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  • Page 1 Meridian MF-10 Digital Projector Operating Manual...

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    CAUTION: - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Changes or modification not approved by Meridian could Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 3 ENGLISH - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. ventilation. These ensure reliable operation of the product - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service and protect it from overheating.
  • Page 4 Use a certified main cord set complying with the national regulations of the countries and the rated ² voltage min. 200V, and min. dia. 0.75mm . Also ensure that the power cord plug is the correct type for the AC outlet in your country. Consult your Meridian retailer.
  • Page 5 ENGLISH Dear Customer, This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety. Contact: Meridian Audio Limited, 11 Latham Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 6YE, United Kingdom.

  • Page 6: Main Features

    Main Features Supports Multiple Digital Devices ..........Comes with a dual HDMI terminal that allows digital transmission of high definition signals.
  • Page 7 Beautiful Images on Big Screen ..............Enjoy smooth and high resolution video images with no visible grid, brought about by full high definition resolution of 1920 c 1080 pixels.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started Contents Getting Started Troubleshooting ........... .

  • Page 9: How To Read This Manual/Accessories/Optional Accessories

    Power Cord Instruction manual, warranty card and other printed materials are also included. Optional Accessories Please check with your authorized Meridian retailer for details. Replacement Lamp: Contact your Meridian retailer (Lamp Unit) Replacement Filter: Contact your Meridian retailer (Inner Filter)

  • Page 10: Controls And Features

    Getting Started Controls and Features To adjust the focus. To adjust the size of the image. Operate using the remote control. (pP20) CAUTION Do not turn the lens with your hands. This unit comes with buffer material that cushions the lens. Remove the buffer material before use.
  • Page 11 ENGLISH Light on (Red): Light on (Red): Warning mode (pP39) WARNING Standby mode Light on (Green): During projection LAMP Light on/Blinking (Orange): Blinking (Green): Lamp warning (pP39) Image is temporarily hidden STANDBY/ON (pP21) Blinking (Red): STANDBY/ON Cool Down mode (pP21) To turn on/off the power INPUT HIDE...
  • Page 12 Getting Started Controls and Features (Continued) Remote Control ....OPERATE To turn on the power To turn off the power HDMI 1 HDMI 2 COMP. Select input mode (pP20) To set the screen size VIDEO S-VIDEO ASPECT (pP22) CINEMA NATURAL DYNAMIC To switch image profile...

  • Page 13: How To Use The Remote Control

    ENGLISH How to Use the Remote Control Loading Batteries If the remote control has to be brought closer to the projector to operate, it means that the batteries are wearing out. When this happens, replace the batteries. Insert the batteries according to the +- marks. Be sure to insert the - end first.

  • Page 14: Preparation

    Preparation Selecting Connecting Devices Do not turn on the power until connection is complete. The connection procedures differ according to the device used. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the device to be connected. For audio output, connect the device to an amplifier. The images may not be displayed depending on the devices and cables to be connected.

  • Page 15: Connecting

    ENGLISH Connecting Connecting via Video Cable and S-video Cable This unit To video input terminal Video cable (sold separately) Video output VCR and camcorder RS-232C RS - 232C OMPONENT OMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO SYNC S-video cable (sold separately) S-video output To S-video input terminal Connecting via Component Video Cable This unit DVD player...

  • Page 16: Connecting Via Hdmi Cable

    Preparation Connecting (Continued) Connecting via HDMI Cable This unit DVD recorder HDMI 2 HDMI 1 RS-232C RS-232C COMPONENT COMPONENT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO SYNC SYNC HDMI output terminal HDMI cable (sold separately) To HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input terminal Connecting via HDMI-DVI Conversion Cable This unit Notebook PC...

