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- Page 1 D-ILA 1080MF1 HD D-ILA Digital Video Projector INSTALLERS: Please review this manual carefully before contacting Technical Support. PRODUCT OWNERS: Please contact your authorised Meridian/Faroudja dealer for product or installation questions. PRELIMINARY Installation and Operation Manual...
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Page 2: For Customer Use
For Customer use : Enter the serial number of your unit – located on the side panel of the cabinet – below. Retain this information for future reference. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. Refer servicing to quali- fied service personnel. This projector is equipped with a 3-pin earthed (grounded) plug. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician. FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A. only) CAUTION: Changes or modification not ap- proved by Meridian could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide... - Page 4 • All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. • The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. • All warnings on the product and in the operat- ing instructions should be adhered to. • All operating instructions should be followed. • Place the projector near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. • Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. • Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer, as they may be haz- ardous. • Do not use this product near water. Do not use immediately after moving from a low tempera- ture to high temperature, as this causes conden- sation, which may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. The product should be mounted according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mount recom- mended by the manufacturer. • When the product is used on a cart, care should be taken to avoid quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces which may cause...
- Page 5 The illumination lamp also emits ultraviolet rays and the light is so powerful that your eyesight can be impaired. • Do not drop, hit, or damage the light-source (lamp unit) in any way. It may cause the lamp to break and lead to injuries. Do not use a damaged lamp. If the lamp is broken, ask your dealer to repair it. Fragments from a broken lamp may cause injuries. • The lamp used in this projector is a high pres- sure mercury lamp. Be careful when disposing of the lamp. In case of doubt on how to do this, please consult your dealer. • Do not ceiling-mount the projector to a place which tends to vibrate; otherwise, the mounting fixture of the projector could be broken by the vibration, possibly causing it to fall or overturn, which could lead to personal injury. Use only the accessory cord designed for this product to prevent shock. The power sup- ply voltage rating of this product is AC120 V, AC100 V – AC240 V, and the power cord attached conforms to the appropriate power supply voltage. Use only the power cord des- ignated by your dealer to ensure Safety and EMC. When used on an alternative power supply voltage, the power cable may need to be changed. Ensure that the power cable used for the projector is the correct type for the AC outlet in your country. If necessary, consult your product dealer. For United Kingdom...
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Page 6: Viewing Conditions
Avoid Burning-in of the D-ILA Device Do not allow the same still picture to be pro- jected for a long time or an abnormally bright video image to be projected. Do not project still images, etc. with a high intensity or high contrast on the screen for a long time. This video image could be burnt into this D-ILA device. Pay special attention when projecting video games and computer program images. There is no problem with ordinary videocas- sette playback images. Viewing Conditions Avoid direct exposure of the screen to direct sunlight and illumination. Image quality will be maximised by reducing room illumination. Do not view screen for prolonged hours. Look- ing at the screen continually for a prolonged time will cause your eyes to get tired. Allow your eyes to rest at intervals. Do not use this unit if the image flickers, as this may cause your eyesight to deteriorate. Operating Environment Do not use this unit in rooms with cigarette smoke or oily smoke. Ingress of smoke may cause the unit to malfunction. When mounting this unit to the ceiling, check temperature around the unit. When a heater is in use, the ceiling may reach a temperature higher than anticipated, leading to malfunction of the unit. Maintenance Procedures Remove dirt from the projector enclosure with a soft cloth. In case of heavy soiling, soak a cloth in a neutral detergent diluted with water, wring dry and wipe, followed by wiping again using a dry cloth. - Page 7 To avoid damage to the cabinet, please ob- serve the following precautions: • Do not clean with an abrasive cloth or cleaner • Do not use excessive force when cleaning • Do not attempt to clean the unit with paint thinner, benzene or other solvents that may at- tack the enclosure. • Do not spray volatile chemicals such as insecti- cide on the unit • Do not allow prolonged contact with rubber or plastic products Dirt on the lens should be removed using commercial blowers, lens cleaning papers or microfibre cloths (designed for cleaning glasses and cameras). Do not use fluid-type clean- ing agents, as this may lead to peeling of the surface coating film. The lens surface is fragile: avoid rubbing it hard or knocking it.