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INSTRUCTIONS HDR REAR PROJECTION SYSTEM LY-HDR36 DLA-HDR36 (D-ILA PROJECTOR) DB-HDR36 (CABINET BOX) INPUT INFO. HIDE LENS LENS CONTROL MEMORY SOLO CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR DIM. PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC SRGB USER1 USER2 USER3 USER4 USER5 USER6 GAMMA COLOR C.GAMUT TEMP. PARADE For Customer use : Pour utilisation par le client : Instrucción para el cliente :...
This product has a High Intensity CAUTION: Dis-charge (HID) lamp that contains mercury. Manage in accord with Changes or modification not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. disposal laws. NOTE: Disposal of these materials may be...
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. product dealer or local power company. This unit has been engineered and manufactured to This product is equipped with a three-wire plug.
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Be sure to ask your dealer to install the unit replacement, please consult your dealer, or the nearest (e.g.attaching it to the ceiling) since special authorized JVC service center. technical knowledge and skills are required for When fixing the unit to the ceiling, Please note that we do installation.
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Do not cut off the main plug from this Importer (EU only): equipment. JVC KENWOOD U.K. Limited If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points 12 Priestley Way, London, NW2 7BA in your home or the cable is too short to reach a...
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ENGLISH Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries [European Union only] These symbols indicate that equipment with these symbols should not be disposed of as general household waste. If you want to dispose of the product or battery, please consider the collection systems or facilities for appropriate recycling.
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Location information of the labels As with any bright light source, do not stare into the beam, RG2 IEC 62471-5:2015 * The warning label shown in the above diagram is sticked on the bottom of the projector inside this unit.
Contents Getting Started Adjusting the Output Value of the Projected Image (Gamma) ............25 Safety Precautions ..........2 Fine-tuning to the Preferred Gamma Setting ..25 Accessories/Optional Accessories ......9 Reducing the After-image of Fast-moving Images Accessories ............9 (Blur Reduction) ..........27 Optional Accessories ...........
Accessories/Optional Accessories Accessories Remote control ............... 1 piece AAA-size batteries (for operational check) ......2 pieces Quick User Guide, safety precautions, warranty card, and other printed material are also included. Be sure to read the “Safety Precautions” before using this projector. The contents in the “Safety Precautions”...
Names and Functions of Parts Main Unit - Front A Screen C Feet B Air Inlets D Front Panel The inlets take in air to cool down the internal temperature. Do not block or prevent the outflow of hot air. Doing so may cause the unit to malfunction.
Main Unit - Rear F Exhaust vent H Through-holes for Fall Prevention Wire (at the bottom side) Warm air is discharged to cool down the internal temperature. You are recommended to attach a commercially Do not block the vents. available fall prevention wire to the unit to prevent it from falling in the event of an earthquake etc.
Remote Control A C [ON] N [JKH I] keys Turns on the power. (P. 18) For selecting an item. B B [STAND BY] O [OK] Confirms a selected item. Turns off the power. (P. 18) P [MENU] C [HIDE] Displays the menu, Hides the image temporarily.
Loading Batteries into the Remote Control If the remote control has to be brought closer to the Loading the batteries unit to operate, it means that the batteries are wearing out. Replace the batteries with new ones (AAA). Insert the batteries according to the t s marks. Be sure to insert the s end first.
Installing the Projector Precautions during Installation Please read the following carefully before installing this Using the projector unit. You are recommended to attach a commercially available fall prevention wire to the unit to prevent it from Do not install at the following falling in the event of an earthquake etc.
Connecting the Projector Do not turn on the power until connection is complete. The connection procedures differ according to the device used. For details, please refer to the instruction manual of the device to be connected. This unit is used for projecting images. To output the audio of connected devices, please connect a separate audio output device, such as an amplifier or speaker.
Connecting to a DisplayPort terminal Desktop PC, etc. Rear Panel of Main Unit HDMI - DisplayPort Adapter (Sold Separately) DisplayPort Terminal HDMI Cable (Sold Separately) If noise occurs, move the desktop PC away from this unit. If the video is not displayed, try to reduce the length of the cable or lower the resolution of the video transmitting equipment.