  • Page 17: Connecting Via Scart-Rca Cable

    ENGLISH Connecting via SCART-RCA Cable This unit RS-232C RS-232C OMPONENT OMPONENT OMPONENT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO SYNC DVD player for European market SCART-RCA cable (sold separately) SCART terminal To RGB video and sync signal input terminals Set “COMP” in the setting menu to “SCART”. (pP28 - Q) Connecting via RGB Video Cable This unit Device equipped with RGB output...

  • Page 18: Installing The Projector And Screen

    Preparation Installing the Projector and Screen Install this unit and the screen. Place this unit and the screen perpendicular to each other. Failing to do so may give rise to trapezoidal distortion of the projected image. Install the projector and screen Left/Right position *0 % up/down position (center) Approximately 34 % (maximum) of the projected image...

  • Page 19: Screen Size And Projection Distance

    ENGLISH Adjust such that the projected image is in the center of the screen Moves the image to the Moves the image up or left or right down TIPS Adjustment can be done easily by moving the image upwards towards the center. It may be necessary to set “Pixel Adjust”...

  • Page 20: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Projecting Image This section describes the basic operations to project input images on the screen. Preparation ............... Remove the lens cap.
  • Page 21 ENGLISH Adjust the focus TIPS ENTER Focus You can hide the image temporarily Press for 1 second ....... or more Adjust accordingly by You can hide the image temporarily.

  • Page 22: Convenient Features During Projection

    Basic Operation Convenient Features during Projection You can change the screen size of the projected image or hide the surrounding area of an image for which quality at the outer area has deteriorated. Setting the Screen Size The projected image can be set to a most appropriate screen size (aspect ratio).
  • Page 23 ENGLISH Mask the image Display the setting menu MEMO Image Setup Source Install. Func. Info. Masking is available only when high definition images are input. Image Adjust MENU Color Temp. Gamma Offset Pixel Adjust Select “Setup” g “Mask” Image Setup Source Install.

  • Page 24: Settings

    Settings Setting Menu Projected images can be adjusted to a desired view by changing the default settings. Procedures for Menu Operation Example: When changing “Aspect” from “4:3” to “16:9” ....OPERATE Display the setting menu HDMI 1 HDMI 2 COMP.

  • Page 25: Setting Menu

    ENGLISH Setting Menu Item values shown in are factory settings. Items that can be configured differ according to the input signals. Image > Image Adjust Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the projected image. (Black) b50 f 50 (White) Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the projected image. (Darken) b30 f 30 (Brighten) Color Adjusts the color density of the projected image.
  • Page 26 Settings Setting Menu (Continued) Image > Gamma Gamma Sets the gradation characteristics of the projected image. Normal For normal circumstances, select this setting. Theater1 Sets gamma to “Theater1”. Theater2 Sets gamma to “Theater2”. Dynamic Select this when in well-lighted areas (such as living room) or when playing games. Custom The gamma can be set according to your preferences.
  • Page 27 ENGLISH Image > Offset Offset Adjusts the respective brightness of the red, green and blue colors in dark image areas. (Offset level) (Less red) b60 f 60 (More red) Green (Less green) b60 f 60 (More green) Blue (Less blue) b60 f 60 (More blue) Image >...
  • Page 28 Settings Setting Menu (Continued) Setup > Picture Position Picture Position Adjusts the horizontal/vertical position of the projected image. The display position value varies with the input signal. This adjustment is available for analog input signals, or for COMPONENT and HDMI-1/2 input signals when “V-Stretch” is set to “On”.
  • Page 29 ENGLISH Source > Aspect (When SD video signals are being input) Aspect Configures the screen size (aspect ratio) of the projected image. Sets screen size of the projected image to 4:3. 16:9 Sets screen size of the projected image to 16:9. Zoom Zooms the image.
  • Page 30 Settings Setting Menu (Continued) Source > Color System Color System Configures the color system. Auto Configures the color system automatically. NTSC Select this when the color system is NTSC. NTSC4.43 Select this when the color system is NTSC4.43. Select this when the color system is PAL. PAL-M Select this when the color system is PAL-M.
  • Page 31 ENGLISH Install. > Line Display Line Display Sets whether to display the input when switching input. 5 sec Displays for 5 seconds. Do not display. Install. > Flip H Flip H Select this when the image is projected from the back of the screen or when the projector is hung from the ceiling. Do not flip image to the left or right.
  • Page 32 Settings Setting Menu (Continued) Func. > Logo Logo Sets whether to display “Logo” during startup. Do not display. Displays for 5 seconds. Func. > Lamp Power Lamp Power Configures the output of the light-source lamp. Normal For normal circumstances, select this setting. (170 W) High Select this when it is difficult to see the image in a bright room.
  • Page 33 ENGLISH Info. (During video signal input) Input Displays the currently selected video input. Format Displays the types of the current input video signals. H Frequency This item is grayed out with no value display. V Frequency This item is grayed out with no value display. Lamp Time Displays the accumulated hours of usage of the light-source lamp.

