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  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith Electronics Corporation. Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product. The responsible party for this device compliance is: Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA Phone: 1- 847-391-7000...
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safeguards for you and your new product Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS stops, excessive force, and uneven outlet only one way. This is s safety surfaces may cause the product and feature. If you are unable to insert cart combination to overturn. the plug fully into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obso- 9.
  • Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 17. Servicing 19. Replacement Parts Do not attempt to service this product When replacement parts are required, yourself as opening or removing cov- be sure the service technician has ers may expose you to dangerous used replacement parts specified by voltage or other hazards.

  • Page 7: Feature Locations

    Feature Locations Projector Cabinet Projector Cabinet Rear remote Speaker Power button Control panel control sensor Indicators Handle Foot adjustment button Horizontal leveler Front remote Zoom ring Foot Focus ring Lens cover control sensor Connections Panel Connections Panel Computer Out Computer Audio Mouse Mouse Computer In...

  • Page 8: Control Panel

    Control Panel Control Panel MENU ENTER ENTER MENU Chooses and Displays present mode and closes menus. saves menu changes. Use to VOLUME select menus and menu options. Adjusts volume level and menu options. PATTERN SOURCE PATTERN SOURCE Use to select PC, AV, Press PATTERN to show the and S-VIDEO sources.

  • Page 9: Remote Functions

    Remote Control / Battery Installation Remote Functions Remote Functions POWER MENU SOURCE R MOUSE L MOUSE (Zoom-in) (Zoom-out) POINTER MOUSE DRAG LASER ENTER STILL BLANK RESIZE MUTE VOLUME ZOOM AUTO TRACKING Installing the batteries Installing the batteries Slide the battery cover Install two AA batteries, Reinstall the battery in the direction of the...
  • Page 10 Descriptions of Remote Control Functions Descriptions of Remote Control Functions Button Function Button registers a menu selection and selects other custom functions. Function POWER Switches power ON/OFF. SOURCE Switches to PC or AV mode. MENU Displays or removes menus. L MOUSE Used to select and drag an icon in PC mode.

  • Page 11: Installation And Connections

    Installation and Connections Accessories Accessories 1.5V Remote Control Audio/Video Cable Batteries 2 (size AA) Power Cord Audio Cable Computer Cable Portable Bag MAC Desktop Adapter Mouse Connecting Cables PS/2 Mouse Cable MAC Serial Mouse Cable (IBM PC or Compatible) Optional Extras Contact an authorized service center for lamp replacement.

  • Page 12: Using Kensington Security System

    Using Kensington Security System Using Kensington Security System The projector has the Kensington Security System Connector on the back panel. Connect the Kensington Security system cable as shown below. For installation instructions and operation of the Kensington Security System, refer to the user’s guide attached to the Kensington Security System unit.

  • Page 13: Projector Status Indicators

    Installation and Connections Projector Status Indicators Projector Status Indicators Lamp Indicator, operation indicator, and temperature indicator on the top of the projector, reveal the operating status of the projector. Lamp Indicator Temperature indicator Operation indicator MENU ENTER SOURCE PATTERN Power indicator POWER Orange Standby.
  • Page 14 Basic Projector Operation Basic Projector Operation Place the projector on a sturdy, horizontal surface. Place the projector the correct distance from the screen. Note: The distance between the projector and the screen determines the actual size of the image. Turn the projector so that the lens is at a right angle to the screen.
  • Page 15 Connection to a Desktop PC Computer You can connect the projector to a computer’s VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA output. You can resize the image for VGA, SVGA output. Refer to page 41 for the projector supported monitor display listing. Mouse Computer Computer Out...
  • Page 16 Connection to a PC Notebook Computer Mouse Computer Computer Out Audio Computer In Audio L/MONO Video S-Video Connections a. Connect either end of the computer cable to Computer In on the projector. b. Connect the audio cable from the PC to Computer Audio on the projector. Connect the PS/2 mouse (for IBM PC or compatible) cable (6 pin) to Mouse input on the projector.
  • Page 17 Connection to a Macintosh Desktop You must use the Macintosh Desktop Adapter to connect the projector to a Macintosh computer. Mouse Computer Computer Out Audio Computer In Audio L/MONO Video S-Video Connections a. Connect either end of a computer cable to the Computer In input on the projector. b.

