Projector FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Precautions Safety Instructions Read this manual before you operate your projector and keep it for future reference. Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. Avoid any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by a qualified personnel before operating it further.
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Projector 13. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to explode on rare occasions. 14. Never replace lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged. 15.
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Cautions The remote control also includes a laser pointer. Some models of remote control provide laser pointer function. Never point the laser pointer directly to people’s eyes (especially small children). There is a danger of injury to the eyes. So keep the Remote Control out of the reach of children.
Projector TABLE OF CONTENTS Projector Features and Controls ..........7 Projector ......................7 External Control Panel ................8 Remote Control ....................9 Button Function ..................9 Getting the Most Out of Your Projector ........11 Remote Control ....................11 Setup .................... 12 Unpacking the Projector .................
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System Menu ....................33 Notes on Factory Reset Sub-Menu ............36 Notes on Lamp Hours Sub-Menu ............36 Notes on Exhausted life of lamp...............37 Maintenance ................38 Cleaning the Lens ................... 38 Cleaning the Projector Case ................38 Lamp Replacement ..................39 Product Specifications..................40 Appendix ......................
Projector Projector Features and Controls Projector 1. External Control Panel including the Power Button (see next page) 2. Zoom Ring 3. Speaker 4. Ventilation Grill 5. Focus Ring 6. Projection Lens 7. Adjustable Feet 8. Front IR Remote Sensor (Note 1) 9.
External Control Panel LED Indicator Indicates the status of the projector. Control Panel Button Turns the projector (or lamp) ON or OFF. SOURCE Automatically/Manually selects an input source. ENTER Confirms the selection of settings. MENU Displays (or hides) the on-screen control menus. AUT O Automatically adjusts frequency and phase in VGA mode.
Projector Remote Control Button Function POWER Turns the projector ON or OFF. MENU Displays (or hides) the on-screen control menus. SOURCE Automatically/Manually selects an input source. Scrolls up through the menu choices. Scrolls down through the menu choices. Decreases the value setting on the selected sub-menus.
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AUT O Automatically adjusts frequency and phase. KEYST ONE Selects vertical trapezoidal distortion. MUTE Cuts off the sound temporarily. SIZE Adjust to display the projected Image. BLANK Blank the screen temporarily. Note: Toggle the KEYSTONE button to select the desired trapezoidal distortion. To adjust the trapezoidal distortion of the projection, press the button.
Projector Getting the Most Out of Your Projector The projector comes with a full set of features that allows you to control the settings for the image display. To get the greatest utility from your projector, read the following sections for a sum- mary of these important features.
Setup This section provides you with instructions on how to unpack and set up your projector and connect it to other equipment. The projector must be connected to a computer or a video source such as a DVD or laser disk player in order to make a projection. You may want to connect the projector to both your computer and a video source, or set up the projector for one or more of the following: Provide audio for one or both image sources.
Projector Many of the above optional items may not be required for your particular installation. Retain packaging materials in case you need to move or ship the projector in the future. It should always be transported in its original protective packaging or the equivalent.
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Projection Screen Size (for 4 : 3 aspect-ratio diagonal length) Distance(m) Zoom Wide (LxW in cm) Zoom Tele (LxW in cm) 45" (90 x 67.5) 37.5" (75 x 56.25) 60" (120 x 90) 50" (100 x 75) 75" (150 x 112.5) 62.5"...
Projector Connecting to a Computer Projector Computer Audio IN Audio OUT Computer IN VGA OUT The projector will always project at XGA (1024 x 768) resolution. (XGA is the native resolution of the projector.) However, you can connect the projector to a computer source capable of displaying VGA (640 x 480), SVGA (800 x 600), XGA, or SXGA (1280 x 1024) resolutions.The projector will resize VGA, SVGA, and SXGA input automatically for projection at XGA resolution.
Connecting to a Video Source You can connect the projector to almost any common video source - VHS player, DVD player, camcorder, laser disc player or any other compatible video image sources. The projector can accept composite, component, or S-Video signals: Composite video is characterized by a single-pin “RCA-type”...
Projector Each of the three video types requires their respective cable. Composite video and S-Video cables are included with the projector. If lost, they are readily available at electronics stores and are commonly included with each video source device. For component- video (YPbPr), use the optional componemt cable from you dealer.
Operation This section describes the following information about using your projector: Turning the Audio/Visual (A/V) Equipments On and Off Focusing and Sizing the Projected Image Operational Indicator (LED) Turning the Audio/Visual (A/V) Equipments On and Off Always turn on the projector and related A/V equipments in the following order. 1.