Connecting to the RS-232C Terminal Rear Panel of Main Unit Laptop, etc. RS-232C Cable (Sold Separately) RS-232C Terminal For more information on control, please refer to “External Control”P. 51. Connecting the Power Cord A Insert the power plug into the wall outlet. Rear Panel of Main Unit * When the power cord is connected and power is supplied, the internal LED which is visible from the air inlets on the front...
Viewing Videos Turn on the power Press the C [ON] button Select the image to project Press the [INPUT] button INPUT INFO. HIDE LENS LENS Play back the selected device to project the image. CONTROL MEMORY SOLO To hide the image temporarily CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR...
Adjusting the Projection Screen Adjusting the Lens According to the Projection Position Press the [LENS CONTROL] button to select the item to be adjusted Focus INPUT INFO. HIDE LENS LENS CONTROL MEMORY SOLO CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR Pressing the [LENS CONTROL] or [OK] button each time switches the mode in the following sequence: “Focus”...
Saving and Retrieving Adjustment Data The Focus, Zoom, and Shift adjustment data can be saved or retrieved, allowing you to easily switch and project images with different aspect ratio (screen size). Only “Lens Memory Save” is displayed when no adjustment data is saved (factory default).
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Retrieving an adjustment data Press the [LENS MEMORY] button to display “Lens Memory Select” You can also press the [MENU] button to display the menu followed by selecting “Installation”"“Lens Control”"“Lens Memory Select”. Installation >> Lens Memory Select MEMORY1 MEMORY2 ----- ----- ----- -----...
Adjusting the Screen Size (Aspect) The screen size of the projected image can be adjusted Example of input image and screen size optimally according to the original screen size (aspect) that has been input. HDMI Signal Input Press the [MENU] button to display Output Image the menu Setting...
Adjusting the Image Quality Setting the Picture Mode You can set the image quality according to the type of video image to be projected. Press the button corresponding to the “Picture Mode” of the [PICTURE MODE] you want to set, and set the “Picture Mode”...
Adjusting to the Preferred Color (Color Management) You can adjust each of the following colors according to your preference: Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, and Magenta. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu, select “Picture Adjust”"“Color Management” and set “Color Management” to “On” Picture Adjust >...
Adjusting the Output Value of the Projected Image (Gamma) You can adjust the output value of the projected image with respect to the video signal input. Press the [GAMMA] button PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC SRGB Pressing the [GAMMA] button each time switches the setting in sequence. USER1 USER2 USER3...
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Selecting the Default Value for Making Adjustments When one of “Custom 1” to “Custom 3” is selected in “Gamma”, you can select a “Correction Value”. Select “Correction Value”, and press the H I keys to select a correction value (setting value) as a base value for adjustment.
Reducing the After-image of Fast-moving Images (Blur Reduction) Clear Motion Drive (C.M.D.) Optimal interpolation according to the content is made possible with the new high-definition image interpolation technique. For some scenes, interpolation may cause distortion in the image. In this case, set to “Off”. Original Image Interpolation Enabled Intermediate Frame Generation...
Adjusting the Contrast (Lens Aperture) You can adjust the contrast according to your preference. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu, select “Picture Adjust”"“Picture Mode” to select the picture mode to be adjusted Select “Lens Aperture” and use the [H I] keys to move the slider to adjust the lens aperture Press the [MENU] button to exit...
Correcting Uneven Illumination (Uniformity Correction) You can correct the brightness degradation at the periphery of the screen due to the effect of the screen and viewing distance. Depending on the video input, the periphery of the image may appear slightly blurred due to digital processing. This feature is disabled when “Picture Mode”...
Adjustments and Settings in the Menu Pressing the [MENU] button displays the menu. Press the [JKH I] keys to select an item, followed by pressing the [OK] button to confirm the selection. List of Menu Items Picture Adjust Picture Mode ..............................P. 32 9 Sharpness ..............................
