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IMPORTANT For your assistance in reporting the loss or Model No.: theft of your Projector, please record the Model and Serial Number located on the bottom of the projector and retain this Serial No.: information. Before recycling the packag- ing, please be sure that you have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly against the list of “Supplied accessories”...
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The supplied CD-ROM contains operation instructions in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Japanese. Carefully read through the operation instructions before operating the projector. Die mitgelieferte CD-ROM enthält Bedienungsanleitungen in Englisch, Deutsch, Französisch, Spanisch, Italienisch, Niederländisch und Japanisch. Bitte lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung vor der Verwendung des Projektors sorgfältig durch.
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Before using the projector, please read this operation manual carefully. Introduction ENGLISH WARNING: High brightness light source. Do not stare into the beam of light, or view directly. Be especially careful that children do not stare directly into the beam of light. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
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SE PROTEGER LES YEUX ET LA PEAU DES RADIATIONS LORS DES REPARATIONS. This Rollei projector uses a DMD panel. This very sophisticated panel contains 786,432 (RVS2000) / 480,000 (RVS1500) pixels micromirrors. As with any high technology electronic equipment such as large screen TVs, video systems and video cameras, there are certain acceptable tolerances that the equipment must conform to.
How to Read this Operation Manual I The specifications of the RVS2000 are slightly different from those of the RVS1500, however, you can connect and operate both models in the same manner. This operation manual uses the RVS1500 for the purpose of explanation.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION : Please read all of these instructions before you operate this product and save these instructions for later use. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS.
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15. Overloading 19. Replacement Parts Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or When replacement parts are required, be sure integral convenience receptacles as this can the service technician has used replacement result in a risk of fire or electric shock. parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
I The storage temperature of the projector is reduce the overall operation life of the unit. from –4°F to 140°F (–20°C to +60°C). Internal cleaning should only be performed by a Rollei Authorized Projector Dealer or Ser- Do not block the exhaust and intake vice Center. vents.
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Caution regarding transportation of the Info projector • The cooling fan regulates the internal tem- I When transporting the projector, be sure not perature, and its performance is automatically to subject it to hard impact and/or vibration, controlled. The sound of the fan may change as this can result in damage.
How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals PDF operation manuals in several languages are included in the CD-ROM, so that you can work with the projector, even if you do not have this manual. To utilize these manuals, you need to install Adobe Reader on your com- puter (Windows or Macintosh).
I Lamp unit RVSLAMP1 Note • This optional accessory may not be available depending on the region. Please check with your nearest Rollei Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. Tying the Cables Carrying the Projector Tie the cable using the supplied Using the Soft Case cable ties.
Part Names and Functions Numbers in Z refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained. Projector Top View Setup Guide indicators Lamp indicator Temperature warning indicator Volume buttons (V/X) ON/STANDBY button For adjusting the For turning the power speaker sound level.
Numbers in Z refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained. Side View Terminals Refer to “INPUT Terminals and Connectable Main Equipment” on page 21. INPUT 2 terminal Terminal for connect- INPUT 1 terminal ing video equipment Terminal for computer with an S-video...
Part Names and Functions (Continued) Numbers in Z refer to the main pages in this operation manual where the topic is explained. ON/STANDBY button MENU/HELP button For turning the power For displaying adjustment on and putting the and setting screens, and projector into standby help screen.
Usable Range Front view 30° Remote control sensor The remote control can be used to control the projector within the ranges shown in the illustra- tion. Note • The signal from the remote control can be re- 30° flected off a screen for easy operation. How- ever, the effective distance of the signal may differ depending on the screen material.
Quick Start This section shows the basic operation (projector connecting with the computer). For details, see the page described below for each step. Setup and Projection In this section, connection of the projector and the computer is explained using one example. INPUT button ON/STANDBY button...
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4. Adjust the projected image with the Setup Guide After the projector turns on, the Setup Angle (See page 28.) Guide appears. (When “Setup Guide” is set • Adjust the projector angle using the to “On”. n page 45) HEIGHT ADJUST button. HEIGHT ADJUST button Zoom (See page 28.)
