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Owner’s Manual Multimedia Projector Model EK-450U Ver. 1.00...
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Preface Features and Design This Multimedia Projector is designed with the most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. This projector utilizes a high luminance and Eco friendly system, a palette of 1.07 billion colors, and digital light processing (DLP) technology. Simple Computer System Setting LAN Network Function The projector has the Multi-scan system to...
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Preface Important Safety Information Important: It is strongly recommended that you read this section carefully before using the projector. These safety and usage instructions will ensure that you enjoy many years of safe use of the projector. Keep this manual for future reference. Symbols Used Warning symbols are used on the unit and in this manual to alert you of hazardous situations.
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Safety Instructions • Please read this manual completely before installing and operating the projector. • The projector provides many convenient features and functions. Proper operation may enable you to fully utilize the features and keep it in good condition. Otherwise, it will not only shorten the service life of the unit, but also may cause malfunction, a fire, or other accidents.
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Preface Safety Precautions Caution: • The projector must be grounded. • Do not expose the projector to raindrops or high humidity to avoid a fire or electric shock. • This projector produces intense light from the projection lens. Avoid staring directly into the lens, otherwise eye damage could be caused. Be especially careful that children do not stare directly into the beam.
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Safety Guide • All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. • Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use. Unplug this projector from AC power supply before cleaning.
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Preface ¾ When the projector exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. • When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Moving the projector When moving the projector, take care of the lens and retract the adjustable foot to prevent damage to the lens and cabinet. Installing the projector properly • Please set the projector on nearly-level. •...
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Preface Caution in ceiling installation the projector • Only qualified personal is authorized for ceiling installation. • We are not responsible for the hurt and damage caused by ceiling bracket that purchased from unauthorized dealer even in warranty period. • Remove the ceiling bracket immediately while not use. • While installing, torque screwdriver is suggested, don’t use electric or impact-type screwdriver.
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Important Information Laser Safety Cautions • Do not stare into the beam, RG2. As with any bright source, do not stare into the direct beam, RG2 IEC 62471-5:2015 • Additional instructions to supervise children, no staring, and not use optical aids. •...
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Preface • Any operation or adjustment not specifically instructed by the user’s guide creates the risk of hazardous laser radiation exposure. • Do not open or disassemble the projector as this may cause damage by the exposure of laser radiation. •...
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If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Model Number : EK-450U Trade Name : EIKI Responsible party : EIKI International, Inc. Address : 30251 Esperanza Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688-2132 Telephone No. : 800-242-3454 (949-457-0200) Note: For use in a commercial, industrial or business environment.
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Preface As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: • The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Views of Projector Parts Front-right View abeL escrIptIon ee page Projection Lens Allow automated lens control: vertical and horizontal offsets. LED Status Display the status of the projector. Indicators Front IR Sensor Receive signals from the IR remote. Keep the signal path to the sensor unobstructed for Top IR Sensor uninterrupted communication with the projector.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual LED Indicator abeL escrIptIon ee page Top IR Sensor Receive signals from the IR remote. Keep the signal path to the sensor unobstructed for uninterrupted communication with the projector. LIGHT LED Indicate the projector illumination (laser diode) status. POWER LED Indicate the projector power status.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Rear View abeL escrIptIon ee page 12V OUT Output 12V trigger pulse for controlling output device. R/C IN • When using the wired remote control, connect the wired remote control unit to this jack with a remote control cable. • The IR receiver still works when a wired remote control unit is connected to the projector.
