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CONTENTS
1.
Before you start.........................................................................................2
2.
Important information ...............................................................................5
3.
Connecting a computer to the DreamVision DL500 ..............................6
4.
Connecting a video source to the DreamVision DL500 ......................10
5.
Connecting a TV-source to the DreamVision DL500 ..........................12
6.
Using the DreamVision DL500 ..............................................................14
7.
Using the menus .....................................................................................19
8.
Maintenance ............................................................................................33
9.
What do I do if (Trouble shooting).........................................................34
10.
Limited Warranty, 'FCC Statement' and 'Trademarks Copyright'........36
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  • Page 1 Before you start..................2 Important information ................5 Connecting a computer to the DreamVision DL500 ......6 Connecting a video source to the DreamVision DL500 ......10 Connecting a TV-source to the DreamVision DL500 ......12 Using the DreamVision DL500 ..............14 Using the menus ..................19 Maintenance ....................33...

  • Page 2: Before You Start

    As input for your presentation you can use CD-I, Computer - gray (PC) /black (MAC OPTIONAL) (ask your dealer for the DreamVision CD-I player) CD- TV/channel - purple ROM, Photo CDs, Laser Disks, DVD, normal VCRs or computers.

  • Page 3: Accessories

    1.2 Accessories 1.2.2 Video accessories Super-video cable Please take a few minutes to make sure that your Composite video cable DreamVision DL500 contains all the necessary parts: Audio cable 1.2.1 Computer accessories for 1.2.3 Other cables/accessories external PC/(MAC OPTIONAL) Dual soft bag Computer cable Enhanced Video Connector (EVC), Power cable, 4m/12 ft.
  • Page 4 Softbag Batteries Interactive Remote Control Diskette EVC cable PC adapter Super-video cable PS/2 mouse for PC RS232 mouse for PC Composite video cable (Mac Optional) adapter Audio cable Stereo jack cable ADB mouse for (Mac Optional) Figure 1: Product and accessories Contents...

  • Page 5: Insert Batteries In The Remote Control

    Failure to return the warranty card may void your warranty. NOTE! Please use caution when transporting the unit. WARNING! Tampering with or opening the DreamVision DL500 can be dangerous. For replacement of the lamp, see the instruc- tions support with the replacement lamp. Leave maintenance to authorized DREAMVISION service personnel.

  • Page 6: Connecting A Computer To The Dreamvision Dl500

    Connect the computer to the DreamVision DL500 using the EVC cable and the adapter for the com- Turn on the DreamVision DL500 and the then the puter you are using. See figures 3 and 4. computer. The computer image should now be pro-...
  • Page 7 Connecting to a laptop, notebook Connecting to an Apple PowerBook (Mac Optional) Back panel of Back panel of computer computer (MAC OPTIONAL) PC adapter adapter EVC cable EVC cable Figure 3: Connecting to a laptop, notebook Figure 4: Connecting to an Apple PowerBook (Mac Optional) Contents...
  • Page 8 Connecting to a desktop PC Connecting to an Apple Optionalintosh with standard RGB desktop computer (Mac Optional) Back panel of Back panel of computer computer (MAC OPTIONAL) PC adapter adapter PC monitor PC monitor EVC cable EVC cable Figure 5: Connecting to a desktop PC Figure 6: Connecting to an Apple Optionalintosh...
  • Page 9 Connecting the mouse cable Connecting the mouse cable and and stereo jack (PC) stereo jack (Mac Optional) Back panel of Back panel of computer computer (MAC OPTIONAL) adapter PC adapter (MAC OPTIONAL) PC monitor monitor EVC cable EVC cable Figure 7: Connecting the mouse cable and Figure 8: Connecting the mouse cable and...

  • Page 10: Connecting A Video Source To The Dreamvision Dl500

    4. Connecting a video source to the DreamVision DL500 The procedure for connecting a video When all the connections are done and verified, switch on the video source and the DreamVision source to the DreamVision DL500 is DL500. the same for S-video and Composite...
  • Page 11 4.1 Using external speakers When external speakers are connected, these can be turned on or off from the DreamVision DL500. To con- trol the internal speakers, see section on Adjust audio In order to use external speakers with the DreamVision settings, section 7.3.3.

