Kodak DP800 User Manual
Kodak DP800 User Manual

Kodak DP800 User Manual

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"Limited Warranty", "FCC Statement" and "Trademarks Copyright"
1. Limited Warranty
Except as otherwise stated herein, warrants to the first
end-user who purchases a Projector from a dealer
("Customer") that the Projector is free from defects in
parts and labour under normal use during the warranty
period. The warranty period means the twelve (12)
month period from the date of the Customer's purchase
of the Projector from a dealer. During the warranty
period, Distributor will, at its option and in its sole
discretion, repair or replace defective parts, including
replacement of the entire Projector unit, at no additional
charge to the Customer. However, Customer is respon-
sible for all shipping and insurance costs incurred in
sending any Projector to any authorised personnel for
repair or replacement, and Customer is also responsi-
ble for all shipping and insurance costs incurred in
returning any such Projector to the Customer which
does not require any repair or replacement work, as
determined by Distributor in its sole discretion. This
limited warranty does not extend to the Projector lamp,
and does not extend to any Distributor product that has
been damaged as a result of accident, misuse, or
abuse; by the use of parts not manufactured or sold by
Distributor; by unauthorised modification of the
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Projector; or as a result of servicing by unauthorised
personnel. This limited warranty extends only to the
Customer, and is not transferable or applicable to any
other third party or user, including any one who pur-
chases a used Projector. Any person asserting a claim
under this limited warranty must establish to
Distributor's satisfaction the date of purchase and
that the Projector was purchased new.
2. OTHER WARRANTY AND LIABILITY LIMITATIONS
ASIDE FROM THIS STANDARD PUBLISHED
WARRANTY, DISTRIBUTOR MAKES NO WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE OF MERCHANTA-
BILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. Without limiting the generality of the fore-
going, any description of the Projector is for the sole
purpose of identifying it, is not part of the basis of any
bargain, and does not constitute a warranty that the
item sold shall conform to that description. The use of
any sample or model is for illustrative purposes only, is
not part of the basis of any bargain, and is not to be
construed as a warranty that the Projector will conform
to the sample or model. No affirmation of fact or
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  • Page 1 BILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Without limiting the generality of the fore- going, any description of the Projector is for the sole purpose of identifying it, is not part of the basis of any bargain, and does not constitute a warranty that the item sold shall conform to that description.
  • Page 2 Distributor promptly upon discovery and in no event later than expiration of the Warranty Period. Any part of the Projector which is subject of any claim shall be set aside and protected, without further processing or use, until Distributor or its authorised personnel have an opportunity to inspect it and advise Customer of the disposition, if any, to be made thereof.
  • Page 3 Opera- tion of the Projector in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction...5 Identifying the different parts of the Projector ...5 Important Information ...7 Connecting the Projector to your computer ...8 Connecting the Projector to your video player...11 Using the Projector ...13 Maintenance...46 Trouble shooting ...49 TV-Tuner (Option) ...51 INDEX ...57...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Thank you for buying this Projector, and for choosing "the brighter way of presenting". The Projector will display high brightness images with vivid colours, even under normal light conditions. As input for your presentation you can use CD-I, (ask your dealer for the CD-I player),CD ROM, Photo CDs, Laser Disks, normal VCRs or computers.
  • Page 6 If you want to use the Projector to display video information, you will need the cables for S-video or composite video, all depend- ing on the system you use. Serial cable S-video Composite video Audio In/Out AC-cable Apple Macintosh Apple Macintosh...
  • Page 7: Important Information

    Always use the Projector Hardcase when you are transporting the Projector. NB! Even though the Projector is a rugged piece of presentation equipment, it is also a finely tuned optical equipment. The Projector is therefore susceptible to damage by vibration or shock. Please therefore use caution when transporting the unit.
  • Page 8: Connecting The Projector Projector To Your Computer

    Make sure that the computer, monitor and the Projector are switched off. Connect the power cable from the Projector to the wall outlet. Locate the On/Off switch on the Projector. With all the connections done and the screws properly fastened, the Projector, and computer may be powered up.
  • Page 9: Connecting To A Desktop Computer

    Connecting to a desktop computer Backpanel of computer RGB OUT Computer Monitor Cable To DAVIS Powerbeam To Projector Fig. 3. Connecting to a desktop PC with standard RGB Connecting to an Apple Macintosh desktop computer Backpanel of computer RGB OUT Macintosh adapter...
  • Page 10: Connecting To A Standard Laptop, Notebook