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual abeL escrIptIon ee page Kensington Lock This slot is for a Kensington lock used to deter theft of the projector. Note: Kensington is a registered trademark of ACCO Brands Corporation Note: To use this feature, you must plug in the power adapter/cable/cord before turn on/off the projector. Warning: As a safety precaution, disconnect all power to the projector and connecting devices before making connections.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Built-in Keypad abeL escrIptIon ee page Power Power on or off the projector. Lens Shift Adjust the lens vertical or horizontal offset setting. Enter Confirm your item selection. Select items, adjust the value in the OSD or make adjustments p/q/t/u for projected image.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Bottom View 170.00 85.00 M3 x 3 8 mm M4 x 4 55.00 8 mm 110.00 abeL escrIptIon ee page Adjustable Feet Raise or lower the feet to level the projector. Ceiling support Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on holes a ceiling.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Remote Control Parts Geometric Correction PIP/PBP Menu AV Mute ENTER Exit Source Re-Sync Volume D Zoom Info. Freeze Remote HDMI1 HDMI2 Mode HDBaseT Network Format Important: 1. Avoid using the projector with bright fluorescent lighting turned on. Certain high-frequency fluorescent lights can disrupt remote control operation. 2. Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the projector. If the path between the remote control and the projector is obstructed, you can bounce the signal off certain reflective surfaces such as projector screens.
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual abeL escrIptIon ee page Power On Power on the projector. Geometric Launch the Geometric Correction menu. Correction H. Keystone/ V. Keystone / 4 corner / Reset, use the four directional select keys. Function button Menu Launch the OSD menu.
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure. Note: • The remote control will go to sleep mode if no key is being pressed, or more than two keys are pressed at the same time, or one key are pressed for more than 60 seconds. • The back light of the remote control will light 10 seconds when you press any key, then it will light down slowly within 5 seconds if no key is being pressed.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Remote Control Operating Range The remote control uses infrared transmission to control the projector. It is not necessary to point the remote directly at the projector. Provided you are not holding the remote perpendicular to the sides or the rear of the projector, the remote will function well within a radius of about 10 meters (32.8 feet) and 30 degrees above or below the projector level.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Inserting the Remote Control Batteries Remove the battery compartment cover as shown in the illustration. Insert the batteries with correct polarity (+/-) as shown inside the battery compartment. Replace the cover. Caution: • Only use AAA batteries (Alkaline batteries are recommended). • Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance regulations.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual etup and peratiOn Starting and Shutting down the Projector Turn On the Projector Connect the power cord to the projector. Then connect the other end to a wall outlet. Important: Make sure that the Power switch is in the ON position. Turn on the connected devices.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Adjusting the Projector Level Take note of the following when setting up the projector: • The projector table or stand should be level and sturdy. • Position the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen. •...
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Using the Lens Shift Adjustment The projection lens can be moved up, down, right, and left with the motor-driven lens shift function. This function makes the positioning of images easy on the screen. Lens shift is generally expressed as a percentage of the image height or width, see below illustration.
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual When the lens is shifted to the leftmost: -480 pixels 1920 pixels The display position can be shifted to the left in up to 25% of the width of the display. When the lens is shifted to the rightmost: 1920 pixels +480 pixels The display...
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Lens Shift Range r0255 oe s uggestIon ∆H ∆v ∆H ∆v WUXGA Note: All specifications above are based on lowest to highest offset and have ±3% tolerance. — —...
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual (OSd) M creen iSplay ettinGS OSD Menu Controls The projector has an OSD that lets you make image adjustments and change various settings. Navigating the OSD You can use the remote control cursor buttons or the projector keypad to navigate and make changes to the OSD.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Setting the OSD Language Set the OSD language to your preference before continuing. Press the [Menu] button. Picture Display Mode Wall Color White Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Tint Gamma Color Settings Use the [p]/[q] button to select Options and press the [Enter] button to enter the Options menu. Use the [p]/[q] button to select Language.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual OSD Menu Overview Use the following illustration to quickly find a setting or determine the range for a setting. ettIngs efauLt Standard Presentation Movie DICOM Display Mode Standard REC709 Real Blending Native White Blackboard Light Yellow Wall Color Light Green White...
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual ettIngs efauLt 1~199 White Gain Green 1~199 Color Settings Color Matching Blue 1~199 Picture Reset Dynamic Contrast Re-Sync Freeze AV Mute Auto 16:10 Aspect Ratio Auto 16:9 H. Position (by source define) -30~30 V. Position (by source define) -10~10 Frequency...