Setting up the Projector Setting up the Projector Position the projector perpendicular to the screen with the projector’s feet flat and level to achieve an optimal image. Note • For an optimal image, position the screen so that it is not in direct sunlight or room light. Light falling directly on the screen washes out the colors, making viewing difficult.
Screen Size and Projection Distance (RVS2000) NORMAL Mode (4:3) Picture (Screen) size Projection distance [L] Distance from the bottom of the Diag. [ χ ] image to the lens center [H] Width Height Minimum [L1] Maximum [L2] 270 (686 cm) 549 cm (216 ) 411 cm (162 ) 9.9 m (32 5 )
Setting up the Projector (Continued) Screen Size and Projection Distance (RVS1500) NORMAL Mode (4:3) Picture (Screen) size Projection distance [L] Distance from the bottom of the Diag. [ χ ] image to the lens center [H] Width Height Minimum [L1]...
Connections INPUT Terminals and Connectable Main Equipment INPUT 1 terminal I Connecting the com- INPUT 2 terminal INPUT 3 terminal puter. (See page 23.) Connecting video equipment Connecting video equipment I Connecting video with S-video output terminal without S-video output equipment with (VCR, DVD player, etc.).
Samples of Cables for Connection • For more details of connection and cables, refer to the opeation manual of the connecting equipment. • You may need other cables or connectors not listed above. Input Terminal on the Equipment Cable Signal projector RGB/USB cable (supplied) INPUT1...
Connecting to a Computer Before connecting, be sure to unplug the power cord of the projector from the AC outlet and turn off the devices to be connected. After making all connections, turn on the projector and then the other devices. When connecting a computer, be sure that it is the last device to be turned on after all the connections are made.
Connecting to Video Equipment The projector has a COMPUTER/COMPONENT terminal, an S-VIDEO terminal and a VIDEO ter- minal for video input. See the illustration below to connect with the audio-visual equipment. The image quality is highest in order of the component signal, the S-video signal and the video signal.
When using a composite video cable To audio output terminal To video output terminal To INPUT3 To AUDIO terminal INPUT terminal Composite video cable (commercially available) ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable (commercially available) Note • ø3.5 mm minijack to RCA audio cable (commercially available) is required for audio input. Connecting the Power Cord Plug the supplied power cord into the AC socket on the side of the projector.
Turning the Projector On/Off Info • English is the factory default language. If you Turning the Projector on want to change the on-screen display to another language, change the language according to Before performing the steps in this section, the procedure on page 46. connect any equipment that you use with ON/STANDBY button the projector.
Image Projection About the Setup Guide Setup Guide screen After turning on the projector, the Setup Guide screen appears to assist you with projector setup. Guidance items 1 FOCUS 2 HEIGHT ADJUST 3 ZOOM Adjust the projector by following the il- luminated buttons or Setup Guide indi- cators.
Image Projection (Continued) 2 Adjusting the Height The height of the projector can be ad- HEIGHT ADJUST button justed using the adjustment feet at the front and rear of the projector. When the screen is in a higher position than the projector, the projection image can be made higher by adjusting the projector.
Switching the Input Mode INPUT buttons Select the appropriate input mode for the connected equipment. AV MUTE button PressC INPUT 1, D INPUT 2 or EINPUT 3 on the remote control to se- lect the input mode. Volume buttons • When pressing INPUT (W/Y) on the projector, input mode switches in order of INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3...
“NORMAL”, “BORDER” or “STRETCH” image. Press HRESIZE. • See page 43 for setting on menu screen. RESIZE button Computer NORMAL BORDER STRETCH RVS2000 RVS1500 RVS2000 RVS1500 RVS2000 RVS1500 SVGA (800 K 600) XGA (1024 K 768) 1024 K 768 800 K 600...
