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RICOH PJ KU12000 Series User’s Manual 1. Introduction 2. Installation 3. User Controls 4. Appendices Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Precautions in this manual before using the machine.
Safety Information This chapter describes safety information for this machine. Information Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy place for quick reference. Important Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
Safety Information When using this machine, the following safety precautions should always be fol- lowed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
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CAUTION Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. Otherwise a fire or an elec- tric shock might occur. CAUTION Do not place any objects on the machine. Doing so may cause the machine to topple over, possibly resulting in injury. CAUTION ...
CAUTION Do not place or store the product in a location where direct sunlight or heat generation might occur. The heat may deform or wear out the exterior parts or negatively affect internal parts. Doing so could result in fire. CAUTION ...
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WARNING Touching the prongs of the power cable’s plug with anything metallic consti- tutes a fire and electric shock hazard. WARNING The supplied power cord is for use with this machine only. Do not use it with other appliances. Doing so could result in fire or electric shock. WARNING ...
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WARNING Do not use the connection cable if it is deformed, cracked, or damaged. Doing so could result in fire or electric shock. If the connection cable is de- formed, cracked, or damaged, contact your service representative to request a replacement cable.
CAUTION When performing maintenance on the machine, always disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. Handling the main machine This section explains safety precautions about handling the main machine. WARNING If the machine emits smoke or odours, or if it behaves unusually, you must turn off its power immediately.
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WARNING If the machine topples, or if a cover or other part gets broken, you must turn off its power immediately. After turning off the power, be sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Then contact your service representative and report the problem.
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CAUTION Do not increase the volume unless you are listening while increasing the volume. Also, lower the volume before turning off the power, because a loud sound may be emitted when the power is turned on and cause hearing dam- age.
About the batteries Explains things that you should follow in regard to the batteries. WARNING For safe operation, follow the warnings below regarding the batteries used in the remote control. If you use the batteries incorrectly, it may result in fire or injury due to batteries leaking or exploding.
About the lamp Explains things that you should follow in regard to the lamp. WARNING Do not look into the lens or vent when the product is on. The bright light may damage your eyes. Be especially careful in an environment with children. WARNING ...
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CAUTION What to do if a lamp has exploded If the lamp explodes, remove the power cord from the product, leave the room while making sure it is thoroughly ventilated. If the lamp explodes and you think that you have gotten glass particles or mercury vapor in your eyes or have inhaled either, contact a doctor immediately.
Other Information Copyrights to Images When projecting images using the projector, be careful not to infringe the copyright of protected materials. The following are examples that may infringe the copyright of protected materials. • Broadcasting images or movies for commercial purposes •...
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Safety Marks of This Machine Positions of WARNING and CAUTION marks This machine has marks for WARNING and CAUTION at the positions shown be- low. For safety, please follow the instructions and handle the machine as indicated. Main unit The lamp attention is for the specialists only. Do not put your face or hand near the exhaust vents.
Do not remove any screws except the lamp cover screws. Do not block or cover the vents. Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. Power Switch Symbols The meanings of the symbols for the switches on this machine are as follows: : STANDBY ...
This appendix lists the general notices of your Projector. Notice: Users in the United States of America FCC notice MODEL NAME: RICOH PJ KU12000 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this projector.
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Notice: Users in EU countries CE Marking Traceability Information (For EU Countries Only) Manufacturer: Ricoh Co., Ltd. 3-6 Nakamagome 1-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo. 143-8555, Japan Importer: Ricoh Europe PLC 20 Triton Street, London. NW1 3BF, United Kingdom User Information on Electrical and Electronic Equipment Users in the countries where this symbol shown in this section has been specified in national law on collection and treatment of E-waste.
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Notice: Users in the EU Note for the Battery and/or Accumulator Symbol In accordance with the Battery Directive 2006/66/EC Article 20 Information for end-users Annex II, the above symbol is printed on batteries and accumulators. This symbol means that in the European Union, used batteries and accumulators should be disposed of separately from your household waste.
Introduction Product Features ` Supported resolution up to WUXGA @60Hz (Reduced Blanking) ` Single/Dual lamp system ` Power Zoom/Focus ` Power lens shift ` Dynamic Aperture ` Filter module (optional) ` Support PIP/POP function ` Embedded HDBaseT solution, support HD video streaming through RJ45 ` Embedded warping design for geometry correction &...
Package Overview Unpack and inspect the box contents to ensure all parts listed below are in the box. If something is missing, please contact our customer service. Projector without lens cover Power Cord VGA Cable Info Mode Auto Input Enter Menu Exit Gamma Bright...