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual ettIngs efauLt Main Left Main Top PBP Location Main Left Main Right Main Bottom Large Size Medium Medium Small HDMI1 HDMI2 Screen PIP/PBP Main Source HDMI1 HDBaseT HDMI1 HDMI2 Sub Source HDMI2 HDBaseT Swap Auto Auto DLP Link Auto...
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual ettIngs efauLt Lens Shift Lens Lock Lens Calibration Lens Function Apply Position Save Current Position Lens Memory Reset Green Grid Magenta Grid White Grid White Test Pattern Green Blue Black Gray Scale Color Bar Raster Gray High Altitude Setup 12V Trigger...
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual ettIngs efauLt Brightness Contrast Sleep Timer Color Matching Remote Settings Color Temperature Lens Shift Gamma Auto Source Projection Mode Lens Shift Display Mode Lock Keypad Lock Setup HDBaseT RS232 Control Network Status (read only) MAC Address (read only) DHCP IP Address...
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual ettIngs efauLt Top Left Top Right Menu Location Center Top Left Bottom Left Menu Settings Bottom Right Menu Timer 5sec 10sec Direct Power On Signal Power On 0 ~ 120 Auto Power Off (5 min (min.) increments) 0 ~ 990...
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual ettIngs efauLt Connected/ LAN Status Disconnected IP Address Subnet Mask Network Gateway MAC Address Information Serial Number System About FW Version Control Remote Code 00~99 — —...
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Picture Menu Press the [Menu] button to open the OSD menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select Picture and press the [Enter] button to enter the Picture menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select the menu option and press the [Enter] button to enter its submenu.
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual escrIptIon Gamma Adjust the gamma value to obtain the better image contrast for the input. Default: 6 amma alue olor atrIx Film Video Graphics 2.2 (Standard) DICOM SIM. Color Settings Configure the color settings. See "Color Settings" (page 30) for details. Dynamic Contrast When “Dynamic Contrast”...
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Color Settings Press the [Menu] button to open the OSD menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select Picture and press the [Enter] button to enter the Picture menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select Color Settings and press the [Enter] button to enter the Color Settings menu.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Screen Menu Press the [Menu] button to open the OSD menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select Screen and press the [Enter] button to enter the Screen menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select the menu option and press the [Enter] button to enter its submenu.
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual escrIptIon H. Position Move the image right or left within the area of available pixels (VGA signal). • Press the [t] button to move the image left. • Press the [u] button to move the image right. V.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Geometric Correction Press the [Menu] button to open the OSD menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select Screen and press the [Enter] button to enter the Screen menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select Geometric Correction and press the [Enter] button to enter the Geometric Correction menu.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual PIP/PBP This function is used to project two images simultaneously by placing a separate small sub screen within or next to the main screen. Press the [Menu] button to open the OSD menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select Screen and press the [Enter] button to enter the Screen menu.
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual PIP/PBP layout and size table as described below. ¾ P : indicates primary source region (lighter color). ¾ * : Both source regions are the same size. pIp/pbp s pIp/pbp L ayout maLL eDIum arge PBP, Main Left PBP, Main Top PBP, Main Right...
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual 3D Menu Press the [Menu] button to open the OSD menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select 3D and press the [Enter] button to enter the 3D menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select the menu option and press the [Enter] button to enter its submenu.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Audio Menu Press the [Menu] button to open the OSD menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select Audio and press the [Enter] button to enter the Audio menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select the menu option and press the [Enter] button to enter its submenu.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Setup Menu Press the [Menu] button to open the OSD menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select Setup and press the [Enter] button to enter the Setup menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select the menu option and press the [Enter] button to enter its submenu.
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual escrIptIon Network Control Configure the local area network (LAN) settings. • Network Status: Display the network connection status (read-only). • MAC Address: Display the MAC address (read-only). • DHCP: Use this option to enable or disable the DHCP function. ¾...
