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The CD included with this printed manual contains an electronic copy in English. Please read all instructions before using or servicing this product. Le DC fourni avec ce manuel imprimé contient une copie électronique en français. S'il vous plaît lire toutes les instructions avant d'utiliser ou de réparer ce produit.
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NOTICES REGULATORY The product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a commercial environment. The product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Table of Contents 1. SAFETY 2. INTRODUCTION Projector Components ....................2-1 Built-in Keypad......................2-4 Input/Output (I/O) Panel....................2-5 LED Status Indicators ....................2-6 Remote Control......................2-7 2.5.1 Projector Addressing..................2-9 2.5.2 Remote Control Keycode Table ..............2-10 3. SPECIFICATIONS Inputs ..........................3-1 PIP/PBP Compatibility ....................
Section 1: SAFETY SAFETY Read through this document in its entirety and understand all warnings and precautions before attempting to operate the projector. Important Information Laser Safety Cautions: • This product is classified as CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT - RISK GROUP 2 of IEC 60825-1 : 2014, Complies with FDA Document issued on February 18, 2015 : Classification and Requirements for Laser Illuminated Projectors (LIPs), complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 as a Risk Group 2 , LIP...
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Section 1: SAFETY • Without following the control, adjustment or operation procedure may cause damage by the exposure of laser radiation. • Adequate instructions for assembly, operation, and maintenance, including clear warnings concerning precautions to avoid possible exposure to laser. Installing the Projector Properly •...
Section 2: INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The product specified in this document is a high brightness, high-resolution video/graphics 1-chip laser based projector. The projector is available in WXGA and WUXGA resolutions. The projector utilizes Digital Light Processing ® (DLP ) technology from Texas Instruments. It is primarily designed for fixed installation markets.
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Section 2: INTRODUCTION Rear View MENU EXIT INPUT LENS FOCUS ENTER ZOOM Ind. Part Name Description LED Status Indicators Displays the status of the projector. Receives signals from the IR remote. Keep the signal Top IR Sensor path unobstructed for uninterrupted communication with the projector.
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Section 2: INTRODUCTION Left View Right View Ind. Part Name Description Keep these vents unobstructed to prevent the Inlet Vent projector from overheating. Keep these vents unobstructed to prevent the Outlet Vent projector from overheating. Projector User Manual...
Section 2: INTRODUCTION Built-in Keypad MENU EXIT INPUT LENS FOCUS ENTER ZOOM Ind. Part Name Description Power Turn the projector on or off. Menu Display menus. Exit Return to previous level or exit menus if at top level. Input Select an input for the main or PIP/PBP image. Enter Confirm a selection.
Section 2: INTRODUCTION Input/Output (I/O) Panel Ind. Connector Name Ind. Connector Name DVI-D USB Type A (WIFI dongle) VGA IN REMOTE IN VGA OUT RS-232C HDMI OUT LAN (Ethernet) HDMI IN HDBaseT Mini USB (LAN FW Upgrade) 3D SYNC OUT RS232 Pin Assignments Spec.
Section 2: INTRODUCTION LED Status Indicators The LED status indicators are located on the rear of the projector. Each LED is defined below. Light LED Status LED AV Mute LED Message Green Orange Green Orange Green Orange Standby State Flashing Power on Flashing (Warm up)
Section 2: INTRODUCTION Remote Control Mode Info Auto Input Enter Menu Exit Gamma Bright Cont. Lens H Focus Lens V Keystone H Zoom Keystone V Shutter Hot Key Pattern (AV Mute) Projector User Manual...
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Section 2: INTRODUCTION Ind. Part Name Description Power on Turn projector ON. Enter a number, such as a value for an IP address, Number Keys etc. Info Display source image information. Auto Automatically optimize image. • Select a highlighted menu item. Enter •...
Section 2: INTRODUCTION 2.5.1 Projector Addressing The customer code has 100 groups. a. the preset 1 group: FACTORY_ID + REMOTE_CODE = 0xA0EB b. the 2 group until 100 group: FACTORY_ID1 + REMOTE_CODE1 = 0xB010 FACTORY_ID1 + REMOTE_CODE2 = 0xB011 …. FACTORY_ID1 + REMOTE_CODE99 = 0xB072 The method to change the customer code and code table for ID Code 1 to 99 is shown below:...
