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  • Page 1 Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copy- right laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. © Copyright 2008 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 2 — ’ Important Safety Information ® Congratulations on purchasing the Vivitek 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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 — ’ — ’ — ’ 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. •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION................................. 1 ................................1 ACKING HECKLIST ............................... 2 IEWS OF ROJECTOR ARTS Front-right View ................................2 Top view..................................3 Bottom view..................................4 ..................................5 EATURES Lens Controls .................................. 5 OSD Controls and Status LEDs ............................6 ............................... 8 ERMINAL ANEL EATURES...
  • Page 6 — ’ — ’ — ’ .............................. 46 SING THE HYSICAL Using the Kensington Lock ............................46 USING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY............................47 ................................47 SING THE ENUS Navigating the OSD ..............................47 ..................................49 ................................51 LEMENTS ........................52 NPUT ESCRIPTIONS AND UNCTIONS .........................
  • Page 7 Status Read Command Table ............................99 ................................100 CREEN RIGGER HTTP B ..........................101 PERATION SING ROWSER Overview ..................................101 Preparation Before Use .............................. 101 Handling of the Address for Operation by Using a Browser ..................101 Configuring Network Settings............................. 102 Structure of the HTTP Server............................

  • Page 8: Introduction

    – ’ – ’ – ’ NTRODUCTION Packing Checklist Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: PROJECTOR EMOTE CONTROL WITH TWO BATTERIES VGA C OWER CORD EGMENT OLOR HEEL ABLE CD-ROM ’ S MANUAL NSTALLED Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work.

  • Page 9: Views Of Projector Parts

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Views of Projector Parts Front-right View ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Lamp cover Remove cover to replace lamp or color wheel OSD control panel See OSD Controls and Status LEDs I/O connector panel Connect various input devices Intake vent Lamp cooling vent –...

  • Page 10: Top View

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Top view ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Lens control panel See Lens Controls Right-hand speaker Right-hand speaker Lamp cover Remove cover to replace lamp or color wheel Exhaust vent Exhaust vent – do not obstruct Rear intake vent Rear cooling intake –...

  • Page 11: Bottom View

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Bottom view ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Height adjusters Adjust projection height Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a Ceiling support holes ceiling Note: When installing, ensure that you use only UL Listed ceiling mounts. Caution: With ceiling installation, use approved mounting hardware &...

  • Page 12: Top Features

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Top Features Lens Controls ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE ZOOM Increase/decrease projected image size UP CURSOR RIGHT CURSOR Move image left, right, up, or down DOWN CURSOR LEFT CURSOR FOCUS Focus the projected image – 5 –...

  • Page 13: Osd Controls And Status Leds

    — ’ — ’ — ’ OSD Controls and Status LEDs ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE MENU Open / Close the OSD UP/ DOWN/ LEFT/ Navigate and change settings in the OSD RIGHT BUTTONS RIGHT CURSOR/ Increase volume VOLUME INCREASE CANCEL Exit the On-Screen Display (OSD) SOURCE Detects the input device...
  • Page 14 – ’ – ’ – ’ ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Green POWER (LED) See Indicator Messages Orange Flashing AUTO Optimize image size, position, and resolution Select or change settings in the OSD LEFT Decrease volume CURSOR/VOLUME DECREASE – 7 –...

  • Page 15: Terminal Panel Features

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Terminal Panel Features ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Connect the DVI-D cable (not supplied) from a COMPUTER 3 IN computer AUDIO IN Connect the audio cable (not supplied) from the input device (COMPUTER 3) AUDIO OUT Audio loop-thru MONITOR OUT Connect to a monitor...
  • Page 16 – ’ – ’ – ’ ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE POWER SWITCH Turn on/off the projector AC IN Connect the supplied power cable AUDIO IN [L Connect RCA audio cables (not supplied) from the (MONO)/R] input device right and left channels. This audio (VIDEO) jack is shared with S-Video input.

  • Page 17: Remote Control Parts

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Remote Control Parts Important: 1. Avoid using the projector with bright fluorescent lighting turned on. Certain high-frequency fluores- cent 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.
  • Page 18 – ’ – ’ – ’ ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Up cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD Right cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD Down cursor Volume +/- Adjusts volume Mute Mutes the built-in speaker Zoom+ Zoom in Zoom- Zoom out...