  • Page 12: Connecting A Tv-Source To The Dreamvision Dl500

    When connected to an antenna you assign the different channels to the programs in the Television Setup Menu. In order to use the DreamVision DL500 as a TV output; Then you use the Up and Down arrows connect the TV antenna to the TV connector on the in the menu, remote control or the channel up/down DreamVision DL500 plug panel.
  • Page 13 If you do not have a decoder you simply set your TV up just like you would with an antenna. This is also the same with the DreamVision DL500. You must scroll the channel name in the TV Setup menu until you find the correct channel for your cable system.

  • Page 14: Using The Dreamvision Dl500

    Stand-by mode In stand-by mode the projector is turned off and can be 6. Using the DreamVision DL500 turned on by using defined keys, see section 6.3 Normal mode In normal mode a picture will be shown on the screen. The 6.1 Different program modes for the...

  • Page 15: Dreamvision Remote Control

    DreamVision DL500 To allow remote control of your computer Pointing it towards the projection screen operates the remote control. An infra red beam bounces from the screen to an infrared receiver on the DreamVision DL500. Figure 12: DreamVision remote control NOTE!
  • Page 16 Small gray key Interrupt/break an action (right mouse key) Menu The menu key gives access to the DreamVision menu control functions. To move within the various menu functions, position the arrow cursor by pressing the sensitive mouse pad and click with the left mouse but- ton which is located underneath the remote control.

  • Page 17: Using The Touch Panel On The Dreamvision Dl500

    6.3 Using the touch panel on the The touch panel gives you direct access to the most important functions of the DreamVision DL500. It is DreamVision DL500 very handy to use when the remote control has low batteries, or you simply have forgotten to bring it with you.
  • Page 18 Press the Zoom key to zoom the projected image to the desired size. Stand by The stand by key will set the DreamVision DL500 in stand by mode. The lamp will turn off, and the fans will run for a little while cooling the projector before stopping.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Height And Angle Of The Dreamvision Dl500

    6.4 Adjusting the height and angle of 7. Using the menus the DreamVision DL500 7.1 The menu system You can adjust the height and angle of the DreamVision DL500 by adjusting the four small feet underneath the product. NOTE! The DreamVision DL500 should never be left with an angle of more than 15 degrees over a longer period of time.

  • Page 20: Main Menu

    7.1.1 Main menu Stand by The main menu is divided into two parts: Icons Help text This function sets the projector in stand-by mode Icons The icons illustrate a function and are grouped into Auto set-up groups with similar functionality. Clicking an icon activates it.
  • Page 21 Control panel You can connect four different sources to the In this menu you can make adjustments for picture and DreamVision DL500; one computer source, two sound. video sources and one TV tuner (Mac Optional). You select the source you want to use by clicking on Removing the main menu the icon representing the source.

  • Page 22: Set-Up Menu

    7.2 Set-up menu 7.2.1 Picture orientation Set-up menu In the set-up menu the following sub-menus are available: Picture orientation Language Picture orientation Mouse system The picture orientation menu is used for rotating and Quick key assignment mirroring the picture. ZAP keys assignment Normal Normal is used when the projector is standing on a table projecting a picture on a screen.

  • Page 23: Mouse System

    PC uses RS232 mouse, you must choose MS Serial Mouse in this menu. If your PC uses PS/2 mouse, you must choose PS/2 in the menu. Selected system will be active until another system is chosen. When shipped the DreamVision DL500 is set up to PS/2. Contents...

  • Page 24: Language

    7.2.3 Language This menu allows you to choose between six different menu languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Norwegian. Click in the box next to the language you want to use. Click on the OK button. The window will disappear, and the selected language will be used in the main menu and in all other menus.

  • Page 25: Quick Menu

    7.2.4 Quick menu In the quick menu you can assign functionality for the quick key on the remote control. When clicking on the quick key you will be able to switch between all the functions you have selected in this menu. In this example, the first time you click on the quick key you will activate the volume function.

  • Page 26: Zap Menu

    7.2.5 Zap menu Volume (+/-) Controls the sound of active source. TV channel Controls the pre programmed TV channel assignments. If a TV tuner is installed and selected as source you can select TV channel by using the zap keys. Pointer You can activate the pointer function in the projector.

  • Page 27: Television Programs

    7.2.6 Television programs Programming new channels This menu is only displayed if the TV tuner is installed and TV tuner is selected as source. The television program menu is then activated by pressing the ”television program” icon The TV setup menu is divided in two parts: There are 30 channels that can be preprogrammed.