Section 2: INTRODUCTION 2.5.2 Remote Control Keycode Table The keycode table for ID Code 0 is shown below: Normal Function Repeat Key Legend Position Format Byte1 Byte2 Byte3 Byte4 INFO Mode Auto Sync Input LEFT Enter RIGHT DOWN Menu Exit Gamma Bright Contr...
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Section 2: INTRODUCTION Normal Function Repeat Key Legend Position Format Byte1 Byte2 Byte3 Byte4 LENS V FOCUS KEYSTONE H ( KEYSTONE H ( ZOOM KEYSTONE V ( KEYSTONE V ( ZOOM Shutter(AV Mute) Hot key Pattern Projector User Manual 2-11...
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Section 3: SPECIFICATIONS Signal Type Resolution Frame rate (Hz) QD881 HDMI HDBaseT 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p HDTV 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p Frame Packing 1080p Frame Packing 720p Frame Packing 720p Side by Side 1080i Mandatory 3D Side by Side 1080i Top and Bottom 720p Top and Bottom...
Section 3: SPECIFICATIONS • Clearance for Ceiling Mount Installation Need to keep at least 30mm between ceiling mount and bottom intake. Bottom Intake Ceiling Mount Plate Regulatory • Safety CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 UL 60950-1 IEC 60950-1 EN 60950-1 • Electro-Magnetic Compatibility Emissions FCC CFR47, Part 15, Subpart B/ANSI C63.4, Class A - Unintentional...
Section 3: SPECIFICATIONS hazardous substances concentration limits (SJ/T11363-2006), and the applicable product marking requirement (SJ/T11364-2006). • Marking This product conforms to all relevant Canadian, US, and European directives, standards, safety, health and environmental concerns. International packaging recycling marks conform to: ...
Section 3: SPECIFICATIONS OSD Tree Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Uart CMD Presentation Video Standard REC709 DICOM SIM Display Mode 2D High Speed Blending User Save to User Brightness 0 ~ 100 Contrast 0 ~ 100 Sharpness 0 ~ 4 Color...
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Section 3: SPECIFICATIONS Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Uart CMD Cyan G. 0 – 254 Magenta H. 0 – 254 Magenta S. 0 – 254 Magenta G. 0 – 254 Yellow H. 0 – 254 Yellow S.
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Section 3: SPECIFICATIONS Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Uart CMD Auto Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10 Native Overscan Zoom Crop H Digital Zoom 50% ~ 400% V Digital Zoom 50% ~ 400% H Digital Shift 0 ~ 100 V Digital Shift 0 ~ 100 PC Mode...
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Section 3: SPECIFICATIONS Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Uart CMD Small Size Medium Large PBP, Main Left PBP, Main Top PBP, Main Right OUTPUT PIP/PBP PBP, Main Bottom Main Layout PIP-Bottom Right PIP-Bottom Left PIP-Top Left PIP-Top Right English French...
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Section 3: SPECIFICATIONS Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Uart CMD Focus out - Focus motor Zoom in - motor stop Zoom in - motor go step Zoom in - motor Zoom Zoom out - motor stop Zoom out -...
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Section 3: SPECIFICATIONS Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Uart CMD Left shift right - motor go step Left shift right - motor Left Lens Shift shift left - motor stop Lens Function Left shift left - motor go step Left...
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Section 3: SPECIFICATIONS Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Uart CMD Projector Name Restart Network Network Network Factory Reset 9600 14400 19200 Serial Port SETUP Communications Baud Rate 38400 57600 115200 RS232 Serial Port Path HDBaseT Projector 0 - 9 Address...
Section 4: INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Connect to Computer Laptop External Display Desktop Ind. Connector Name Ind. Connector Name DVI Cable Mini USB Cable VGA in Cable HDMI Cable RS232 Cable VGA out Cable WIFI Dongle Power Cord HDMI Cable NOTE: The diagram shows the cables/connectors that may be used to connect to various devices.
