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— ’ — ’ — ’ Important Safety Information Congratulations on purchasing the DLP projector! 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.
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Power Safety Only use the supplied power cord. Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will not be in the way of foot traffic. Remove the batteries from the remote control when storing or not in use for a prolonged period. Replacing the Lamp Replacing the lamp can be hazardous if done incorrectly.
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— ’ — ’ — ’ Main Features • Lightweight unit, easy to pack away and transport • Compatible with all major video standards including NTSC, PAL, and SECAM • A high brightness rating allows for presentations in daylight or in lit rooms •...
Packing Checklist Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: USB C ABLE CD-ROM (T ’ S MANUAL Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not operate normally.
— ’ — ’ — ’ Views of Projector Parts Front-right View ABEL Focus Lens zoom Screws See “Top view—OSD buttons and LEDs” Front IR receiver Lens Lens cover Height-adjuster button Important: Ventilation openings on the projector allow for good air circulation, which keeps the projector lamp cool.
Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs ABEL Keystone/ Corrects image-trapezoid (wider bottom) effect Down cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD VOL-/ Decreases volume Left cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD Orange Ready LED Flashing Keystone/ Corrects image-trapezoid (wider top) effect UP cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD...
— ’ — ’ — ’ Rear view ABEL Rear IR receiver DVI-D VGA IN VGA OUT S-video Video Audio in-R Audio in-L Audio-in Audio-out 12V Connector RS-232 Power switch Power Security Lock Note: If your video equipment has both S-video and RCA jacks (composite video) connect to the S-video connector.
Bottom view ABEL Ceiling support holes Height adjuster button Height adjuster Tilt adjuster ESCRIPTION Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a ceiling. Push to release height adjuster Adjuster drops down when adjuster button is pushed Adjust angle of the picture –...
— ’ — ’ — ’ Remote Control Parts Important: 1. Avoid using the projector with bright fluorescent lighting turned on. Certain high-frequency fluo- rescent lights can disrupt remote control operation. 2. Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the projector. If the path be- tween 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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ABEL Right Down Page Down Up cursor Right cursor Down cursor Volume +/- Mute Zoom+ Zoom- Freeze Blank Source Auto Menu Status Keystone top/bottom Left cursor Enter Page Up Left Enter Power Laser Note: The remote control can only interface with a computer when connected to the computer through a USB cable connection.
— ’ — ’ — ’ 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 control perpendicular to the sides or the rear of the projector, the remote control functions within a radius of about 7 meters (23 feet) and 15 degrees above or below the projector level.
Inserting the Remote Control Batteries Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert the supplied batteries taking note of the polarity (+/-) as shown here. Replace the cover. Caution: 1. Only use AAA batteries (Alkaline batteries are recommended). 2.
— ’ — ’ — ’ Connecting Input Devices A PC or notebook computer as well as video devices can be connected to the projector at the same time. Video devices include DVD, VCD, and VHS players, as well as movie camcorders and digital still cameras.
Starting and Shutting down the Projector nd Shutting down the Projector 1. 1. Slide the lens cover. Connect the power cord to the projector (A). Connect the other end to a wall outlet. Switch (B) from off (O) to on (-). The Power and Ready LEDs on the projector light.
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— ’ — ’ — ’ Turn off the main Power switch when the Ready LED stops flashing. Caution: Do not unplug the power cord until the Ready LED stops flashing, indicating the projector has cooled down. – 12 –...
Setting an Access Password (Security Lock) You can use the cursor (arrow) buttons to set a password and prevent unauthorized use of the pro- jector. When enabled, the password must be entered after you power on the projector. (See “Navigating the OSD” on page 16 and “Setting the OSD Language” on page 17 for help on using OSD menus.) Important: Keep the password in a safe place.
— ’ — ’ — ’ 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. •...
Adjusting the Zoom, Focus and Keystone Use the Image-zoom con- trol (on the projector only) to resize the projected im- age and screen size Use the Image-focus con- trol (on the projector only) to sharpen the projected image Press the Keystone button on the remote control.
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 buttons on the top of the projector to navigate and make changes to the OSD.
Setting the OSD Language You may want to reference the OSD on your projector while reading this section. Set the OSD lan- guage to your preference before continuing. (The default language is English.) 1. Press the Menu button. The Main menu appears. 2.
