Projector 8776 User's Manual – Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
Projector features / Preparations Projector features This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/ SECAM, Component (SD, HD) video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little space for installation and gets a large image from short distance. ...
Part names Part names Projector ê Control buttons (6) Lamp cover (51) Remote sensor (16) (Lamp unit is inside.) Speaker Zoom ring (19) Security bar (10) Focus ring (19) (Use for attaching a commercial anti-theft chain or wire.) Vent (7) Elevator button (9) Lens (17) Front-Right side...
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Part names Power switch (17) AC inlet (14) Elevator button (9) Ports (See below.) Elevator foot (9) Rear-Left side Vent (7) AUDIO IN port (12) (In the default setting, the AUDIO IN port is the audio port for the RGB IN port, however, it is possible to AUDIO IN3 L/R port (13) change the settings.
Setting up Setting up WARNING ►Place the projector in a stable position horizontally. A fall or a turnover could cause an injury and/or damage to the projector. Then using damaged projector could result in a fire and/or an electric shock. •...
Setting up Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 04×768 (a) The screen size (diagonal) (b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±0%) (c) The height of the screen (±0%) (c) up 6:9...
Setting up Adjusting the projector's elevator CAUTION ►If you press the elevator button without holding the projector, the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fingers and possibly result in malfunction. To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself, always hold the projector whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the elevator feet.
Setting up Using the Security Bar WARNING ►Do not use the security bar to prevent the projector from falling. Dropping or knocking over the projector may cause damage or injury. CAUTION ►The security bar is not a comprehensive theft prevention measure.
Setting up Connecting your devices CAUTION ►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector. Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.
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Setting up Examples of connection with a computer * In the default setting, the AUDIO IN port is the audio port for the RGB IN, and the AUDIO IN port is the audio port for the RGB IN ports. To change the settings, refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu.
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Setting up Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player * In the default setting, the AUDIO IN3 L/R port is the audio port for the VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO ports. To change the settings, refer to the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu.
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Setting up Connecting power supply WARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock. • Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct one.
Remote control Remote control Putting batteries WARNING ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. And also improper use may result in cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.
Remote control Using the remote control CAUTION ►Be careful in handling the remote control. • Do not drop or expose the remote control to physical impact. • Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. It may result in malfunction.
Power on/off Power on/off WARNING ►When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens of projector. Also do not peep at the inside of projector through a hole. NOTE • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector prior to the connected devices.
Operating Operating Adjusting the volume Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. VIDEO SEARCH Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the volume. ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the...
Operating Selecting an input signal (continued) Press the VIDEO button on the remote control to select an input for video signal. SEARCH VIDEO Each time you press the button, the projector switches its ASPECT AUTO BLANK video input port as below. MAGNIFY PAGE UP VOLUME...
Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature Press the AUTO button on the remote control. SEARCH VIDEO For an RGB signal BLANK ASPECT AUTO The vertical position, the horizontal position, the horizontal phase and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP...
Operating SEARCH VIDEO Correcting the keystone distortions ASPECT AUTO BLANK Press the KEYSTONE button on the MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME remote control. A dialog will appear on the PAGE DOWN MUTE screen to aid you in correcting the distortion. FREEZE MY BUTTON KEYSTONE...
Operating SEARCH VIDEO Freezing the screen BLANK ASPECT AUTO Press the FREEZE button on the remote control. MAGNIFY PAGE UP VOLUME HOME The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen, and the PAGE DOWN MUTE projector will enter the FREEZE mode. FREEZE MY BUTTON KEYSTONE...
Operating Operating the computer screen CAUTION ►Mistaken use of the mouse/keyboard control could damage your equipment. • While using this function, please connect only with a computer. • Before connecting, read the manuals of the computer you will connect. NOTE • It may not be possible to control notebook PC, and other computers with built-in pointing device (e.g.
Multifunctional settings Multifunctional settings Using the menu function SEARCH VIDEO This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN, ASPECT AUTO BLANK OPTION, and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME other menus are classified into each purpose.
EASY Menu EASY Menu With the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control. Then perform it referring to the following table. Item Description Using the buttons ◄/►...
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EASY Menu EASY Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the contrast. CONTRAST See the item CONTRAST of section PICTURE menu (27). Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the strength of whole color. COLOR See the COLOR item in the PICTURE menu (28). Using the buttons ◄/►...
PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu With the PICTURE menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item.
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PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature. HIGH DEFAULT � HIGH CUSTOM � MID DEFAULT � MID CUSTOM LOW DEFAULT � LOW CUSTOM � Hi-BRIGHT-1 DEFAULT � Hi-BRIGHT-1 CUSTOM Hi-BRIGHT-2 DEFAULT � Hi-BRIGHT-2 CUSTOM To adjust CUSTOM Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the ENTER :...
PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Description Selecting a mode of MY MEMORY using the buttons ▲/▼ and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button performs each function. LOAD ó LOAD ó LOAD3 ó LOAD4 SAVE4 óSAVE3 ó SAVE ó SAVE This projector has 4 numbered memories for adjustment data.
IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu With the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item.
