About this manual This manual is designed for use with the PREMIERE 50HD DLP Projector. Informa- tion in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guaran- tee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Preface NOTICES Warning! To meet FCC requirements, a shielded power cord is required in order to prevent interference. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
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Preface Warning! Be careful when removing the lamp. In the event of a lamp rupture there may be small fragments of glass in the lamp housing and the projector. Clean out the fragments as much as possible tak- ing care not to touch the fragments. Alternately, you can contact Technical Support to have the projector serviced.
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When using the projector, refer to the following instructions : • Read and follow all instructions and warnings provided. • Save these instructions for future use. • When servicing or replacement parts are required, ensure work is done by a qualified technician.
The RS-232 port enables easy upgrades to ensure that the projec- tor firmware is always up-to-date. The Silicon Optix image processor is incorporated in the design with its unique Any- Place™ technology, which adjusts for the vertical and horizontal projection angles to the screen, allowing users to place the projector anywhere in the room and still dis- play a perfect image.
If anything is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Do not discard the packing materials in the event you need to ship the unit for service. Features The Premiere 50HD DLP Projector comes with the following advanced features: • 1280 x 720 native resolution •...
Components Front View Remote Control Remote Control Sensor Adjustment Lens Cap Remote Control: Enables you to control the projector. There are infrared sensors on the front and rear of the projector allowing you to control the color temperature, input device, gamma correction, OSD menu items, and turn the projector on and off. You can also connect the remote control to the Wire Remote Control jack on the back panel.
Chapter 1 – Introduction Top View Focus Zoom Power on/ Standby Input Menu OSD Menu Controls Gamma Correction Focus: Turn this dial to focus the projected image on the screen. Zoom: Turn this dial to adjust the size of the projected image on the screen. Over Temperature Alarm LED: This LED flashes when the projector lamp becomes too hot.
Rear View Ventilation Back panel I/O and controls Kensington lock aperture Ventilation: This fan provides ventilation to the lamp. Ensure that you do not obstruct this opening. Kensington Lock: Connect a Kensington MicroSaver Security System to this aper- ture. Refer to the information that came with the system for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector from theft.
Chapter 1 – Introduction Remote Control Exit Power: Press this button to put the projector into or bring it out of standby mode. Note: The Power button does not turn all power off. The power switch at the rear of the projector turns it off. See "Turning Off" on page 13 for more information.
Before Setting Up The Premiere 50HD DLP Projector is extremely flexible when considering installation locations. The keystone feature enables you to place the projector at an angle to the screen and digitally corrects the distortion of the skewed image. You can configure the image for rear, mirror, or ceiling mounted projection.
Chapter 2 – Connections Device Connections The following section describes device connections. The projector supports connec- tions to a wide variety of multimedia output devices. Refer to the illustration on the next page for device connection locations. Computer Graphics Compatibility The following table lists the supported input signals and corresponding resolutions.
Pb/Cb and Pr/Cr are color difference signals. Pb/Cb is blue minus Y (B-Y), and Pr/Cr is red minus Y (R-Y). The Premiere 50HD DLP Projector provides three standard RCA phono plugs (x 2) to support YPbPc/YCbCr component video output.
Wired Remote Control The wired remote control jack enables you to connect the remote control to the pro- jector using the included cable. When using the wire remote control feature, you do not have to be in the line of sight of the IR sensors to operate the projector. Also, the remote control is powered by the projector which saves battery power.
Chapter 2 – Connections Turning On/Off Follow these instructions to turn on projector. 1. Press the power switch on the rear panel to supply power to the projector. Press this switch to supply power to the projector. 2. Press the Power button on the control panel or remote control. The fan starts running and the projector warms up.
Turning Off Warning! Follow these procedures exactly as written to avoid damage to the lamp and projector. 1. Press the power button on the control panel or remote to open the Power Down Menu. Select Yes and and press Enter. Alternately, you can press the power button three times.
The projector can be operated using the top control panel or the remote control. This chapter describes using the control panel and the remote control. Operating the Control Panel and Remote Control This section describes the functions available on the top control panel and the remote control.
Input Press the input button on the control panel to switch between the inputs. On the remote control, press the number corresponding to the source mode you want: – Input 1 – computer or DVI Mode – Input 2 & 3 – component video 1&2 –...
Chapter 3 – Operation Navigation Buttons Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll vertically through the menus. Press the Enter button to open submenus and enter. Use the Exit vious menu. The Remote Control The remote control provides a convenient way to control the projector. Installing Remote Control Batteries Refer to the following illustrations and instructions on installing the remote control batteries.
