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PREMIERE 30HD
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  • Page 1 USER'S GUIDE PREMIERE 30HD HOME THEATER PROJECTOR...

  • Page 3: Preface

    Preface ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is designed for use with the Matterhorn DLP Front Projector. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 4: Notices

    CAUTION! For minimal servicing and to maintain high image quality, we recommend that you use the projector in an environment that is smoke and dust free. When used in areas where there is a lot of smoke or dust, the filter and lens should be cleaned often to lengthen the service life of the projector.
  • Page 5 Before using the projector, please read this operation manual carefully. To facilitate reporting the loss or theft of your Projector, record the Serial Number located on the bottom of the projector and retain this information. Before recycling the packaging, be sure that you have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly against the list of “Package Contents”...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Available Range of the Remote Control ... 12 Inserting the Batteries ... 12 Connections and Setup Connecting the Projector to Other Devices ... 14 Before Setting Up ... 14 Connecting the Power Cord ... 14 Connecting to Video Equipment ... 15 Connecting to Video Equipment...
  • Page 7 Easy to Use Functions Selecting the Picture Display Mode... 40 H-V Position Function... 43 White Enhance ... 45 Selecting the Economy Mode... 45 Setting the Power Save... 45 Automatic Power Off Function... 46 Source Select ... 46 OSD Timeout... 47 Setting a Background Image ...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction...

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Package Contents Open the package and ensure that you have the following items: COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 VIDEO/S-VIDEO DVI/PC Remote control Ring cap cover set Optional accessories HD 15-pin VGA to HD 15-pin VGA cable RS-232C cable (3M) DVI-D to DVI-D cable (3M) DVI-D to HDMI cable (3M) Ceiling mount package •...

  • Page 10: Features

    Features • Newly developed 0.63-inch DMD™ chip provides significantly improved optical efficiency and excellent contrast ratio. • Newly developed DDR (Double Data Rate) chip eliminates Color Breaking phenomena common with previous generation DLP™ projectors. • Use of 250W high-output lamp realizes both high color purity and high brightness. Natural images made possible by high color reproducibility can be created with high-brightness, pow- erful expression capabilities.

  • Page 11: Components

    The projector has an over temperature warning LED on the control panel. If the projector overheats because of a dirty filter or another problem, the LED will flash, and the projector lamp will turn off, after which a 90- second cooling off period occurs. After restarting the projector, if the unit doesn’t operate normally, take the projector in for servicing.

  • Page 12: Projector (Rear View)

    Remote control sensor Kensington Security Standard connector WARNING! As the projector lamp becomes extremely hot, air blowing out from the ventilation slots can be uncomfortably hot. Using the Kensington Lock This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System.

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Component 1 button Press this button to connect component device sources. COMPONENT 2 VIDEO/S-VIDEO VIDEO/S-VIDEO button Press this button to connect a standard RCA video or s-video source. DVI/PC Aspect Ratio button Controls how the projector resizes the input image.

  • Page 14: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control Available Range of the Remote Control The remote control can be used to control the projector within the ranges shown in the illustration. Note • The signal from the remote control can be reflected by the screen.

  • Page 15: Connections And Setup

    Connections and Setup...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Projector To Other Devices

    Before Setting Up Note • Before connecting, be sure to turn off both the projector and the devices to be connected. After making all connections, turn on the projector and then the other devices. When connecting a computer, be sure that it is the last device to be turned on after all the connections are made.

  • Page 17: Connecting To Video Equipment

    To view a higher-quality image, use a commercially available S-video cable to connect the INPUT 3 terminal on the projector and the S-video output terminal on the video equipment. VCR or other video equipment...

  • Page 18: Connecting To Component Video Equipment

    *DTV is an umbrella term used to describe the new digital television system in the United States. Note • When connecting the projector to the video equipment in this way, select “Component 1 or 2” for “Input Source” in the “Main” menu. Connecting by Using the...