    Connecting to a standard laptop, notebook Backpanel of computer RGB OUT To DAVIS Powerbeam To Projector Fig. 4. Connecting to a laptop, notebook Connecting to an Apple Macintosh Powerbook Backpanel of computer RGB OUT Macintosh adapter with Macintosh Male Pin-Out...
  • Page 11: Connecting The Projector To Your Video Player

    (see page 6) from the Video out connector of the video source to the Composite video connector on the Projector plug panel, see fig. 6. Connect the audio cable from the Audio out connectors of the video source to the Composite Audio in connectors on the Projector.
  • Page 12: Using Scart Video

    Connect the audio cable from the audio out connectors on the video source to the S-video Audio in connectors on the Projector. Connect the red plug to the red con- nector, and the other plug to the white connector. Red is the right stereo channel.
  • Page 13: Using The Projector

    Amplifier. Connect the amplifier to the audio out on the Projector. When external speakers are connected, These can be turned on or off from the Projector. To control the inter- nal speakers, see section on Adjust audio settings, page 44.
  • Page 14: High Brightness Monochrome Mode

    Avoid overheating the Projector Cooling is very important for the Projector. Always place the Projector so that it has free space all around it, in order to enable air to circulate through the Projector. Always make sure that the cooling fan is working. The DMD™...
  • Page 15: Using The Interactive Remote Control

    Identify the Interactive Remote Control. The Interactive Remote Control is operated by pointing it towards the projection screen. An infra red beam bounces from the screen to an infra red receiver on the Projector. NOTE Make sure that nothing is blocking the IR receiver...
  • Page 16 Fig. 9. The keys on the Interactive Remote Control The serial interface cable and the PC serial adapter are supplied with the projector. The Interactive Remote Control is very easy to operate. It has only six keys in addition to the pressure sensitive mouse pad.
  • Page 17: Hints For Using The Interactive Remote Control

    Hints for using the Interactive Remote Control The Interactive Remote Control is unlike any other mouse device you have used before, and we therefore suggest that you take a few minutes to become accus- tomed to the new sensation of controlling the cursor by rocking your thumb.
  • Page 18: To Drag An Item

    Release this button to complete the drag Backpanel of computer RGB OUT Computer Monitor Cable To Projector To DAVIS Powerbeam Fig. 10. Connecting the serial interface cable and adapter (PC) operation. If your computer has Windows installed, you may wish to practice this function by playing the game of solitaire.
  • Page 19: Using The Interactive Remote Control To Control Your Pc Or Apple Macintosh Computer

    "Using the Interactive Remote Control to control your PC or Apple Macintosh computer." Follow the easy steps below to set-up your computer to communicate with the products. If you have a PC The products will tell your computer that a serial mouse is connected, and this will make the Interactive Remote Control work just like your ordinary mouse.
  • Page 20 Projector: Special considerations If the Interactive Remote Control does not work when you have followed the above steps please try the following Make sure that your mouse driver in Windows Setup is "Microsoft, or IBM PS/2" in Windows 3.1 and 3.11 and "Microsoft serial mouse" or “standard serial mouse”...
  • Page 21: To Install The Apple Macintosh Driver Software

    If you have an Apple Macintosh computer The products will tell your Macintosh that a serial com- munications device is connected. This means that the Interactive Remote Control together with the Apple Macintosh driver will work just like your ordinary mouse. Setup procedure Follow the User Manuals guide for connecting the product to a Macintosh.
  • Page 22 Special considerations: The communication with the hardware is handled via a serial communications connection to your Macintosh. As with all communication devices, extra care must be taken both in connecting the device and using it. Here are some points to remember: The hardware serial connection must be connected to either the MODEM or PRINTER port of your Macintosh.
  • Page 23 AppleTalk: To turn off AppleTalk do the following: Select Chooser from the Apple menu Select the Inactive radio button in the AppleTalk area (lower righthand side of the window) You may have to restart your Macintosh Using the Remote Controller: Make sure to complete the procedures above.
  • Page 24: The Window Is Divided Into 4 Main Sections

    The window is divided into 4 main sections. The logo (upper left) The primary controls area (upper right) The remote controller picture, options popup menu and custom setting input area (centre) The on-line help area (bottom) The logo: Clicking here will bring up the about box (also includes telephone numbers for technical support) The primary controls area: In figure 1 (above) the on/off button indicates that the...
  • Page 25 The options popup menu: Figure 2 shows control panel: The Options Menu The options menu (figure 2) allows you to associate certain actions with pressing the secondary button (small grey key) on top of the Interactive Remote Con- trol. There are 5 pre-defined selections as well as Cus- tom (see below).
  • Page 26: Using The Control Panel On The Projector