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IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal size. Large ó Small • This item can be selected only for an RGB signal. H SIZE • When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be displayed correctly.
INPUT Menu INPUT Menu With the INPUT menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item.
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INPUT Menu INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the function of COMPONENT VIDEO port. COMPONENT ó SCART RGB When the SCART RGB is selected, the COMPONENT VIDEO port COMPONENT function as a port for a SCART RGB signal input and VIDEO port function as a port for SCART RGB sync input.
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INPUT Menu INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description The resolution for the RGB and RGB input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed. () In the RESOLUTION menu select the resolution you wish to display using the ▲/▼...
SETUP Menu SETUP Menu With the SETUP menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item.
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SETUP Menu SETUP Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for mirror status. NORMAL ó H:INVERT ó V:INVERT ó H&V:INVERT MIRROR If Transition Detector is TURN ON and MIRROR status is changed, Transition Detector Alarm (48) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the power switch is turned off.
SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu With the SCREEN menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item.
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SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for the start-up screen. The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen ó ORIGINAL ó TURN OFF MyScreen is a screen you can register as a desired screen.The ORIGINAL screen is the existing standard screen.
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SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the message function. TURN ON ó TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works. “AUTO IN PROGRESS” while automatically adjusting ”NO INPUT IS DETECTED” ”SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE”...
OPTION Menu OPTION Menu With the OPTION menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME.
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OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the time to count down to automatically turn the projector off. Long (max. 99 minutes) ó Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) AUTO OFF AUTO OFF ENABLE DISABLE When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically.
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OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu. Select an item using the buttons ▲/▼, and press the button ► or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. FAN SPEED ó AUTO ADJUST ó GHOST ó FILTER MESSAGE ó KEY LOCK FACTORY RESET ó...
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OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description REMOTE FREQ. Use the ▲/▼ button to change the Projector's remote sensor setting (16). :NORMAL ó :HIGH Items with a checkmark are on. The factory default setting is for both :NORMAL and :HIGH to be on. If the remote control does not function correctly set the this to either only or only as described in Remote Control Settings (16).
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OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description This projector is equipped with security functions. User registration is required before using the security functions. Please contact your local dealer. 1. Using Security Features 1.1 Inputting the PASSWORD 1.1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the OPTION menu to select SECURITY and press the ►...
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OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description 1.3 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD .3- Follow the procedure in .- to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX. .3- While the ENTER PASSWORD BOX is displayed, press and hold the RESET button on the remote control for about 3 seconds or press and hold the INPUT and ►...
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OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description .-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the CHECK PASSWORD BOX and press the ► button to display the PASSWORD for about 0 seconds, please make note of the PASSWORD during this time.
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OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description 3.1-3 Input a 4 part PIN Code using the ▲/▼/◄/► /RGB and INPUT buttons. A CONFIRMATION BOX will appear. Reenter the same PIN Code. This will complete the PIN Code registration. PIN BOX NOTE: If there is no key input for about 55 seconds while the PIN BOX or the CONFIRMATION BOX are displayed the menu will close.
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OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description 4. Using the Transition Detector Function While the Transition Detector function is ON, when power switch is started to supply to the projector, it might react as below. • Transition Detector alarm shown below might appear on screen, if the projector has been moved or re-installed.
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OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description 4.3 Setting the Transition Detector off 4.3- Follow the procedure in 4.- to display the Transition Detector on/off menu. 4.3- Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (large). Enter the registered PASSWORD and the screen will return to the Transition Detector on/off menu.
Maintenance Maintenance Lamp WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE ►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.
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Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended. To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number. Type number = 456-8776 Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp to cool for at least 45 minutes.
Maintenance Air filter WARNING ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause an electric shock, a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.
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Maintenance Air filter (continued) Apply a vacuum cleaner to the air filter and the filter cover. Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled. Replace the air filter in its original position. Secure the air filter in place by pressing each of the six locations.
Maintenance Other care WARNING ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, and then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Related messages When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please follow the instructions described below. If the same message is displayed after the remedy, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service company.
Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps Lighting and flashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the table below. Please follow the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, or if an indication other than the following is displayed, please contact your dealer or service company.
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Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to Blinking cool down at least 0 minutes. After the projector has Turned Blinking sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation...
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
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Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The signal cables are not correctly connected. ,3 Correctly connect the audio cables. The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing the MUTE or VOLUME button on the remote control.
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Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an extremely low level. 5, 6 Adjust BRIGHTNESS and/or CONTRAST settings to a higher level using the menu function.
Warranty And After-Service Warranty and after-service If a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied. Specifications Specifications NOTE •...
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Projector 8776 User's Manual – Operating Guide Technical Example of computer signal Resolution (H x V) H. frequency (kHz) V. frequency (Hz) Rating Signal mode 720 x 400 37.9 85.0 VESA TEXT 640 x 480 3.5 59.9 VESA VGA (60Hz) 640 x 480 37.9...