  • Page 19: Remote Control Operating Range

    — ’ — ’ — ’ 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 7 meters (23 feet) and 15 degrees above or below the projector level.

  • Page 20: Setup And Operation

    ETUP AND PERATION Inserting the Remote Control Batteries Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the di- rection of the arrow. Insert the supplied batteries taking note of the polarity (+/-) as shown here. Replace the cover. Caution: 1.

  • Page 21: Installing Or Removing The Optional Lens

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Installing or Removing the Optional Lens Caution: Do not shake or place excessive pressure on the projector or the lens components as the projector and lens components contain precision parts. When shipping the projector with the optional lens, remove the optional lens before shipping the projector.

  • Page 22: Installing The New Lens

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Pull out the existing lens slowly. Caution: When installing the lens into the projector, be sure to remove the lens cap from the back of the op- tional lens before installing the optional lens into the projector. Failure to do so will cause damage to the projector.

  • Page 23: Throw Distance And Screen Size

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Throw Distance and Screen Size Example of GB940G: The further your projector is from the screen or wall, the larger the image. The minimum size the im- age can be is approximately 40 inches (1 m) measured diagonally when the projector is roughly 65 inches (1.7 m) from the wall or screen.
  • Page 24 – ’ – ’ – ’ Screen Size GB949G GB957G 2.22 - 4.43 4.43 - 8.3 Diagonal Width Height Distance [inches] [inches] [inches] [inches] [inches] 1.02 0.81 0.61 69.4 - 142.3 1.76 - 3.61 139.2 - 266.9 3.54 - 6.78 1.27 1.02 0.76...

  • Page 25: Installing The Optional Color Wheel

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Installing the Optional Color Wheel The projector comes with a four-segment color wheel installed. An additional six-segment color wheel is optional. To replace the color wheel (located under the lamp cover adjacent to lamp 1) refer to the following guide.
  • Page 26 – ’ – ’ – ’ Lift the color wheel in the direction shown. Insert the six-segment color wheel – 19 –...
  • Page 27 — ’ — ’ — ’ Close the lamp cover and secure the retaining screws as shown. Storing Unused Color Wheel: Keep the unused color wheel in the zipper bag in which the 6-segment color wheel (not supplied) was packaged. This bag prevents dust from falling or collecting on the color wheel.

  • Page 28: Making Connections

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Making Connections Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer Enabling the computer’s external display: Displaying an image on the notebook PC’s screen does not necessarily mean it outputs a signal to the projector. When using a PC compatible laptop, a combination of function keys will enable/disable the external display.

  • Page 29: Connecting An External Monitor

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Note: Failure to follow the above steps may not activate the digital output of the graphics card resulting in no picture being displayed. Should this happen, restart your PC. Connecting an External Monitor Connect an external monitor to the projector through RGB out connections as shown below (see Terminal Panel Features on page 8).

  • Page 30: Connecting Your Dvd Player With Component Output

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output To connect a DVD Player to the projector, refer to the following guide. 1. Connect the DVD Player to the projector as shown below before turning on the Player or the pro- jector.

  • Page 31: Connecting Your Vcr Or Laser Disc Player

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player To connect your VCR or Laser Disc Player, refer to the following diagram. Note: Refer to your VCR or laser disc player user’s manual for more information about your device’s re- quirements.

  • Page 32: Projecting An Image (Basic Operation)

    ROJECTING AN MAGE ASIC PERATION Turning on the Projector Once the projector is correctly located and the power cable and other connections are in place, it is important that the projector is powered on correctly in order to avoid damage to components and un- necessary wear and tear.

  • Page 33: Note On Startup Screen (Menu Language Select Screen)

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Note on Startup Screen (Menu Language Select screen) In the first instance of powering on the projector, the language menu is displayed to select the default language. Select the required default language using the ▲ or ▼ buttons on the OSD menu panel or the remote control unit and press Note: The language select screen only appears on the first instance of power on.

  • Page 34: Selecting An Input Source

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Selecting an Input Source The Input Source can be selected from the projector's control panel or from the remote control unit. Refer to the following guide to select the Input Source. Press Menu on the OSD control panel or on the remote control unit to display the Main Menu.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Picture Position And Picture Size

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Adjusting the Picture Position and Picture Size The Picture Position and Picture Size can be adjusted manually from the lens control panel or from the remote control unit. Refer to the following guides to adjust Picture Position manually. Adjusting Picture Position Manually Press the Lens Shift keypad on the projector in any direction to...