  • Page 19: Connecting By Using A Dvi-D To Hdmi Cable

    Use a DVI to HDMI cable when connecting HDMI video equipment such as DVD players to INPUT 4 terminal. Connect a DVI-D to HDMI cable to the projector. • Secure the connectors by tightening the thumbscrews. Connect the above cable to the video equipment.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Projector To A Computer

    • When connecting the projector to a computer in this way, select “PC” for “Input Source” in the “Main” menu, or select the RGB mode by pressing on the remote control.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Thumbscrew Cables

    Before using the “Plug and Play” function, be sure to turn on the projector first and the connected computer last. Note • The DDC “Plug and Play” function of this projector operates only when used in conjunction with a VESA DDC compatible computer. Optional...

  • Page 22: Using The Adjustment Feet

    The projection of the image can be made higher by adjusting the projector when it is in a location lower than the screen. Press the foot releases and lift the projector to the desired angle.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Lens

    Note • Do not forcibly turn the lens shift dial beyond the range of the upper left and lower right positions. This may cause the projector to malfunction. Focus ring Zoom ring Focus ring...

  • Page 24: Setting Up The Screen

    Position the projector perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat and level to achieve an optimal image. Note • The projector lens should be centered in the middle of the screen. If the horizontal line passing through the lens center is not perpendicular to the screen, the image will be distorted, making viewing difficult.

  • Page 25: Screen Size And Projection Distance

    Screen Size and Projection Distance　 When using a wide Screen Size (16:9) screen (16:9) Diagonal In case of displaying the 300” 16:9 picture on the whole 250” area of the 16:9 screen. 200” 150” 133” 106” 100” 92” 84” : Picture area 72”...
  • Page 26 Authorized Service Center or Dealer to obtain the recommended ceiling-mount bracket (sold separately). Be sure to adjust the position of the projector to match the distance (Z) from the lens center position to the lower edge of the image, when mounting the projector on the ceiling.

  • Page 27: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation...

  • Page 28: Image Projection

    Image Projection Basic Procedure Connect the required external equipment to the projector before operating the following procedures. Info • The language preset at the factory is English. If you want to change the on- screen display to another language, reset the language according to the procedure on page 28.
  • Page 29 Press on the remote control on the projector, then press Enter to turn off the projector, when the confirmation message is displayed. Note • If you accidentally press power and do not want to turn off the...

  • Page 30: Selecting The On-Screen Display Language

    Selecting the On-screen Display Language • The on-screen display language of the projector can be set to English, Français, Italiano, Deutsch, Español, 中文 , 日本語 , 한국어 . Press “MENU”. • The menu will be displayed. Press to select “Language”.

  • Page 31: Menu Bar Items

    Menu Bar Items This list shows the items that can be set in the projector. Composite Video/S-Video, DVI Mode Picture Brightness -50 ~ +50 Contrast -50 ~ +50 Color -64 ~ +64 (DVI hide) Tint -64 ~ +64 (DVI hide)
  • Page 32 PC/Component 1&2 Mode Picture Brightness -50 ~ +50 Contrast -50 ~ +50 Color -64~+64 (PC Hide) Tint -64~+64 (PC Hide) Softest, Soft, Normal, Sharp, Sharpness Sharpest Gamma 1.0/1.5/1.8/2.0/2.2/2.35/2.5/2.8 Color Temp Color Temp 5000k ~ 10000k, Native Reset this CT Standard/Custom1/Custom2/ Color Type Custom3 Target Color (B/C/G/Y/R/M)

  • Page 33: Using The Menu Screen

    Using the Menu Screen This projector has one set of menu screens that allow you to adjust the image and various projector settings. You can operate the menus from the projector or remote control using the following procedure. Menu Selections...

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the Picture You can adjust the projector's picture to your preferences with the following picture settings. Adjusting Image Preferences Selected item For adjusting the Brightness brightness of an image For adjusting the contrast Contrast level For adjusting the color...

  • Page 35: Color Temp

    Color Use this option to adjust the color intensity of the image. Tint Use this option to adjust the tint of your image. Press image more purple. Sharpness Use this option to adjust the clarity and focus of the image. Color TEMP Use this option to set the color temperature of the image.

  • Page 36: Color Type Mode

    Gamma Use this option to adjust the gamma correction of the image. Default setting is 2.2. Gamma correction provides seven non-linear gamma corrections 1.0, 1.5, 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.35, 2.5, and 2.8. Color Type This function allows you to individually adjust the display characteristics of six colors (R:Red, Y:Yellow, G:Green, C:Cyan, B:Blue, M:Magenta).