Connection Ports 1. 3D Sync OUT Connector 9. LAN Connector 2. DVI-D Connector 10. Service Connector 3. Computer IN Connector 11. USB Connector 4. Monitor OUT Connector 12. HDMI Connector 5. Component/RGBHV IN Connector 13. 3G-SDI IN Connector 6. REMOTE OUT Connector 14.
Remote Control 1. Power ON Power on the projector. 2. Numeric Keypad 3. Information Display the projector information. 4. Auto Auto adjust projector with source. 5. Enter Mode Info Confirm your item selection. 6. Four Directional Select Keys Auto Input Press up, down, left, right direction buttons to select items or make adjustments.
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17. Mode Select the preset display mode. 18. Input Automatically scans for connected source. 19. Exit Exit a menu. 20. PIP Turn PIP/PBP ON/OFF. 21. Cont. Adjust difference between dark and light. 22. Focus Adjust the lens focus. 23. Zoom Adjust the lens zoom function.
Remote Control Battery Installation Remove the battery compartment cover as shown in the illustration. Install new batteries (AAA/R03). Ensure that you have the batteries’ polarity (+/–) aligned correctly. Replace the cover. Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. To ensure safe operation, please observe the following precautions: ...
Remote Control Operating Range Point the remote control toward the projector (Remote Receiver) when pressing any button. Maximum operating range for the remote control is about 33’(10m) and ±40° (hori- zontally), and ±15° (vertically) in the front and on the rear of the projector. 33’(10m) 23’(7m) ±40°...
Installation Adjust the Projector Position When you select a position for the projector, consider the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. Follow these general guidelines: •...
Portrait Mode • The projector is in portrait mode when the viewing angle is from 70° to 110° as illustrated below. Portrait mode 70~90° Portrait mode 90° Portrait mode 90~110° Non-Portrait Mode • The projector is in non-portrait mode when the viewing angle is 250° to 290° as illustrated below.
Installing the Projector Lens When handling the projector after lens installation, make sure the front lens cap is placed on the lens to protect the lens surface from potential damage. When carrying or moving the projector, do not handle by the lens. This may damage the lens, the chassis or other mechanical parts within the projector.
Connecting to Video Sources DVD player, Set-top box, HDTV receiver DVD player Second projector Remote control Power socket DV camera (for DVD player live broadcasting) 5. HDBaseT Cable 1. Composite Video cable 6. HDMI Cable 2. Component (YPbPr) Cable + Stereo Audio Cable 7.
Powering On/Off the Projector Powering On the Projector 1. Securely connect the power cord and signal cable. Power on the switch and the “Power” button on the built in keypad is illuminated ①. 2. Turn on the projector by pressing the “...
Powering Off the Projector 1. Press the button on the remote control or the “ ” button on the control panel to turn off the projector ①. The following message will be displayed on the screen. Power OFF? Press OFF key again. Press the button on the remote control or the “...
Warning Indicator When the warning indicators (see below) come on, the projector will go to cooling state or automatically shutdown: y Both “LAMP1” LED or “LAMP2” LED indicators (Orange) light up. This indicates the lamp 1 or lamp 2 time has expired and lamp should be replaced. y “LAMP1”...
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AV Mute Status Lamp 1 Lamp 2 Message Note Lamp2 has unexpectedly shut down (system goes into Flashing cooling down state). Lamp2 driver communication fail AC power is off Normal (without AC plug in) AC has been applied, Normal projector is in standby mode. AC has been applied, projector is in Normal...
Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Projector’s Height The projector is equipped with elevator rubber feet for adjusting the image height. 1. Locate the adjustable foot you wish to modify on the underside of the projector. 2. Rotate the adjustable ring counter clockwise to raise the projector or clockwise to lower it.
To determine where to position the projector, consider the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. Platform 0.96”WUXGA Platform RICOH PJ KU12000 (WUXGA1920 x 1200) 0.96” Projection Lens Ultra-Long Lens Type Wide Zoom...
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Lens shift range for B3/B4/B5/B6 Resolution ΔH ΔV ΔH ΔV WUXGA 0% H 15% V 25% H 60% V When the lens is shifted beyond the described range of operation, the screen edges may become darker or the images may become out of focus.
User Controls Using the Control Panel Description Name Turn the projector on/off. Power AV Mute Display or blank the video image. Auto Automatically optimize image. Enter Confirm a selected item. Input Select an input signal. Focus Adjust the lens focus function. Lens Adjust the lens vertical or horizontal offset setting.