  • Page 36: Lens Shift Adjustable Range

    – ’ – ’ – ’ The Screen window is displayed. Select the desired picture size us- ing ▲or▼ and press When finished, press Cancel to return to the projected image. Lens Shift Adjustable Range The adjustable range for lens shift is tabulated below and subject to the conditions listed. Note: The drawings below apply to the standard lens (GB940G) only.

  • Page 37: From The Remote Control Unit

    — ’ — ’ — ’ From the Remote Control Unit Press Menu and select the Set- ting menu using ▲or▼. Press to open the Setting menu. Press ◄or► to select Basic fol- lowed by ▲or▼ to select Lens Shift. Press The Lens Shift window displays.
  • Page 38 – ’ – ’ – ’ To alter the picture size, press Menu and select the Adjust menu using ▲or▼. Press open the Adjust menu. Press ◄or► to select Image Options followed by ▲or▼ to select Screen. Press Select the desired picture size using ▲or▼...

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Projector Level

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Adjusting the Projector Level To raise the level of the projector, twist the adjusters clockwise. To lower the level of the projector, lift the projector and twist the adjusters counter clockwise. – 32 –...

  • Page 40: Optimizing An Rgb Image Automatically

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Optimizing an RGB Image Automatically Adjusting the Image Using AUTO To optimize an RGB image automatically refer to the following guide. Press the Auto button on the remote control (see Remote Control Parts on page 10) or the AUTO button on the OSD control panel to optimize an RGB image automatically.

  • Page 41: Adjusting Volume Up And Down

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Adjusting Volume Up and Down The volume can be adjusted from the OSD Control Panel or with the Remote Control unit. Refer to the following as a guide. Press the Volume +/- buttons on the remote control or the ◄...

  • Page 42: Turning Off The Projector

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Turning off the Projector Once the projector is no longer required, it is important to shut it down correctly to avoid damage or unnecessary wear and tear to the projector. Note: Do not unplug the power cable from the wall outlet or projector when the projector is powered on. Doing so can cause damage to the AC IN connector of the projector and (or) the prong plug of the power cable.

  • Page 43: About Direct Power Off

    — ’ — ’ — ’ About Direct Power Off The projector has a feature called "Direct Power Off". This feature allows the projector to be turned off (even when projecting an image) using a power strip equipped with a switch and a breaker. Note: Before using Direct Power Off, be sure to allow at least 20 minutes immediately after turning on the projector and starting to display an image.

  • Page 44: Convenient Features

    ONVENIENT EATURES Turning Off the Image and Sound The projected image and sound can be turned off for short periods of time with the remote control. This feature is useful for breaking up presentations or for other brief interruptions in projections. To turn off the picture and image, refer to the following guide.

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Focus/Zoom Manually

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Adjusting the Focus/Zoom Manually The focus and zoom can be adjusted manually from the projector focus/zoom panel. Refer to the fol- lowing guides to adjust the focus and zoom manually. Adjusting by Using the OSD Control Panel Press the Focus or Zoom button on the projector panel to display the appro-...

  • Page 46: Changing Lamp Mode

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Changing Lamp Mode The projector has two lamp modes available, Normal and Eco. The Normal mode is used for every- day standard projection, whereas the Eco mode is used for saving power and lamp life. To change the Lamp Mode, refer to the following guides.

  • Page 47: Getting Information

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Getting Information The Information screen provides details on the life of consumable items within the projector as well as other information such as software version. To access the Information screen, refer to the following guide.

  • Page 48: Adjusting Position/Total Dots/Fine Sync

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Adjusting Position/Total Dots/Fine Sync The Position/Total dots/Fine sync and Keystone Correction can be adjusted manually from the projector's control panel or from the remote control unit. Refer to the following guides to adjust the Keystone Distortion manually.

  • Page 49: Correcting Keystone By Using The Remote Control

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Correcting Keystone by Using the Remote Control Important: When adjusting the keystone, place the projector in the following position. Horizontal: set to the lens center Vertical: set to the maximum top Press the Keystone button to display the Keystone window.
  • Page 50 – ’ – ’ – ’ DJUSTMENT ORIZONTAL ERTICAL Keystone Max. +/– 35° approx. Max. +/– 40° approx. The following are conditions under which the maximum angle is achieved: When the standard lens (GB940G) is used When the lens shift is set to H for center and V for 0.5 shift. When the lens shift is used and yet you do not get the above-mentioned condition (H for center and V for 0.5 shift), you cannot adjust the lens shift correctly.