  • Page 34: Customizing Projected Images

    Settings Customizing Projected Images You can adjust the projected image to a desired image quality and register the adjusted value. (Image Profile) Besides the default “Cinema”, “Natural” and “Dynamic” settings, there are 3 more types of user- defined settings for image profile. Changing the Default Image Profile Values “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Color”, “Sharpness”, “DNR”, “Color Temp.”, “Gamma”...

  • Page 35: Registering User-Defined Image Profiles

    ENGLISH Registering User-defined Image Profiles Select the image profile CAUTION USER USER USER Adjustment settings of image quality will not be registered if other image profiles are selected before registering these settings. Adjust image quality See “Changing the Default Image Profile Values” for procedures on adjusting the image quality.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before sending the unit to your authorized dealer for repair, check the following points. The following situations are not malfunctions. You do not need to worry under the following situations if there is no abnormality on the screen. Part of the top surface or front of the unit is hot.
  • Page 37 ENGLISH Video image is fuzzy Is the focus correctly adjusted? Adjust the focus. pP21 Is the unit placed too near or too far away pP18, 19 Set the unit at a correct distance from the screen. from the screen? Video images are missing Has setting been performed for screen pP23, 28 - Set “Mask”...

  • Page 38: What To Do When These Messages Are Displayed

    Troubleshooting What to Do When These Messages Are Displayed Message Cause (Details) No device is connected to the input terminal. The input terminal is connected but there is no signal. COMP No input gInput the video signals. A video signal that cannot be used in this unit has been input. HDMI-2 Out of range gInput video signals that can be used.

  • Page 39: About Warning Indicators

    ENGLISH About Warning Indicators The accumulated lamp time or warning mode of this unit is displayed by the indicators. For information on indicator display during normal operation, see “Controls and Features” (pP10). Indicator Content LAMP WARNING Lamp replacement is near (pP40 f 42) (When accumulated lamp time has exceeded 1900 hours) Light on Lamp has reached end of life (pP40 f 42)

  • Page 40: Replacing The Lamp

    Troubleshooting Replacing the Lamp The lamp is a consumable item. If the image is dark or the lamp is turned off, replace the lamp unit. When the lamp replacement time approaches, a message is displayed on the screen and the condition is indicated by the indicator.
  • Page 41 ENGLISH Install the new lamp unit CAUTION Use only genuine replacement parts for the lamp unit. Also, never attempt to re-use an old lamp unit. This may cause a malfunction. Do not touch the surface of a new lamp. This may shorten the lamp life and cause lamp blowout.

