Table of Contents Key safety instructions ..1 Zoom out to see details ......27 Introduction....... Selecting the aspect ratio ......27 About the aspect ratio.......28 Projector features........3 Optimizing the image .......29 Shipping contents ........4 Using Screen Color ........29 External appearance of the projector ..5 Fine-tuning of image quality in Device control and functions .....6 user modes ..........30...
Key safety instructions Design and testing of your projector has been carried out in compliance with the latest safety standards for information technology (IT) devices. However, it is extremely important for you to follow the instructions and product labels provided in this manual during use to ensure user safety.
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There may be safety risks if you fail to use an appropriate projector ceiling mounting kit. the projector to fall from the ceiling. You can purchase a projector ceiling mounting bracket from Parrot Products (Pty) Ltd.
Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use. The projector offers the following features. ●Compatible with NTSC, PAL, SECAM and HDTV ●D-Sub 15-pin terminal can be connected to analog video ●Equipped with HDMI connection, supports HDCP (PA501S with no such features) ●Multi-language On-Screen Display (OSD) menus ●Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images...
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Contents Carefully unpack the product and check th at you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact your place of purchase. The supplied items will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated. Projector Power cord Off...
External appearance of the projector Front / rear Side Top / bottom Warning ●This equipment must be connected to earthed connection. ● convenience. If failures or errors occur during equipment operations, use the power interruption device to cut the power or unplug the power cable from the socket.
Device controls and functions Turn the projector power on or off. (POWER LED indicator) Please refer to "LED indicator message". (TEMP LED indicator) Please refer to “LED indicator message”. (LAMP LED indicator) Please refer to "LED indicator message". SOURCE A source selection bar display. (Keystone button) Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection.
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Remote control 1. Power 2. Computer 3. Auto Sync Keystone button / / / direction button 5. My button 6. Menu 7. Mouse (right button) Mouse (left button) 9. Mouse 10. Lock/ID Set(no function) 11. Timer 12. Volume Lamp Eco mode Audio mode 16.
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Using the remote control cursor connect cable to the projector Mini USB port and the other end to the PC or notebook computer. “Connect to the computer” for details. Change the input signal to D-Sub or HDMI via PC source. To use the software displayed on the connected computer (such as Microsoft PowerPoint), go to the previous or next page by pressing the previous page / next page.
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Replacing the remote control battery To open the battery cover, place the remote control with the backside facing upwards. Press down at the indicated area and then slide the battery lid upwards along the indi- cated direction. Take out the old batteries (if required) and then place 2 new AAA batteries according to the indicated orientation.
Projector Positioning Choosing a location You may refer to the room layout or personal preference to determine the location of installation. Considerations include size and position of the screen, location of a suitable power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and other equipment.
Projection Dimension Refer to the chart below to determine the screen size and projection distance. Diagonal size Screen Center of lens High Wide Projection distance Vertical offset For SVGA / XGA DLP models 4:3 screen diagonal Screen size Projection Vertical offset distance Diagonal Wide...
Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to: Turn all devices off before securing any connections. Use the correct signal cables for each source. In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included (please refer to “page 4 contents”...
Connect to the computer or monitor Connect to the computer Use the VGA cable provided. Plug one end to the D-Sub output jack at the com- puter end. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the COMPUTER signal input jack on the projector.
Connecting to HDMI devices Use an HDMI cable to establish a connection between the projector and HDMI device. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI output jack on the video device. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI signal input jack on the projector. o connect the projector to a Component Video source device: Examine your...
Operation Activate the projector Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. Turn on the switch on the wall socket. Press Power to switch on the projector. instructions and select your OSD language. Switch on all connected equipment. The projector will then begin a search of the input signals.
Disabling the password function For security purposes and to help preve nt unauthorized use, the projector includes an option for setting up password security. Passwords may be set using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Please refer to the [Using the menus] section for details on OSD menu operations.
Entering the password recall procedure Press and hold the [Auto Sync] button on the remote control for 3 seconds. Write down the number and turn off your projector. Seek help from the local service center to decode the number. You may be required to provide proof of purchase to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector.
Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only display one full screen at a time. If you want the projector to automatically search for Quick Auto Search function in the SYSTEM menu is switched You may also press the source selection button on the remote control or search for available input signals to manually select the desired signals.
Changing HDMI input settings In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a device (such as DVD or Bluray player) via the projector’s HDMI input jack, and the projected picture displays the wrong colours, please change the colour space settings to one that complies with the colour space settings of the output device.
Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with an adjustment support peg. The adjustment support peg may be used to adjust projection height and projection angle along the vertical axis. The user may turn the adjustment support position of the projected image until it reaches the Lift and adjust the feet desired location.
Perform keystone correction Keystone distortion occurs where the projected image becomes trapezoidal in shape (keystone distortion) and is a result of poor projection angle. To correct this, you should adjust projector height and use the following steps to correct the issue manually. ●Using the remote control Press to display the Keystone Correction...
Selecting the aspect ratio TV’s The 'aspect ratio' is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Most analog and computers have a 4:3 aspect ratio, while digital TV and DVDs have 16:9 aspect ratios. With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input signal.