  • Page 51: Preventing The Unauthorized Use Of The Projector

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Preventing the Unauthorized Use of the Projector The projector has a built-in security feature to lock the OSD control panels and deny remote control operation. The security feature has no default keyword; in the first instance of enabling the security feature, the user must define a keyword.

  • Page 52: Unlocking The Projector

    – ’ – ’ – ’ The PIN code window is displayed. Enter a PIN code between 4 and 10 characters using ▲▼◄►. The PIN code characters change to “ * ”. Press Once a successful PIN code is entered, a confir- mation screen is displayed.

  • Page 53: Using The Physical Lock

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Using the Physical Lock 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. – 46 –...

  • Page 54: Using On-Screen Display

    SING CREEN ISPLAY Using the Menus The projector has an On-Screen Display (OSD) that lets you make image adjustments and change various settings. Navigating the OSD You can use the remote control or the buttons on the top of the projector to navigate and make changes to the OSD.
  • Page 55 — ’ — ’ — ’ Press the cursor ◄ or ► button to move through secondary menus. Press ▲or▼ to select menu items and ◄or► to change values for settings. Press to confirm the new setting. Press Cancel or Menu to close the OSD or leave a submenu.

  • Page 56: Menu Tree

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Menu Tree Use the following illustrations to quickly find a setting or determine the range for a setting. – 49 –...
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  • Page 58: Menu Elements

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Menu Elements Some menus and windows contain large amounts of information in a small area. Refer to the follow- ing guide to navigate through options more easily. Title Highlight Slide bar Exit Title Radio button Menu windows or dialog windows typically contain the following elements: ABEL ESCRIPTION...

  • Page 59: Input Menu Descriptions And Functions

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Input Menu Descriptions and Functions The Input menu displays all supported image sources. Select the required source from the menu using ▲ or ▼ and press to confirm. ABEL ESCRIPTION Select the source connected to the Computer 1 input Computer 1 (see Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer on page 21).

  • Page 60: Adjust Menu Descriptions And Functions

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Adjust Menu Descriptions and Functions The Adjust menu contains overall projector settings for image output such as sharpness, overscan and color matrix. Three tabs are accessible through the Adjust menu, Image, Image Options and Video. Image menu The Image tab is used to alter picture settings and can be accessed from the Adjust menu.

  • Page 61: Image Options Menu

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Image options menu The Image Options tab is used to configure image options such as screen positioning and aspect ra- tio. Access the Image Options tab in the Adjust menu. The following table lists all functions with a description and the default setting. ABEL ESCRIPTION Select Screen using ◄or►...
  • Page 62 – ’ – ’ – ’ Screen The Screen option allows for the adjustment of the aspect ratio to alter the appearance or ratio of the projected image. 4:3 – Standard TV screen (4:3), proportionally four units wide for every three units high, no matter the size of the screen.

  • Page 63: Video Menu

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Video menu The Video tab is used to configure image options such as film. Access the Video tab in the Adjust menu. The following table lists all functions with a description and the default setting. A detailed description follows the table.
  • Page 64 – ’ – ’ – ’ Noise reduction Select the level of noise reduction required. Range: Off, Low, Mid, High. 3D Y/C separation 3D Y/C Separation separates composite signal to Y (brightness) signal and C (color) signal, and can help to produce clearer and sharper images without overlapping colors (rainbow effect). Set 3D Y/C Separation On or Off.
  • Page 65 — ’ — ’ — ’ Color matrix Color Matrices define the amount of the three-color components R (red), G (green), and B (blue) in a single point in color space. Select from the following: Auto – Auto selects the color matrix. RGB –...

  • Page 66: Detail Setting Menu Descriptions And Functions

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Detail Setting Menu Descriptions and Functions The Detail setting menu contains basic and advanced color adjustment options such as gamma correction, color contrast and color correction. Basic The Basic tab contains general setting such as gamma correction and color temperature. Access to the Basic tab is through the Detail setting menu.
  • Page 67 — ’ — ’ — ’ Gamma Gamma enables adjustment to the light intensity (brightness) of an image in order to match the source more closely. Select from the following: Dynamic – Allows the projector to alter the gamma correction automatically. Natural –...

