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- Page 1 Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copy- right laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. © Copyright July, 2007 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Page 2: Important Safety Information
– ’ – ’ – ’ Important Safety Information Congratulations on purchasing the DLP projector! Important: It is strongly recommended that you read this section carefully before using the projector. These safety and usage instructions will ensure that you enjoy many years of safe use of the projector. Keep this manual for future reference. - Page 3 Power Safety Only use the supplied power cord. Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will not be in the way of foot traffic. Remove the batteries from the remote control when storing or not in use for a prolonged period. Replacing the Lamp Replacing the lamp can be hazardous if done incorrectly.
- Page 4 – ’ – ’ – ’ Main Features Lightweight unit, easy to pack away and transport Compatible with all major video standards including NTSC, PAL, and SECAM A high brightness rating allows for presentations in daylight or in lit rooms Supports resolutions up to SXGA at 16.7 million colors to deliver crisp, clear images Flexible setup allows for front and rear projections Line-of-vision projections remain square, with advanced keystone correction for angled projections...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents GETTING STARTED ................................1 ................................1 ACKING HECKLIST ............................... 2 IEWS OF ROJECTOR ARTS Front-right View ................................2 Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs ....................3 Rear view ..................................4 Bottom view..................................5 ..............................6 EMOTE ONTROL ARTS .......................... - Page 6 – ’ – ’ – ’ Projection distance and size table (0.7 inches)......................39 ................................ 40 IMING ABLE ..............................41 ROJECTOR IMENSIONS REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ............................. 42 FCC W .................................. 42 ARNING .................................... 42 ANADA EN 55022 W ................................. 42 ARNING ..............................
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Page 7: Getting Started
ETTING TARTED Packing Checklist Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: PROJECTOR EMOTE CONTROL WITH TWO BATTERIES USB C ABLE OWER CORD OMPUTER CABLE (VGA-VGA) CD-ROM (T ’ S MANUAL UICK START GUIDE UDIO ABLE TEREO MINI JACK TO MINI JACK WITH LACK WIRE AND... -
Page 8: Views Of Projector Parts
– ’ – ’ – ’ Views of Projector Parts Front-right View ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Focus Focuses the projected image Lens zoom Enlarges the projected image Screws Secure lamp cover See Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs Front IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control Lens Slide lens cap before use... -
Page 9: Top View-On-Screen Display (Osd) Buttons And Leds
– ’ – ’ – ’ Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Keystone/ Corrects image-trapezoid (wider bottom) effect DOWN Navigates and changes settings in the OSD cursor VOL-/ Decreases volume Left cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD Orange Lamp ready—you can safely turn on or off the projector Ready LED... -
Page 10: Rear View
– ’ – ’ – ’ Rear view ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Rear IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control DVI-D Connect the computer cable from a computer VGA IN Connect a VGA cable (supplied) from a computer VGA OUT Connect to a monitor Connect the composite or S-video cable (not supplied) from... -
Page 11: Bottom View
– ’ – ’ – ’ Bottom view ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a Ceiling support holes ceiling. Height adjuster button Push to release height adjuster Adjuster drops down when adjuster button is Height adjuster pushed Tilt adjuster... -
Page 12: Remote Control Parts
– ’ – ’ – ’ Remote Control Parts Important: 1. Avoid using the projector with bright fluorescent lighting turned on. Certain high-frequency fluo- rescent lights can disrupt remote control operation. 2. Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the projector. If the path be- tween the remote control and the projector is obstructed, you can bounce the signal off certain reflective surfaces such as projector screens. - Page 13 – ’ – ’ – ’ ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Right Right arrow when connected through USB to a PC Down Down arrow when connected through USB to a PC Page Down Page down when connected through USB to a PC Up cursor Right cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD...
