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LCD Projector
Model 8914
USER'S MANUAL
401-8914-00

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  • Page 1 LCD Projector Model 8914 USER’S MANUAL 401-8914-00...

  • Page 3: Technical Guide

    Projector 8914 User's Manual – Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read this Manual and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Part names ....4 Projector ..... 4 Control buttons .

  • Page 5: Projector Features

    Use special caution for the lens part. Fastening the lens cover To avoid losing the lens cover, please fasten it the lens cap to the projector using the strap. Strap Strap Fix the strap to the strap ring of the lens cover.

  • Page 6: Part Names

    In such a case, please push the Restart switch by using a cocktail stick or similar, and before turning on again, make the projector cool down at least 10 minutes without operating. Only push the Restart switch in these exceptional instances.

  • Page 7: Control Buttons

    Control buttons Cursor buttons ▲,▼,◄,► (  RESET button (  KEYSTONE button (  INPUT button (  Remote control SEARCH button (  RGB button (  VIDEO button (  ASPECT button (  MAGNIFY ON button ( ...

  • Page 8: Setting Up

    • Do not place the projector on a metallic thing or anything weak in heat. • Do not place the projector on a carpet, cushion or bedding. • Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as a heater.

  • Page 9: Arrangement

    The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024 x 768 (a) The screen size (diagonal) (b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) (c) The height of the screen (±10%) For the model 8914/8915 4 : 3 screen (a) Screen (b) Projection distance...

  • Page 10: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which you need to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of projection. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees.

  • Page 11: About The Fi Lter Cover For Bottom-Up Use

    WARNING ►Do not replace the fi lter cover during use or immediately after use. While the projector is connected with a power supply, or the projector is in a high temperature state, handling could cause an electric shock, a fi re, a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.

  • Page 12: Connecting Your Devices

    Some cables have to be used with core set. A too long cable may cause a certain picture degradation. Please consult with your dealer for details. For cables that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector. ►Make sure that you connect devices to the correct port. Incorrect connection may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.

  • Page 13: Examples Of Connection With A Computer

    Examples of connection with a computer RS-232C Connecting to a monitor (output) RGB in Connecting to a speaker with amplifi er (output) Audio out RGB out Audio in * For the audio input, please refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu. Stereo mini audio cable RGB IN1 RGB IN2...
  • Page 14 Setting up Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player Video out Audio (L) out Audio (R) out S-Video out Audio (L) out Audio (R) out Component video out Audio (L) out Audio (R) out RGB out Component video out Component video out Audio/Video cable Audio/Video cable S-Video cable...

  • Page 15: Connecting Power Supply

    WARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fi re and/or electrical shock. • Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct one.

  • Page 16: Remote Control

    Remote control Remote control Putting batteries 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 fi re, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment. •...

  • Page 17: Using The Remote Control

    • Since the remote control uses infrared light to send signals to the projector (Class1 LED), be sure to use the remote control in an area free from obstacles that could block the remote control’s output signal to the projector.

  • Page 18: Power On/Off

    WARNING ►When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens of projector. Also do not peep at the inside of projector through a hole. NOTE • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector prior to the connected devices.

  • Page 19: Operating

     ● When the TURN ON is selected to the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu , the projector checks the RGB IN1 port fi rst. If no input is detected (  at the port, the projector will check the RGB IN2 port.

  • Page 20: Selecting An Aspect Ratio

    RGB IN 1  RGB IN 2  COMPONENT VIDEO  S-VIDEO  VIDEO Selecting an aspect ratio Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches the mode for aspect ratio in turn.  For an RGB signal NORMAL ...

  • Page 21: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    Using the automatic adjustment feature Press the AUTO button on the remote control.  For an RGB signal The vertical position, the horizontal position, the clock phase and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. And the aspect ratio will be automatically selected. Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature.

  • Page 22: Correcting The Keystone Distortions

    To exit the MAGNIFY mode and restore the screen to normal, press the OFF button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. ● The projector automatically exits the MAGNIFY mode when the input signal is changed, or when the display condition is changed.

  • Page 23: Freezing The Screen

    MAGNIFY, FREEZE, ESC and RESET is pressed. ● If the projector continues projecting a still image for long time, the LCD panel might possibly be printed. Do not leave the projector in the FREEZE mode for too long.

  • Page 24: Multifunctional Settings

    Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to select an item to operate. Then press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to progress. The operation menu of the selected item will appear.

  • Page 25: Easy Menu

    With the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control. Then perform it referring to the following table. Item Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for aspect ratio.

  • Page 26: Go To Advanced Menu

    Multifunctional settings EASY Menu (continued) Item Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for mirror status. MIRROR See the MIRROR item in the SETUP menu ( Performing this item resets all of the items of EASY MENU except FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE. RESET A dialog is displayed for confi...