On-screen Display Menus The Projector has multilingual On-screen Display menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. The projector will automatically detect the source. How to operate 1. To open the OSD menu, press “Menu” on the remote control or the projector keypad.
Structure Please note that the on-screen display (OSD) menus vary according to the signal type selected and the projector model you are using. Main Sub Menu / Settings Default Menu Presentation Video Bright DICOM SIM Display Mode By source set 2D High Speed User Save to User...
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Main Sub Menu / Settings Default Menu Normal Look BrilliantColor Bright Look Bright Look White Peaking 0 - 100 By source set VIdeo Film Gamma Bright By source set DICOM Warmest Warm Color Temperature By source set Cool Bright REC709 Color Space REC601 Auto...
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Main Sub Menu / Settings Default Menu PC Mode H Keystone 0 ~ 40 Image Warping V Keystone 0 ~ 40 H Pincushion 0 ~ 100 V Pincushion 0 ~ 100 PIP/PBP Enable HDMI DVI-D Main Source 3G-SDI HDBaseT CVBS Network Display OUTPUT HDMI...
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Main Sub Menu / Settings Default Menu Focus Zoom Lens Shift Lens Function Yes/No (Dialog Lens Calibration box) Lens Lock Menu Transparency 0 ~ 9 Menu Preferences Show Messages Keypad LED Settings Pin Protect PIN default : 12345 Change PIN Closed Captioning DHCP IP Address...
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Main Sub Menu / Settings Default Menu Auto Source High Altitude Grid Green Blue Test Pattern Yellow Magenta Cyan White Black Logo Blue Background Color Logo Black White Blank Screen OPTION Aspect Ratio Hot-Key settings Freeze Screen Blank Screen Overscan Closed Captions 0.5W mode Standby Power...
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Main Sub Menu / Settings Default Menu Constant Power Constant Light Source Mode Constant Power Luminance Eco Mode Constant Power 0 - 10 Settings Constant Luminance 0 - 10 Settings Lamp 1 Current Light Source Lamp 2 Both Light Source Both Settings On Failure Only...
PICTURE PICTURE PICTURE Display Mode Presentation Brightness Contrast OUTPUT Sharpness Color Tint SETUP Phase Frequency Horz Position OPTION Vert Position Display Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. Presentation: For good color and brightness for PC input. Video: For video or TV source.
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Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the image. Press the ◄ button to decrease the sharpness. Press the ► button to increase the sharpness. Color Adjust a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. The color setting applies to video sources only. Press the ◄...
PICTURE | 3D Display 3D Display PICTURE 3D Enable Auto 3D Invert DLP Link OUTPUT SETUP OPTION 3D Enable Set 3D format. Supports Mandatory 3D formats and frame sequential 3D@120Hz. Auto: When a 3D identifi cation signal is detected, the 3D format is selected automatically.
PICTURE | Color Matching Color Matching PICTURE Enable Auto Test Pattern Red Part of Red 1000 OUTPUT Green Part of Red Blue Part of Red Green Part of Green 1000 SETUP Red Part of Green Blue Part of Green Blue Part of Blue 1000 OPTION Red Part of Blue...
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Blue Part of Green Adjust the intensity of the blue color component in green color. This will also affect the hue of the color. Blue Part of Blue Adjust the intensity of the blue color component in blue color. This will also affect the hue of the color.
PICTURE | Advanced Advanced PICTURE BrilliantColor Bright Look White Peaking Gamma VIdeo OUTPUT Color Temperature Bright Color Space Auto Color Settings SETUP Color Enhancement Color Wheel Speed DynamicBlack OPTION Noise Reduction BrilliantColor™ Enable the BrilliantColor function to enhance the brightness while providing true, more vibrant colors in picture.
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Color Settings Configure the brightness (gain) and contrast (offset) of an image. Red Gain/Green Gain/Blue Gain/Red Offset/Green Offset/Blue Offset: Adjust the gain of the red, green, or blue channel of the image. Adjust the offset of the red, green, or blue channel of the image. It will affect the black and white. Reset RGB Gain/Offset: Reset the gain and offset adjustments to factory defaults.
OUTPUT OUTPUT PICTURE Aspect Ratio Auto Overscan H Digital Zoom OUTPUT V Digital Zoom H Digital Shift V Digital Shift SETUP Image Warping PIP/PBP OPTION Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. Auto: Automatically selects the appropriate display format. 4:3: This format is for 4:3 aspect input sources.
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H Digital Shift Shift the display area horizontally if its size has been changed by the Digital Zoom setting. V Digital Shift Shift the display area vertically if its size has been changed by the Digital Zoom setting. Image Warping Configure the image warping settings.
