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Projector
8957WA / 8958A / 8959A
User's Manual (detailed)
Instant Stack Guide
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Features
This projector can be used with another projector of the same model to project an
image on the same screen using the Instant Stack feature.
The two projectors can be operated simultaneously to make the image brighter.
Moreover, if you connect two projectors with RS-232C cross-over cable, it turns to
a kind of intellectual stacking system. The two projectors can work alternately by
themselves, and once one projector has an accident the other voluntarily starts to
work to keep your presentation going.
These features, generically called Instant Stack, provide you with the broad use.
About this manual
Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are
described below.
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WARNING ►Before using this product, be sure to read all manuals for this
product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
►Follow all the instructions in the manuals or on the product. The manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for any damage caused by mishandling that is beyond
normal usage defined in the manuals.
NOTE
• The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
• The illustrations in this manual are for illustrative purposes. They may differ
slightly from your projector.
• The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in
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  • Page 1 Projector 8957WA / 8958A / 8959A User's Manual (detailed) Instant Stack Guide Thank you for purchasing this product. Features This projector can be used with another projector of the same model to project an image on the same screen using the Instant Stack feature.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents   1. Introduction ......3 3.2 Selecting Main, Sub or off ..18 3.3 Selecting lamp operation mode .. 19 1.1 Important safety instruction ..3 3.4 Selecting lamp switching mode .. 21 Instant Stack feature ......3 3.5 Selecting input source for Sub..22 General installation ......

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1 Important safety instruction The followings are important instructions for safely using the product in Instant Stack. First of all, read the following instructions and be sure to always follow them when using Instant Stack of this product. Instant Stack feature WARNING ►...
  • Page 4 Introduction 1.1 Important safety instruction - Instant Stack feature (continued) WARNING ► When removing the pocket caps from the stack pockets, be sure to store them securely and safely inside the lens adjuster door to prevent children and pets from swallowing the caps. ( 3 ) If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

  • Page 5: General Installation

    Introduction General installation WARNING ► Install the projector where you can access the power outlet easily. ► Do not subject the projector to unstable conditions. Install the projector in a stable horizontal position. • Do not use any mounting accessories except the accessories specified by the manufacturer.

  • Page 6: Basic Information And Preparations

    Introduction 1.2 Basic information and preparations Instant Stack Instant Stack is a feature that allows you to superimpose images projected from two projectors easily. Intellectual Stack and Simple Stack Instant Stack includes the following two features. When two projectors are connected via an RS-232C cable with necessary set- tings performed on the projectors, these two projectors will automatically operate in synchronization with each other according to the settings.

  • Page 7: Installation

    2. Installation ( 3~5 ) carefully before For safety reasons, read 1.1 Important safety instruction installation. In addition, take note of the followings for proper use of Instant Stack. ● Use the same model projectors. ● Make sure the projection screen is perpendicular to the projectors. ●...

  • Page 8: Installing The First Projector (Set A)

    Installation 2.2 Installing the fi rst projector (Set A) Removing pocket caps Pocket caps When stacking the two projectors, remove the pocket caps on Set A. CAUTION ► It is recommended to use a pin or the like to remove the caps. If you are using fi nger, be careful not to injure your nail and fi nger.

  • Page 9: Setting Up Set A

    Installation Setting up Set A Turn on Set A. Set the lens position to the upper limit with the VERTICAL adjuster. NOTE • If it is not set to the upper limit, the image of Set B may not superimpose well enough to the image of Set A. •...
  • Page 10 Installation 2.2 Installing the first projector (Set A) - Setting up Set A (continued) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight STACK MODE, and press the ► button to display the STACK MODE dialog. Highlight SUB pressing the ▲/▼ buttons, and press the ► button. After pressing the ►...

  • Page 11: Installing The Second Projector (Set B)

    Installation 2.3 Installing the second projector (Set B) Stacking the projectors Place Set B on Set A when stacking the two projectors. Make sure the heel on the bottom of Set B is inserted into the corresponding pocket on the top of Set A.