Setting Up the Projector Follow these tips when setting up the projector. Adjustment Peg Use the adjustment peg on the base of the projector to adjust the height of the pro- jected image. Keystone Correction Choose the keystone function in the Geometry submenu to adjust the image shape when the projector is at an angle to the screen.
About the OSD Menus You can configure the Premiere 50HD DLP Projector by using the On Screen Dis- play (OSD) Menus. The OSD menus enable you to set advanced features of the pro- jector, including setting the input signal type, brightness, contrast, sharpness, color tint, and display language, among other things.
Input Signals The Input Signals menu lets you specify the signal type for the input into your pro- jector. The following input signal types are available. Component 1&2 YPbPr Select a YPbPr, SDTV, or HDTV compo- nent input source. Component 1&2 RGB Select an RGB, RGBH+V, or RGBHV input source.
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Chapter 4 – OSD Menus Color Use this option to adjust the color saturation of the image. This item is only available for video sources. The scale is from 0 to 100. The default setting is 50. Tint Use this option to adjust the tint of your image. Press to make the image more green.
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Gamma Correction Use this option to adjust the Gamma Correction of your image. Default setting is gamma 2.2. Gamma curves for all input sources can be set using gamma user mode. Users can use the Gamma Manager utility to adjust or create gamma curves as desired.
Chapter 4 – OSD Menus Phase Phase lets you adjust the focus and clarity of the display. Scale is from 0 to 31. Position Position enables you to center the display vertically and horizontally. Press to move the display upward. Press to move the display downward.
Video System This option allows you to manually select the video standard for the composite and S-Video inputs. FLI De-interlacing This option allows you to control how the projector processes video signals. Setting DcDi to on helps to smooth the edges of objects in progressive scan and interlaced images.
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Chapter 4 – OSD Menus OSD Position Enables you to set the position of the OSD menu. Press to move the OSD display upward. Press to move the display downward. Press to move the display to the left. Press to move the display to the right.
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Chapter 4 – OSD Menus Status Screen The status screen displays current system con- figuration parameters. Theater Mode Theater Mode is used to change the brightness of light in white portions of the image. When Bright mode is selected, the white light is increased 20% more than in normal mode.
Chapter 4 – OSD Menus Geometry The Geometry menu lets you configure the hori- zontal and vertical keystone and projection placement settings. H-V Keystone This option enables you to set the horizontal and vertical keystone values. The vertical and horizontal options are as fol- lows: •...
Projection Enables you to configure the projector for reversed image setup and ceiling mounting. The following options are available: • Front Tabletop: normal image, used for forward facing projection. • Front Ceiling: Image inverted vertically. Used for forward-facing, ceiling-mounted projection. •...
Acoustic Video System Computer Format I/O Connectors IR Receiver Specifications Description Premiere 50HD DLP Projector Single DMD Panel with five-speed six-segment color wheel 0.8-inch Single Panel HD2 DMD Chip by Texas Instruments 1280 x 720 dots Manual Zoom & Focus, Zoom ratio: 1:1.2, F/2.4.
Appendix B Maintenance Maintenance The Premiere 50HD DLP Projector has been constructed to provide years of opera- tion. Refer to the following sections to maintain and troubleshoot your projector. Lamp Maintenance The projector lamp has an average life of 2,000 hours. Maintain proper ventilation and keep the air filter clean to keep the lamp operating throughout its lifetime.
Checking the Lamp Usage Time The projector lamp has the average life of 2,000 hours. The OSD menus provide you with a utility to monitor the lamp usage time. 1. Press Menu on the control panel or remote control. 2. Select Advanced. Select Advanced 3.
Appendix B – Maintenance Replacing the Lamp Turn off the projector and remove the power cord prior to replacing the lamp. Allow the lamp to cool for at least 15 minutes prior to opening the lamp door. (Please see "Turn Off" on page 13) Follow these instructions to replace the lamp.
Appendix B – Maintenance 4. In the Lamp Timer Reset submenu, select Yes to reset the timer. Cleaning the Air Filters This projector is equipped with air filters to ensure the optimal operating condition of the projector. Periodically clean the air filters by vacuuming them off with a vacuum cleaner.
Appendix B – Maintenance Troubleshooting Note: If you are having trouble with the display, use the auto sync feature first PC input only (page 21), and reset to the default factory settings (page 28). If the problem persists, adjust the OSD menu for better image quality (Chapter 4).
About the Gamma Manager Utility Gamma Manager may be an optional item for your projector, please check with your sales agent. The Gamma Manager Utility enables you to send user-defined gamma correction values to the projector from your PC. Gamma correction provides more precise con- trol over the brightness, contrast, and color.
Appendix C – The Gamma Manager Utility Connecting the Projector to the PC This software requires the use of an RS-232C serial cable. CAUTION Before connecting, be sure to turn both the projector and the computer off. After making the connection, turn the projector on first. The computer should always be turned on last.