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VIDEO • “STRETCH” is fixed when 540P, 720P or 1080I signals are entered. Input Signal Output screen image DVD / Video Image type NORMAL BORDER STRETCH 4:3 aspect ratio Letter box 480I, 480P, NTSC, PAL, SECAM Squeezed 16:9 image Squeezed 4:3 image 16:9 aspect ratio 540P, 720P, 1080I (16:9)
Adjusting/Operating with the Remote Control AUTO SYNC Auto Sync (Auto Sync Ad- button justment) Auto Sync function works when detect- FREEZE button ing input signal after the projector turns Press FAUTO SYNC to manually ad- just with Auto Sync function. PICTURE MODE button Note...
Using Mouse Function When connecting the projector and computer with the USB terminals, you can use the remote control as the computer mouse. Supplied RGB/USB Cable accessory To RGB output terminal To USB terminal To USB terminal To INPUT1 terminal RGB/USB Cable Connect the projector and the computer with the supplied RGB/...
Sub menu SEL./ADJ. ENTER Resize Normal SCR - ADJ Border Page 43 Page 43 Stretch “SCR - ADJ” menu Image Shift [RVS2000] [RVS1500] Page 43 Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help Keystone Resize Normal [RVS2000] -127 +127 Image Shift...
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Main menu Sub menu “PRJ - ADJ” menu PRJ - ADJ Eco/Quiet Mode [On/Off] Page 47 Page 47 Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help Auto Search [On/Off] Page 47 Eco/Quiet Mode Auto Power Off [On/Off] Auto Search Page 48 Auto Power Off Guide LEDs Guide LEDs [On/Off]...
Using the Menu Screen The menu can be operated to achieve two functions, adjustment and setting. (For setting the menu items, see pages 38 and 39.) Operating with the projector When “PRJ - ADJ” - “Guide LEDs” is set to “On”, the buttons used for menu adjustment on the projector light up.
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Press P or R to select the item you Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help want to adjust. Picture Mode Standard • The selected item is highlighted. Contrast Bright Blue CLR Temp 7 5 0 0 Bright Boost sRGB Reset SEL./ADJ.
Using the Menu Screen (Continued) The menu can be operated to achieve two functions, adjustment and setting. (For adjusting the menu items, see pages 36 and 37.) MENU/HELP button MOUSE/Adjustment button (P/R/O/Q) ENTER button RETURN button Menu Selections (Settings) Example: Setting “Background”. •This operation can also be performed by using the buttons on the projector.
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Press P or R to select the item you Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help Resize Normal want to set, and then press Image Shift IENTER or Q to display the sub Keystone Auto Keystone menu. OSD Display Logo Background •The selected item is highlighted.
Picture Adjustment (“Picture” menu) You can adjust the projector’s picture to your preferences using the “Picture” menu. Selecting the Picture mode Adjusting the Image Menu operation n Page 38 Menu operation n Page 36 Q Example: “Picture” screen menu for Q Example: “Picture”...
Adjusting the Color Temperature Emphasizing the Contrast This function emphasizes the bright portions of images to obtain a higher contrast image. Menu operation n Page 36 Menu operation n Page 38 Q Example: “Picture” screen menu for Q Example: “Picture” screen menu for INPUT 1 (RGB) mode INPUT 1 (RGB) mode Picture...
Adjusting the Projected Image (“SCR - ADJ” menu) You can adjust the projected image and on-screen display to your preferences using the “SCR - ADJ” menu. Setting the Resize Mode Adjusting the Image Position You can move the projected image vertically. Menu operation n Page 38 Menu operation n Page 36 Picture...
Adjusting the Projected Image (“SCR - ADJ” menu) (Continued) Keystone Correction Setting On-screen Display When the image is projected either from the top This function allows you to turn the on-screen or from the bottom towards the screen at an messages on or off.
English SEL./ADJ. ENTER SEL./ADJ. ENTER Description of Items Description of Items Selectable items Description Selectable items Description Logo Rollei logo screen Displaying the Setup Guide when turning the projector on. Blue Blue screen Not displaying the Setup None — Guide.
Adjusting the Projected Image (“SCR - ADJ” menu) (Continued) Reversing/Inverting Projected Selecting the On-screen Display Images Language The projector can switch the on-screen display language among 11 languages. Menu operation n Page 38 Menu operation n Page 38 Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help Picture...