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Caution Accessories Optional Accessories Controls and Features Front, top & underside Rear & right side Control panel Indicators Indicator display Remote control Loading batteries into the remote Installing the Projector Considerations for installation Mounting the projector Minimum space requirements Projector and screen Installation Screen size and projection distance Lens Shift setting Interfacing the projector Connecting to devices Connecting the power Basic Operation Adjustments and Settings Using Menus 23 Menu structure Menu operation buttons Accessing the menus... -
Page 9: Controls And Features
Front, top and underside A Indicator Please refer to ‘Indicators’ (Page 12) for details. B Air Inlets (2 in front and 1 at bottom surface) The air inlets absorb air to cool the interior of the unit. Do not block or allow warm air to blow into them. This may cause the unit to malfunction. C Power Zoom Lens 1.9x ‘normal’ power zoom lens (model DILA1080MF1) 1.4x ‘short-throw’ power zoom lens (model DILA1080MF1S) • Before projection, remove the lens cap. D Remote Sensor (Front) When operating with the remote control, aim it towards the sensor. (Also see page 14) • A remote sensor is also located on the rear of the unit. -
Page 10: Rear & Right Side
• Consult a qualified technician for a connection with the screen. F Service Connector This connector is intended for servicing pur- poses and should not normally be used. G RS-232C Serial Port (D-sub 9 Pin) The projector can be controlled by serial com- mands from a computer or home automation control system connected to this port. • For details, please check with your authorized dealer. H DVI input (DVI-D 24 Pin) This is the input socket for video signals. -
Page 11: Control Panel
Control Panel A Rx/Tx Indicators This indicator lights up during communication with a remote control system or computer connected to the serial port. Rx : Lights up when unit is receiving RS-232C data. Tx : Lights up when unit is sending RS-232C data. B MENU Button Press this button to display the menu. Pressing this button when the menu is displayed clears the menu. C EXIT Button Press this button to return to the previous hierarchical menu (for example, to return from submenu to main menu). Pressing this button when the main menu is displayed clears the menu. D ZOOM Tele/Wide Buttons Use these buttons to change the size of the projected image. E FOCUS +/- Buttons Use these buttons to adjust focus of the pro- jected image. F Cursor Buttons Use these buttons when selecting and adjust- ing menu options. -
Page 12: Indicators
Indicators A STANDBY Indicator Light on: Unit is in standby mode. Blinking: Unit is cooling down. B OPERATE Indicator Light on: Illuminated when unit is currently operating (projecting). C LAMP Button Light on indicates that: • the lamp needs to be replaced soon or immedi- ately; • the lamp cover is removed; • the lamp has failed and the unit is unable to project; or • when the lamp fails during projection. STANDBY OPERATE LAMP TEMP HIDE D TEMP Indicator Light on: The internal temperature of the unit is abnormally high. Blinking : The lamp needs to be replaced soon or immediately, or a failure has occurred in the unit. E FAN Indicator Light on : The internal fan has unintentionally stopped running. -
Page 13: Indicator Display
Indicator Display Table The projector employs different patterns of indicator illumination to indicate its various operational states, as shown by the tables below. Top panel indicators Indicator STAND BY OPERATE LAMP Light On Light On Light On Blinking Light On Light On Light On Control panel indicators Indicator Light On Note: Cool Down Mode After projection, the hot lamp goes through a 60-second cool-down process known as ‘cool down mode’. This mode is designed to prevent damage and deformation that heat from the heated lamp may cause to the internal com- ponents of the projector. It also minimises the... -
Page 14: Remote Control
In the case of using screen reflection, remem- ber that IR rays travel in straight lines, and that rays reaching the screen from the remote will be reflected at the same angle; the reflected rays need to arrive at the projector within the +/- 30 degree angle described above. Imagine where on the screen you would have to throw a ball to bounce off and hit the projector – just don’t try it for real. The maximum direct path length for the remote is about 7metres. A Projector/Processor Select buttons To operate a device, press its select button briefly once before you attempt to control it. Once you have pressed the select button, that unit will remain controlled by the remote until you press the other select button. Store B ON Button When the projector is in standby mode, press- ing this button for more than 1 second will turn the unit on and cause the Menu OPERATE indicator to light up. C OFF Button When the unit is operating (projecting), press- ing this button for more than 1 second switch- Backlit... -