  • Page 37: Resetting User-Defined Color Settings

    Lightness Select “Lightness” from the “Color Type”menu. Saturation Select “Saturation” from the “Color Type” menu. Tint Select “Tint” from the “Color Type” menu. Resetting User-Defined Color Settings Select “Reset (This Color)” or “Reset (All Colors)” from the “Color Type” menu on the menu screen.

  • Page 38: Picture Setting

    Picture setting This function stores Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Gamma, Color Temp, Color Type, and White Enhance set in “Picture”. Each stored setting is reassigned to each input mode. Normal Brightness Contrast Sharpness Normal Color Tint Gamma Gamma2.2 Color Temp 8000K Color Type Standard...

  • Page 39: Adjusting Computer Images

    “Fine Sync” menu on the menu screen. For operating the menu screen, see page 31. Note • Auto Tune adjustment may take some time to complete, depending on the image stored in the computer connected to the projector. Main Menu Screen display during Auto Tune...
  • Page 40 NOTES...

  • Page 41: Easy To Use Functions

    Easy to Use Functions...

  • Page 42: Selecting The Picture Display Mode

    Aspect Ratio Function The layout menu enables you to control how the projector resizes the input image. The following option are available: Anamorphic • Resolution 1024x576 • 4:3 input is stretched to fit 16:9 display •...
  • Page 43 VIDEO 480i 480P 576i For 4:3 576P aspect ratio NTSC SECAM 480P 576P For 16:9 aspect ratio 720P 1080i Input Signal 480I 480P 576I For 4:3 aspect ratio 576P NTSC SECAM Letter box image 1080I For 16:9 aspect ratio 720P Standard Letterbox 768X576...
  • Page 44 COMPUTER VGA(640X480) For 4:3 SVGA(800X600) aspect ratio XGA(1024X768) Input Signal For 4:3 aspect ratio (640x480) SVGA For 4:3 aspect ratio (800x600) For 4:3 aspect ratio (1024x768) Standard 768X576 768X576 768X576 Output screen image Standard Anamorphic Anamorphic Pixel to Pixel 1024X576 640X480 1024X576 800X600...

  • Page 45: H-V Position Function

    H-V Position Function This function enables you to center the display vertically and horizontally. Press “ ” or “ ” of the H Position, the display will move to the left or the right. Press “ ” or “ ” of the V Position, the display will move upward or downward.

  • Page 46: Horizontal Keystone Correction

    H-V Keystone Function Correcting Trapezoidal Distortion and Adjusting Vertical Size of the picture. This function allows for Keystone correction. Note • When the image is projected either from top or from bottom toward the screen at an angle, the image becomes distorted trapezoidally.

  • Page 47: White Enhance

    Emphasizes the bright portions of images. • OFF Disables “White Enhance”. Selecting the Economy Mode These functions allow you to reduce the power consumption of the projector. Setting the Power Save Select “ON” from the “Economy Mode” under the “Options” menu on the menu screen.

  • Page 48: Automatic Power Off Function

    When an input signal is not detected or you don't press any input button on Keypad or remote for more than 15 minutes, the projector will automatically turn off if set to “ON”. Auto Power Off function will be disabled when it is set to “OFF”.

  • Page 49: Osd Timeout

    OSD Timeout Setting a Background Image This function allows you to select the image displayed when a signal is not being sent to the projector. Selecting a Background Image Select “Background” from the “Options”...

  • Page 50: Osd Blending

    On-screen displays are displayed. Black screen Reversing/Inverting Projected Images This projector is equipped with a reverse/invert image function that allows you to reverse or invert the projected image for various applications. Setting the Projection Mode Select “Projection Mode” from the “Options”...

  • Page 51: Deinterlace

    Deinterlace This function allows you to determine the type of incoming video content-film, static interlaced video and moving interlaced video. Different algorithms are applied for each of the content types. Select “Deinterlace” from the “Options” menu on the menu screen. For operating the menu screen, see page 31.