Optimizing the image Selecting a picture mode To select an operation mode, please follow the steps described below. ●Press [Colour Mode] repeatedly until you arrive at the mode you desire. ●Enter Image > Colour mode menu and press to select the required mode. Picture modes for different types of signals The following lists the Picture modes th at can be used for different signal types.
Fine-tuning of image quality Adjusting Brightness Enter Image > Brightness menu and then press The higher the value, the brighter the image. Adjusting this control allows the black area of the image to appear just as black to reveal details within. Adjusting Contrast Enter Image >...
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Adjusting Brilliant Colour Enter Image > Advanced > Brilliant Colour menu and press This feature utilizes a new colour-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colours of the projected image. Brightness levels of mid-tone areas commonly seen in videos and natural landscapes are increased by more than 50%, allowing the projector to generate images in realistic and true colours.
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Colour Management Colour management should be considered in permanent installations with controlled lighting such as boardrooms, theatres or lecture halls. It provides fine colour control adjustments to allow for acurate colour reproduction. o adjust the settings: Open the OSD menu, go to Image > Advanced > Colour Management menu.
Setting the Presentation Timer The presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on-screen to help you achieve better time management when giving presentations. Follow these steps to utilize this function: Enter Basic > Presentation Timer menu. Press [Enter] to show the Presentation Timer page. Select Timer Period and press to 5 minutes, with 1 minute increments, or 5 to 240 minutes in 5 minute increments.
Hiding the image In order to draw the audience ’s attention to the presenter, you may press Blank to hide the screen image. Press any key on the projector or remote to restore the image. After hiding the image, the lower right corner of the screen will display the text [Blank].
Reset Lamp Timer: Set the lamp hours to zero. Lamp Usage Timer: Displays the time (hours) that the lamp has been running. Extending lamp life The projector lamp is a consumable ite m. To extend the lamp life, you can make the following settings in the OSD menu.
Press Enter to display the Smart Energy page. Select Eco. Press and select Enable. When Enable is selected, the projector lamp will be changed to Eco Mode after no signal is detected. If the projector has not detected the signal after 20 minutes, its lamp power will be changed to SuperEco mode.
3D functions This projector comes with 3D functio ns that offer greater depth and immersion when viewing 3D movies, videos, sports, and games. You would need a pair of 3D glasses when viewing 3D images and videos. If the 3D signal comes from an HDMI 1.4a compatible device, this projector will look for a 3D Sync data signal.
Menu operations Menu system Please note that the on-screen display (OSD ) menu may vary according to the type of signal received. The projector must detect at least one valid signal in order to use the menu items. If no device has been connected to the projector or if no signal has been detected, only a few menu items will be accessible.
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Main menu Sub-menu Options Auto Power On Direct power on On / Off Auto Power Off Disable /1 0 min / 20 min / 30 min Disable / 30 min /1 hr / 2 hr / 3 hr / 4 Smart Energy Sleep Timer hr / 8 hr /12 hr...
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Main menu Sub-menu Options Language Multi-language OSD selection Front Table/Rear Table / Rear Projector Position Ceiling / Front Ceiling 5 sec / 10 sec / 15 sec / 20 sec / Menu Display Time 25 sec / 30 sec Menu Settings Center / Top-Left / Top-Right / Menu Position Bottom-Left / Bottom-Right...
Maintenance Care of the projector Do not attempt to disassemble any part of the projector . For servicing on repair contact your dealer. Cleaning the lens ou can clean the dust-free glass lens if you notice any dirt or dust on its surface. ●Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust.
LED Indicator Projector status Power indicator Temp indicator Lamp indicator Stand-by mode BLUE Off Off Before turning on, constantly lit after Normal Operations Off Off seconds Temperature 1 BLUE Flashing Off Temperature 2 BLUE Off Fan Error 1 Off Flashing Fan Error 2 Off...
Troubleshooting Projector is not turning on Cause Remedy Plug one end of the power cable at the AC inlet of the projector and the other There is no power from the power cable. end in the power outlet. If the power outlet has a switch, make sure that it is switched on.
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● Input Terminals VGA Input (DB 15 pin) HDMI (v1.4) Video (RCA) Audio In(3.5mm mini jack) Output Terminals Audio Out (3.5mm mini jack) USB (Type A) 5V/1A Control Terminals RS232 (9 pin type1) USB (Type mini B) ...
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3D (including HDMI signal) Signal Resolution (pixels) Aspect Ratio Refresh rate (Hz) SVGA 800x600 60*/120** 1024x768 60*/120** 1280x720 16:9 50*60* WXGA 1280x800 16:9 For Video Signal Signal Resolution (pixels) Aspect Ratio Refresh rate (Hz) SDTV (480i)*** 720x480 4:3/16:9 * 50 Hz and 60 Hz signals are supported for side by side, Top and Bottom, and Frame Sequential formats.
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Component video Signal Resolution (pixels) Aspect Ratio Refresh rate (Hz) HDTV (1080p) 1920x1080 16:9 50/60 HDTV (1080i) 1920x1080 16:9 50/60 HDTV (720p) 1280x720 16:9 50/60 SDTV(480p) 720x480 4:3/16:9 SDTV(576p) 720x576 4:3/16:9 SDTV (480i) 720x480 4:3/16:9 SDTV (576i) 720x576 4:3/16:9 Composite video Signal Aspect Ratio Refresh rate (Hz)