  • Page 27: Picture Menu

    Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it referring to the following table.
  • Page 28 Multifunctional settings PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature. HIGH  MIDDLE  LOW  CUSTOM To adjust CUSTOM Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and/or GAIN of the CUSTOM mode.
  • Page 29 Selecting a mode of MY MEMORY using the buttons ▲/▼ and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button performs each function. This projector has 4 numbered memories for adjustment data. Performing the LOAD1, LOAD2, LOAD3 or LOAD4 loads the data on MY MEMORY the memory whose number corresponds to the command’s number,...

  • Page 30: Image Menu

    Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it referring to the following table.
  • Page 31 Multifunctional settings IMAGE Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal size. Large  Small • This item can be selected only for an RGB signal. H SIZE • When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be displayed correctly.

  • Page 32: Input Menu

    When the SCART RGB is selected, the COMPONENT VIDEO port function as a port for a SCART RGB signal input. A SCART adapter and SCART cable realize a SCART RGB input to the projector. For details, contact your dealer. Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for video format.

  • Page 33: Information

    INPUT Menu (continued) Item Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT INFORMATION”. It shows the information about the current input. • The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock function is working. This function automatically works when a RGB INFORMATION signal with vertical frequency of 50 to 60 Hz is input, and it displays a moving picture more smoothly.

  • Page 34: Setup Menu

    Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it referring to the following table.

  • Page 35: Screen Menu

    Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it referring to the following table.

  • Page 36: Myscreen Lock, Message

    Multifunctional settings SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Using 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  TURN OFF MyScreen is a screen you can register as a desired screen.The ORIGINAL screen is the existing standard screen.
  • Page 37 SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the message function. TURN ON  TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works. “AUTO IN PROGRESS” while automatically adjusting ”NO INPUT IS DETECTED” ”SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE” MESSAGE "Searching….”...

  • Page 38: Option Menu

    Long (max. 99 minutes)  Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) AUTO OFF When 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 go off and the power indicator begins blinking.
  • Page 39 Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the key lock feature. When TURN ON is SERVICE selected, the buttons on the projector except the STANDBY/ON button are locked. TURN ON  TURN OFF • Please use to avoid a mischief and touching accidentally. This function does not have any effect on the remote control.

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    • Before replacing the lamp, turn the projector off and unplug the power outlet cord, then wait at least 45 minutes for the lamp to cool sufficiently.
  • Page 41 To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number = 456-8915. . If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, or if the lamp has If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, also ask the dealer to replace the lamp.

  • Page 42: Air Fi Lter

    ►Use only the air fi lter of the specifi ed type. Do not use the projector with the air fi lter and the fi lter cover removed.

  • Page 43: Other Care

    ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, and then allow the projector to cool suffi ciently. The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Please confi rm the signal input connection, and the status of the signal source. The horizontal or vertical wavelength of the input signal is out of the response parameter range of this unit. Please confi rm the specs for your projector or the signal source specs. 36). ...
  • Page 45 This projector is equipped with an automatic shut-down function, such that the power will automatically be turned off when lamp usage time has reached 2000 hours.

  • Page 46: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    The 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 20 minutes. After the projector has suffi ciently cooled down, please make confi rmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.
  • Page 47 In such a case, press the “” (OFF) side of the power switch, and wait at least 45 minutes. After the projector has suffi ciently cooled down, please make confi rmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again.

  • Page 48: Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    If the situation cannot be corrected, The projector’s microprocessor may need to be reset. Please push the Restart switch by using a cocktail stick or similar and the projector will restart. Some setting may be wrong. Please use the FACTORY RESET function of the...
  • Page 49 Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a higher level using the menu displayed. function or the remote control. 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.

