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Multimedia Projector PDG-DWL2500 MODEL Owner’s Manual 3D Ready • DLP Link and IR format compatible ® Network Supported Refer to the Owner's Manual below for details about network function. • Network Set-up and Operation...
Features and Design This Multimedia Projector is designed with the most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. u Large Screen in Limited Space Short focus lens allows you to project large images from short distance. (p.15) u 3D Display Function...
– Allowing the proper amount of space on the top, sides, and rear of the projector cabinet is critical for proper air circulation and cooling of the unit. The dimension shown here indicate the minimum space required.
The openings should never be covered with cloth or other materials, and the bottom opening should not be blocked by placing the projector on a bed, sofa, rug, or other simi- lar surface. This projector should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
This may cause damage to the projector. For information about transporting the projector by courier or any other transport service, consult your dealer. – Do not put the projector in a case before it is cooled enough. Safety Instructions...
For ceiling mounting, you need the ceiling mount kit designed for this projector. When not mounted properly, the projector may fall, causing hazards or injury. For details, consult your dealer. The warranty on this projector does not cover any damage caused by use of any non-recommended ceiling mount kit or installation of the ceiling mount kit in an improper location.
Telephone No. : (818)998-7322 The AC Power Cord supplied with this projector meets the requirement for use in the country you purchased it. AC Power Cord for the United States and Canada: AC Power Cord used in the United States and Canada is listed by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standard Association (CSA).
Refer to the owner’s manual of “Net- work Set-up and Operation”. [ Kensington Security Slot This slot is for a Kensington lock used to deter theft of the projector. Kensington is a registered trademark of ACCO Brands Corporation. CAUTION...
This terminal outputs sound from AUDIO IN terminal (e, r or t) or HDMI terminal !2 (digital audio). u CONTROL PORT When controlling the projector with RS-232C, connect the control equipment to this connector with the serial control cable. Part Names and Functions...
Part Names and Functions q POWER indicator – Turn red when the projector is in the stand-by mode. – Turn green while the projector is under operation (pp.20, 74). – Blink green in the Power management mode (pp.57, 74) w WARNING TEMP . indicator Emit a red light when the projector detects abnor- mal condition.
① ON/STAND-By button Turn the projector on or off. (pp.20- ② AUTO SET button Execute the setting of Auto setup (includes Input search function and Auto PC adj. function). (pp.26, 51) ③ COMPUTER 1/2 buttons Select the COMPUTER 1 or COMPUTER 2 input source.
Change the remote control code for the projector first before changing that for the remote control. See "Remote control" in the Setting Menu on page 58.
Installation For projector positioning, see the figures below. The projector should be set perpendicularly to the plane of the screen. Screen Size (W x H) mm 16:10 aspect ratio 1292 x 808 12.60" (32.0 cm) 9.06" (23.0 cm) -2.60" (-6.6 cm) 8.86"...
Installation Cables used for connection • VGA cables (Mini D-sub 15 pin) * • Audio cables • HDMI-DVI cable (*One cable is supplied; other cables are not supplied with the projector.) Monitor Output Audio cable cable (stereo) COMPUTER/ COMPUTER IN 1 /...
(Cables are not supplied with the projector. ) Video and Audio Output S-video Output S-video cable S-VIDEO IN 4Note: • When the AUDIO OUT is plugged-in, the projector's built-in speaker is not available. External Audio Equipment Audio Input (Video) Video and audio...
Component- VGA cable COMPUTER IN 1/ COMPONENT IN 4Note: • When the AUDIO OUT is plugged-in, the projector's built-in speaker is not available. • See page 78 for ordering optional cables. Monitor Output Signal Table COMPUTER 1/ COMPONENT COMPUTER 2...
NOTE ON THE POWER CORD AC power cord must meet requirement of the country where you use the projector. Confirm the AC plug type with the chart below and proper AC power cord must be used.
(See page 58) appear on the screen. If there is no signal input when start on the projector, or the current signal is missed while operating the projector, the Video / PC selection window will be...