  • Page 68: White Balance

    – ’ – ’ – ’ White balance White Balance allows the projector to compensate for different colors of light being emitted by differ- ent light sources. The following table lists all functions with a brief description. ABEL ESCRIPTION Set the value to compensate for red light sources. Green Set the value to compensate for green light sources.

  • Page 69: Color Correction

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Color correction The Color correction tab enables the adjustment of color values in an image to remove unwanted effects, improve color, characteristics or add more of a particular color. The following table lists all functions with a brief description. ABEL ESCRIPTION Increase or decrease the amount of red in the projected output using ◄...

  • Page 70: Setting Menu Descriptions And Functions

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Setting Menu Descriptions and Functions The Setting menu contains the most often used settings during installation and options to customize the general output of the projector. Three tabs are accessible through the Setting menu, Basic, Installation and Option.
  • Page 71 — ’ — ’ — ’ Keystone The keystone trapezoid can be adjusted by selecting this option. Select Horizontal or Vertical using ▲or▼ then, use ◄or► to adjust the projected image appearance as required. Note: When adjusting the keystone, place the projector in the following position. Horizontal: set to the lens center Vertical: set to the maximum top Lamp control...
  • Page 72 – ’ – ’ – ’ Lamp interval The period of time for regulating lamp usage when not in dual lamp mode. Select from the following: Off, 1 week, 4 weeks and 2000H Language Select the OSD language to be used. Select from the following: English German...

  • Page 73: Installation

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Installation The Installation tab contains menu options for various setup conditions such as orientation and re- mote sensor mode and is accessed through the Setting menu. The following table lists all functions with a brief description. ABEL ESCRIPTION Select from four projection methods depending on projection site...
  • Page 74 – ’ – ’ – ’ ABEL ESCRIPTION DynamicBlack improves the black level of the projector. Black level is the DynamicBlack darkest part of a picture and varies between viewing devices and environments. Set DynamicBlack on/off. Set RC sensor fields. RC sensor Range: Both, Front, Back Network setting...
  • Page 75 — ’ — ’ — ’ Display time Sets the amount of time a menu is displayed. Select from the following: Manual – Menus stay on screen until the Menu button is pressed again. Auto 5 secs—Menu is displayed for 5 seconds. Auto 15 secs –...
  • Page 76 – ’ – ’ – ’ Key lock Turn On/Off the Key Lock function for cabinet buttons. Note: This Control Panel Lock does not affect the remote control functions. When the control panel is locked, press and holding the Cancel button on the projector cabinet for about 10 seconds.
  • Page 77 — ’ — ’ — ’ Standby mode There are two standby modes available: Normal and Power-saving. Power-saving mode allows you to put the projector in the standby condition to consume less power than Normal. Note: Be sure to connect the projector and computer while the projector is in standby mode and before turning on the computer.

  • Page 78: Network Setting

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Network setting The Network setting menu is accessed by using the Setup/Installation menu and contains the general LAN settings. The following table lists all functions with a description and the default setting. ABEL ESCRIPTION Select either a static IP (Disable) or DHCP IP (Enable) setting by selecting the DHCP appropriate radio button.
  • Page 79 — ’ — ’ — ’ Option The Option tab contains miscellaneous setup menu settings such as Power management and De- fault input select and can be accessed by using the Setting menu. The following table lists all functions with a description and the default setting. ABEL ESCRIPTION Select the amount of time the projector remains idle before powering down.
  • Page 80 – ’ – ’ – ’ Power management Power management enables the projector to automatically turn off if there is no signal received by any input. Select from the following: 5 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes Screen trigger Set Screen trigger to On to enable the projector to automatically lower the projection screen when powering on.
  • Page 81 — ’ — ’ — ’ Default input select The Default input is the image source that the projector will search for automatically on startup. Last – Uses the most recently used image source. Auto – Auto detects the default image source. Computer1/2/3 –...
  • Page 82 – ’ – ’ – ’ Filter warning Set Filter warning to have the projector display a message when the air filter needs servicing. The message below shows when this function is activated. Search mode This feature sets the Auto Adjust mode so that the RGB image can be automatically or manually ad- justed for noise and stability.

