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- Page 1 Philips Home Cinema Projector Garbo User guide English...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connecting to video equipment 12-14 CVBS 12 S-VHS 12 Scart connection 12 Component/HDTV (Pr,Y, Pb/ Cr,Y, Cb) 13 Scart connection (RGBS) 14 Connecting to a computer 15-16 PC/Macintosh 15 Connection to an external monitor 16 English User guide Garbo >... - Page 3 General adjustments 26 Audio adjustments 26 General settings 26 27-29 Cleaning 27 Cleaning the cabinet 27 Cleaning the lens 27 Cleaning the dust filter 27 Lamp 28 Lamp replacement 28-29 Resetting the lamplife time 29 30-33 English User guide Garbo <...
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Page 4: Introduction
We are sure that, used properly, it will bring you years of enjoyment.You will want to keep this manual handy, as it is a convenient source of information about your projector. For your own protection and prolonged operation of your projector, please read the enclosed Safety Sheet. -
Page 5: Functional Overview
Stand Temp Temp 7 8 9 To mute the sound of the projector and to mute the picture. To select the current projection source (Computer, Component, S-Video or Video). The button toggles between the four signals. To adjust the volume. -
Page 6: Controls
To adjust the vertical angle of the projector. Dust filter $ Mains inlet socket % To connect the projector to the mains. Lock slit ^ To insert an optional locking device (Kensington lock). Lamp compartment & English User guide Garbo Philips Home Cinema Projector... -
Page 7: Remote Control
OSD menu.The cursor control works with up/down and left/right button operation. The Cursor Control can only function as a mouse cursor when projector and computer are connected via the USB or PS/2 connectors. Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP should be installed on the computer when you make the USB connection. -
Page 8: Connections
In-/Output socket to connect a PC or Apple Macintosh computer equipped with a USB downlink connection. When USB connection is used the mouse cursor on the connected computer can be controlled via the projector remote control. Make sure Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP is installed on the computer. -
Page 9: Set Up
To switch off the mains supply completely, disconnect the mains lead. Save energy! Please put the projector in the Power/Standby position if you are not going to use the projector for more than 15 minutes. When no signal inputs are detected for 30 minutes, the projector automatically switches to Power/ Standby (Auto Standby). -
Page 10: Adjusting The Focus And Size Of The Image
– The Standby indicator starts blinking orange. Wait until the cooling fan has stopped (about 3 minutes after the projector has been put in Standby) and disconnect the mains lead and all other cables. Put the lens cap back in place to prevent dust, dirt or other contamination from harming or damaging the front of the projector lens when moving the projector. -
Page 11: Installation
The projector accepts the input signal of all major video formats, including NTSC 3.58, 4.43, PAL B, G, D, H, I, N, M and SECAM signals.The projector will recognize these standards and adapt to them automatically. With the ‘Picture Format’ feature you can select one of six picture format options: wide screen, super zoom 4:3, 4:3, movie expand 14:9, movie expand 16:9, 16:9 subtitles. -
Page 12: Connecting To Video Equipment
For this, use optional S-Video connection cable supplied (2). Connect the Audio out L/R sockets of the S-VHS video recorder, Laser Disc player, video camera or TV to the Audio (in) L/R sockets of the projector. For this, use audio/video connection cable supplied (1b). -
Page 13: Component/Hdtv Pr,Y, Pb/Cr,Y, Cb
Connecting to video equipment S-Video Pr,Y, Pb/Cr,Y, Cb Connect the Component in sockets of the projector to the appropriate output sockets of your Component- or HDTV-video equipment (Pr,Y, Pb / Cr,Y, Cb). For this, use the audio/video connection cable supplied (1). -
Page 14: Scart Connection (Rgbs)
Connect the Scart/RCA Component Video adapter (1) to the Scart connector of your Component- or HDTV-video equipment Connect the Component in sockets of the projector to the R, G and B outputs of the adapter. For this, use the audio/video connection cable supplied (2). -
Page 15: Connecting To A Computer
Connect the USB (upstream) socket of the projector to the USB downstream port of the computer. For this, use an optional USB cable (2). Connect the PS/2 (out) socket of the projector to the PS/2 (in) socket of the computer. For this, use an optional PS/2 cable (3). •... -
Page 16: Connection To An External Monitor
4. Installation Connecting to an external monitor Connect the VGA Y connector marked ‘Projector’ (5a), of an optional VGA Y-cable, to the Computer (in) socket of your projector. Connect the VGA cable supplied (1) between the computer and the VGA Y connector marked ‘Computer’... -
Page 17: Operation
These messages will only be displayed when the menu option ‘Feedback’ is set to ‘On’ in the ‘Settings’ menu. All messages will be removed automatically after 4 seconds. S-Video selected as source, A/V muted English User guide Garbo Preparation < Component selected as... -
Page 18: On Screen Display Menu
All video and data adjustments and settings (except A/V Mute) are done via On Screen Displays and with help of Menu, OK and Cursor Control on the projector or the remote control. The projector is set to standard specifications at the factory. However, you can adjust these specifications to suit your own preferences.The projector menu screens allow you to adjust the... - Page 19 Language Keystone correction Monitor out System information Factory reset Key lock Start-up screen Lamp counter Auto Standby Auto Source Feedback English User guide Garbo On Screen Display Menu Sub menu Setting Eng. Esp. Deu. Fra. Por. Ita. Chi. OK (3 sec.) OK (3 sec.)