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PIN code. CAUTION ON HANDLING PIN CODE If you forget your PIN code, the projector can no longer be started. Take a special care in setting a new PIN code; write down the number in a column on page 80 of this manual and keep it on hand.
• The running speed of cooling fans is changed according to the temperature inside the projector. • Do not put the projector in a case before the projector is cooled enough. • If the WARNING TEMP. indicator blinks or lights red, see “WARNING TEMP.
How to Operate the On-Screen Menu The projector can be adjusted or set via the On-Screen Menu. The menu has a hierarchical structure, with a main menu that is divided into submenus, which are further divided into other submenus. For each adjustment and setting procedure, refer to respective sections in this manual.
(pp.46-47) ⑥ Sound Used to adjust the volume or mute the sound. (p.27) ⑦ Used to set the projector’s operating configurations. (pp.50-62) Setting ⑧ Information Display the input source information: Input, H-sync freq ., V-sync freq ., Screen, Language, Lamp status, Lamp counter, Power management, Key lock, PIN code lock, Remote control, and SERIAL NO ..
Zoom and Image Position Adjustment Press the ZOOM +/- buttons on the top control to adjust the screen size. Screen size can be adjusted 84% to 100% from its maximum screen size. It is not available when On-Screen menu is displayed. Zoom adjustment can be memorized.
Basic Operation Auto setup function is provided to automatically execute the setting of Auto setup (includes Input search and Auto PC adj. functions) in the Setting Menu by just pressing the AUTO SET button on the remote control. Refer to page 51 for the setting of the Auto setup function.
Direct Operation Voume Press the VOLUME+/– buttons on the remote control or on the top control to adjust the volume. The volume dialog box appears on the screen for a few seconds. Mute Press the MUTE button on the remote control to select On to temporarily turn off the sound.
Basic 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 On-Screen Menu. COMPUTER 1, COMPUTER 2, HDMI buttons VIDEO, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT buttons Press the COMPUTER 1/2, HDMI, VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT buttons on the remote control to select the input source.
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NO SHOW button Press the NO SHOW button on the remote control to black out the image. To restore to normal, press the NO SHOW button again or press any other button. When the projected image is captured and is set as User in the Logo selection (p.53), the screen changes each time you press the NO SHOW button as follows.
Computer Input Input Source Selection (Computer 1: RGB) Direct Operation Choose Computer 1(RGB) by pressing the COMPUTER 1 button on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through Menu operation as described below. Menu Operation Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu.
Input Source Selection (Computer 2: RGB) Direct Operation Choose Computer 2 (RGB) by press the COMPUTER 2 button on the remote control. Menu Operation Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point buttons, move the highlight to Input and then press the Point button.
This projector automatically tunes to various types of computers with its Multi-scan system and Auto PC adjustment. If a computer is selected as a signal source, this projector automatically detects the signal format and tunes to project a proper image without any additional settings. (Signal formats provided in this projector are shown on pages 75-76.)
To store adjustment parameters The adjusted parameters from the Auto PC adjustment can be stored in the projector. Once the parameters are stored, the setting can be done just by selecting a Mode (1–10) in the PC System Menu (See page 32). See also “Store” on page 35.
Computer Input Some computers employ special signal formats which may not be tuned by Multi-scan system of this projector. Manual PC adjustment enables you to precisely adjust several parameters to match those signal formats. The projector has five independent memory areas to store those parameters manually adjusted. It allows you to recall the setting for a specific computer.
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SELECT button. Move the highlight to one of the Modes 1 to 10 in which you want to store, and then press the SELECT button. 4Note: • When input computer signal to the projector, PC adjust will become available. Computer Input Mode free Menu This Mode has stored parameters.
SELECT button. Dynamic For viewing pictures in a bright room. Standard Normal picture mode preset on the projector. Real Picture mode with improved halftone for graphics. Cinema Picture mode adjusted with fine tone.
Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point buttons to select Image adjust and then press the Point button. Use the Point buttons select the desired item and then press the SELECT button to display the adjustment dialog box.