    The control panel on the Projector provides you with direct access to the most important control functions. The control panel on the Projector is very handy to use when the Remote Control has low batteries, or you sim- ply have forgotten to bring it with you. The key functions...
  • Page 27 These keys are used to change the TV channel when TV is selected as your source. STAND BY This key will put the Projector in to stand by mode. The lamp and fans will turn off. To return to normal mode press the Menu or Enter key.
  • Page 28: Using The Menus

    If you click Cancel you discard any changes you made to the settings in the current level 2 window and return to the MAIN MENU. A menu overview MAIN MENU (Projector VGA) MAIN MENU (Projector SVGA) Contents...
  • Page 29 Adjust Expand picture Zoom / image position Focus Choose menu Change to Show accumulated language alternative lamp time picture mode Turn off projector Audio Adjust Select/ Deselect audio microphone microphone settings as audio as audio source source Compress image TV-Tuner...
  • Page 30: How To Change The Settings

    OK. Removing the MAIN MENU To remove the menu system press the MENU key on the Interactive Remote Control or on the control panel on the Projector. It will also disappear automatically after 20 sec. Contents...
  • Page 31: The Main Menu Functions

    Adjust brightness and contrast with the two slider controls. If you want the Projector always to use the optimal contrast, switch on the check box “Auto con- trast”. When the check box is on it is not possible to adjust the contrast with the slider.
  • Page 32 Adjust image settings This icon will only appear when connected to a video source. Select the above icon from the MAIN MENU. You will get one of the windows below depending on the video system connected. Adjust image settings Adjust image settings The window above is the one you get if you have connected NTSC video standard as source, and the window to the left is the one you get if you have con-...
  • Page 33 This icon will only appear when connected to a computer source. Select the above icon from the MAIN MENU. You will get the window below. Adjust product/source synchronization Use this function to synchronize the Projector with the source if you have flicker in the picture. Contents...
  • Page 34 Adjust picture position Adjust vertical and horizontal position of the picture on the screen with the two sliders. If you want the Projector always to select the optimal position, switch on the check box "Auto position". When this check box is on it is still possible to adjust the position with the two slid- ers.
  • Page 35 Zoom / Focus Adjustments In this window you can adjust the Zoom and Focus of the Projector by clicking on the up and down arrows in the menu. When you have adjusted the image to your satisfaction click on the CLOSE button to exit and save your new settings.
  • Page 36 Projector SVGA: Expand / compress image vertically One of these icons will appear if resolution is lower than 800x600. Expand image If you have a computer resolution of less than 800 x 600, or a NTSC Video image you can expand it to fill the screen by clicking on the expand icon.
  • Page 37 Change picture orientation The Projector is designed for rear projection and ceiling mounting upside down. These adjustments let you easily set up the correct image for your application. Select the above icon from the MAIN MENU. You will get the window below.
  • Page 38 Advanced picture adjustments In this window you can tune the values for the parame- ters Htot, Hsize and Vsize. The Projector has 15 different set-ups to choose, and will automatically configure the Projector to the correct mode. The purpose of these Advanced Adjustments is that...
  • Page 39 Choose menu language Select the above icon from the MAIN MENU. You will get the window below. Choose language Click on the icon with the flag representing the lan- guage you want to use. The window will disappear, and the selected language will be used in the MAIN MENU and in all the level 2 windows.
  • Page 40 The lamp reset indicator and the whole lamp replace- ment mechanism of the Projector is designed with user convenience in mind, eliminating the need for costly service calls. WARNING! Do not reset the lamp indicator...
  • Page 41 ZAP button on the Interactive Remote Control. Select OK to save your changes and exit, or select Cancel to exit without saving your changes. Info By selecting this icon you will get information about, the Projector and Support service. Contents...
  • Page 42 Projector VGA: Show test picture Select the above icon from the MAIN MENU to display a reference picture on the screen. The reference picture is meant to serve as a reference image to ensure that you have correct set-up, that the projected image dis- plays full 640x480 and that product/source synchroni- zation is correct.
  • Page 43 Select the above icon from the MAIN MENU to select S-video as signal source. TV-Tuner icon If a TV-Tuner is installed in your Projector, you can see the above icon in the source section of the MAIN MENU. If you activate this icon the Projector will tell you that you have selected the picture section.
  • Page 44 Select the above icon from the MAIN MENU. You will get the window below. Adjust audio settings Use this function when you have connected an audio signal to the “Audio in” connectors or the microphone connector on the Projector. Use the four sliders to Contents...
  • Page 45 External speakers. Turning the sound off will disable all audio functions of the Projector. The Projector can use both internal and external speak- ers simultaneously (for connection of external speakers, Using external speakers, page 12).
  • Page 46: Maintenance

