and DNS will be IP address abtained automatically, press OK at Subnet Gateway "Set" to confrim the parameters. When DHCP is set Off, press OK Cancel button to enter IP address, then press button to enter Subnet, Adjust...
Image viewer The Memory Viewer functionis used to project the video and pictures which are stored in the USB memory when the USB memory is inserted into USB A(VIEWER) terminal of the projector. 1 Press MENU button on remote control to display screen menu. Press button to select "Memory Viewer", then press OK button.
Image viewer Rotate Rotate Set slide Set the rotate direction of image. Display Slide transition effect Sort order Color adjust No rotate ... Rotate is disabled. Rotate No rotate 270 degrees ..Rotates 270 degrees in Best fit Setting Repeat anti-clockwise direction.
Infomation The information menu is used to detect signal of projected image and running state. Menu operation Press MENU button on remote control to Info. display the screen menu. Press to select Info., then press OK button, the information Input Computer 1 Display...
Useful functions Memory View function The Memory Viewer function is used to project the video and pictures which are stored in the USB memory when the USB memory is inserted into USB A(VIEWER) terminal of the projector. Memory Viewer function supports the following image files. Extension Video codec Audio codec...
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Useful functions Play the video Playing the video file. press ▲▼◄► to select a video file and press OK button to display the video on the full screen. 00:00:52/00:03:30 00:00:52/00:03:30 00:00:52/00:03:30 00:00:52/00:03:30 00:00:52/00:03:30 00:00:52/00:03:30 00:00:52/00:03:30 00:00:52/00:03:30 00:00:52/00:03:30 Exit the video playing, and return to the thumbnail screen. Paused or go on playing video.
Useful functions USB Display function The USB Display funtion is used to project the image and audio from the computer which is connected to USB B(DISPLAY) terminal of the projector by a USB converting cable. ■ When using Windows Windows operation environment Windows Vista 32 bit, Windows 7 32/64 bit, Windows 8 32/64 bit Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or faster, the compatible processor Amount of memory...
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Useful functions Mac OS operating environment Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, 10.7 Power PC G4 1GHz or faster Amount of memroy 512 MB or more Hard-disk free space 20 MB or more Display Resolution 640 x 480 or more, 1 600 x 1 200 or less ●...
Maintenance and cleaning ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator The ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indcator shows the state of the function which protects the projector. Check the state of the ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator to take proper maintenance. The projector is shut down and the ON(G)/ ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator STANDBY(R) indicator is fashing red. When the temperature inside the projector ON(G)/STANDBY(R) exceeds the normal temperature, the projector...
Maintenance and cleaning Cleaning the filter The air filter prevents dust from accumulating on the surface of the optical elements inside the projector. Should the air filter become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce cooling fans’ effectiveness and may result in a buildup of internal heat and adversely affects the life of the projector.
Maintenance and cleaning Clean the project lens Unplug the AC power cord before cleaning. Gently wipe the projection lens with a cleaning cloth that contains non-abrasive camera lens cleaner, or use a lens cleaning paper or commercially available air blower to clean the lens.
Maintenance and cleaning Replace the lamp When the projection lamp of the projector Lamp replacement icon reaches its end of life,the Lamp replacement Lamp replacement icon appears on the screen, please replace the lamp immediately. As temperature inside the projector is high, For the sake of safety, only use the lamp of you should cool the projector for at least 45 the same model.
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Maintenance and cleaning ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP Replacement lamp can be ordered through your dealer. When ordering a projection lamp, give the following information to the dealer. Replacement Lamp Model No.: APU-L4 LAMP HANDLING PRECAUTIONS This projector uses a high-pressure lamp which must be handled carefully and properly. Improper handling may result in accidents, injury, or create a fire hazard.
Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the items below once again. - Make sure you have properly connected the projector to peripheral equipment. - Make sure all equipment is connected to the AC outlet and the power is turned on. - If the projector does not project an image when it is connected to a PC, restart the PC.
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Appendix No Sound - Check the audio cable connection from audio input source. - Adjust the audio source. - Press the VOLUME + button. - Press the Mute button. - When the AUDIO OUT is plugged in, the projector’s built-in speaker is not available.
Appendix Indicator and projector state Check the indicator to know about the state of projector. WARNING Status Solutions ON(G)/STANDBY(R) The power cord is unpluged. The power cord is unpluged. Lighting The projector is in standby mode after the cooling is completed. The replacment time of the lamp is Lighting in red Lighting...
Appendix Content of hazardous substances and elements Hazardous substances and elements Name of parts Cr6+ PBDE Optical parts ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Electric parts ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Cabinet, mechanical parts ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...
Appendix RS232 Control Method 1. Connection 1.1 Port Setting Item Value Method Asynchronous communication Bits per seconds 19200 Data bits Parity none Stop bits Flow control none 1.2 Wiring Connect the computer and projector with RS232 direct cable. Projector Control Port (D-Sub 9 Pin)...
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Appendix 2. Commands Case sensitive, each command end by[CR](Carriage). The time out for each command is one second. If you want to cancel the time out setting temporarily. Please send "#!"[CR].( It should be sent within one second). Command Item Command Item POWER ON...
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Appendix 2.4 Computer1 Command “A05”[CR] (Hex: 41 30 35 0d) Details Change the input to "Computer1". [ACK][CR] Return “?” [CR] 2.5 Computer 2 Command “A06”[CR] (Hex: 41 30 36 0d) When COMPUER IN 2/MONOTOR OUT ternima is used as COMPUTER IN 2,Change Details the input to "Computer 2".
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Appendix 2.9 Video Command “A33”[CR] (Hex: 41 33 33 0d) Details Change the input to "Video". [ACK][CR] Return “?” [CR] 2.10 S-video Command “A34”[CR] (Hex: 41 33 34 0d) Details Change the input to "S-video". [ACK][CR] Return “?” [CR] 2.11 HDMI Command “A36”[CR] (Hex: 41 33 36 0d)...
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NOTE 2: Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. ASK Proxima, Inc. Phone 1-855-899-6825 Email info@askproximausa.com...