Provide the last stored aspect screen image. 4Note: • This projector can not display any resolution higher than 1920 x 1200. If your computer’s resolution is higher than that, lower the resolution before connecting to the projector. • The image data other than 1280 x 800 is modified to fit the screen size in initial mode.
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Custom adj . Adjust the screen scale and position manually with this function. Press the Point button at Custom adj . and the Custom adjustment menu is displayed on the screen, you can use the Point buttons to choose the item you want to adjust. Scale H/V ...
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When this function is set to On, the picture will be top/ bottom and left/right reversed. This function is used to project the image from a ceiling-mounted projector. Rear When this function is set to On, the picture will be left/right reversed.
Video Input Input Source Selection (Video, S-video) Direct Operation Choose Video or S-video by pressing the VIDEO button or the S-VIDEO button on the remote control. Menu Operation Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point then press the Point or the SELECT button.
Video Input Input Source Selection (Component, Scart, HDMI) Direct Operation Choose Computer 1(Component) or Computer 1(Scart) by pressing the the COMPONENT or COMPUTER 1 button on the remote control; choose HDMI by pressing the HDMI button on the remote control. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through Menu operation as described below.
SELECT button. Dynamic For viewing pictures in a bright room. Standard Normal picture mode preset on the projector. Real Picture mode with improved halftone for graphics. Cinema Picture mode adjusted with fine tone.
Video Input Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point ed buttons to select the Image adjust and then press the Point 8 or the SELECT button. Use the Point ed buttons select the desired item and then press the SELECT button to display the adjustment dialog box.
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L 1 ... For an active picture. L 2 ... For a still picture. Film ... For watching a film. With this function, the projector reproduces pictures faithful to the original film quality. Reset To reset the adjusted data, select Reset and press the SELECT button.
Video Input This projector has the picture screen resize function, which enables you to customize the image size. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point then press the Point or the SELECT button. Use the Point buttons select the desired item and then press the SELECT button.
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When this function is set to On, the picture will be top/ bottom and left/right reversed. This function is used to project the image from a ceiling-mounted projector. Rear When this function is set to On, the picture will be left/right reversed.
3D frames at 120Hz and software in the computer. The 3D signal type which the projector can accept is frame sequential only. Other 3D signal types such as frame packing and side-by-side are not supported.
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Glasses does not turn on. - The battery of the glasses is exhausted. - The projector is not set to 3D mode. - There are differences in 3D visual perception between individuals. - If you get double vision or don’t get the 3D effect, discontinue using the projector.
Setting This projector has a Setting Menu that allows you to set up the other various functions described below. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point ed buttons to select the Setting and press the Point 8 or the SELECT button to access the submenu items.
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– When pressing the AUTO SET button on the remote control. On 2... Input search works under the following situation. – When turning on the projector by pressing the ON/STAND-BY button. – When pressing the AUTO SET button on the remote control.
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Press the Point buttons to select Reset, Store1 or Store2. Reset . . . Reset the Zoom adjustment when the projector is turned off or the AC power cord is unplugged. Store1 . . Store the Zoom setting even when the projector is turned off.
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Countdown off ... Show the input image instead of the countdown when turning on the projector. Use this function when you want to project the image as early as possible even when the lamp is not bright enough.
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After capturing the projected image, go to the Logo select function and set it to User. Then the captured image will be displayed the next time you turn on the projector. To cancel the capture function, select yes in the "Quit?"...
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Enter a Logo PIN code Use the Point buttons to enter a number. Press the Point button to fix the number and move the red frame pointer to the next box. The number changes to [. If you fixed an incorrect number, use the Point move the pointer to the number you want to correct, and then enter the correct number.
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Eco ... Select Eco when you do not use the projector via network. The projector’s network function will stop when turning off the projector. Refer to the owner’s manual of “Network Set-up and Operation”.
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4Note: Be sure to turn off the projector properly (see “Turning Off the Projector” on page 22). If the projector is turned off in the incorrect sequence, the Direct on function does not work properly.
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5 seconds or more. After changing the code, make sure the remote control operates properly. 4Note: • When different codes are set on the projector and on the remote control, any operation cannot be made. In that case, switch the code on the remote control to fit the code on the projector.