  • Page 18: Adapter Setup

    Macintosh Desktop Adapter Setup Macintosh Desktop Adapter Setup Adjusting letter code 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Adjusting number code (Dip Switch) How to use Set 1-6 to OFF status and 7-9 to ON status on the dip switches. Select the adjusting letter which is correct for the Macintosh and the monitor.
  • Page 19 Connection to a Macintosh Computer Adjusting letter code of MAC desktop adapter based upon types of MAC and output spec. Adjusting letter code of MAC desktop adapter based upon types of MAC and output spec. output 12¥› RGB 13¥› x14¥› RGB 15¥›...
  • Page 20 Connection to a Macintosh PowerBook Mouse Computer Computer Out Audio Computer In Audio L/MONO Video S-Video Connections a. Connect either end of a computer cable to the Computer In input on the projector. b. Set the adjusting number and letter on the Macintosh Desktop Adapter to the resolution you want to use and connect the adapter to the Macintosh PowerBook.
  • Page 21 Connection to Video / S-Video Sources You can connect a VCR, camcorder, DVD or any other compatible video image source to the projector. Mouse VIDEO Computer Computer Out Audio Computer In Audio L/MONO Video S-Video S VIDEO (R) AUDIO (L) Standard A/V (Audio/Video) Connections a.

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Dtv Settop Box

    Connecting to a DTV Settop Box To receive HDTV programming, a DTV receiver (Set-top Box) must be connected to the projector. Mouse DTV Set-top Box Computer Audio Computer Out Computer In Audio L/MONO Video S-Video DTV OUT (R) AUDIO (L) Connections a.

  • Page 23: Turning On The Projector

    Turning on the Projector Remove the projector lens cover. Press the main power button on the projector cabinet back panel. Press the button on the remote control or top cover. ( POWER during warming up of the lamp.) An image appears only after the green power indicator has flashed for some time. Select the Source mode.

  • Page 24: Projector Operation

    Projector Operation Focusing and Positioning the Projected Image Focusing and Positioning the Projected Image When an image appears on the screen, make certain that the picture is focused and fits well on the screen. Zoom ring Focus ring To adjust the focus, rotate the focus (outer) ring on the lens. To adjust the size of the image, rotate the zoom (inner) ring on the lens.
  • Page 25 Projector Operation If the projector is installed on a surface that is not stable or flat, the projected image shape will be distorted. Horizontal leveler To correct this condition, adjust the projector’s position using the horizontal leveler as shown above.
  • Page 26 Functions Check Press the MENU button. select a function that you want to use or adjust. Move the button up or down to select a menu and press the button. Each press of POINTER ENTER the button will cycle through the available menus. exit move enter...
  • Page 27 Selecting Viewing Sources Press the button. SOURCE Each press of the SOURCE button changes the display as shown below.

  • Page 28: Using The Still Function

    Using the Still Function Press the STILL button. • You can freeze the input image from a PC or A/V source. Still Image Moving Image To return to normal video, press the STILL button again.

  • Page 29: Menu Language Selection

    Menu Language Selection Press the MENU move the button and POINTER select the up or down to shown below. exit move enter Menu VIDEO POSITION SPECIAL TRACKING Press the ENTER button and right to select the language you want to use. POINTER up or down to Language option.
  • Page 30 Using Flip Horizontal / Vertical Functions Flipping Horizontal Flipping Horizontal select the SPECIAL menu. This function reverses the left and the right side of the projected image. Use this function when projecting from behind onto a transparent screen being viewed from the opposite side. Press the MENU move the...
  • Page 31 Using Flip Horizontal / Vertical Functions Flipping V ertical Flipping V ertical select the SPECIAL menu. This function reverses the upper and the lower side of the projected image. If you hang the projector upside down from the ceiling, you must reverse all the sides (left, right, upper, lower) of the image.

