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- Page 1 Philips Home Cinema Projector Garbo Matchline User guide English...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1. Introduction 2. Functional overview 3. Set up 4. Installation Philips Home Cinema Projector Index Packaging contents 4 Optional accessories 4 Controls Remote control Connections 10-11 Positioning the projector and screen 10 Switching on the projector 10 Adjusting the focus and size of the image 11... - Page 3 5. Operation 6. Maintenance 7.Troubleshooting Philips Home Cinema Projector Index 18-27 Preparation 18 General 18 Messages 18 General explanation 18 Feedback messages 18 Some examples 18 On Screen Display Menu 19-27 Menu tree 19-20 General explanation 21 Video/S-Video adjustments 22...
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Page 4: Introduction
We are sure that, used properly, it will bring you years of enjoyment.You will want to keep this manual handy, as it is a convenient source of information about your projector. For your own protection and prolonged operation of your projector, please read the enclosed Safety Sheet. -
Page 5: Functional Overview
Stand Temp Temp 7 8 9 To mute the sound of the projector and to mute the picture. To select the current projection source (Video, S-Video, Component, RGBS, Computer). The button toggles between the five signals. To adjust the volume. -
Page 6: Controls
To adjust the vertical angle of the projector. Dust filter $ Mains inlet socket % To connect the projector to the mains. Lock slit ^ To insert an optional locking device (Kensington lock). Lamp compartment & English User guide Garbo Matchline Philips Home Cinema Projector... -
Page 7: Remote Control
LCD touch screen.To activate the remote control, press any button or gently tap the touch screen with your finger or a soft object.The display will then light up. Before operating your projector via the remote control, first press the Device selection button and select Projector on the Device Overview page. - Page 8 The cursor control works with up/down and left/right button operation. The Cursor Control can only function as a mouse cursor when projector and computer are connected via the USB or PS/2 connectors. Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP should be installed on the computer when you make the USB connection.
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Page 9: Connections
In-/Output socket to connect a PC or Apple Macintosh computer equipped with a USB downlink connection. When USB connection is used the mouse cursor on the connected computer can be controlled via the projector remote control. Make sure Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP is installed on the computer. -
Page 10: Set Up
To switch off the mains supply completely, disconnect the mains lead. Save energy! Please put the projector in the Power/Standby position if you are not going to use the projector for more than 15 minutes. When no signal inputs are detected for 30 minutes, the projector automatically switches to Power/ Standby (SmartSave). -
Page 11: Adjusting The Focus And Size Of The Image
– The Standby indicator starts blinking orange. Wait until the cooling fan has stopped (about 3 minutes after the projector has been put in Standby) and disconnect the mains lead and all other cables. Put the lens cap back in place to prevent dust, dirt or other contamination from harming or damaging the front of the projector lens when moving the projector. -
Page 12: Installation
The projector accepts the input signal of all major video formats, including NTSC 3.58, 4.43, PAL B, G, D, H, I, N, M and SECAM signals.The projector will recognize these standards and adapt to them automatically. With the ‘Picture Format’ feature you can select one of six picture format options: wide screen, super zoom 4:3, 4:3, movie expand 14:9, movie expand 16:9, 16:9 subtitles. -
Page 13: Connecting To Video Equipment
For this use the S-Video connection cable supplied (2). Connect the Audio out L/R sockets of the S-VHS video recorder, Laser Disc player, video camera or TV to the Audio (in) L/R sockets of the projector. For this, use audio/video connection cable supplied (1b). -
Page 14: Component/Hdtv Pr,Y, Pb/Cr,Y, Cb
Connecting to video equipment S-Video Pr,Y, Pb/Cr,Y, Cb Connect the Component in sockets of the projector to the appropriate output sockets of your Component- or HDTV-video equipment (Pr,Y, Pb / Cr,Y, Cb). For this, use the audio/video connection cable supplied (1). -
Page 15: Scart Connection (Rgbs)
Connect the Scart/RCA Component Video adapter supplied (1) to the Scart connector of your Component- or HDTV-video equipment Connect the Component in sockets of the projector to the R, G and B outputs of the adapter. For this, use the audio/video connection cable supplied (2). -
Page 16: Connecting To A Computer
Connect the USB (upstream) socket of the projector to the USB downstream port of the computer. For this, use an optional USB cable (2). Connect the PS/2 (out) socket of the projector to the PS/2 (in) socket of the computer. For this, use an optional PS/2 cable (3). •... -
Page 17: Connection To An External Monitor
4. Installation Connecting to an external monitor Connect the VGA Y connector marked ‘Projector’ (5a), of an optional VGA Y-cable, to the Computer (in) socket of your projector. Connect the VGA cable supplied (1) between the computer and the VGA Y connector marked ‘Computer’... -
Page 18: Operation
Temp Note Messages Computer selected as source Video selected as source, no input signal Philips Home Cinema Projector 5. Operation Press the Standby button to switch on the projector. – The Standby indicator lights up orange. – When the projection lamp is on, the Standby indicator lights up green and the start-up screen (when enabled) appears for several seconds. -
Page 19: On Screen Display Menu
All video and data adjustments and settings (except A/V Mute) are done via On Screen Displays and with help of Menu, OK and Cursor Control on the projector or the remote control. The projector is set to standard specifications at the factory. However, you can adjust these specifications to suit your own preferences.The projector menu screens allow you to adjust the... - Page 20 Menu tree Philips Home Cinema Projector 5. Operation COMPUTER MODE Main menu Display Picture In Picture Digital Freeze Digital Zoom Auto Image GENERAL ADJUSTMENTS/SETTINGS Main menu Audio Volume Bass Treble Mute Settings Language Keystone correction System information Factory reset Key lock...