On 1 ..Enter the PIN code every time turning on the projector. On 2 ..Enter the PIN code to operate the projector once the power cord is disconnected; as long as the AC power cord is connected, the projector can be operated without a PIN code.
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DOWN THE NEW PIN CODE IN COLUMN OF THE PIN CODE NO . MEMO ON PAGE 80, AND KEEP IT SECURELy . IF yOU FORGET yOUR PIN CODE, THE PROjECTOR CAN NO LONGER BE STARTED . Enter a PIN code button to move...
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This function provides the following options in the cooling fans’ operation when the projector is turned off (p.22). L 1 ... Normal operation L 2 ... Slower, lower-sound and longish-time than the normal operation (L1). Fan control Choose the running speed of cooling fans from the following options according to the ground elevation under which you use the projector.
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Filter counter... Show the total accumulated time of the filter use timer setting. Timer ... To set a timer, when the projector reaches the time, the Filter warning icon (Fig.1) appears on the screen and the total accumulated time turns red, indicating that the filter replacement is necessary.
Off or On 1 or On 2 is displayed. Remote control The selected remote code is displayed. SERIAL NO . The serial number of the projector is displayed. The serial number is used to service the projector. Remote Control INFO . button...
Maintenance and Cleaning The WARNING TEMP. indicator shows the state of the function which protects the projector. Check the state of the WARNING TEMP. indicator and the POWER indicator to take proper maintenance. The projector is shut down and the WARNIN TEMP .
Unplug the AC power cord before cleaning. Gently wipe the projector body with a soft dry cleaning cloth. When the cabinet is heavily soiled, use a small amount of mild detergent and finish with a soft dry cleaning cloth. Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner.
When the projection lamp of the projector reaches its end of life, the Lamp replacement icon appears on the screen and LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow. Replace the lamp with a new one promptly. The timing when the LAMP REPLACE indicator should light is depending on the lamp mode.
Additionally, check carefully to ensure that there are no broken shards or pieces of glass around the projector or coming out from the cooling air circulation holes. Any broken shards found should be cleaned up carefully. No one should check the inside of the projector except those who are authorized trained technicians and who are familiar with projector service.
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 as described on pages 16-18. – Make sure all equipment is connected to AC outlet and the power is turned on.
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Check the projection window to see if it needs cleaning. q Moving the projector from a cool to warm place may result in moisture condensation on the projection lens. In such cases, leave the projector off and wait until condensation evaporates.
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High voltages are used to operate this projector . Do not attempt to open the cabinet . If problems still persist after following all operating instructions, contact the dealer where you purchased the projector or the service center. Specify the model number and explain about the problem. We will advise you how to obtain service.
The projector detects an abnormal condition and can not be turned on. Unplug the AC power cord and plug it again to turn on the projector. If the projector is turned off again, unplug the AC power cord and contact the dealer or the service center for service and checkup.
Compatible Computer Specifications Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the V-, H- Frequency mentioned below and less than 150 MHz of Dot Clock. When selecting these modes, PC adjustment can be limited. ON-SCREEN RESOLUTION H-FREQ .
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PC settings. • When you project a DVI signal, connect the cables, turn the projector on, then select the input. Finally, turn on your PC. Be sure to follow this procedure, otherwise an image may not be projected on the screen.
Mechanical Information Projector Type Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight Feet Adjustment DLP Chip Projection System Number of Pixels Signal Compatibility Color System SD/HDTV Signal Input Scanning Frequency Optical Information Projection Image Size (Diagonal) Throw Distance Projection Lens...
VGA Cable (10 m) Ceiling Hanger This projector is compliant with PJLink Standard Class 1 of JBMIA (Japan Business Machine and Information System Industries Association). The projector supports all commands defined by PJLink Class 1 and is verified Projector Input...
Appendix Write down the PIN code number in the column below and keep it with this manual securely. If you forgot or lost the number and unable to operate the projector, contact the service center. PIN Code Lock No .