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Page 20: General Explanation
Adjust the selected item in the action window at the bottom of the screen, using Cursor Control left and/or right. Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub menu and adjust as described above. Press Menu to close the On Screen Menu Display. English User guide Garbo On Screen Display Menu <... -
Page 21: Video/S-Video Adjustments
– Sharpness controls the contour impression of the picture; – Mirror mirrors the picture for use of the projector in various positions with respect to the user(s) and the projection screen; – Picture Format selects one of six picture format options (wide screen, super zoom 4:3, 4:3, movie expand 14:9, movie expand 16:9, 16:9 subtitles);... -
Page 22: Computer Adjustments
– Contrast adjusts the overall contrast intensity; – Mirror mirrors the picture for use of the projector in various positions with respect to the user(s) and the projection screen; – Picture Format selects one of six picture format options (wide screen, super zoom 4:3, 4:3, movie expand 14:9, movie expand 16:9, 16:9 subtitles);... -
Page 23: Some Examples
4:3, 4:3, movie expand 14:9, movie expand 16:9, 16:9 subtitles). Default mode for computer signal input at each start up of the projector is 4:3. For video signal input the picture format will be selected that was selected the last time the projector was switched on. -
Page 24: Digital Zoom/Magnification
The Horizontal size function is used to size a computer image to make it fit the projected picture. When the OSD menu is active and the horizontal size option is selected, the level will be indicated graphically on a linear scale (slider). English User guide Garbo On Screen Display Menu >... -
Page 25: Shift
Press OK to activate Shift. Use Cursor Control to position the computer image. Press OK to confirm and store the adjustment. If required, select the next item to be adjusted or press Menu to exit. English User guide Garbo On Screen Display Menu >... -
Page 26: General Adjustments
10 seconds; – Start-up screen To display or suppress the default Philips start-up screen upon the projector’s start up; – Lamp counter To show the operating time of the lamp, which can be reset after a new lamp has been installed;... -
Page 27: Maintenance
Close the filter holder. Press tab A and insert the filter B into the projector. We advise you to clean the filter every 100 hours. Operating the projector without filter or with a torn or damaged filter may seriously damage the projector. -
Page 28: Lamp
6. Maintenance When operation time reaches the last 100 hours of the average lamplife, the message ‘Warning: lamplife has almost expired’ will be displayed on the screen, each time the projector is switched on.The lamp indicator lights up orange. The lamplife remaining can be checked using the OSD menu. -
Page 29: Lamp Replacement
– The Mains inlet socket will open again. 11 Insert the mains lead into both the projector Mains inlet socket and the wall socket. 12 Press the Standby button to switch on the projector. 13 Reset the lamp life time (see ‘Resetting the lamplife time’). -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Philips Home Cinema Projector 7.Troubleshooting If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the projector for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service organisation. - Page 31 In case of RGBS (Scart) connection: – Component input will not be selected automatically in case of RGBS connection. • Select ‘Component input’ manually using the Source button on the projector or the remote control. • Adjust ‘Brightness’, ‘Contrast’, ‘Saturation’ or ‘Hue’ (see ’Picture adjustment’ under ‘Operation’...
- Page 32 • The projector will go into Power Standby mode. Make sure the filter cover is closed properly; clean air inlets or dust filter and allow the projector to cool down; this may take up to 30 minutes. When the LED stops flashing press any button to activate the projector again.
- Page 33 In case the computer asks for a USB-device driver, install the required drivers on the CD-ROM supplied with the computer. The Philips Garbo Matchline projector uses three LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panels.These panels contain a total of 1,200,000 pixels. As with any equipment, certain tolerances apply to the performance specification of the product.