  • Page 12: Setting Up Set B

    Installation Setting up Set B Turn on Set B. • After turning on Set B, make sure the image of Set B is not NOTE significantly tilted compared to the image of Set A. If the image is overly tilted, rotate the elevator feet of Set B to adjust the angle such that the tilt is just about right.
  • Page 13 Installation 2.3 Installing the second projector (Set B) - Setting up Set B (continued) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight STACK MODE, and press the ► button to display the STACK MODE dialog. Highlight MAIN with the ▲/▼ buttons, and press the ◄...

  • Page 14: Confirming Main And Sub Settings

    Installation 2.4 Confirming Main and Sub settings Press the MENU button on the remote control for Main (Set B). NOTE • When Intellectual Stack is in use, only Main is capable of receiving the remote control signals, Sub will not respond to the remote control signals. The following dialogs appear on the lower right screen.

  • Page 15: Fine Adjusting Image Position

    Installation 2.5 Fine adjusting image position To superimpose the images of Main (Set B) and Sub (Set A), fine adjust the im- age size and position of Main (Set B) using PERFECT FIT. For Intellectual Stack users Press the MENU button on the remote control or the control panel on Main (Set B) to display the MENU dialog.

  • Page 16: For Simple Stack Users

    Installation For Simple Stack users Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on Set A. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to open the TEMPLATE dialog, then select STACK on the dialog. (Operating Guide → SCREEN menu) Press the MENU button on the control panel of Set B to display the menu.

  • Page 17: Stack Menu Settings

    3. STACK menu settings Set the Intellectual Stack operation using the STACK menu. NOTE • If you are using Simple Stack without RS-232C connection, skip this chapter. • If you do not need to change the settings made during the installation mode.

  • Page 18: Selecting Main, Sub Or Off

    STACK menu settings 3.2 Selecting Main, Sub or off To enable Intellectual Stack, select either MAIN or SUB. Intellectual Stack starts when one projector is set to MAIN and the other is set to SUB in the STACK MODE dialog. To disable Intellectual Stack, select OFF. Highlight STACK MODE in the STACK menu with the ▲/▼...

  • Page 19: Selecting Lamp Operation Mode

    STACK menu settings 3.3 Selecting lamp operation mode Select the DUAL or ALTERNATE lamp operation mode. Highlight LAMP MODE in the STACK menu with the ▲/▼ buttons, then press the ► button to display the LAMP MODE dialog. Use the ▲/▼ buttons in the dialog to highlight DUAL or ALTERNATE. DUAL: Turns on the projectors at the same time.
  • Page 20 STACK menu settings 3.3 Selecting lamp operation mode (continued) NOTE • When DUAL is selected for LAMP MODE, the images projected from the Main and Sub projectors may be different. It is recommended to set the projectors as follows. - Set the same image for TEMPLATE and START UP on the Main and Sub projectors.

  • Page 21: Selecting Lamp Switching Mode

    STACK menu settings 3.4 Selecting lamp switching mode The following setting is necessary only when ALTERNATE is selected in the LAMP MODE dialog. ( 19 ) Select the AUTO or NORMAL lamp switching mode when using ALTERNATE. Highlight ALTERNATE MODE in the STACK menu with the ▲/▼...

  • Page 22: Selecting Input Source For Sub

    STACK menu settings 3.5 Selecting input source for Sub Highlight SUB INPUT SOURCE in the STACK menu with the ▲/▼ buttons, then press the ► button to display the SUB INPUT SOURCE dialog. Use the ▲/▼ buttons in the dialog to highlight FOLLOW MAIN UNIT or FIXED (COMPUTER IN 1).

  • Page 23: Exiting Intellectual Stack Menu

    STACK menu settings 3.6 Exiting Intellectual Stack menu Before exiting menu operation for Intellectual Stack, it is recommended to check all the settings in the STACK menu. For dialogs that are called from the STACK menu, you can press the ◄ button to return to the STACK menu. Refer to the following to exit menu operation for Intellectual Stack.