Page 15: Loading Batteries Into The Remote
H PRESET Button (main label Profile) Use this button to reset a selected menu item to its factory setting. J Pattern Button (main label 1) Pressing this button projects a green grid sig- nal, useful for adjustment of projector focus. • Press the EXIT button (G) to return to the origi- nal image. K TEST Button (main label 9) Press this button to access test pattern images for adjustment of the projector or video sys- tem. -
Page 16: Installing The Projector
Considerations for projector installation Please read the following carefully before in- stalling this unit. Installation Environment This unit is a precision device. Do not install it in the following places. Doing so may cause fire or malfunction of the unit. • Where there is water, humidity or dust • Where the unit may be subjected to oily or ciga- rette smoke • On a soft surface such as carpet or cushion • Where the unit may be subjected to high tem- perature due to direct sunlight • When temperature is high or low. Allowable operation temperature range: +5 to +35 degrees Celsius. Allowable relative humidity range: 20 % to 80 % (no condensation) Allowable storage temperature range: -10 to +60 degrees Celsius • Any room in which there is cigarette smoke or grease. Even where smoke and grease levels are mini- mal, prolonged exposure will affect this unit. -
Page 17: Projector And Screen Installation
• Note: this unit does not come with a function to correct trapezoidal distortion or adjust horizontal gradient. View from the side Screen 90° Install the projector such that the centre of the projection screen is on the same level with the centre of the lens when there is a 0% shift (offset). Screen 90°... -
Page 18: Screen Size And Projection Distance
Screen Size and Projection Distance Adjust the distance from the lens to the screen to achieve your desired screen size. You will need to have specified the Normal Throw (DILA1080MF1) or Short Throw (DILA1080MF1S) version of this projector when ordering. The Normal Throw version uses a 1.9x power zoom lens, while the Short Throw version has a 1.4x power zoom lens. As a result, the Normal Throw version displays a given image size on a screen up to about 150% as far away as the same-sized image displayed by the Short Throw version. In most cases, especially when the projector is mounted in a projection room, the Normal Throw version will be most appropriate. When the projectror is used in a smaller room, however, the Short Throw version will probably be more effective. The relationship of projection distance and screen size for both versions is given by the table below. Projection Distance and Projection Screen Size Relationship Chart • The projection screen sizes (recommended) and projection distances in the table below are provided only as a guide. Please use them as reference during installation. The projected image size may vary depending on the manufacturing tolerance of the lens. • Use a projection image of 16:9 aspect ratio for setup adjustment. Projection Screen Size Approximate Projecting Distance Aspect Ratio 16:9 60" (Approx. 152.4 cm) 70"... -
Page 19: Lens Shift Setting
• The position of the projection screen may be out of alignment due to the gear movement. • When lens shift setting (adjustment) is complet- ed, mount the lens shift cover to this unit. Project a reference image on the screen Remove the lens shift cover from the pro- jector • Unscrew the knurled aluminium cover on the top of the projector. Note: Some units may have a smaller cover accessed via a hole in the top cover (see illustration). Remove this with a flat- blade screwdriver. Adjust the projection screen position • Turn the shift adjustment screw using a flat- blade screwdriver and adjust accordingly. Turn clockwise : Screen shifts upwards. Turn anti-clockwise : Screen shifts downwards. Re-fit the lens shift cover It should be no more than finger-tight. -
Page 20: Interfacing The Projector
• This projector accepts 1080/50p and 1080/60p signals via the DVI-D connector, and HDCP content pro- tection is supported. Connecting a computer or Home Automation System via RS232 It is possible to control this unit by connecting a computer to the RS-232C port at the rear of this unit. Use a crossover cable for this purpose. • For details, please consult your authorized dealer. Interfacing the Projector Rear of projector RVICE Rear of processor DVI OUTPUT Rear side of this unit RVICE RS-232C RS-232C Connection Cable... -
Page 21: Connecting The Power
Connecting the Power Cable (Supplied) Before plugging in the power cable/cord, en- sure that all devices have been connected. 1 Connect the supplied power cable to the power input terminal of this unit 2 Connect the earth wire to the earth terminal available in the building, followed by inserting the mains plug of the supplied power cable into the wall outlet Precautions Against Fire and Electric... -
Page 22: Basic Operation
