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  • Page 1 User and Installation Manual The home theater projector...
  • Page 2 STAND-BY Switches off to stand-by. Activates the On Screen Display menus. Navigates menu pages. MENU - MENU + Activates the On Screen Display menus. Navigates menu pages. RATIO AUTO Selects Auto Adjust (automatic Selects image Aspect ratio. optimisation of the displayed image). ESCAPE Deactivates the On Screen Display.
  • Page 3 Congratulations and thank you for your excellent choice of a high-end digital image projection device. The DreamVision X3 has been specifically designed for the best Home Cinema application. Your projector sets the standard for high © definition digital perfection, featuring a true High Definition resolution of 1280 x 720, using the latest 3-chip DLP technology from Texas...
  • Page 4 Thanks to the new optical system based on three chip DMD™, the S-Video input, up to 2 Component or RGB inputs, 1 graphic RGB X3 allows you to take advantage from DLP™ technology, the Texas input, 1 DVI-D input, 1 HDMI™ Input) ensures the system supports Instruments technology.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTION: To reduce the r isk of elec tr ic shock , disconnec t the power supply cable on the rear panel before removing the top cover of the projector. R efer to trained, author ised personnel for tech- nical assistance.
  • Page 6 PROJECTOR Remote control IR sensor Projection lens Adjustable levelling feet Ceiling bracket fixing holes • Read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future consultation. This manual contains important information on how to install and use this equipment correctly. Before using the equipment, read the safety prescriptions and instructions carefully.
  • Page 7 objects containing liquids on top of or near the units and do • Use only the specified type of mains power supply. not expose them to rain, humidity, dripping water or spray; do Connect the units to a mains electrical supply with rated voltage not use water or liquid detergents to clean the units.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    3 UNPACKING Unpack the projector safely and easily. It is recommended that the carton and packaging is retained for future use and in the unlikely event that your projector needs to be re- turned for repair. PACKAGE CONTENTS Projector Reprogrammable remote control manual.

  • Page 9: Installation

    To activate an electric motorised screen a 12 Volt output is provided system, carefully choose which output to use. Generally, the type at the rear of the X3 projector. This can be connected to a screen of signal offering the best picture quality is DVI-D, followed by RGB, interface unit, which can be supplied by screen manufacturers.
  • Page 10 S-VIDEO This input should be connected to an S-Video signal by means of a tures reproduced by the X3 system in the two cases : deinterlacing cable with a 4-pin mini-DIN type connector. performed by the X3 (thanks to Faroudja DCDi™ technology) is The corresponding output on the source can be identified by the...
  • Page 11 CONTROL (RS232) The system can be controlled via a personal computer or home automation systems by means of the serial port: simply connect this input via a serial cable from an RS232 serial port. On request, your DreamVision distributor will send you a document containing the serial port settings and the list of main commands.

  • Page 12: Switching On And Off

    5 SWITCHING ON AND OFF The X3 projector can be controlled from either the remote control (via the infrared sensors on the Projector) or the keypad located on the rear of the Projector. Set the power switches to “I” The Projector switch is on the rear panel (Fig. 13a).

  • Page 13: Keyboard Pad

    6 KEYBOARD PAD Eight push buttons, at the rear of the projector, will allow complete operation without the use of the remote control. Auto Menu Selects AUTO Adjust Activates the On Screen Display (automatic optimisation menus. Navigates Menu pages. of the displayed image). Switches off...

  • Page 14: On Screen Menu

    8 ON SCREEN MENU All system functions can be activated from the keypad or remote zontal frequency or use the AutoSync feature; in this case the control with the aid of a practical and comprehensive system of on system detects the horizontal frequency signal (15KHz, 32KHz screen menus.
  • Page 15 MAIN MENU Image Aspect Normal Colour Temperature Anamorphic Letterbox Gamma Correction To access the main menu of the On Screen Display press Panoramic Overscan the MENU key on the keypad or the MENU+ or MENU- key on the Pixel to pixel Position remote control.
  • Page 16 TINT As soon as this option is selected on the menu, the image is Controls the purity of the colours. Basically determines the divided in two parts. red-green ratio of the picture. In the left side the image is not altered by the filter, in the right Reducing the value will boost the red contents of the pic- part the filter is activated.
  • Page 17 cally called the next time the relative source is called. In the personal colour adjustment for all three colours it is possible You can also select the required aspect ratio by repeatedly pressing to set an Offset value and Gain. the RATIO key, or by pressing RATIO and a numerical key (1...8).
  • Page 18 HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL KEYSTONE Inputs To obtain maximum quality of the projected image, we recommend the installation of the projector on a level platform parallel and central to the screen. Adjust the feet underneath to obtain a level position, lining up the base of the projected image to the base of the projection Adjustments screen (Fig.
  • Page 19 In order for the X3 to be more flexible, the following described LAMP POWER functions allow to modify the input selection menu making it more If your room is especially dark, the images from the X3 system could user friendly. result execessively bright. In order to enjoy wonderful images, The main window shows all the inputs available on the X3 projector.
  • Page 20 and so on. Source list/Edit source name The available letters are shown in the text insertion menu. 1 VIDEO VIDEO 1 Once one letter has been inserted, to insert the following one it is 2 S-VIDEO ACTIVE necessary to move with the cursor in the next right position with COMPONENT / RGBS S-VIDEO 3 NAME...
  • Page 21 MEMORIES Magnification Allows you to select the area to be viewed and then magnify the The main parameters of the image may be saved in distinct projected image. The degree of enlargement is selected in Zoom groups of values (known as ‘Memories’); these parameters mode (identified by a magnifying glass in the centre of the image) can subsequently be applied all together by way of a single using the Left () and Right () keys.

