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- Page 1 HD108 HD178 HD290 HD292 DLP™ Projector Users Manual v1.1...
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Page 2: Safety Certifications
Adobe Systems Incorporated. Digital Light Processing is a trademark or registered trademark of Texas Instruments. Faroudja, DCDi, and TrueLife are trademarks or registered trademarks of Faroudja. Knoll and Knöll are trademarks of Pacific Sound & Signal Inc. WARNING This product has a lamp, which contains a very small amount of mercury. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Picture menu Settings menu Maintenance Cleaning the lens Replacing the projection lamp Appendix Red LED behavior and projector errors Remote control discrete codes Projector dimensions Supported video formats RS-232 terminal spec for HD178, HD290, HD292 HD292 Special ISF calibration features... -
Page 4: Safety Warnings
Locate the projector in a well-ventilated area without any obstructions to intake or exhaust vents. • Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents. • Locate the projector at least 4' (1.2 m) away from any heating or cooling vents. -
Page 5: Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for your choice of a superior digital image projection device. Your new Knoll projector is specifically designed for home cinema applications. The projector sets a high standard using the latest DLP™ technology and new DNX video processing from Pixelworks™. - Page 6 It has numerous uses. For example, if you connect your projection screen to the 12-volt DC output with the cable that came with your screen, when you turn on the projector the screen will move down; when you turn the projector off, the screen will return to the storage position.
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Page 7: Positioning The Projector
Ceiling Mount Kit for more information. Knoll recommends use of the mount shipped with the projector or the deluxe swivel Knoll CM26 ceiling mount. The addition of a CM20+6 extension bar lowers the projector 6” per bar as required. The CM25EX is an adjustable extender that can lower the projector 6.75”... -
Page 8: Choosing The Aspect Ratio
HD108 Projection Throw Distance 16:9 Video Screen: Screen Diagonal 92" Minimum Distance 142" Maximum 170" Distance Screen offset 12.6" Viewing Area 45"x80" MAXIMUM DISTANCE TO SCREEN (16:9) = 1.848 x SCREEN DIAGONAL SIZE MINIMUM DISTANCE TO SCREEN (16:9) = 1.534 x SCREEN DIAGONAL SIZE SCREEN OFFSET (IMAGE DROP OR RISE) (16:9) = 0.137 x SCREEN DIAGONAL SIZE... -
Page 9: Video Connectors
You can connect video devices such as VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras, video game consoles, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. Connect the audio from your video device to your stereo system to get sound. You can connect the projector to most video devices that can output video. -
Page 10: S-Video Connection
The HD290 and HD292 are HDTV (High Definition Television) monitors, meaning it has vertical scanning lines of 720 progressive, 1080 interlaced or higher. The HD108 and HD178 are EDTV (Enhanced Definition Television) monitors, meaning they have vertical scanning lines of 480 progressive or higher. -
Page 11: Displaying An Image
Computer connections You can connect a computer’s VGA connector to the M1-DA/DVI input on the projector using an M1-A cable. RS-232 connections (HD178, HD290 and HD292 only) You can control the projector from an LCD control panel or computer by connecting an RS-232 cable to the projector’s Serial control connector. -
Page 12: Shutting Down The Projector
Turning off the projector Press the Power button on the remote or keypad to turn the projector off. The lamp turns off and the LED blinks green for one minute while the fans continue to run to cool the lamp. While the LED is blinking green, the projector does not accept any user input. - Page 13 The following tables show common problems. In some cases, more than one possible solution is provided. Try the solutions in the order they are presented. When the problem is solved, you can skip the additional solutions.
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Page 15: Using The Remote Control
• Make sure the batteries are installed properly and are not dead. • Make sure you’re pointing the remote at the front of the projector or at the screen, not at the video device or the computer, and are within the remote range of 30 feet (9.14m). -
Page 16: Optimizing Video Images
• Make sure your DVD player is set for a 16:9 television. See your DVD player’s user’s guide for instructions. Customizing the projector You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See page 19 to page 21 for details on these features. • For rear projection, turn rear mode on in the Settings>System menu. -
Page 17: Picture Menu
Menu options are grayed out only if the source is selected but no signal is present. For example, if the projector is set to a video source but the source, such as a DVD player, is turned off video menu options are grayed out. - Page 18 If a hardware device, such as a DVD player, is not syncing properly with the projector, adjust this option to help it to sync when connected to the projector. Flesh Tone Correction: this modifies colors to make the skin complexion better.