  • Page 83: Information Menu Descriptions And Functions

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Information Menu Descriptions and Functions The Information menu provides only screens for the quick access of menus. The Information menu contains four distinct tabs. Usage time The Usage time tab displays information about lamp usage and remaining lamp life. The following table lists all items with a description.

  • Page 84: Input

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Input The Input tab displays various source and frequency values at a glance. The following table lists all items with a description. ABEL ESCRIPTION Displays the Input Terminal that is presently being used Input name (see Default input select on page 74).

  • Page 85: Network

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Network The Network tab displays LAN settings as previously defined (see Network setting on page 71). – 78 –...

  • Page 86: Version

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Version The Version tab displays all the version and product details of the projector and associated software (for display only). The following table lists all items with a description. ABEL ESCRIPTION Model name Displays Product ID. Firmware Displays Firmware version and Color Wheel currently installed (4-seg or 6-seg).

  • Page 87: Reset Menu Descriptions And Functions

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Reset Menu Descriptions and Functions Occasionally, circumstances may require that factory defaults be reset, for demonstration purposes for example, or when components are replaced. The Reset menu contains options for returning settings to the factory default and is accessed by us- ing the Main menu.

  • Page 88: Maintenance

    AINTENANCE Cleaning the projector Cleaning the Cabinet Refer to the following guide to clean the projector cabinet. 1. Wipe off dust with a clean dampened cloth. 2. Moisten the cloth with warm water and mild detergent and wipe the cabinet. 3.

  • Page 89: Cleaning The Filters

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Cleaning the Filters The projector uses three filters to keep the fans free of dust and other particles, and should be cleaned every 500 hours of operation. In dusty environments, it is recommended to clean the filters more frequently.

  • Page 90: Replacing The Lamps

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Replacing the Lamps When a lamp reaches the end of it’s usable life, the following message is displayed. Replace the lamp. The projection lamps should be replaced when they burn out. They should only be replaced with a certified replacement part, contact your local dealer if unsure.
  • Page 91 — ’ — ’ — ’ 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. Important: a. The lamp contains a certain amount of mercury and should be disposed of according to local ordi- nance regulations.
  • Page 92 – ’ – ’ – ’ Pull firmly on the module handle in the direction shown to remove the lamp. Reverse steps 1 to 3 to install the new lamp module(s) and re- place the lamp cover. – 85 –...

  • Page 93: Resetting The Lamp Time Counter

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Resetting the Lamp Time Counter After replacing the lamp(s), the lamp hour counter(s) should be reset to zero. Refer to the following guide: Press the Menu button on the OSD control panel or Remote Control to open the Main menu.

  • Page 94: Appendix

    PPENDIX Troubleshooting Indicator Messages Several indicator messages are used by the projector to alert users of problems with setup or internal parts. The LEDs on the top surface of the projector show the status of the WARNING and lamp 1/2 as well as the general working order of the projector through the WARNING LED (see OSD Controls and Status LEDs on page for location).

  • Page 95: Common Problems And Solutions

    — ’ — ’ — ’ The LAMP LEDs LED C LED S ROJECTOR TATUS ONDITION EQUENCE ROJECTOR ONDITION Lamp off Lamp off 0.5 secs on End of the lamp life Red blink Replace lamp 0.5 secs off Red 1 time blink 0.5 secs on No lamp ERROR...

  • Page 96: Image Problems

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Image Problems Problem: No image appears on the screen 1. Verify the settings on your notebook or desktop PC. 2. Turn off all equipment and power up again in the correct order. Problem: The image is blurred 1.

  • Page 97: Remote Control Problems

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Remote Control Problems Problem: The projector does not respond to the remote control 1. Direct the remote control towards remote sensor on the projector. 2. Ensure the path between remote and sensor is not obstructed. 3.

  • Page 98: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS Projector Specifications This section provides technical information about the projector's performance. Optical Specifications ESCRIPTION ® Projection system Single DLP chip, 4 segment color wheel Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels* (up to UXGA @ 60 Hz, up to SXGA+ @ 60 Hz on DVI-D) Lamp 260 W AC (230 W in Eco mode), Dual lamp system 50"...

  • Page 99: Electrical Specifications

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Electrical Specifications ESCRIPTION 1 Analog RGB (Mini D-Sub 15P), 1 Analog RGB R/Cr, G/Y, B/Cb, H, V (BNC x 5), 1 Digital RGB (DVI-D 24P), 1 Component Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr Inputs (RCA x 3), 1 Component (Mini D-Sub 15P) shared with COMPUTER 1 IN, 1 S-Video (Mini DIN 4P), 1 Video, 3 Stereo Mini Audio, 2 (L/R) RCA Audio Outputs...