  • Page 22: Quick Menus

    Save a memory by selecting 0 - AUTO. However, this operation must be completed To save the current values of the image parameters in Memory 1, use before the MEMORIES menu page disappears (30 seconds after the last operation commanded from the remote control or the keypad). the Up and Down arrow keys to move to line ‘1’...
  • Page 23 Out of Range This message appears when either the resolution or the vertical/ horizontal frequency of the input signal exceeds system speci- fications (e.g. a QXGA graphic signal) or when an input is sup- plied with an incompatible signal (after setting the components input to YCrCb 15kHz a progressive signal is connected).

  • Page 24: Cleaning And Maintenance

    9 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE The Projector does not require internal cleaning. There are no user Cleaning the lens: serviceable parts inside the projector. Please refer all service requi- The lens may be cleaned with a very soft, non-abrasive small rements to qualified personnel. brush, in order to remove dust particles.

  • Page 25: Optional Accessories

    • Press AUTO on your remote control or AUTO on keypad to execute • Adjust FREQUENCY and PHASE parameters, found in the automatic adjustments. IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS menu, to optimise vertical detail of the • Adjust the horizontal and vertical position of projected image projected image.

  • Page 26: Additional Information

    12 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION PROJECTOR OPTIC Projection system: triple panel DMD™ HD2+(1280x720 pixel) Color Filter Dichroic Filter (50mmx50) Contrast ratio: 3000:1 (objective G100 ) Projection lens: “zoom”, focus, zoom,and horizontal/vertical shift motorized Lamp: 250W Lamp life time: 1500 hours (average value measured in the laboratory under optimal conditions; it can be sensibly reduced by the unit misusing) Type GR-1...

  • Page 27: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS R,B: 0,7 V / 75 Ω G:0.7 V / 75 Ω, separate H/V Sync or H+V Sync Control: Panel (keypad), remote control 1.0 V / 75 Ω, negative or 3-level synchronisation H,V: positive or negative TTL, 0.3-5 V / 1 kΩ...
  • Page 28 B DIMENSIONS PROJECTOR unit: mm...
  • Page 29 C ON SCREEN MENU LAYOUT Picture Video • S-Video [NTSC] RGBS Video • S-Video YCrCb15kHz Graphic RGB [PAL, SECAM] YCrCb DVI-D RGBS 15kHz Brightness Brightness Brightness Brightness HDMI™ Contrast Contrast Contrast Contrast Sharpness Color Color Color Sharpness Mode Tint Sharpness Tint Sharpness Filter...
  • Page 30 Horizontal Vertical Screen control Setup Orientation Floor Keystone Floor-rear Horizontal Lens Ceiling Zoom Vertical Lamp Power Ceiling-rear Focus Power ON Lens Shift Test patterns Auto Initial settings Stand-by English Italiano Menu Français Deusch Español Português Language Source list F1/F2 keys F1 F2 Source info Zoom...
  • Page 31 Cancel Confirm Memories Memories 0 Auto S MEMORY 1 Save current settings ()?@ Edit memory name Save initial settings S MEMORY 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Rename S MEMORY 3 PQRS WXYZ Cancel Confirm...
  • Page 33 TEC DREAMVISION • 7, rue La Caille • 75017 PARIS - FRANCE Phone +33.1.42.29.44.44 • Fax +33.1. 42.29..09.10 www.dreamvision.net • e-mail : info@dreamvision.net • Due to the constant product development, specifictions and design might be subject to change without a notice.

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