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Page 19: Settings Menu
These advanced controls have the same effect as contrast and brightness, but each controls a single color only. Video Standard: when it is set to Auto, the projector attempts to automatically pick the video standard based on the input signal it receives. (The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world.) If the... - Page 20 Sleep Timer: automatically turns off the projector after 4 hours. Power Save: automatically turns the lamp off after no signals are detected for 20 minutes. After 10 additional minutes with no signal, the projector powers down.
- Page 21 • Freeze: takes a snapshot of the projected image. If you’re watching video, the source video continues to run but the image is frozen. • Source Info: the default effect. It opens a window with projector and source information. • Service Info: opens the Service info window.
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Page 22: Maintenance
The LED on top of the projector also blinks red twice to indicate that the lamp should be changed. Use only a replacement lamp with the same type and rating as the original lamp. -
Page 23: Appendix
Two (2) blinks hours counter. The projector has shutdown. Check to see if the lamp door is open. If the lamp door is closed, Three (3) blinks toggle off the projector and wait one minute and then toggle the projector on again. If the lamp does not strike after one minute, replace the lamp. -
Page 24: Remote Control Discrete Codes
Remote control discrete codes You can use these codes to program another remote to learn the projector’s remote functions. To activate discrete mode, press and hold the Custom button on the remote for 10 seconds. The backlight blinks twice when discrete mode is entered. The remote buttons are now remapped to new functions as listed below. -
Page 25: Supported Video Formats
RS-232 terminal specifications for HD178 and HD290 Communication configuration To control the projector from and LCD control panel, connect RS-232 cable to the serial control connector on the projector and set your computer’s serial port settings to match this communication configuration. - Page 26 RS232 COMMAND FORMAT All commands consist of 3 alpha characters followed by a request, all enclosed in parentheses. The request can be a read request (indicated by a “?”) or a write request (indicated by 1 to 4 ASCII digits). A read request format (AAA?) where starts the command denotes the command...
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Page 27: Supported Commands
Supported commands Function Auto Ceiling Enable Auto Color Space Enable Auto Image Aspect Ratio Auto Power Enable Auto Source Enable Auto Video Standard Enable Blank Blank Screen Unable Blue Color Offset Blue Gain Blue Only Enable Brightness Ceiling Color Color Space Color Temp Contrast Display Messages... - Page 28 SUPPORTED COMMANDS (CONTINUED) Function Language Noise Reduction Mode Noise Reduction Level Overscan Phase Power Enable Power Save Enable Presets Rear Project Red Color Offset Red Gain Sharpness Sleep Timer Sync Threshold Adjust Source Source 1 Program Source 2 Program Source 3 Program Source 5 Program Startup Logo Tint...
- Page 29 SUPPORTED COMMANDS (CONTINUED) Function Total Number of Strike Attempts Vertical Position Video Standard White Peaking Save User I Preset Save User 2 Preset Save User 3 Preset Logo Capture Enable Source Enable 0 Source Enable 1 Source Enable 2 Source Enable 3 Source Enable 4 Source Enable 5 Logo Capture Compress...
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Page 30: Hd292 Special Isf Calibration Features
HD292 Special ISF Calibration Features These special features are only for the Knoll HD292 and are not found on other models New Feature Location M1-DA to HDMI In the shipping box adapter Image Shift Main > Picture setting menu ISF Day and ISF Night Main >... -
Page 31: Warranty Information
(i) proof of date of purchase; (ii) the dealer’s name; and (iii) the model and serial number of the Product. When sending your unit in for repair, please ship your unit in its original packing material or a Knoll approved ATA Shipping Case, or have a professional packaging company pack the unit.
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