Section 4: INSTALLATION Connect to Video Equipment Video cassette recorder Component video output DVD player equipment Ind. Connector Name Ind. Connector Name 15-pin to 3 RCA Component/ VGA to RBG SCART HDTV Adapter VGA in Cable HDMI Cable 3 RCA Component Cable NOTE: The diagram shows the cables/connectors that may be used to connect to various devices.
Section 4: INSTALLATION Turn the Projector On 1. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power button on the built in keypad is illuminated. 2. Turn on the projector by pressing " " on the remote control or press " " on the built-in keypad.
Section 4: INSTALLATION Turn the Projector Off 1. Press " " on the built-in keypad or press " " on the remote control to turn off the projector. A warning message will appear on the displayed image. 2. Press " " on the built-in keypad or press " "...
Section 4: INSTALLATION Removing and Installing the 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.
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Section 5: OPERATION OPERATION The projector has multilingual On-Screen Display (OSD) menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. • Most of the projector controls are accessed from within the projector menu system. There are several groups of related functions, with each group selectable from the Main menu as shown below.
Section 5: OPERATION Picture Menu PICTURE PICTURE Display Mode Presentation Brightness Contrast OUTPUT Sharpness Color Tint SETUP Phase Frequency Horz Position OPTION Vert Position PICTURE (1/2) PICTURE PICTURE 3D Display HSG Adjustment Advanced OUTPUT SETUP OPTION PICTURE (2/2) Display Mode Optimize the projector for displaying images under certain conditions, such as Presentation, Video, Standard, REC709, DICOM SIM, 2D High Speed, 3D, Blending, and user-definable preset.
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Section 5: OPERATION Sharpness Select the edge clarity of the image. Color Adjust a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. The color setting applies to video sources only. Tint Adjust the red-green color balance in the image of video images. The tint setting applies to video sources only.
Section 5: OPERATION HSG Adjustment Configure the color management settings. • HSG Enable: Enable/Disable the HSG adjustment function. • Auto Test Pattern: Set to “On” to enable displaying a test pattern for the target color or set to “Off” to disable the auto test pattern. •...
Section 5: OPERATION Output Menu 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 Display an image with the detected size, or resize the image by maximizing either the height, width or both, or resize to the maximum size possible while keeping the original aspect ratio.
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Section 5: OPERATION V Digital Shift Move the display area vertically if its size has been changed by the Digital Zoom setting. Image Warping • H Keystone: Adjust the keystone 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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Section 5: OPERATION • 4-Corner: Allow the image to be squeezed to fit an area defined by moving each of the four corners’ x and y position. PIP/PBP • PIP/PBP Enable: Toggle between displaying two sources at once (Main and PIP/PBP images) or one source only. •...
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Section 5: OPERATION PIP/PBP Size PIP/PBP Main Layout Small Medium Large PIP-Bottom Left PIP-Top Left PIP-Top Right Projector User Manual...
Section 5: OPERATION Setup Menu SETUP PICTURE Language English Ceiling Mount Auto Rear Projection OUTPUT Lens Function Menu Preferences Keypad LED Settings SETUP Communications OPTION Language This item allows you to select an available language for the OSD display. Ceiling Mount Turn the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection.
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Section 5: OPERATION • PIN Protect: The PIN (personal identification number) feature allows you to password protect your projector. Once you enable the PIN feature, you must enter the PIN before you can project an image. (PIN Default : 12345) •...
Section 5: OPERATION Option Menu 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 OPTION (1/2) OPTION PICTURE Service OUTPUT SETUP OPTION OPTION (2/2) Auto Source...
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Section 5: OPERATION Test Pattern Choose the desired internal test pattern to display, or select Off to turn off a test pattern. Background Color Use this feature to display a “Logo”, “Blue”, “Black” or “White” screen when no signal is available. Hot-Key settings Assign a different function to the hot-key on the remote control by highlighting the function in the list and pressing ENTER.
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Section 5: OPERATION Light Sensor • Light Sensor Calibration: Calibrate the Light Sensor for use with the Constant Luminance 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. •...
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