  • Page 24: Important Information For Intellectual Stack

    STACK menu settings 3.7 Important information for Intellectual Stack This section provides important information for setting up the Main and Sub projectors, not explanations on operating the menus. Read all information carefully. ● To use Intellectual Stack, one projector must be set to Main and the other set to Sub.
  • Page 25 STACK menu settings 3.7 Important information for Intellectual Stack (continued) ● The following functions are disabled. - Executing of AUTO KEYSTONE (Operating Guide → SETUP menu) - STANDBY MODE (Operating Guide → SETUP menu) - AUTO SEARCH (Operating Guide → OPTION menu) - Turning on/off AUTO KEYSTONE...
  • Page 26 STACK menu settings 3.7 Important information for Intellectual Stack (continued) Filter Error: The reading on the filter timer exceeds the hours set in the FILTER MESSAGE menu. (Operating Guide → OPTION menu → SERVICE) Cold Error: The ambient temperature is too low.

  • Page 27: Connecting Cables

    4. Connecting cables To superimpose two images onto one screen, the same image must be input to the Main and Sub projectors. There are various methods to input the image to the projectors. This chapter describes the ways of connecting the cables. Read this chapter to find a method that meets your needs.

  • Page 28: Connecting Signal Cables

    Connecting cables 4.2 Connecting signal cables There are two methods to input image to the Sub projector. ( 22, 23 ) - Inputting image from the MONITOR OUT port on Main to Sub. - Inputting image to Sub and Main individually. Inputting image from Main to Sub Connect the MONITOR OUT port on Main to the COMPUTER IN1 port on Sub with...

  • Page 29: Setting Input Ports Using Menu

    5. Setting input ports using menu 5.1 Preparing for menu operations If Simple Stack without an RS-232C connection is used, press the COMPUTER or VIDEO button on the remote control or the INPUT button on the control panel to select the port to which the cable is connected. For setting of MONITOR OUT, refer to SETUP menu Operating...

  • Page 30: Starting Up Main Projector

    Setting input ports using menu 5.3 Starting up Main projector After performing section 5.2 Checking Main projector's operating status, the two projectors are confirmed to have been set to ALTERNATE mode and the Sub projector is currently operating. As the settings for Intellectual Stack can be changed only when the Main projector is operating, this section explains how to switch from the Sub projector to the Main projector.

  • Page 31: Setting The Menu

    Setting input ports using menu 5.4 Setting the menu If Intellectual Stack with RS-232C connection is used, observe the followings. When inputting image signals to Sub via Main, the operations differ between using computer signals and video signals such as component and video signals. Inputting image from Main to Sub - Computer signal If the STACK menu is already displayed on the screen, proceed to 3 below.

  • Page 32: Inputting Image From Main To Sub - Video Signal (Either Component Or Video)

    Setting input ports using menu Inputting image from Main to Sub - Video signal (either component or video) If the STACK menu is already displayed on the screen, proceed to 3 below. Otherwise press the MENU button on the remote control. If the MENU dialog is displayed, use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 33 Setting input ports using menu 5.4 Setting the menu - Inputting image to Sub and Main individually (continued) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight SUB INPUT SOURCE, and press the ► button to display the SUB INPUT SOURCE dialog. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight FOLLOW MAIN UNIT, and press the ►...

  • Page 34: Restrictions On Schedule Function

    6. Restrictions on Schedule function This model supports the Schedule function on the Projector Web Control feature. (Network Guide → 3.1.7 Schedule Settings) There are some restrictions on the functions when Intellectual Stack with RS-232C connection is used. But for Simple Stack without an RS-232C connection, there is no restriction on the func- tions.
  • Page 35 Restrictions on Schedule function 6. Restrictions on Schedule function (continued) are operating in Intellectual Stack. If the input port to be changed according to the Schedule function can be used in Intellectual Stack, the Schedule will be executed. If not, it will not be executed. X *2): This Schedule can be input to Projector Web Control when the projectors are operating in Intellectual Stack but it will not be executed.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    7. Troubleshooting About the phenomenon confused with a machine defect, check and cope with it according to the following table. Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page No power is supplied to the Main and Sub projector.
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting 7. Troubleshooting (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The settings on the projectors are not set for the Intellectual Stack feature. Check the following settings on the Main and Sub projectors. The STACK - STANDBY MODE in SETUP menu: menu cannot 7 NORMAL...

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