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trusted dependable most name projector lamp sales. http://www.myprojectorlamps.com http://www.myprojectorlamps.ca http://www.myprojectorlamps.eu The following projector manual has not been modified or altered in any way.
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This entire user’s guide is available on the enclosed CD as an Adobe Acrobat pdf file in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Norwe- gian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese. Before using this projector, please read these instructions. Le mode d'emploi complet est disponible sur le CD joint sous forme de fichier pdf d'Adobe Acrobat dans les langues suivantes : anglais, français, allemand, italien, norvégien, portugais, espagnol, russe, japonais, coréen, chinois traditionnel, chinois simplifié.
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Declaration of Conformity We declare under our sole responsibility that the projector conforms to the following directives and norms: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC EMC: EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC Safety: EN 60950: 2000 May, 2003 Trademarks...
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Table of Contents If you are experienced in setting up projection systems, use the Quick Setup card that was included. For complete details on connecting and operating Introduction Positioning the projector the projector, refer to this User’s Guide. Projector and Device Connector Guide Important Operating Considerations Computer connections Video connections...
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Introduction speaker keypad Your new digital projector is easy to connect, use, and maintain. It is an exceptional projector for both business presentations and home entertain- power cord connector ment. The digital projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices, including: power switch •...
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Positioning the projector To determine where to position the projector, consider the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. Here are some general guide- lines: •...
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Projector and Device Connector Guide The following should help you find the connectors that you want to use to obtain the best resolution possible from your input devices, such as computers, standard VCRs, DVD players (progressive and interlaced), HDTV sources (1080i, 1035i, and 720P HDTV formats), TV and satellite tuners, camcorders, video games (progressive and interlaced), and laser disc players.
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Attach to this Video If Your Device Video Device Labeled Connector Comments For Setup Instructions, see Compatibility Connector Is on Projector NTSC, PAL, and Composite video Composite video Composite video connection on SECAM formats or S-video or S-video page 15. Standard Broadcast TV (not S-video connection on page 15 HDTV) via: cable, digital...
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Attach to this Video If Your Device Video Device Labeled Connector Comments For Setup Instructions, see Compatibility Connector Is on Projector 1080i, 720p Computer In Not for Component VGA connection on page 16 HDTV 480i (High Definition TV) Component 480p Component video Computer In (via a Not for Component...
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Connecting a computer source connect computer cable Required computer connections Connect one end of the computer cable (see page 14 for connecting video devices) to the dark blue Computer In connector on the projector. Connect the other end to the video port on your computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you will need to disconnect the monitor cable from the com- puter’s video port first.
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Displaying a computer source image remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. Toggle the Power switch on the side of the projector to the On position. toggle Power switch The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up screen displays and the LED is steady green.
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Adjusting the image Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but- adjust height ton to extend the foot. rotate Rotate the leveling foot located at the rear of the projector, if necessary. leveling foot elevator Avoid placing your hands in near the hot exhaust vent in front of the projec- foot release button...
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Using the projector with Windows 98 for the first time The first time you connect a computer running Windows 98 to the projector, the computer recognizes the projector as “new hardware” and the Add New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow these instructions to use the Wiz- ard to load the correct driver (which was installed with your Windows operating system).
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Skip this page if you did not connect a USB mouse cable For Windows 98: • If you connected the USB cable, the Add New Hardware Wizard appears again. Drivers must be installed to use the USB functionality. • The Wizard launches three times. The first time it detects a USB Composite Device.
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Connecting a video device 16:9 screen 4:3 screen You can connect video devices such as VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras, video game consoles, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. There is also an audio input. You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound from the built-in speaker, or you can connect the Do Not Use mode...
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Video device connections Composite video connection Plug the composite video cable’s (not included) yellow connector into the connect video cable and audio cable (via video-out connector on your video device. Plug the other yellow connector the audio adapter) into the yellow Video In connector on the projector. Plug the included audio adapter’s white connector into the left audio out connector on your video device;...
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Component video connection connect component cables via component If your video device has component connectors, use a Component to S- to S-video adapter and audio cables via video adapter or a Component to VESA adapter (available from a third- audio adapter party vendor) for HD and progressive sources.
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Displaying video remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. toggle Power switch Toggle the Power switch on the side of the projector to the On position. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start-up screen is displayed and the LED is steady green.
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Adjust the zoom and focus. adjust zoom and focus focus zoom (thin ring) (thick ring) If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the key- adjust keystone pad. Press the top Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the bottom Keystone button to reduce the lower part.
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Shutting down the projector Troubleshooting your setup The projector automatically displays a black screen after no active source is If your image appears correctly on the screen, skip to the next section. If it detected for 30 minutes. This black screen helps preserve the life of the pro- does not, troubleshoot the setup.
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Problem Solution Result plug power cord in projector’s left side no start up screen correct image remove lens cap toggle power switch toggle power switch on side press the Computer button only start up screen appears computer image projected activate laptop’s external port restart laptop...
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Problem Solution Result press the Auto Image button on keypad computer image projected no computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” adjust computer refresh rate in Control Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced>Adapter (location varies by operating system) you may also need to set a different resolution on your computer, as shown in the following problem, “image fuzzy or cropped”...
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Problem Solution Result set your computer’s display resolution to image fuzzy or cropped image clear and not cropped the native resolution of the projector (Start>Settings>Control Panel>Display>Settings tab) select 800x600 For a laptop, disable laptop monitor or turn-on dual- display mode move projector, adjust zoom, adjust height image not centered on screen correct image...