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Example of computer signal Initial set signals The following signals are used for the initial settings. The signal timing of some computer models may be different. In such case, adjust the items V POSITION and H POSITION in the IMAGE menu. Back porch (B) Front porch (D) Back porch (b)
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Connection to the ports Connection to the ports AUDIO IN3 RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN1 AUDIO IN2 CONTROL VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB IN1, RGB IN2, RGB OUT D-sub 5pin mini shrink jack • Video signal: RGB separate, Analog, 0.7Vp-p, 5 4 3 2 75Ω...
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Connection to the ports AUDIO IN3 RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN1 AUDIO IN2 CONTROL VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO RCA jack x3 • System: 525i(480i), 525p(480p), 625i(576i), 750p(720p), 25i(080i) Port Signal Component video Y, 1.0±0.1Vp-p, 75Ω terminator with composite Component video C , 0.7±0.1Vp-p, 75Ω...
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Connection to the ports AUDIO IN3 RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN1 AUDIO IN2 CONTROL VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO IN-1 ( AUDIO IN-2 AUDIO 3 L/R (RCA jack) Ø3.5 stereo mini jack), J , K L • 200mVrms(max.) 35kΩ termination AUDIO OUT ( Ø3.5 stereo mini jack) •...
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RS-232C Communication RS-232C Communication CONTROL port RS-232C cable (Cross) RS-232C port of the projector of the computer - () () CD RD (2) (2) RD TD (3) (3) TD - (4) (4) DTR GND (5) (5) GND - (6) (6) DSR RTS (7) (7) RTS CTS (8)
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RS-232C Communication (continued) Requesting projector status (Get command) () Send the request code Header + Command data (‘02H’+‘00H’+ type (2 bytes)+ ‘00H’ +‘00H’) from the computer to the projector. (2) The projector returns the response code ‘DH’+ data (2 bytes) to the computer. Changing the projector settings (Set command) () Send the setting code Header + Command data (‘0H’+‘00H’+ type (2 bytes) + setting code (2 bytes)) from the computer to the projector.
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RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code Power Turn off BE EF 06 00 2A D3 01 00 00 60 00 00 Turn on BE EF 06 00 BA D2 01 00 00 60 01 00 BE EF 06 00 19 D3 02 00 00 60 00 00 (Example return) 00 00 01 00 02 00 (Off) (On) (Cool down) Input Source RGB IN 1 BE EF 06 00 FE D2...
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RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code User Gamma Pattern BE EF 06 00 FB FA 01 00 80 30 00 00 9 step gray scale BE EF 06 00 6B FB 01 00 80 30 01 00 15 steps gray scale BE EF 06 00 9B FB 01 00 80 30 02 00 Ramp BE EF 06 00 0B FA 01 00 80 30 03 00 BE EF 06 00 C8 FA 02 00 80 30...
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RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code COLOR TEMP GAIN G BE EF 06 00 70 F4 02 00 B2 30 00 00 Increment BE EF 06 00 16 F4 04 00 B2 30 00 00 Decrement BE EF 06 00 C7 F5 05 00 B2 30 00 00 COLOR TEMP GAIN B BE EF 06 00 8C F5 02 00 B3 30 00 00 Increment BE EF 06 00 EA F5 04 00...
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RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code ASPECT BE EF 06 00 9E D0 01 00 08 20 00 00 16:9 BE EF 06 00 0E D1 01 00 08 20 01 00 14:9 BE EF 06 00 CE D6 01 00 08 20 09 00 SMALL BE EF 06 00 FE D1 01 00 08 20 02 00 NORMAL BE EF 06 00 5E DD 01 00...
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RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code FRAME LOCK TURN OFF BE EF 06 00 CB D6 01 00 14 30 00 00 TURN ON BE EF 06 00 5B D7 01 00 14 30 01 00 BE EF 06 00 F8 D6 02 00 14 30 00 00 RGB1 IN-1 SYNC ON G OFF BE EF 06 00 5E D7 01 00 10 20 02 00 SYNC ON G ON BE EF 06 00 CE D6...
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RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code MUTE TURN OFF BE EF 06 00 46 D3 01 00 02 20 00 00 TURN ON BE EF 06 00 D6 D2 01 00 02 20 01 00 BE EF 06 00 75 D3 02 00 02 20 00 00 LANGUAGE ENGLISH BE EF 06 00 F7 D3 01 00 05 30 00 00 FRANÇAIS BE EF 06 00 67 D2...
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RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code BLANK My Screen BE EF 06 00 FB CA 01 00 00 30 20 00 ORIGINAL BE EF 06 00 FB E2 01 00 00 30 40 00 BLUE BE EF 06 00 CB D3 01 00 00 30 03 00 WHITE BE EF 06 00 6B D0 01 00 00 30 05 00 BLACK BE EF 06 00 9B D0...
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RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code REMOTE FREQ Disable BE EF 06 00 FF 3D 01 00 30 26 00 00 NORMAL Enable BE EF 06 00 6F 3C 01 00 30 26 01 00 BE EF 06 00 CC 3D 02 00 30 26 00 00 REMOTE FREQ HIGH Set Disable BE EF 06 00 03 3C 01 00 31 26 00 00 Enable BE EF...
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