  • Page 28: Product Information

    7.2.7 Product information 7.3 Control panel menu Product information Control panel menu Click on the product information icon in order to get information about the product and company. In the control panel you have access to menus for adjusting picture and audio settings. The icons ”Picture positioning”...

  • Page 29: Picture Control

    7.3.1 Picture control Select the picture control menu for adjusting brightness, saturation and tint. When PC is selected as source, only brightness will be available. When PAL/SECAM video is selected brightness, contrast and saturation will be available. All options will be available for NTSC video.

  • Page 30: Picture Positioning

    7.3.3 Audio control Audio control Select this function when you have connected an audio signal to the ‘Audio in’ on the DreamVision DL500 con- Picture positioning (PC conection) nectors (or through the EVC cable). Use the four sliders to adjust volume, bass, treble and balance until you Adjust vertical and horizontal position of the picture on have a satisfying sound.

  • Page 31: Synchronization Adjustments

    The color manager is designed to give you maximum function. Manual sync adjustments should typically not performance from your DreamVision DL500 projector, be required. independent of ambient light conditions. In the color manager menu you can choose between four pre-defined Color settings.

  • Page 32: Zoom/Focus Adjustments

    In this menu you can adjust the Zoom and Focus of the In this menu you can adjust screen Size DreamVision DL500 by clicking on the up and down arrows in the menu. When you have adjusted the image to your satisfaction, click on the OK button to exit and save your new settings.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    Contact your DreamVision dealer for maintenance. The DreamVision DL500 lamp is designed to give you 2000 hours performance. In the unlikely event that you should have to chenge the lamp, you will find complete instruction on how to replace the lamp included in the spare lamp kit.

  • Page 34: What Do I Do If (Trouble Shooting)

    Possible causes and remedies: No source signal is detected (the logo ”Digital by Design” appears) The DreamVision DL500 is left in Standby mode. If the product is in standby mode, there will be a red Possible causes and remedies: light next to the stand-by button. Press the stand-by The computer has not been switched on.
  • Page 35 Possible causes and remedies: Possible causes and remedies: The automatic image set-up is not activated. Run The DreamVision DL500 has not been switched on. auto set-up by pressing the green button on the Check the ON/OFF switch at the back.

  • Page 36: Limited Warranty, 'Fcc Statement' And 'Trademarks Copyright

    (‘Customer’) who purchases a DreamVision DL500 from a dealer warranty of any kind, express or implied, including without limitation, those that the DreamVision DL500 is free from defects in parts and labor under of merchantability and of fitness for a particular purpose. Without limiting normal use during the warranty period.

  • Page 37: Fcc Statement

    Warranty Peri- DreamVision and DreamVision DL500 are registered trademarks of od. Any part of the DreamVision DL500 which is subject of any claim shall DreamVision. DLP™ and DMD are registered trademarks of Texas be set aside and protected, without further processing or use, until Instrument Inc.

  • Page 38: Table Of Contents

    BEFORE YOU START ..............2 • 1.1 Color coding for ease of use .........2 • 1.2 Accessories..............3 • 1.2.1 Computer accessories for external PC/(MAC OPTIONAL) ...........3 • 1.2.2 Video accessories ..........3 • 1.2.3 Other cables/accessories ........3 • 1.2.4 (Mac Optional) cables and accessories.....3 •...
  • Page 39 CONNECTING A VIDEO SOURCE TO THE DREAMVISION DL500 ............10 • 4.1 Using external speakers..........11 Contents...
  • Page 40 USING THE DREAMVISION DL500 ........14 • 6.1 Different program modes for the DreamVision DL500 ............14 • 6.2 DreamVision Remote control ........15 • 6.3 Using the touch panel on the DreamVision DL500 ............17 • 6.4 Adjusting the height and angle of the DreamVision DL500 ............19...
  • Page 41 USING THE MENUS..............19 • 7.1 The Menu System ............19 • 7.1.1 Main menu............20 • 7.2 Set-up Menu ..............22 • 7.2.1 Picture orientation ..........22 • 7.2.2 Mouse system ............23 • 7.2.3 Language ............24 • 7.2.4 Quick menu............25 • 7.2.5 Zap menu ............26 •...

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