5 Hiding the image temporarily Press the HIDE button • The displayed image will disappear. Press the HIDE button again to restore the image. 6 Turning off the power Press the OPERATE OFF button on the panel, or the OFF button on the remote, for 1 second or more The OPERATE indicator turns off, the Standby indicator starts blinking and the projector switches to the cool down mode. The cool down mode will last for about 60 seconds to allow the light source to cool off. • The projector switches automatically into stand- by mode at the end of the cool down mode. • The OPERATE OFF button will not work until about a minute has passed after the light source has been turned on. If necessary, wait for this to happen. CAUTION: Do not pull out the plug when the Standby indicator is blinking. This may shorten the lamp life and cause a malfunction. Precautions During Use This unit makes use of a light source that reaches a high temperature during projection. Do not allow projection under the following conditions; doing so may cause fire or mal-... -
Page 23: Adjustments And Settings Using Menus
Adjustments and Settings Using Menus The menus displayed on the screen are used to perform adjustment and setting for this unit. Menu Structure The menus of this unit have the following structure. Characters on the screen are displayed in Eng- lish only. NOTE: Press the ENTER button to switch to the test pattern image. There are 10 types of test pat- terns. Press the ENTER or TEST button to alter the test pattern to be projected. Press the EXIT but- ton to clear the menu screen. Press the EXIT button again to clear the test pattern. -
Page 24: Menu Operation Buttons
Menu Operation Buttons RS232C MENU EXIT Menu Operation Buttons Menus can be accessed via the projector control panel (above) or via the correspond- ing buttons on the remote – see table below. Examples refer to the menu screens on the previous page. Button Remote Projector Control Unit Displays the main menu. MENU • Press to clear the menu screen Menu when the menu is displayed. Confirms the selected item on the main menu. -
Page 25: Menu Configuration
1 Image Adjust Menu Permits image adjustment Gamma Switches the gradation characteristics of the image. Select your preference setting values according to the image to be viewed. Setting Values: Normal, A, B, Custom Default Value: Normal • Setting to ‘Custom’ enables you to set a specific gamma value via a computer connected to the projector using Gamma adjustment software. (Default picture quality is equivalent to ‘Normal’) • You can download the Gamma adjustment soft- ware from the Meridian website: http://www.meridian-audio.com/ Color Temp. Adjusts the colour temperature of the pro- jected image. Setting Values: D, User1, User2 Default Value: D Red, Green, Blue... -
Page 26: Information Menu
• Adjustment of settings will be disabled for about 1 minute after the setting is changed. Wait a minute before trying to make further adjustments. • Altering the Power Save setting does not affect the lamp usage time (lamp life) of the light- source. 4 Information Menu • Options under this menu show information only: no settings are available. Lamp Time Displays the accumulated hours of usage of the light-source lamp. Source Automatically identifies the input video signal at the projector’s DVI input, and displays the signal name (‘1080p50’ or ‘1080p60’). • No signal name will be displayed if no signal is present, or if the signal is not one of the above types (‘Out of range’ will be displayed in the lat- ter case). NOTES: • When the input video signal is switched, a blue screen will appear for about 2 seconds. • When nothing is connected to the [DVI] termi- nal, or if there is no video signal, a ‘No Signal DVI-D’ message will be projected. • In the case of a video signal that cannot be used with this unit, an ‘Out of Range’ message will be projected. -
Page 27: Replacing The Lamp
However the lamps are quite different and the lamp housings are not interchangeable. Install only the correct lamp assembly for this projector: attempting to force a different lamp unit to fit may permanently damage the projector or cause a serious malfunction. It will also void your warranty. -
Page 28: Lamp Replacement Procedure
Lamp Replacement Procedure 1 Remove the control panel cover • See page 10 for details on removing the control panel cover. 2 Loosen the screw and remove the lamp cover • Undo the retaining screw with a ‘+’ screwdriver. 3 Loosen the screws on the lamp unit and lift up the handle • Loosen the 2 screws with a ‘+’ screwdriver. 4 Pull out the lamp unit Control Panel Cover Lamp Cover Handle... - Page 29 • Fasten the 2 screws with a ‘+’ screwdriver. 7 Re-attach the lamp cover and fasten the screw • Fasten the screw with a ‘+’ screwdriver. NOTE: When fitting the lamp cover, insert the left end (with 2 claws) of the lamp cover into the unit, followed by ensuring that the pro- truding part on the reverse side of the lamp cover fits snugly into the recess. As this protru- sion acts as a switch, misfitting may stop the projector from operating. 8 Re-attach the control panel cover Handling the Control Panel Cover • The gap between this unit and the control panel cover is narrow. Be careful not to trap your fin- ger in the gap between the projector body and the control panel cover. • Be careful of the protrusions and corners of components to avoid injury. • After attaching the control panel cover, check that the lock is fastened. The control panel...