Setting the Projector Function (“PRJ - ADJ” menu) You can use the “PRJ - ADJ” menu to enhance the usage for the projector. Eco/Quiet Mode Auto Search Function Menu operation n Page 38 This function automatically searches for and switches to the input mode in which signals are Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ...
Setting the Projector Function (“PRJ - ADJ” menu) (Continued) Auto Power Off Function Setting the Guide LEDs Menu operation n Page 38 Menu operation n Page 38 Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help Picture SCR - ADJ PRJ - ADJ Help Eco/Quiet Mode Eco/Quiet Mode...
Info • You can not use the following buttons for • If you lose or forget your keycode, contact your keycode: nearest Rollei Authorized Projector Dealer or •AON/STANDBY Service Center (see page 62). Even if the prod- •IENTER uct warranty is valid, the keycode reset will •JRETURN...
• It is recommended that the lamp be changed when the remaining lamp life becomes 5%. For lamp replacement, contact your nearest Rollei Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. • The lamp life may vary depending on the us- age condition.
Troubleshooting with “Help” menu This function advises you to solve the problems during usage. MENU/HELP button Displaying “Help” menu screen Adjustment button (P/R/O/Q) ENTER button Example: When image flickering appears Operation to solve image flickering when pro- jecting the computer RGB signal. Press BMENU/HELP.
Maintenance Cleaning the projector Cleaning the lens I Be sure to unplug the power cord before I Use a commercially available blower or lens cleaning the projector. cleaning paper (for glasses and camera lenses) I The cabinet as well as the operation panel is for cleaning the lens.
Maintenance Indicators I The warning lights (ON/STANDBY button, lamp indicator and temperature warning indicator) on the projector indicate problems inside the projector. I If a problem occurs, either the temperature warning indicator or the lamp indicator will illuminate red, and the projector will enter standby mode. After the projector has entered standby mode, follow the procedures given below.
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(see page 8) indicator high. • Cooling fan • Take the projector to your breakdown nearest Rollei Authorized • Internal circuit Projector Dealer or Service failure Center (see page 62) for • Clogged air intake repair. Lamp The lamp does •...
Rollei Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center. * If the new lamp does not light after replacement, take your projector to the nearest Rollei Authorized Projector Dealer or Service Center for repair.
Regarding the Lamp (Continued) Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit Info Optional Lamp unit • Be sure to remove the lamp unit using the accessory RVSLAMP1 handle. Be sure not to touch the glass surface of the lamp unit or the inside of the projector. •...
Remove the lamp unit. Handle • Loosen the securing screws from the lamp unit. Hold the lamp unit by the handle and pull it in the direction of the arrow. At this time, keep the lamp unithorizontal and do not tilt it. Insert the new lamp unit.
Connecting Pin Assignments INPUT 1 RGB Signal Terminal: 15-pin Mini D-sub female connector RGB Input Component Input 1. Video input (red) 1. P 2. Video input (green/sync on green) 2. Y 3. Video input (blue) 3. P 4. Not connected 4.
Horizontal Frequency: 15-70 kHz, intelligent compression Vertical Frequency: 45-85 Hz, RVS2000: SXGA, SXGA+ Pixel Clock: 12-108 MHz RVS1500: XGA, SXGA, SXGA+ Sync signal:Compatible with TTL level • Intelligent Compression and Expansion • Compatible with sync on green signal System resizing technology The following is a list of modes that conform to VESA.
Troubleshooting Problem Check Page • Projector power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. • Power to the external connected devices is off. – • The selected input mode is wrong. • Cables incorrectly connected to the projector. 23, 24, 25 •...
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Problem Check Page Picture is green on • Change the input signal type setting. INPUT 1 COMPONENT. Picture is pink (no green) on INPUT 1 RGB. Picture is too bright and • Image adjustments are incorrectly set. whitish. The cooling fan becomes •...
If you encounter any problems during setup or operation of this projector, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” section on pages 60 and 61. If this operation manual does not answer your question, please contact the Rollei Service departments listed below.
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