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Installation Lens Control ..............................P. 36 9 Focus / Zoom / Shift ............................ P. 36 9 Image Pattern ............................. P. 36 9 Lock ................................P. 36 9 Lens Memory Select / Lens Memory Save / Lens Memory Name Edit ............P. 36 Pixel Adjust ..............................
Picture Adjust Picture Mode You can adjust the image quality according to the type of video image you are viewing. Æ “Setting the Picture Mode” (P. 23) Sharpness The sharpness of the image can be adjusted. Setting: 0 (low sharpness) to 50 (high sharpness) Lamp Power The brightness of the lamp can be set to “Low”...
Color Temp. For setting the color temperature of the video image. Setting Description 5500K, 6500K, 7500K, 9300K Increasing the value enhances the blue tone of the video image, while decreasing the value enhances the red tone. Custom 1 to Custom 3 The color temperature of video images can be adjusted manually and saved as one of the three customized settings.
Color For adjusting the color density of the video image. Setting range: -50 (lighter) to +50 (deeper) Tint For adjusting the hue of the video image. Setting range: -50 (reddish) to +50 (greenish) Input Signal Input Level For setting the dynamic range (gradation) of the video input. If the dynamic range is not appropriate, the bright areas become overexposed, and the dark areas become underexposed.
Aspect The screen size of the projected image can be adjusted optimally according to the original screen size (aspect) that has been input. Æ “Adjusting the Screen Size (Aspect)” (P. 22) Progressive For setting the interpolation method for the interlaced signals. If the image outline is unnatural, set this item to “Off”. Setting Description Auto...
Installation Lens Control Focus / Zoom / Shift For adjusting the lens according to the projection position. Æ “Adjusting the Lens According to the Projection Position” (P. 19) Image Pattern For setting whether to display the lens adjustment pattern. Setting Description Displays the lens adjustment pattern.
Pixel Adjust For correcting the phase shifting between each RGB color by adjusting the pixel. Adjust For setting the adjustment feature to On or Off. Adjust Area Setting Description Whole Adjusts the entire image. Zone Enables fine adjustment of each area by dividing the screen evenly into 10 vertical and horizontal zones.
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Whole Adjust (Pixel) Operation Procedure For making general adjustments to slight color fringing in the horizontal/vertical directions of the video image. A Set “Adjust Area” to “Whole” B Select “Adjust Color” and “Adjust Pattern Color” C Select “Adjust (Pixel)”, and press the [OK] button The Adjustment mode is activated, and the selected adjustment pattern and Adjustment (Pixel) window are displayed.
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Whole Adjust (Fine) Operation Procedure For making general adjustments on the misalignment of the entire screen using “Adjust (Pixel)”, followed by making fine adjustments. A Set “Adjust Area” to “Whole” B Select “Adjust Color” and “Adjust Pattern Color” C Select Adjust (Fine), and press the [OK] button The Adjustment mode is activated, and the selected adjustment pattern and Fine window are displayed.
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Zone Adjust Operation Procedure For fine-tuning misalignments on a part of the screen after adjusting the overall screen misalignment using “Adjust (Pixel)” and “Adjust (Fine)”. The screen can be divided vertically and horizontally into 10 sections for partial adjustments to be made. A Set “Adjust Area”...
High Altitude Mode For setting the high altitude mode to “On” or “Off”. Set to “On” when using the projector at a location of low atmospheric pressure (higher than 900 m above sea level). Uniformity Correction For correcting the brightness degradation at the periphery of the screen due to the effect of the screen and viewing distance.
Function Network For specifying the settings for external control from a PC or smartphone. Setting Description DHCP Client Obtains the IP address automatically from the DHCP server inside the connected network. For configuring the network settings manually. IP Address For configuring the IP address. Subnet Mask For configuring the subnet mask.
Information Setting Description Input Displays video input terminal. Source Displays the input source. (Displayed only during video signal input) Resolution Displays the image resolution. (Displayed only during PC signal input) H Frequency Displays the horizontal frequency. (Displayed only during PC signal input) V Frequency Displays the vertical frequency.