Main Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor menu. Press the cursor values for settings, and then press Enter or Brightness Press the cursor Contrast Press the cursor Sharpness Press the cursor Color Press the cursor Temperature (Range: Cool/Normal/Warm) Color...
— ’ — ’ — ’ Main Menu Functions Available for Connected Source Function Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Temp Color Saturation Color Tint Gamma Color Space Reset O = available to video source Component Video – 20 – Composite Video S-video...
Setup Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor menu. Press the cursor values for settings, and then press Enter or Horizontal Press the cursor Position Vertical Press the cursor Position Press the cursor Keystone (Range: -50 –...
— ’ — ’ — ’ Advance Feature Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press to move to the Advance Feature menu and then press Enter or in the Advance Feature menu. Press to confirm the new setting. This feature adjusts the color balance in each color of RGB (red, green, blue), and their neutral colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, white) by using color correction adjustment.
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Press the cursor enable Security Lock a Register Password dialog box appears: Security Lock You can only use the following three cursor buttons, word fields. Press the cursor buttons five times in any order and confirm to set the password. When the password is enabled, it must be entered every time after you power on the projector.
— ’ — ’ — ’ User Color Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press to move to the Advance Feature menu and then press Enter or Color menu and then press Enter or to change values for settings, and then press Enter or Press the cursor (Range: 0 - 100) Press the cursor...
Config Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor menu. Press the cursor values for settings, and then press Enter or Press the cursor Blank Screen screen. (Range: Black – Red – Green – Blue – White) Press the cursor Auto Source tion.
— ’ — ’ — ’ Utility Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor menu. Press the cursor values for settings, and then press Enter or Press the cursor Video Type (Range: Auto – NTSC – PAL – SECAM) Press the cursor Video AGC gain control for the video source.
Digital operation for zoom and pan adjustment. Press Enter or Press Digital Zoom to open the Pan menu. (You must zoom in before you can open the Pan menu.) Use the cursor buttons to pan the zoomed image. Press the Menu button to exit.
— ’ — ’ — ’ Tool Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor menu. Press the cursor confirm the new setting. Language Press the cursor Follow on-screen prompts to carry out the remote control test. You are re- Remote control test turned to the Tool menu at the end or by pressing the Menu button.
Status Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor menu. Press the cursor Video Displays the resolution and refresh rate for RGB/DVI mode. Information Displays the color standard for video mode. Active Source Displays the active source. Software Displays information about the software version.
Replacing the Projection Lamp The projection lamp should be replaced when it burns out. It should only be replaced with a certified replacement part, which you can order from your local dealer. Caution: When removing the lamp from a ceiling-mounted projector, make sure that no one is under the pro- jector.
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Open the lamp com- partment cover (B). Remove the two screws from the lamp module (C). Lift the module handle up (D). – 31 – – ’ – ’ – ’...
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— ’ — ’ — ’ Pull firmly on the mod- ule handle to remove the lamp module (D) Reverse steps 1 to 5 to install the new lamp module. – 32 –...
Resetting the Lamp After replacing the lamp, you should reset the lamp hour counter to zero. Refer to the following: Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor to the Status menu. Press the cursor down to Lamp Hour Reset. Press the cursor or Enter button.
— ’ — ’ — ’ Cleaning the Lens You can purchase optic lens cleaner from most camera stores. Refer to the following to clean the pro- jector lens. 1. Apply a little optic lens cleaner to a clean soft cloth. (Do not apply the cleaner directly to the lens.) 2.
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 con- nection.
Problem: The image is streaked 1. Set the Frequency and Tracking settings on the Utility menu of the OSD to the default settings. 2. To ensure the problem is not caused by a connected PC’s video card, connect to another computer.
— ’ — ’ — ’ Problem: The sound is distorted 1. Check the audio cable connection. 2. Test the source audio output with other speakers. 3. Have the projector serviced. Having the Projector Serviced If you are unable to solve the problem, you should have the projector serviced. Pack the projector in the original carton.
Timing Mode Table The projector can display several resolutions. The following table outlines the resolutions that can be displayed by the projector. Signal Resolution NTSC PAL/SECAM 640 x 350 720 x 400 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600...
FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pur- suant 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communica- tions.