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Page 14: Remote Control Operating Range
– ’ – ’ – ’ Remote Control Operating Range The remote control uses infrared transmission to control the projector. It is not necessary to point the remote directly at the projector. Provided you are not holding the remote control perpendicular to the sides or the rear of the projector, the remote control functions within a radius of about 7 meters (23 feet) and 15 degrees above or below the projector level. -
Page 15: Setup And Operation
ETUP AND PERATION Inserting the Remote Control Batteries Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert the supplied batteries taking note of the polarity (+/-) as shown here. Replace the cover. Caution: 1. -
Page 16: Connecting Input Devices
– ’ – ’ – ’ Connecting Input Devices A PC or notebook computer as well as video devices can be connected to the projector at the same time. Video devices include DVD, VCD, and VHS players, as well as movie camcorders and digital still cameras. -
Page 17: Starting And Shutting Down The Projector
– ’ – ’ – ’ Starting and Shutting down the Projector Slide the lens cover. Connect the power cord to the projector (A). Connect the other end to a wall outlet. Switch (B) from off (O) to on (-). The Power and Ready LEDs on the projector light. -
Page 18: Setting An Access Password (Security Lock)
– ’ – ’ – ’ Setting an Access Password (Security Lock) You can use the cursor (arrow) buttons to set a password and prevent unauthorized use of the pro- jector. When enabled, the password must be entered after you power on the projector (see Navigating the OSD on page 15 and Setting the OSD Language on page 16 for help on using OSD menus). -
Page 19: Adjusting The Projector Level
– ’ – ’ – ’ Adjusting the Projector Level Take note of the following when setting up the projector: The projector table or stand should be level and sturdy. Position the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen. Be sure cables are not in the way or can cause the projector to be knocked over. -
Page 20: Adjusting The Zoom, Focus And Keystone
– ’ – ’ – ’ Adjusting the Zoom, Focus and Keystone Use the Image-zoom con- trol (on the projector only) to resize the projected im- age and screen size Use the Image-focus con- trol (on the projector only) to sharpen the projected image Press the Keystone button on the remote control or... -
Page 21: On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu Settings
(OSD) M CREEN ISPLAY ETTINGS OSD Menu Controls The projector has an OSD that lets you make image adjustments and change various settings. Navigating the OSD You can use the remote control cursor buttons or the buttons on the top of the projector to navigate and make changes to the OSD. -
Page 22: Setting The Osd Language
– ’ – ’ – ’ Setting the OSD Language You may want to reference the OSD on your projector while reading this section. Set the OSD lan- guage to your preference before continuing (the default language is English). 1. Press the Menu button. The Main menu appears. 2. -
Page 23: Osd Menu Overview
– ’ – ’ – ’ OSD Menu Overview Use the following illustration to quickly find a setting or determine the range for a setting. – 17 –... -
Page 24: Main Menu
– ’ – ’ – ’ Main Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Main menu. Press the cursor button to move up and down in the Main menu. Press to change values for settings, and then press Enter or to confirm the new setting. -
Page 25: Main Menu Functions Available For Connected Source
– ’ – ’ – ’ Main Menu Functions Available for Connected Source Function DVI-D Component Video S-video Application Function Brightness Contrast White Peak Sharpness Color Temp Saturation Tint Color Space Transfer Reset O = available to video source – 19 –... -
Page 26: Setup Menu
– ’ – ’ – ’ Setup Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Setup menu. Press the cursor button to move up and down in the Setup menu. Press to change values for settings, and then press Enter or to confirm the new setting. -
Page 27: Advanced Setup
– ’ – ’ – ’ Advanced Setup Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press to move to the Setup menu. Press to move to the Advanced Setup menu and then press Enter or . Press to move up and down in the Advanced Setup menu. - Page 28 – ’ – ’ – ’ ESCRIPTION EFAULT Press the cursor button to enable or disable Security Lock. When you enable Security Lock a Register Password dialog box appears: Security Lock — You can only use the following four cursor buttons, in the pass- word fields.