  • Page 32: Using The Blank Function

    Using the Blank Function This function blanks the Video and mutes the Audio. Press the button. BLANK • The screen will blank and the audio will be muted. • You can choose the background color. Refer to page 32. To exit the blank status mode, press the button again.

  • Page 33: Selecting Blank Image Color

    Using the Blank Function TITLE move the Selecting Blank Image Color Selecting Blank Image Color Press the button and move the right to select the color you want to use. select the up or down to MENU POINTER exit move enter Menu VIDEO...

  • Page 34: Checking Lamp Time

    Checking Lamp Time Press the MENU button and POINTER up or down to shown below. exit move enter Menu VIDEO POSITION SPECIAL TRACKING Press the ENTER button and move the POINTER up or down to select the Lamp Time option. move the exit move...

  • Page 35: Selecting Pc Screen Size Input Signal

    Selecting PC Screen Size Input Signal When using the PC input mode, before turning on the PC, select the appropriate screen size in the SPECIAL menu. This will enable the image size of the PC in DOS mode to fit on the projection screen. For other screen size signals except 640X400 70Hz and 720X400 70Hz, the projected image sizes are adjusted automatically.

  • Page 36: Adjusting Screen Display

    Adjusting Screen Display Positioning Positioning If the image size does not fit the screen properly, choose the position of the image by selecting the Horizontal / Vertical option. Keystone function adjusts the upper and lower width of the projected image to prevent the image shape from appearing skewed.

  • Page 37: Zoom Function

    Adjusting Screen Display Zoom Function Zoom Function Press the ZOOM button. Move the button to the position you wish to see enlarged. Press the ENTER button to POINTER enlarge the selected areas. Press the L MOUSE or R MOUSE button to adjust the zoom level. MOUSE button makes the image look smaller.
  • Page 38 Using the Resize Function You can use this function only in SVGA (800x600) mode. Press the RESIZE button. Each press of the button changes the display as below. PC mode AV mode 4 : 3 Scaled 16 : 9 Original You can also access this function in the on-screen menus.

  • Page 39: Adjusting Video

    Adjusting Video Press the MENU button and POINTER up or down to PC Mode AV Mode exit move enter Menu exit move enter Menu VIDEO VIDEO POSITION POSITION SPECIAL SPECIAL TRACKING Press the ENTER button. PC Mode AV Mode exit move adjust exit...

  • Page 40: Using Tracking Function

    Using Tracking Function TRACKING menu is not displayed in AV mode. Auto T racking Function Auto T racking Function Auto Tracking Function This function automatically adjusts the difference of horizontal width and tremor of the image. This difference is caused by discord of the internal signal of the projector and diverse graphic signals of PC.
  • Page 41 Using Tracking Function TRACKING menu is not displayed in AV mode. Clock* / Phase Functions Clock* / Phase Functions ress the move the select the TRACKING menu. Clock Function This option adjusts the horizontal width of the projected image to enable the image to fit on the screen size. Phase Function This option is for detailed adjustment of the clock frequency function.
  • Page 42 Supported Monitor Display Formats ertical Freq.(Hz) Horizontal Freq. (kHz) The projector displays images at a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. To display higher resolution images (1152 x 864 mode, 1280 x 1024 mode), the projector compresses it to 1024 x 768. The following table lists the display formats supported by the projector.

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    Maintenance The projector requires very little maintenance. You should keep the lens clean because any dirt or stains may appear on the screen. Clean the air filter attached to the bottom of the projector periodically because a clogged air filter prevents proper ventilation which is necessary to cool the projector and prevents it from over- heating.
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting TITLE Before calling for service, please check the following symptoms/solutions. You may be able to avoid a service call. Symptom Cause Solution Page Operation indicator -Power Cable is loose. • Tighten power cable securely to projector does not light. and power outlet.

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