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Page 30: Resetting Lamp Time
• The main power turns on and the Standby indi- cator on the unit lights up. 2 Point the remote control unit at one of the sensors on the projector. On the remote, press the EXIT, ENTER and HIDE buttons one after the other, then press and hold the DOWN button for 2 seconds or more • The STANDBY and OPERATE indicators will blink... -
Page 31: Reinstall The Inner Filter
On-screen warning messages What the messages mean ‘No Signal DVI-D’ No device is connected to the DVI interface. The DVI-D cable is connected to the DVI termi- nal but there is no signal input. ‘Out Of Range’ A video signal that cannot be used with this unit has been input. The projector only accepts 1080/50p or 1080/60p video signals. A representation of a lens is shown with an ‘X’ through it and the words, ‘not available’ Shown when pressing the ZOOM T/W or FO- CUS +/- button when the ‘Zoom/Focus’ setting in the ‘Options’ menu is set to ‘Lock’. • Go to the ‘Options’ menu and set ‘Zoom/Focus’... -
Page 32: About Warning Indicators
About warning indicators If a problem occurs in the unit during projection, the warning mode will be triggered and the type of problem will be identified by a combination of indicators displayed on the top surface of the projector. • The projector will then automatically cease projection and run the cooling fan for about 60 sec- onds. STAND BY OPERATE Actions to be taken following display of warning indications Please follow the procedures below. For Nos. 1 - 4 No. 1: Perform procedures to turn off/on the power again. No. 2: After checking if an impact shock has not occurred during operation, perform procedures to turn off/on the power again. Nos. 3, 4: Perform procedures to turn off/on the power again. For Nos. 5 - 8: First, disconnect power to the unit while the Standby indicator is still on. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Is there an obstruction between the remote control unit and remote sensor? Is the remote control held too far away from the sensor? • This projector employs a microcomputer. Excessive external electrical and RF noise may cause it to lock up. If this happens, turn the unit off, disconnect the power, wait at least ten seconds and then re-power the unit. Check the projector’s operation again and if problems persist, contact your dealer. Troubleshooting Probable Cause Insert the power cord (plug) properly Remove the plug when the STAND BY indicator is on. -
Page 34: Dvi-D Interface
Pinouts RS-232C Port 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 DVI-D Interface Pin No. TMDS data 2- TMDS data 1- TMDS = Transition Minimized Differential Signaling DDC = Display Data Channel Interface Sockets Pin No. Signal Name Signal Name Pin No. Pin No. Signal Name Signal Name... -
Page 35: Rs-232C External Control
Control of this unit is possible via a computer, control system or other device by connecting the de- vice to the projector with a RS-232C cross cable (D-sub 9 pins). The commands to control this unit and the response data format against the received commands are as follows. For details, please consult your authorized dealer. 1 Communication Specifications Communication specifications for this unit are as follows: Baud Rate: 9600/19200 bps (19200 bps default) Data Length: 8 bit Parity: None Stop Bit: bit Flow Control: None 2 Command Format A Command data format When sending a control command to the projector, use the following data format: Header Command (Bracketed section is not necessary for Request command) Header : Designates the head of data and the data type. ! (21hex): Assigns command to the projector (Command) ? (3Fh): Query to the projector (Request command) : 1: Identification number of the projector (Factory setting is 1) SP : Designates the delimiter for ID, Command and Parameter. (20h) : Designates the terminal of the data. (0Dh) B Response data format Upon executing a control command it has received, this unit sends back the following response data to the device: Header Normal Termination Status SP Header : Designates the head of the data. - Page 36 Numeric value A 2-byte signed hexadecimal value is represented by a set of 4-digit (4-byte) characters. The range that can be specified is from 8000h to 7FFFh ON/OFF Shows the status (ON or OFF) of the unit, such as POWER and HIDE. Character 30 31 Special parameters Operation mode parameters Character 0000 30h 30h 30h 30h 0001 30h 30h 30h 31h 0002 30h 30h 30h 32h 0004 30h 30h 30h 34h 3 External control command table Function Command Operate Hide Left/Right Reversal Top/Bottom Inversion Operation Mode Operation mode: Only Request command is possible Meaning OFF ON Meaning Standby mode Operate mode...
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Page 37: Specifications
Model Meridian Faroudja D-ILA1080MF1 Home Theatre Projector Emission Method D-ILA (Direct drive Image Light Amplifier) (Reflective Active Matrix Principle) Display Panel/Size: D-ILA Device / 0.82in (1920 pixels 1080 pixels) x 3 (Total no. of pixels: Approx. 6,220,000) D-ILA devices are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology. Pixel effectiveness is 99.99 %. Only 0.01% or less of the pixels would either not illuminate up or remain permanently illuminated. Projection Lens Normal (Long) Throw version 1.9x power zoom lens (2.0:1 to 3.8:1) (D-ILA1080MF1 model) Short Throw version 1.4x power zoom lens (1.5:1 to 2.1:1) (D-ILA1080MF1S model) Power zoom/focus adjustment Light-source Lamp 200 W Ultra-high pressure mercury lamp [Part No.: BHL5008-S] Screen Size Approx. 60in to 200in (Aspect ratio: 16:9) Projection Distance Normal (Long) Throw Approx. 2.5 m to 15 m Short Throw Approx. 2 m to 10 m Input Signal 1080/60p or 1080/50p Resolution... -
Page 38: Projector Dimensions
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