  • Page 50: Warranty And After-Service

    Optional Air fi lter parts Others Specifi cation Liquid crystal projector CP-X444 : 2.0 cm (0.79 type) CP-X440 : 1.8 cm (0.7 type) TFT active matrix 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) CP-X444 : Zoom lens F=1.7 ~ 2.1 f=24.4 ~ 29.3 mm CP-X440 : Zoom lens F=1.7 ~ 1.9 f=21.8 ~ 26.2 mm...
  • Page 51 Specifi cations Specifi cations (continued)
  • Page 53 • Depending on the input signal, full-size display may not be possible in some cases. Refer to the number of display pixels above. • 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.
  • Page 54 Example of computer signal Initial set signals The following signals are used for the initial settings. The signal timing of some computer models may be different. In such case, adjust the items V POSITION and H POSITION in the IMAGE menu. Back porch (B) Display interval (C) Display interval (C)
  • Page 55 Connection to the ports RGB IN1 RGB OUT COMPONENT VIDEO R-AUDIO 2-L VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB IN 1, RGB IN 2, D-sub 15pin mini shrink jack • Video signal: RGB separate, Analog, 0.7Vp-p, 75Ω terminated (positive) • H/V. sync. Signal: TTL level (positive/negative) •...
  • Page 56 Connection to the ports COMPONENT VIDEO RCA jack x3 • System: 525i(480i), 525p(480p), 625i(576i), 750p(720p), 1125i(1080i) Port Component video Y, 1.0±0.1Vp-p, 75Ω terminator with composite Component video C Component video C S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4pin jack Color signal 0.286Vp-p (NTSC, burst), 75Ω terminator Color signal 0.300Vp-p (PAL/SECAM, burst) 75Ω...
  • Page 57 AUDIO 1-IN ( AUDIO 1-IN ( Ø3.5 stereo mini jack), I J • 200mVrms(max.) 50kΩ termination AUDIO OUT ( AUDIO OUT ( Ø3.5 stereo mini jack) • 200mVrms(max.) 1kΩ output impedance CONTROL D-sub 9pin plug • About the details of RS-232C communication, please refer to the following page. Signal Signal Signal...

  • Page 58: Communications Setting

    Connecting the cable Turn off the projector and the computer. Connect the CONTROL port of the projector with a RS-232C port of the computer by a RS-232C cable (cross). Use the cable that fulfills the specifi cation shown in the previous page.
  • Page 59 • Provide an interval of at least 40ms between the response code and any other code. • The projector outputs test data when the power supply is switched ON, and when the lamp is lit. Ignore this data.
  • Page 60 RS-232C Communication (continued) Names Operation Type Power Turn off Turn on Input Source RGB IN 1 RGB IN 2 VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT Error Status BRIGHTNESS Increment Decrement BRIGHTNESS Reset Execute CONTRAST Increment Decrement CONTRAST Reset Execute MODE NORMAL CINEMA DYNAMIC GAMMA #1 DEFAULT #1 CUSTOM...
  • Page 61 Names Operation Type User Gamma Pattern 9 step gray scale 15 steps gray scale Ramp User Gamma Point 1 Increment Decrement User Gamma Point 2 Increment Decrement User Gamma Point 3 Increment Decrement User Gamma Point 4 Increment Decrement User Gamma Point 5 Increment Decrement User Gamma Point 6...
  • Page 62 RS-232C Communication (continued) Names Operation Type COLOR TEMP GAIN G Increment Decrement COLOR TEMP GAIN B Increment Decrement COLOR TEMP OFFSET R Increment Decrement COLOR TEMP OFFSET G Increment Decrement COLOR TEMP OFFSET B Increment Decrement COLOR Increment Decrement COLOR Reset Execute TINT Increment...
  • Page 63 Names Operation Type ASPECT 16:9 SMALL NORMAL OVER SCAN Increment Decrement OVER SCAN Reset Execute V POSITION Increment Decrement V POSITION Reset Execute H POSITION Increment Decrement H POSITION Reset Execute H PHASE Increment Decrement H SIZE Increment Decrement H SIZE Reset Execute AUTO ADJUST Execute...
  • Page 64 RS-232C Communication (continued) Names Operation Type KEYSTONE V Increment Decrement KEYSTONE V Reset Execute WHISPER NORMAL WHISPER MIRROR NORMAL H:INVERT V:INVERT H&V:INVERT VOLUME Increment Decrement AUDIO - RGB1 TURN OFF Audio1 Audio2 AUDIO - RGB2 TURN OFF Audio1 Audio2 AUDIO - Video TURN OFF Audio1 Audio2...
  • Page 65 RS-232C Communication (continued) Names Operation Type MUTE TURN OFF TURN ON LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO NORSK NEDERLANDS PORTUGUÊS SVENSKA PУCCKИЙ SUOMI POLSKI TÜRKÇE MENU POSITION H Increment Decrement MENU POSITION H Execute Reset MENU POSITION V Increment Decrement MENU POSITION V Execute Reset...
  • Page 66 Names Operation Type OSD BRIGHT. Increment Decrement BLANK My Screen ORIGINAL BLUE WHITE BLACK BLANK On/Off TURN OFF TURN ON START UP My Screen ORIGINAL TURN OFF My Screen LOCK TURN OFF TURN ON Message TURN OFF TURN ON AUTO SEARCH TURN OFF TURN ON AUTO POWER OFF...
  • Page 68 2900 Dukane Drive Toll-free: 800-676-2487 St. Charles, Illinois 60174 Fax: 630-584-5156 www.dukcorp.com/av e-mail: avsales@dukcorp.com Audio Visual Products #401-8914-00...

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