    1. Switch off the Projector and unplug it from the wall outlet. The lamp assembly lid is locked as long as the Projector is switched on.
  • Page 47 Fig. 14, Changing/installing the lamp 6. Close the lamp lid by turning the lock 90º clockwise. It is not possible to switch on the Projector without the lid closed. 7. When the lamp module has been replaced, reset the lamp counter by selecting the icon with the lamp in the MAIN MENU.
  • Page 48 2. Pull out the fuse assembly and replace the fuse with a fresh one. 3. Insert the fuse assembly. 4. Mount the plastic lid. 5. Connect the Projector to the wall outlet, and switch it on. User spare parts You should always have the following spare...
  • Page 49: Trouble Shooting

    Interactive Remote Control. 5. Contrast has been turned too far. Adjust the con- trast. 6. The Projector has not been set up for this particular application. Run the setup procedure. 7. The lamp does not function, see the Quick Guide or part 7, Maintenance, Changing the lamp.
  • Page 50 Symptom: Overheating of the Projector. (projector turns itself off) Let the Projector cool for 10 minutes, and then check the following: 1. Check that the fan is running. 2. Check that nothing is blocking the air inlet or outlets. 3. Leave the Projector running.
  • Page 51 Projector.You can easily install the TV-Tuner yourself. See fig. 15. This user manual will, in connection with the main user manual for the Projector, give you all the information necessary to operate the TV-Tuner. Enter the MAIN MENU With the Interactive Remote Control, or the Control Panel, press the MENU key to get the MAIN MENU.
  • Page 52 Control Panel of the Projector. It will also automatically disappear after 20 seconds. TV-Tuner If a TV-Tuner is installed in your Projector, you can see the above icon in the Source section of the MAIN MENU. If you activate this icon the Projector will tell you that you have selected TV-Tuner as source.
  • Page 53 TV-Tuner MAIN MENU Above you see the MAIN MENU with the TV-Tuner icons present. TV-Tuner settings Activating this icon will open the TV-Tuner Setup Menu where you can adjust the TV-Tuner settings. Select the above icon from the MAIN MENU. You will get the window below.
  • Page 54 TV Program: Here you can program your TV channels. Using the up and down arrows you can select between programs 1 - 30. Each of these programs can be assigned to TV channels. Assign button: If this button is pushed the TV Channel shown will be assigned to the TV Program shown.
  • Page 55 If you do not have a decoder you simply set your TV up just like you would with an antenna. This is also the same with the Projector. You must scroll the channel name in the TV-Tuner Setup Menu until you find the correct channel for your cable system.
  • Page 56 1 - 30. The chosen programming will stay in place even if you move the Projector, as long as the programs are locked to that channel. Channel locations might be different in different areas, and also wether you are receiving from antenna, cable or satellite dish.
  • Page 57: Index

    INDEX connecting to a Apple Macintosh desktop computer, ...9 adjust picture position, ...34 to a desktop PC, ...9 adjust Zoom / Focus ...35 to a laptop or notebook, .10 adjusting brightness,...31 to a video player, ...11 adjusting contrast, ...31 to an Apple Macintosh advanced picture Powerbook, ...10 adjustments ...38...
  • Page 58 • IDENTIFYING THE DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE PROJECTOR ...5 • Before you start ...5 Contents...
  • Page 59: Connecting The Projector

    • CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR PROJECTOR TO YOUR COMPUTER • Connecting to a desktop computer ...9 • Connecting to an Apple Macintosh desktop computer...9 • Connecting to a standard laptop, notebook ...10 • Connecting to an Apple Macintosh Powerbook...10 ...8 Contents...
  • Page 60 • CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR PROJECTOR TO YOUR VIDEO PLAYER • Using composite video ...11 • Using Scart video ...12 • Using S-video...12 ...11 Contents...
  • Page 61 Evaluating the environmental conditions ...13 • Light conditions...13 • High Brightness Monochrome Mode...14 • Projection screen...14 • Avoid overheating the Projector ...14 • Using the Interactive Remote Control ...15 • Hints for using the Interactive Remote Control...17 • Holding the Interactive Remote Control...17 •...
  • Page 62 • MAINTENANCE • Changing batteries in the remote control...46 • Changing/installing the lamp ...46 • Changing fuses ...48 • User spare parts ...48 ...46 Contents...

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