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Lens Function Press the [Menu] button to open the OSD menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select Setup and press the [Enter] button to enter the Setup menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select Lens Function and press the [Enter] button to enter the Lens Function menu.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Remote Settings Press the [Menu] button to open the OSD menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select Setup and press the [Enter] button to enter the Setup menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select Remote Settings and press the [Enter] button to enter the Remote Settings menu.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Options Menu Press the [Menu] button to open the OSD menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select Options and press the [Enter] button to enter the Options menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select the menu option and press the [Enter] button to enter its submenu.
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual escrIptIon Signal Power On Enable or disable the signal power on function. • Off: Disable the power on trigger by active signal is detected. • On: The projector powers on automatically when an active signal is detected.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Standby Power Mode Table Lan s ormaL tanDby tanDby tanDby oWer < 0.5W < 2W < 6W RS232 Power Status RS232 Info/Lamp/Hours Power ON (Command) Keypad ON IR ON RS232 ON LAN (Browser) HDBaseT (RS232 ON) Signal Power ON (Video signal) HDBaseT HDMI 1/2...
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Menu Settings Press the [Menu] button to open the OSD menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select Options and press the [Enter] button to enter the Options menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select Menu Settings and press the [Enter] button to enter the Menu Settings menu.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Sleep Timer (min.) Press the [Menu] button to open the OSD menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select Options and press the [Enter] button to enter the Options menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select Sleep Timer (min.) and press the [Enter] button to enter the Sleep Timer (min.) menu.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Information Menu The information menu is used to confirm the current operating condition of the projector, and the detect signal being projected and running state. Press the [Menu] button to open the OSD menu. Press the [p]/[q] button to select Information and press the [Enter] button to enter the Information menu.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Multimedia Mode You can connect a USB storage device to your projector to view compatible photo, movie on the large screen of the projector or play compatible music so that the sound can output from the projector’s speaker. To use USB multi media player, do the following: Switch the input source to MMA (Multimedia) mode.
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Photo Playback: unctIon escrIptIon Back Skip to the previous file in the Playlist. Start or restart playback. Play The Icon becomes the icon when activated. Pause playback. Pause The Icon becomes the icon when activated. Forward Skip to the next file.
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Audio Playback: unctIon escrIptIon Back Skip to the previous file in the Playlist. Start or restart playback. Play The Icon becomes the icon when activated. Pause playback. Pause The Icon becomes the icon when activated. Forward Skip to the next file.
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Video Playback: unctIon escrIptIon Back Skip to the previous file in the Playlist. Fast Rewind Fast rewind at 1x/2x/4x/8x/16x/32x playback speed. Start or restart playback. Play The Icon becomes the icon when activated. Pause playback. Pause The Icon becomes the icon when activated.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Control Your Projector Using Web Browser Ethernet Projector Wired LAN Terminal functionalities Remote control and monitoring of a projector from a PC (or Laptop) via wired LAN is also possible. Compatibility with Crestron control boxes enables not only collective projector management on a network but also management from a control panel on a PC (or Laptop) browser screen.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual LAN_RJ45 Connect an RJ45 cable to Ethernet port on the projector and the PC (Laptop). On the PC (Laptop), select Start → Control Panel → Network and Internet. For Windows 10, select Start ( ) → Settings ( ) →...
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Right-click on Local Area Connection, and select Properties. Windows 7 Windows 10 In the Properties window, select the Networking tab, and select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/ IPv4). Click Properties. — —...
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Click Use the following IP address and fill in the IP address and Subnet mask, then click OK. Press the [Menu] button on the projector. Select Setup → Network Control. After getting into Network Control, input the following: •...
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Press the [Enter]/[►] button. The projector is setup for remote management. The LAN/RJ45 function displays as follows. — —...