OUTPUT | Image Warping Image Warping PICTURE PC Mode H Keystone V Keystone OUTPUT H Pincushion V Pincushion SETUP OPTION PC Mode Enable PC software to control geometry. H Keystone Adjust image distortion horizontally and make a squarer image. Horizontal keystone is used to correct a keystoned image shape in which the left and right borders of the image are unequal in length.
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H Pincushion Adjust the pincushion horizontally and make a more square image. V Pincushion Adjust the pincushion vertically and make a more square image.
OUTPUT | PIP/PBP PIP/PBP PICTURE PIP/PBP Enable Main Source Sub Source DVI-D OUTPUT Swap Size Large Layout PBP, Main Left SETUP OPTION PIP/PBP Enable Toggle between displaying two sources at once (Main and PIP/PBP images) or one source only. Main Source From the list of active inputs, select one to be used as the main image.
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PIP/PBP Size PIP/PBP Layout Small Medium Large PBP, Main Top PBP, Main Right PBP, Main Bottom PIP-Bottom Right PIP-Bottom Left PIP-Top Left PIP-Top Right...
SETUP SETUP PICTURE Language English Ceiling Mount Auto Rear Projection OUTPUT Lens Function Menu Preferences Keypad LED Settings SETUP Closed Captioning Communications OPTION Language Select an available language for the OSD display. Ceiling Mount Turn the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection. Rear Projection Reverse the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen.
SETUP | Lens Function Lens Function PICTURE Focus Zoom Lens Shift OUTPUT Lens Calibration Lens Lock SETUP OPTION Focus Adjust focus function on the projected image. Zoom Adjust zoom function on the projected image. Lens Shift Shift the projected image. Lens Calibration Perform calibration and return lens to the center position.
SETUP | Menu Preferences Menu Preferences PICTURE Menu Transparency Show Messages OUTPUT SETUP OPTION Menu Transparency Change OSD menu background to be transparent. Show Messages Display status messages on the screen. SETUP | Pin PICTURE Pin Protect Change PIN OUTPUT SETUP OPTION PIN Protect...
SETUP | Communications Communications PICTURE Network Serial Port Baud Rate 19200 OUTPUT Serial Port Echo Serial Port Path RS232 Projector Address SETUP OPTION Configure the local area network (LAN) settings. DHCP: Turn the DHCP ON/OFF. IP Address: Select an IP address. Subnet Mask: Select subnet mask number.
Crestron RoomView Control Tool Crestron RoomView™ provides a central monitoring station for 250+ control systems on a single Ethernet network (more are possible, the number depends on the combination of IP ID and IP address). Crestron RoomView monitors each projector, including projector’s online status, system power, lamp life, network setting and hardware faults, plus any custom attribute as defined by the Administrator.
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Network Configure the general network settings. Projector Name: Display the projector hostname for Network. Restart Network: Restart the network. Network Factory Reset: Perform factory reset on the network settings. The Projector Name, LAN IP, and SNMP settings will be reset. Serial Port Baud Rate Select the serial port and baud rate.
OPTION OPTION PICTURE Auto Source High Altitude Test Pattern OUTPUT Background Color Logo Hot-Key settings Blank Screen Power Settings SETUP Light Source Settings Light Sensor Information OPTION Factory Reset Auto Source On: The projector will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost. Off: The projector will only search current input connection.
Light Sensor Calibrate the Light Sensor for use with the Constant Luminance lamp mode, which allows the projector to be set for constant brightness. If the Light Sensor has not been calibrated, Constant Luminance mode will be disabled. Light Sensor calibration should be repeated when new lamps are installed.
Auto Power Off Sets the countdown timer. The countdown timer will start, when there is no signal being sent to the projector. The projector will automatically power off when the countdown has finished (in minutes). Sleep Timer Sets the countdown timer. The countdown timer will start, with or without a signal being sent to the projector.
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Current Light Source Select which lamp(s) is in use. Auto Switch Control when the projector switches lamps. Options include: on failure only, at power-up, or after a set number of hours. Auto Switch Time (Hours) Set the number of hours for Lamp Auto Switch. For example: 1 Lamp conditions: lamp 1 = 50 hours, lamp 2 = 60 hours.
Appendices Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with your projector, please refer to the following information. If a problem persists, please contact your local reseller or service center. Image Problems No image appears on-screen ` Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and securely connected as described in the “Installation”...