Other Adjustments and Settings RGB Solo For displaying the RGB component individually. Pressing the [RGB SOLO] button on the remote control switches the color component as follows. “All Color” " “Red Component only” " “Green Component only” " “Blue Component only” " “All Color”... RGB Parade Pressing the [RGB PARADE] button on the remote control displays the waveform monitor for red, green, blue and all colors at the bottom of the screen.
Mounting/Dismounting the Screen The screen that comes with the main unit can be replaced with an optional screen. Refer to the catalog for the types of optional screens available. CAUTION Before replacing the screen, be sure to turn off the power or press the [HIDE] button on the remote control to hide the image.
Dismounting the Screen The top of the screen frame is secured by inserting the two pins inside its top surface into the two square holes on top of the main unit. The bottom of the screen frame is held by the magnetic force of the three magnetic catches attached inside the main unit. And there are light shielding sponges between the inside of the sides of the screen frame and the outside of the sides of the main unit which will create some resistance when pulling out the bottom of the screen frame.
Troubleshooting Before sending the unit to your authorized dealer for repair, please check the following points. The following symptoms are not malfunctions. You do not need to worry about the following symptoms if there is no abnormality on the screen. The side and rear surface of the main unit is partially hot.
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Video image looks unnatural Colors are unnatural Check Action Refer to Is the color space of the input signal The color may turn out unnatural when the input signal is P. 34 correctly set? different from the setting of this unit. Set the “Color Space”...
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Remote control does not work Check Action Refer to Are the batteries correctly loaded? Match the polarities (t s) correctly when loading the P. 13 batteries. Are the batteries exhausted? Replace with new batteries. P. 13 Is there an obstructing object between Remove any obstructing object.
When the Following Messages Appear... Message Description Action No device is connected to the input Input the video signals. terminal. No Input The input terminal is connected but there is no signal. A video signal that cannot be used with Input video signals that can be used.
External Control It is possible to control this unit by connecting it to a PC using an RS-232C cross cable (D-sub 9-pin). The projector can be controlled by connecting it to a PC through the computer network with a LAN cable for control commands to be sent to the projector.
Command Format The command between this unit and the computer consists of “Header”, “Unit ID”, “Command”, “Data” and “End”. Header (1 byte), Unit ID (2 bytes), Command (2 bytes), Data (n bytes), End (1 byte) Header This binary code indicates the start of communication. Binary Code Type Description...
Remote Control Code Binary code is sent during communication. The following applies to the case when the remote control code is “A”. In the case of “B”, add “36” to the beginning of the code. Remote Control Button Name Binary Code Remote Control Button Name Binary Code STAND BY...
Communications Example This section shows the communication examples of RS-232C. Operating command Type Command Description Connection check PC " This unit: 21 89 01 00 00 0A Connection check This unit " PC: 06 89 01 00 00 0A Power (On) PC "...
Specifications Product Name HDR REAR PROJECTION SYSTEM Model Name LY-HDR36-2 LY-HDR36-4 Display Panel/Size D-ILA device *1, 2 0.7" (1920 x 1080 pixels) x 3 (total no. of pixels: approx. 6.22 million) Projection Lens 2.0 x power zoom lens (1.4:1 to 2.8:1), motorized zoom and focus Light-source Lamp 265 W ultra-high pressure mercury lamp [product no.: PK-L2615U] Average lifespan: 3500 hours (in “High”...
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59.94 *1, 2 Supports only 8 bit RGB. Supports 16 bit by means of JVC’s unique signal formatting. * Even when signals can be input, video images may not be projected properly depending on the PC or cable in use.
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Dimensions (Unit: mm) Top Surface Side Front Rear Surface...
Index Lamp Time ............43 A Accessories ............9 Language Selection ..........41 Projection Screen Adjustment ......19 Lens Aperture ..........28, 32 Adjustment and Setting by the Menu ....30 Lens Control ............19 Adjustment of the Image Quality ......32 Lens Memory ............