Projector Warning: Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes. It is especially important not to let children look into the lens. Turning the Projector Off 1. To turn the projector off, press the Power button (on either the Remote Press POWER again to Control or the Projector Control...
Operational Indicator (LED) There is one LED on the top of the projector to indicate the status of the projector and the lamp. It provides valuable information about the projector: LED COLOR STATUS MEANING Green Solid The projector is powered on and ready. LAMP (T urning on): Green Flashing...
Projector Menu System Accessing the Main Menu The projector menus can be accessed using either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote Control. To display the Main Menu, press the MENU button . The Main Menu Tree Diagram appears as following. Menu Picture Image...
Changing a Menu Setting 1. Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the MENU button once again to exit from the current menu. 2. Press the button to confirm the menu selection. 3. Press the button to select the desired function. 4.
Projector Picture Menu This menu provides precise control of the Picture Settings: Picture Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness The following table provides detail of the available sub-menu choices: Option Actions / Descriptions Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the projected image. Contrast Adjusts the contrast level of the projected image.
Image Menu This menu provides precise control of the Image settings : Image Gamma Video Film Photo Color Temp. Normal Warm Cool White Peaking Noise Reduction Color Space YCbCr YPbPr The following table provides detail of the available sub-menu choices: Option Actions / Descriptions Gamma...
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Projector Option Actions / Descriptions White Peaking White Peaking can be adjusted between 0 and Select the desired setting with the buttons: Setting 10 will maximize the brightness. Setting 0 will maximize color reproduction quality. Noise Reduction Activates the function to reduce the noise. Color Space Manually selects signal type.
Display Menu This menu provides precise control of the display settings: Display Keystone Aspect Ratio 16:9 Native Full Size Native Blank Flip Horizontal Flip Vertical Auto Source The following table provides detail of the available sub-menu choices: Option Actions / Descriptions Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector.
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Projector Option Actions / Descriptions Size Full: Makes the aspect ratio of the projected image to the ratio of an image’s length and height. Native: Displays the image in its native aspect ratio. Blank Blanks the screen temporarily. Flip Horizontal The image is reversed horizontally.
Advance Menu This menu provides precise control of the advance settings: Advance Phase Frequency H. Position V. Position The following table provides detail of the available sub-menu choices: Option Actions / Descriptions Phase Synchronizes the signal timing of the display with that of the graphic card.
Projector System Menu This menu provides precise control of the System settings : System Volume Mute Eco Mode Language 10 sec OSD Timeout 20 sec Auto Off 15 min 30 min 60 min Lamp Hours Factory Reset Firmware...
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The following table provides detail of the available sub-menu choices: Option Actions / Descriptions Volume Adjusts the volume of the projector's speakers Mute Cuts off the sound temporarily Eco Mode Uses this function to dim the projector lamp light output which will lower power consumption and increase lamp life.
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Projector Option Actions / Descriptions Auto Off Uses this function to automatically turn off the lamp if the projector does not detect an input signal for specified time period. Select the desired setting with the buttons: 15 Min 30 Min 60 Min Lamp Hours Displays operating hours since lamp timer reset.
Notes on Factory Reset Sub-Menu After you select the Factory Default sub-menu and press the Enter button, a confirmation message will appear on the screen. Reset settings ? of the remote control to select Yes for resetting the factory default setting or select No for cancelling the action, then press the Enter button to confirm the setting.
Projector Notes on Exhausted life of lamp When the lamp runs over a specific hours (2000 hours for normal mode,3000 hours for ECO mode0, a warning message will pop out to remind user to change the lamp. Lamp life exhausted. Please replace the lamp! Remind me later lgnore...
Maintenance The projector needs little maintenance. You should always keep the lens clean. Otherwise dust or stains will be projected on the screen and diminish the image quality. The only part you should replace yourself is the lamp. If any other parts need replacing, contact your dealer or qualified service personnel. When cleaning any part of the projector, always switch off and unplug the projector power cord first.
Projector Lamp Replacement The projector lamp used for the light source has a certain life. It is time to replace the lamp when: The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate. The projector LED indicator is flashing red. The projector lamp failed to ignite every time. Caution: This projector lamp develops high heat and high pressure during the use, so the lamp ruptures and burns may result.
Projector Appendix Troubleshooting Guide DISPLA Y MEANING When the projector is synchronized If the video source is switched from 480i to to 480i 480p. Double image may appear. This can be corrected simply by pressing the "source" button again. When the LED indicator status Lamp (Turning ON) remains solid green or flashes When the POWER button is pressed, the lamp...
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