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` If you are using a Notebook: First, follow the steps above to adjust resolution of the computer. Press the toggle output settings. example: [Fn]+[F4] Notebook Brand Function Keys Acer [Fn]+[F5] Asus [Fn]+[F8] Dell [Fn]+[F8] Gateway [Fn]+[F4] IBM/Lenovo [Fn]+[F7] HP/Compaq [Fn]+[F4] [Fn]+[F3] Toshiba...
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The image is stretched when displaying 16:10 DVD title ` When you play anamorphic DVD or 16:10 DVD, the projector will show the best image when the projector display mode is set to 16:9 in the OSD. ` If you play 4:3 format DVD titles, please change the format to 4:3 in the projector OSD.
Projector Problems The projector stops responding to all controls ` If possible, turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord and wait at least 60 seconds before reconnecting power. Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound ` When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out and may make a loud popping sound.
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Step 4: On the General tab, under This connection use the following items, click Internet Protocol(TCP/IP), and then click “Properties”. Step 5: Click Use the following IP address, and type in as below: 1) IP address: 192.168.0.101 2) Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 3) Default gateway: 192.168.0.254...
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Step 6: To open Internet Options, click IE web browser, click Internet Options, click the Connections tab and click “LAN Setting…”. Step 7: All items in the Local Area Network (LAN) Setting window must unchecked. Then click “OK” button twice. Step 8: Connect a cat5 Ethernet cross-over cable between the projector and the computer.
On Screen Messages y Power off confirm Power OFF? Press OFF key again. y Lamp 1 life warning Lamp 1 and filters are going to expire; change the lamp and filters. y Lamp 2 life warning Lamp 2 and filters are going to expire; change the lamp and filters.
At this point, it is recommended to change the lamp as soon as possible. Please contact the dealer to acquire a lamp. Type number: RICOH replacement lamp type 25 Warning: If ceiling mounted, please use caution when opening the lamp access panel.
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Lamp Replacing Procedure: 1. Switch off the power to the projector by pressing the “ ” button. 2. Wait for projector to cool down: Allow the projector to cool down into standby mode. 3. Disconnect the power cord. 4. Unscrew the two screws on the lamp door. ① 5.
Filter maintenance Filter Replacing Procedure: 1. Switch off the power to the projector by pressing the “ ” button. 2. Wait for projector to cool down: Allow the projector to cool down into standby mode. 3. Disconnect the power cord. 4.
Remote Key Code Default custom code => 0x80EB ID code 01 ~ 99 => 0x0010~0x0073 Format => NEC Address Data Key Legend Key position Repeat format Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 INFO Mode Auto Sync Source LEFT Enter RIGHT DOWN...
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Address Data Key Legend Key position Repeat format Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 KEYSTONE KEYSTONE ▲ ZOOM KEYSTONE KEYSTONE ▼ ZOOM Shutter (AV Mute) Hot key Pattern Projector addressing ID code Change mode Customer code Press the "Hot key" for 3 sec, release, enter 0 then enter 1 0010 within 2 sec Press the "Hot key"...
RS232 Pin Assignments Projector Side Pin No. PC Side (RS232 Terminal) Setup Information RS-232 protocol Baud Rate 9600 bps (default) Data Length 8 bit Parity Check None Stop Bit 1 bit Flow Control None RS232 shell is grounded. RS232 interface need use swap pin for RS232 communication. ...
Specifications Technology KU12000:DMD,0.96" WUXGA ASIC DDP4422 + PW392C Native Resolution WUXGA (1920x1200) Computer compatibility IBM PC Compatible, support HDTV (1080i/p, 720p, 576i/p, 480i/p) include both PC and component inputs Video compatibility NTSC M(3.58MHz), 4.43MHz PAL (B, D, G, H, I, M, N), 4.43MHz SECAM (B, D, G, K, K1, L), 4.25/4.4MHz HDTV 720p (50/60Hz), 1080i/p (50/60Hz), 1080p (24/25/30/50/60Hz)
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I/O connectors HDMI In x 1 Computer In x 1 CVBS In x 1 (Composite Video) BNC x 5 (YPbPr In (Component Video), RGBHV In, BNC Connector) USB x 1 (Type A) 3G-SDI x 1 (BNC Connector) 3D Sync x 1 DVI-D x 1 Monitor Out x 1 LAN x 1...
Cabinet dimension Unit: mm Screw type: M8 x 4 Maximum screw hole depth: 20mm...
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Trademarks y DLP is trademark or registered trademark of Texas Instruments. y IBM is a trademark or registered trademark of Interna tional Business Machines Corporation. y Macintosh, Mac OS X, iMac, and PowerBook are trade marks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. y Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Internet Explorer and PowerPoint are either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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