Installing the Software This software can be installed using the installation program on the CD installation kit that came with the projector. Notes: • Ensure that your computer meets the required specifications (see “Required Hardware and Software” on page 35). •...
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Appendix C – The Gamma Manager Utility 9. Click Next. The wizard installs the program. After the Wizard installs the Gamma Manager, the following screen is dis- played. 10.Click Close to finish the installation.
Uninstalling the Software Always uninstall the software before installing an updated version. Ensure that the software is closed before proceeding. Follow these instructions to uninstall the software. 1. Click Start, Settings, then select Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3.
Appendix C – The Gamma Manager Utility Using the Gamma Manager Utility This section covers basic Gamma Manager Utility operation. The Gamma Manager enables you to adjust the light intensity of screen images by adjusting the display screen brightness display. Gamma correction is also used to make the projector dis- play match more closely the image from another monitor or other output device such as a printer.
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Using the Gamma Manager Follow these instructions to get started using the Gamma Manager. 1. Connect the projector and PC using the RS-232 cable. See “Connecting the Projector to a PC” on page 36. 2. Turn on the the projector. 3.
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Appendix C – The Gamma Manager Utility Note: You must select the same input mode that the projector is set at. If you select a different input mode, you will receive the following warning message. 9. Select Projector Gamma Custom to customize the gamma curve for a single color.
Adjusting the Gamma Curve You can adjust the gamma curve using an exponential or Bézier function. Exponential Exponential sets the gamma curve based on the func- tion OUTPUT=INPUT where n is the number selected from the spin box. Use the up and down arrows to increase or decrease n.
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Appendix C – The Gamma Manager Utility Bézier Bézier sets the gamma curve based on a mathematical formula that assures conti- nuity with other Bézier curves. Click Bézier and then click Update Gamma Curve to view the Bézier adjust screen. Pink control point Yellow end point...
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Setting a Gamma Curve Range You can set a curve range for adjusting the gamma. When adjusting the gamma, only the defined curve segment is changed. 1. Click the screen where you want to define a region boundary. Do NOT click on the curve.
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Appendix C – The Gamma Manager Utility Undoing a Setting Click to revert the curve to its previous position. Redoing a Setting Click to revert the curve to its previous position. Saving a Gamma Curve Configuration After adjusting the curve to your satisfaction, you can save the configuration. Click File, Save Gamma Data.
Appendix D Throw Ratio About the Throw Ratio Throw ratio refers to the ratio between the projector’s distance from the screen (or throw distance) and the diagonal of the image projected on the screen. The following pages provide throw ratio tables and graphics. Desktop Installation The following illustration and tables explain how to calculate the throw ratio for a desktop configuration.
Appendix D – Throw Ratio Ceiling Mount Installation The following illustration and tables explain how to calculate the throw ratio for a ceil- ing mount configuration. The tables provide values for screen ratios of 16:9 and 4:3. (Ceiling level) y1, y2 SCREEN...
RS-232C communication Connect the computer and projector while both are off and make sure the projector is turned on first. The connector scheme (from left to right) is: • top (pin 9,8,7,6): not used, not used, not used, not used •...
Command data chart RS232 Control Command Function Title Input signals-Write Input Signals-Read Brightness-Write Brightness-Read Contrast-Write Contrast-Read Sharpness-Write Sharpness-Read Color-Write Color-Read Tint-Write Tint-Read Color Temp-Write Color Temp-Read Color Temp User- Write Appendix E – RS-232 communication Default Value Value Value Component 1 YPbPr == SIG00 Component 1 RGB == SIG01...
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Appendix E – RS-232 communication RS232 Control Command Function Title color Temp User- Read Gamma-Write Gamma-Read Color Mode-Write Color Mode-Read Clock-Write Clock-Read Phase-Write Phase-Read Menu Picture Reset OSD H Position- Write OSD H Position- Read OSD V Position- Write Lamp Timer Reset Color Matrix Red- Write Color Matrix Red-...
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RS232 Control Command Function Title Color Matrix Cyan- Read Color Matrix Magenta-Read Color Matrix Magenta-Read Color Matrix Yellow- Read Color Matrix Yellow- Read Standby Mode-Write Theater Mode-Read TimeOut-Write TimeOut-Read Blending-Write Blending-Read BLE OSD Background- Write OSD Background- Read Menu Advanced Reset H-KeyStone-Write H-KeyStone-Read...
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Appendix E – RS-232 communication RS232 Control Command Function Title Power Off Lamp Timer-Read Default Value Value Value Power Off == OFF00 LTM?? Example Notes...
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