  • Page 52: Reset

    Reset Select this option to set all items in the “Option” menu to the factory default values. Lamp Timer Reset Lamp Timer Reset is used to reset the lamp counter. You should reset the Timer after you install a new lamp. The cumulative lamp usage time is shown in the Status Screen.

  • Page 53: Status Screen

    Factory reset The Logo will be shown for about 20 seconds, then the projector will be reset. Note • The Logo will be shown about 20 seconds, and then the projector will be reset. Main Menu Screen display during Factory Reset...
  • Page 54 NOTES...

  • Page 55: Appendix

    Appendix...

  • Page 56: Maintenance

    Avoid using benzene or thinner, as these can damage the finish on the cabinet and operation panel. Do not use volatile agents such as insecticides on the projector. Do not leave rubber or plastic objects in contact with the projector for long periods as they may damage the finish of the projector.

  • Page 57: Cleaning The Ventilative Holes

    • The ventilative holes should be cleaned every 100 hours of use. Clean the ventilative holes more often when the projector is used in a dirty or smoky location. Cleaning the Ventilative Holes Turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.

  • Page 58: About The Lamp

    About the Lamp The projector lamp has a life of 2000 hours. Maintain proper ventilation to keep the lamp operating throughout its lifetime. Do not subject the projector to unnecessary vibration to ensure that the lamp does not break. It is recommended that the lamp (sold separately) be replaced after approximately 2,000 cumulative hours of use or when you notice a significant deterioration in the picture and color quality.

  • Page 59: Removing And Installing The Lamp Unit

    Wait until the cooling fan stops. Warning! Do not remove the lamp unit from the projector right after use. The lamp will be very hot and may cause burn or injury. 2. Disconnect the power cord and wait at least an hour for the lamp to cool.

  • Page 60: Resetting The Lamp Timer

    • Press the lamp unit firmly into the lamp unit compartment. Fasten the securing screws. • Attach the lamp unit cover. • Close the lamp unit cover in the direction of the arrow (to the close mark) on the side of the projector. Then tighten the user service screw.

  • Page 61: Connecting Pin Assignments

    Connecting Pin Assignments DVI-D port: 25 pin connector 24 23 RS-232C Port: 9-pin D-sub Female connector of the DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable Pin No. 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 • DVI Digital INPUT Pin No.Signal T.M.D.S data 2- T.M.D.S data 2+ 18 17 T.M.D.S data 2 shield...

  • Page 62: Computer Compatibility Chart

    “CRT only” mode. Details on how to change display modes can be found in your notebook computer’s operation manual. • When this projector receives 640 × 350 VESA format VGA signals, “640 × 400” appears on the screen. • When projecting video images of an interlace video signal with the projector, the intended image may not be projected depending on the video signal when using the RBG input.

  • Page 63: Video Compatibility Chart

    Projector does not start The selected input mode is wrong. Cables may be incorrectly connected to the rear panel of the projector. Power to the external connected device is off. The video signal format of the video equipment is not set correctly.
  • Page 64 Picture adjustments are incorrectly set. Color is faded Adjust the focus The projection distance exceeds the focus range. Picture is blurred (PC input only) Perform "Fine Sync" adjustments ("Execute Auto tune") Perform "Fine Sync" adjustments ("Clock" adjustment) also in component Perform "Fine Sync"...

  • Page 65: Product Specifications

    Audible Noise Lamp Warranty Product Warranty Specifications are subjected to change without notice. Description Matterhorn DLP Front Projector Panel size: 0.63'' W-PAL Display method: DMD by Texas Instruments Device method: Digital Light Processing (DLP DLP Chip, RGB optical shutter method 1024 x 576 pixels 1-1.25 x zoom lens, F2.4~2.5, f= 19.1~23.9 mm...

  • Page 66: Dimensions

    Dimensions Units: inches (mm) Rear View Side View Front View inch 29.9 mm Bottom View VIDEO S-VIDEO Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Pr/Cr Pb/Cb RS-232 WARNING Made in Taiwan • Do not disassemble any components except the lamp chassis cover while replacing the lamp. •...

  • Page 67: Warranty Limitation And Exclusion

    120 days or 500 hours (whichever comes first) and the accessories after one year. Boxlight does not warrant that the Product will meet the specific requirements of the first person or entity that purchases the Product for personal or business use.

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