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Page 21: General Explanation
Lamp Lamp Stand Stand Temp Temp Philips Home Cinema Projector 5. Operation Press Menu. – The menu bar appears on the screen. The first item is highlighted and its sub menu is shown. Depending on the selected source (Video, S-Video, Component, RGBS, Ordenador) some options of the submenu may be greyed out.This indicates that these functions:... -
Page 22: Video/S-Video Adjustments
The various colours (red, green and blue) can also be adjusted individually; – Brightness adjusts brightness of the displayed picture; – Mirror mirrors the picture for use of the projector in various positions with respect to the user(s) and the projection screen. Display adjustments •... -
Page 23: Computer Adjustments
The various colours (red, green and blue) can also be adjusted individually. – Brightness adjusts brightness of the displayed picture; – Mirror mirrors the picture for use of the projector in various positions with respect to the user(s) and the projection screen. Display adjustments •... -
Page 24: Some Examples
4:3, 4:3, movie expand 14:9, movie expand 16:9, 16:9 subtitles). Default mode for computer signal input at each start up of the projector is 4:3. For video signal input the picture format will be selected that was selected the last time the projector was switched on. -
Page 25: Digital Zoom/Magnification
Lamp Lamp Stand Stand Temp Temp Note Philips Home Cinema Projector 5. Operation Digital Zoom/Magnification ‘Digital Zoom’ is used to enlarge a part of the picture. Press Menu. – The menu bar will appear. Use Cursor Control to move the cursor to ‘Display’. -
Page 26: Shift
Stand Stand Temp Temp Philips Home Cinema Projector 5. Operation Shift The Shift function adjusts the computer image in horizontal and vertical direction to centre it on the screen.This function is only active when ‘Auto image’ is set to ‘Off ’. -
Page 27: Operation
To switch off SmartSave mode or to select the delay time after which the projector automatically switches to Standby; – Start-up screen To display or suppress the default Philips start-up screen upon the projector’s start up; – SmartSet To switch automatic source selection on or off;... -
Page 28: Maintenance
Close the filter holder. Press tab A and insert the filter B into the projector. We advise you to clean the filter every 100 hours. Operating the projector without filter or with a torn or damaged filter may seriously damage the projector. -
Page 29: Lamp
6. Maintenance When operation time reaches the last 100 hours of the average lamplife, the message ‘Warning: lamplife has almost expired’ will be displayed on the screen, each time the projector is switched on.The lamp indicator lights up orange. The lamplife remaining can be checked using the OSD menu. -
Page 30: Maintenance
– The Mains inlet socket will open again. 11 Insert the mains lead into both the projector Mains inlet socket and the wall socket. 12 Press the Standby button to switch on the projector. 13 Reset the lamp life time (see ‘Resetting the lamplife time’). -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
Philips Home Cinema Projector 7.Troubleshooting If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the projector for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service organisation. - Page 32 – RGBS is not selected or SmartSet is activated (does not recognize RGBS). • Select RGBS as projection source with the Source button on the projector or the remote control. • Adjust ‘Brightness’, ‘Contrast’, ‘Saturation’ or ‘Hue’ (see ’Picture adjustment’ under ‘Operation’...
- Page 33 • The projector will go into Power Standby mode. Make sure the filter cover is closed properly; clean air inlets or dust filter and allow the projector to cool down; this may take up to 30 minutes. When the LED stops flashing press any button to activate the projector again.
- Page 34 1,200,000 pixels. As with any equipment, certain tolerances apply to the performance specification of the product. Philips’ specifications for defective pixels is very severe. Only one bright blue pixel is allowed. This pixel will not affect the overall picture quality or the life expectancy of the projector.