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Page 29: User Color
– ’ – ’ – ’ User Color Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press to move to the Setup menu. Press to move to the Advanced Setup menu and then press Enter or . Press to move to the User Color menu and then press Enter or . -
Page 30: Config Menu
– ’ – ’ – ’ Config Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Config menu. Press the cursor button to move up and down in the Config menu. Press to change values for settings, and then press Enter or to confirm the new setting. -
Page 31: Utility Menu
– ’ – ’ – ’ Utility Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Utility menu. Press the cursor button to move up and down in the Utility menu. Press to change values for settings, and then press Enter or to confirm the new setting. -
Page 32: Utility Menu Functions Available For Connected Source
– ’ – ’ – ’ ESCRIPTION EFAULT Digital operation for zoom and pan adjustment. Press Enter or . The Zoom menu appears. Press to zoom in; press to zoom out. Press Enter or Digital Zoom — to open the Pan menu. (You must zoom in before you can open the Pan menu.) Use the cursor buttons to pan the zoomed image. -
Page 33: Tool Menu
– ’ – ’ – ’ Tool Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Tool menu. Press the cursor button to move up and down in the Tool menu. Press Enter or confirm the new setting. -
Page 34: Status Menu
– ’ – ’ – ’ Status Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Status menu. Press the cursor button to move up and down in the Status menu. ESCRIPTION EFAULT Video... -
Page 35: Maintenance And Security
AINTENANCE AND ECURITY Replacing the Projection Lamp The projection lamp should be replaced when it burns out. It should only be replaced with a certified replacement part, which you can order from your local dealer. Caution: When removing the lamp from a ceiling-mounted projector, make sure that no one is under the pro- jector. - Page 36 – ’ – ’ – ’ Open the lamp com- partment cover (B). Remove the two screws from the lamp module (C). Lift the module handle up (D). – 30 –...
- Page 37 – ’ – ’ – ’ Pull firmly on the mod- ule handle to remove the lamp module (D) Reverse steps 1 to 5 to install the new lamp module. – 31 –...
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Page 38: Resetting The Lamp
– ’ – ’ – ’ Resetting the Lamp After replacing the lamp, you should reset the lamp hour counter to zero. Refer to the following: Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Status menu. -
Page 39: Cleaning The Lens
– ’ – ’ – ’ Cleaning the Lens You can purchase optic lens cleaner from most camera stores. Refer to the following to clean the pro- jector lens. 1. Apply a little optic lens cleaner to a clean soft cloth. (Do not apply the cleaner directly to the lens.) 2. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
ROUBLESHOOTING Common problems and solutions These guidelines provide tips to deal with problems you may encounter while using the projector. If the problem remains unsolved, contact your dealer for assistance. Often after time spent troubleshooting, the problem is traced to something as simple as a loose con- nection. -
Page 41: Led Error Messages
– ’ – ’ – ’ LED Error Messages LED/ LED/ RROR CODE MESSAGE OWER FLASHES EADY FLASHES Lamp usage task created error Environment usage task created error Thermal break status error T1 temperature over temperature T2 temperature over temperature T1 sensor status fail T2 sensor status fail Ballast Error Status - Temperature too high... -
Page 42: Lamp Problems
– ’ – ’ – ’ Problem: The image is blurred 1. Adjust the Focus on the projector. 2. Press the Auto button on the remote control or projector. 3. Ensure the projector-to-screen distance is within the 10-meter (33-feet) specified range. 4. -
Page 43: Audio Problems
– ’ – ’ – ’ Audio Problems Problem: There is no sound 1. Adjust the volume on the remote control. 2. Adjust the volume of the audio source. 3. Check the audio cable connection. 4. Test the source audio output with other speakers. 5. -
Page 44: Specifications
– ’ – ’ – ’ Projection Distance V.S. Projection Size Projection distance and size table (0.7 inches) Max. Screen Size Max. Screen Size (Wide) (Tele) Projection Width Height Width Height Diagonal Diagonal Distance L 1.00 m 0.69 m 0.56 m 0.42 m 0.60 m 0.48 m... -
Page 45: Timing Mode Table
– ’ – ’ – ’ Timing Mode Table The projector can display several resolutions. The following table outlines the resolutions that can be displayed by the projector. Frequency H. Frequency V. Signal Resolution Video Digital Analog (KHz) (Hz) － Ο... -
Page 46: P Rojector D Imensions
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Page 47: Fcc W Arning
EGULATORY OMPLIANCE FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pur- suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communica- tions.
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