  • Page 42: Resetting Lamp Time

    Troubleshooting Replacing the Lamp (Continued) Resetting Lamp Time ....OPERATE After installing a new lamp unit, reset the lamp time. Insert the power plug to the power outlet HDMI 1 HDMI 2 COMP. VIDEO S-VIDEO ASPECT A STANDBY/ON CINEMA NATURAL DYNAMIC Light on (Red)

  • Page 43: Cleaning And Replacing The Filter

    ENGLISH Cleaning and Replacing the Filter Clean the filter regularly or air intake efficiency may deteriorate and malfunction may occur. Remove the inner filter CAUTION Lift up while pushing the claw Pull the power plug from the power outlet. MEMO If the filter is damaged or too dirty to be cleaned Clean the filter...

  • Page 44: Others

    Others RS-232C Interface Control of this unit via a computer is possible by connecting the computer to this unit with a RS-232C cross cable (D-Sub 9 pin). RS-232C Specifications Pin No. Signal Operation Signal Direction This unit Receive data This unit Transmit data This unit Signal ground...
  • Page 45 ENGLISH Command and data Operating command and data (Binary code) Command Type Data description Checks whether communication is available between this unit and 0000 Connection check the PC during standby. During standby 31 : Turns on the power. 5057 Power supply During power on 30 : Turns off the power.
  • Page 46 Others RS-232C Interface (Continued) Reference command and data (Binary code) Command Type Data description During standby or power on 30 : Standby mode 5057 Power supply 31 : Power-on mode 32 : During Cool Down mode 34 : Warning mode During power on 30 : S-VIDEO 31 : VIDEO...
  • Page 47 ENGLISH Remote control code Binary code is sent during communication. Remote control button Remote control button Binary code Binary code name name 37 33 30 31 USER1 37 33 36 43 37 33 30 32 USER2 37 33 36 44 EXIT 37 33 30 33 USER3...

  • Page 48: Rs-232C Communication Examples

    Others RS-232C Communication Examples This section shows the communication examples of RS-232C. Operating command Type Command Description This unit: 21 89 01 00 00 0A Connection check Checks connection This unit PC: 06 89 01 00 00 0A This unit: 21 89 01 50 57 31 0A Power (On) When power is turned on from standby mode This unit...
  • Page 49 ENGLISH Reference command Type Command Description This unit: 3F 89 01 50 57 0A When information on power-on mode is Power (On) This unit PC: 06 89 01 50 57 0A acquired This unit PC: 40 89 01 50 57 31 0A This unit: 3F 89 01 49 50 0A When information on S-VIDEO input is Input (S-VIDEO)

  • Page 50: Copyright And Caution

    Others Copyright and Caution About Trademarks and Copyright HDMI, HDMI logo and high definition multimedia interface This product uses Ricoh TrueType fonts manufactured are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI and sold by Ricoh Co., Ltd. Licensing LCC. Caution D-ILA Device Characteristics Maintenance Procedures .

  • Page 51: Mounting This Unit

    ......................Regardless whether the unit is still under guarantee, Meridian Special expertise and techniques are required for mounting this unit.

  • Page 52: Specifications

    Others Specifications D-ILA High Definition Projector Product Type Meridian MF10 Model Name D-ILA device 1 2 / Display Panel/Size 0.7" (1920 pixels c1080 pixels) c 3 (Total no. of pixels: Approx. 6.22 million) Projection Lens 2.0x power zoom lens (1.4: 1 f 2.8: 1) (Zoom/Focus: Power)

  • Page 53: Dimensions

    ENGLISH PC compatible signals Polarity Total no. of Total no. of No. of No. of dot CLK dots lines effective dots effective lines Resolution [kHz] [kHz] [MHz] [dot] [line] [dot] [line] 640 c 480 31.500 60.000 25.200 640 c 480 31.469 59.940 25.175...
  • Page 54 Others Memo...
  • Page 55 Meridian Audio Limited Latham Road, Huntingdon PE29 6YE, United Kingdom • T +44 (0)1480 445678 F +44 (0)1480 445686 • www.meridian-audio.com Meridian America Inc 8055 Troon Circle Suite C, Austell, Atlanta GA 30168-7849, USA • T +1 404 344 7111 F +1 404 346 7111...

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