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For more information, please visit http://www.crestron.com. Warping & Blending function The Warping & Blending application software and its manual can be downloaded from EIKI website. Presentation function The presenter application software and its manual can be downloaded from EIKI website.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual RS232 by Telnet Function Besides projector connected to RS232 interface with “Hyper-Terminal” communication by dedicated RS232 command control, there is alternative RS232 command control way, so called “RS232 by TELNET” for LAN/RJ45 interface. Quick Start-Guide for “RS232 by TELNET” Check and get the IP-Address on OSD of the projector.
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual How to have TELNET enabled in Windows VISTA / 7 By default installation for Windows VISTA, “TELNET” function is not included. But end-user can have it by way of “Turn Windows features On or Off” to be enabled. Open “Control Panel”...
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DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Select “Turn Windows features on or off” to open. Have “Telnet Client” option checked, then click OK. Specsheet for “RS232 by TELNET”: Telnet: TCP Telnet port: 3023 (for more detail, kindly please get contact with the service agent or team) Telnet utility: Windows “TELNET.exe”...
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual aintenance and ecurity Cleaning the Projector Cleaning the projector to remove dust and grime will help ensure trouble-free operation. Warning: • Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at least 30 minutes before cleaning. Failure to do so could result in a severe burn. • Use only a dampened cloth when cleaning. Do not allow water to enter the ventilation openings on the projector. • If a little water gets into the projector interior while cleaning, leave unplugged in a well-ventilated room for several hours before using. • If a lot of water gets into the projector interior when cleaning, have the projector serviced. Cleaning the Lens You can purchase Optical lens cleaner from most camera stores. Refer to the following to clean the projector lens.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Using the Kensington Lock ® If you are concerned about security, attach the projector to a permanent object with the Kensington slot and a security cable. Note: Contact your vendor for details on purchasing a suitable Kensington security cable. The security lock corresponds to Kensington’s MicroSaver Security System. If you have any comment, contact: Kensington, 2853 Campus Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403, U.S.A. Tel: 800-535-4242, http://www.Kensington.com. — —...
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual rOubleShOOtinG Common Problems and Solutions These guidelines provide tips to deal with problems you may encounter while using the projector. If the problem remains unsolved, contact your dealer for assistance. Often after time spent troubleshooting, the problem is traced to something as simple as a loose connection.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual LED Indicators tatus IgHt IgHt oWer oWer LED Color Green Standby Power On Warning Up State FLASH Cooling Down State FLASH_FAST AV Mute FLASH BURN-IN On FLASH FLASH flicker BURN-IN Off FLASH FLASH flicker DDP Download Mode MSD848 Download Mode rror tatus...
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Image Problems Problem: No image appears on the screen Verify the settings on your notebook or desktop PC. Turn off all equipment and power on again in the correct order. Problem: The image is blurred Use the focus ring to adjust the focus on the projector.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual Laser Diode Problems Problem: There is no light from the projector Check that the power cable is securely connected. Ensure the power source is good by testing with another electrical device. Restart the projector in the correct order and check that the Light LED is in green. Problem: The laser diode goes off Power surges can cause the laser diode to turn off.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual HDMI Q & A Q. What is the difference between a “Standard” HDMI cable and a “High-Speed” HDMI cable? Recently, HDMI Licensing, LLC announced that cables would be tested as Standard or High-Speed cables. • Standard (or “category 1”) HDMI cables have been tested to perform at speeds of 75Mhz or up to 2.25Gbps, which is the equivalent of a 720p/1080i signal.
DLP Projector — Owner’s Manual eGulatOry OMpliance FCC Warning This equipment 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 equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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U.S.A. Canada EIKI International, Inc. EIKI CANADA - Eiki International, Inc. 30251 Esperanza 9170 County Road 93, Suite 304, Rancho Santa Margarita Midland, ON, L4R 4K4, Canada CA 92688-2132 Tel: +1 800-563-3454 U.S.A. +1 705-527-4084 Tel: +1 800-242-3454 +1 949-457-0200 E-Mail: canada@eiki.com...