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Problem Solution Result image not square adjust Keystone on keypad square image adjust Sharpness (video sources only) in the image not sharp correct image Picture>Advanced menu change aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9 in correct image image does not fit 4:3 or 16:9 screen Picture>Aspect ratio menu...
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Problem Solution Result correct image image upside down turn off ceiling in Settings>System menu image reversed left to right turn off rear in Settings>System menu correct image adjust color, tint, color temperature, projected colors don’t match source brightness, contrast in the menus correct image COLOR COLOR...
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Problem Solution Result make sure vents aren’t blocked, turn off the projector and allow it to cool for a minute lamp won’t turn on, LED blinking red lamp turns on lamp turns on if lamp hours > 4,000, lamp must be “Change lamp”...
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Using the remote control next button previous button The remote uses two (2) provided AA batteries. They are easily installed by sliding the cover off the remote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the batteries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover. Caution: When replacing the batteries, be aware that using batteries other than the type provided with the projector may risk severe damage to the remote.
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Using the audio To use the projector’s speaker, connect your source to the Audio In connec- connect audio cable tor on the projector. See page 15 regarding using the audio adapter. To adjust the volume, press the Volume buttons on the keypad or remote. To mute the sound, press the Mute button on the remote.
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Optimizing computer images Presentation features Several features are provided to make giving presentations easier. Here is an After your computer is connected properly and the computer’s image is on overview, details are found in the menu section. the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For gen- eral information on using the menus, see page 30.
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Optimizing video images Customizing the projector After your video device is connected properly and the image is on the You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general page 34 to page 36 for details on these features.
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Using the menus keypad navigation Main menu To open the menus, press the Menu button on the keypad or remote. (The buttons menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed.) The Main menu appears. Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to high- light the desired submenu, then press the Select button.
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Picture menu Picture menu To adjust the following settings, highlight the setting, press Select, use the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press Select to confirm the changes. Keystone: adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image. You can also adjust keystone from the keypad.
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Presets: Presets are provided that optimize the projector for displaying computer presentations, photographs, film images, and video images. Film input is material originally captured on a film camera, like a movie; video input is material originally captured on a video camera, like a TV show or Presets sporting event.
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Advanced menu Sharpness: (video sources only) changes the clarity of the edges of a video Advanced menu image. Select a sharpness setting. Sharpness Color Temperature: changes the intensity of the colors. Select a listed rela- Color Temperature tive warmth value. Color Control: allows you to individually adjust the gain for the red, green, and blue colors.
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Settings menu Settings menu Audio: allows adjustments to Volume of the internal speaker. Adjustments can also be made from the projector’s keypad and the remote. Audio Sources: Power-up Source determines which source the projector checks first for active video during power-up. When the Autosource feature is On, the projector automatically finds the active source, checking the Power-up Source first.
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Startup Logo: allows you to display a blank screen instead of the default screen at startup, and when no source is detected. Startup Logo Blank Screen: determines what color is displayed when you press the Blank Screen Blank button on the remote. Effect Key: allows you to assign a different function to the Effect button on the remote, allowing you to quickly and easily use the effect.
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Language: allows you to select a language for the onscreen display. Language menu Service: To use these features, highlight them and press Select. Service menu Factory Reset: restores all settings to their default. Lamp Reset: resets the lamp hours used counter in the About menu to zero.
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Maintenance Cleaning the Lens Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. • Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner, and don’t apply the cleaner directly to the lens. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens. Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a circular motion.
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Loosen the two captive screws that attach the lamp housing to the pro- lamp jector. connector Detach the lamp connector from the projector by depressing the locking lamp cable tab on the connector and lightly pulling it free. WARNING: To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 30 minutes before you replace the lamp.
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Cleaning the Lamp Housing Screens In dirty or dusty environments, the two dust filter screens in the lamp hous- lamp housing ing can become clogged, causing high temperatures and premature lamp failure. Routine maintenance to remove dust from the screens lowers the lamp operating temperature and prolongs lamp life.
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Appendix Accessories Standard Accessories Specifications (ship with the projector) Shipping Box (with packaging) ° ° Temperature 50 to 104 F (10 to 40 C) at sea level Soft Carrying Case ° ° Operating 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C) at 10,000 feet Computer Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) °...
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Projected image size Red LED Behavior and Projector Errors If the projector is not functioning properly and the LED is blinking red, con- sult Table 3 to determine a possible cause. There are two-second pauses Table 2: between the blinking cycles. Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size for the Projector Table 3: Distance to screen...
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Numerics video devices 4 component cable connector 16 16x9 vs 4x3 screen aspect 14 Computer In connector 9 800x600 resolution 4 connecting video device 14 connectors on projector 7, 8 About 35, 36 Contrast 31 Accessories customizing the projector 29 standard 40 Advance menu 33 Display Messages 34...
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keypad buttons Phase 33 projector 27 Picture menu 31 keystone adjustment 11, 18 Power connector 9 power cord 9, 16 Power Save 19 lamp Power switch 10 ordering 40 PowerPoint Lamp Housing Screens remote’s mouse buttons 26 cleaning 39 Power-up Source 34 lamp replacement 37 presentation Lamp Reset 36...
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solid green 19 solid red 19 Sources 34 Specifications 40 Startup Logo 35 S-video connector 15 System 34 temperature limits 40 Tint 31 Tracking 33 troubleshooting 19 turning off projector 19 TV tuner 14 USB 9 USB, using your mouse 9 vents 3 Vertical 33 Video In connector 15...
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