  • Page 100: Mechanical Specifications

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Mechanical Specifications ESCRIPTION 19.9" (W) x 7.6" (H) x 15.2" (D) Dimensions 505 mm (W) x 192 mm (H) x 385 mm (D) (not including protrusions) Weight 45.1 lb/20.5 kg Environmental Considerations ESCRIPTION  t o 104°F / ...

  • Page 101: Cabinet Dimensions

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Cabinet Dimensions – 94 –...

  • Page 102: Pin Assignments Of Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Input Connector

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Pin Assignments of Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Input Connector Signal Levels Video signal: 0.7Vp-p (Analog) Sync signal: TTL level RGB S UMBER IGNAL NALOG IGNAL Green or Sync on Green Blue Ground Ground Red Ground Cr Ground Green Ground Y Ground...

  • Page 103: Compatible Input Signal List

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Compatible Input Signal List The following table shows compatible signal types, their resolution and frequency refresh rates. Horizontal: 15kHz, 31kHz to 90 kHz Vertical: 50 Hz to 85 Hz ESOLUTION REQUENCY EFRESH REQUENCY EFRESH IGNAL NTSC –...

  • Page 104: Pc Control Codes And Cable Connections

    – ’ – ’ – ’ PC Control Codes and Cable Connections This projector provides a function to control and monitor the projector's operations by using the RS- 232C serial port. Connect a RS-232C serial cross cable to SERIAL PORT IN on the projector and serial port on the PC.

  • Page 105: Functional Execution Command Table

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Functional Execution Command Table OMMAND UNCTION OMMAND UNCTION Turn the projector ON Pointer RIGHT Turn the projector OFF Pointer LEFT (immediately OFF) Selects Computer 1 Pointer UP Selects Computer 2 Pointer DOWN Selects Computer 3 Enter Selects Component Zoom DOWN...

  • Page 106: Status Read Command Table

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Status Read Command Table OMMAND UNCTION Status Read Temperature Read PC Control Connector (DIN-9P) Note: 1. Pin 1, 4, 6 and 9 are not used. 2. Jumper “Request to Send” and “Clear to Send” together on both ends of the cable to simplify the cable connection.

  • Page 107: Screen Trigger

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Screen Trigger When the projector is powered ON the screen trigger output sends a low voltage trigger to the screen controller and the screen will go down. When the projector is powered OFF the screen trigger stops sending a low voltage trigger to the screen controller and the screen will go up.

  • Page 108: Operation Using Http Browser

    – ’ – ’ – ’ Operation Using HTTP Browser Overview The use of HTTP server functions will allow control of the projector from a web browser without the installation of special software. Please be sure to use “Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x” or a higher version for the web browser.

  • Page 109: Configuring Network Settings

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Configuring Network Settings The Network Settings screen is displayed as follows: http:// <the projector's IP address> /lanconf.html DOMAIN Host Name: Type in a hostname. Up to 60 alphanumeric characters can be used. Domain Name: Type in domain name of the network connected to the projector. Up to 60 alphanumeric characters can be used.
  • Page 110 – ’ – ’ – ’ TEST MAIL Send a test mail to check if your settings are correct. Click to “Execute” to enable this feature. Test Mail Status Button: Click to display the test result. Sample of a message sent from the projector: Projector Name: X X X X Lamp 1 or 2 Hours Used: xxxx [H] The lamp is at the end of its usable life.

  • Page 111: Structure Of The Http Server

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Structure of the HTTP Server Once the projector is connected to a network and configured correctly, the following screen is dis- played through the web browser. http:// <the projector's IP address> /index.html UNCTION ETTING ESCRIPTION POWER Panel This controls the power to the projector...
  • Page 112 – ’ – ’ – ’ UNCTION ETTING ESCRIPTION PROJECTOR Refresh – Updates the panel with the latest This displays the status of selected projector STATUS Panel information available functions Lamp1 life remaining – Displays the remaining life of Lamp 1 as a per- centage Lamp2 life remaining –...

  • Page 113: Regulatory Compliance

    EGULATORY OMPLIANCE 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.

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