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— — — 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 safe use of the projector. Keep this manual for future reference.
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Remote Control The remote control has a laser for pointing out items on a screen. DANGER: Do not point the laser in the eyes. Doing so can damage the eyes permanently. General Safety Information Do not open the unit case. Aside from the projection lamp, there are no user-serviceable parts in the unit.
ETTING TARTED Packing Checklist Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: DLP P ROJECTOR EMOTE ONTROL AAA B WITH ATTERIES...
— — — Views of Projector Parts Front-left view ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Zoom Enlarges the projected image See OSD buttons and LEDs below Projection lamp cover Remove when changing lamp IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control Lens/focus Remove cover, turn the lens to focus Height adjuster...
— — — Top view—OSD buttons and LEDs READY POWER KEYSTONE POWER SOURCE VOL - VOL + AUTO MENU ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Volume/ Decreases volume left cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD Keystone/ Corrects image-trapezoid (narrower top) effect Up cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD Orange...
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— — — ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Auto Optimizes image size, position, and resolution Menu Opens/exits the On-Screen Display (OSD) Enter Changes settings in the OSD Keystone/ Corrects image-trapezoid (narrower bottom) effect Down cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD –...
— — — Rear view—connectors ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE DVI-I Connect the DVI cable (supplied) from a computer RGB IN Connect a VGA cable (not supplied) from a computer RGB OUT Connect to a monitor RS-232 Installation control and firmware upgrades Connect the USB cable (supplied) from a computer Audio-in Connect the audio cable (supplied) from the input device...
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— — — ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Pr/Cr Component Pb/Cb Connect a component video enabled device video in Note: If your video equipment has both S-video and RCA jacks (composite video) connect to the S-video connector. S-video provides a better quality signal. –...
— — — Bottom view ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Height adjuster buttons Push to release height adjusters Height adjusters Adjusters drop down when adjuster buttons are pushed Ceiling support holes Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a ceiling.
— — — Remote Control Parts Power Auto Source Freeze Blan k Blan k Menu Enter Volume Keystone Mute Important: 1. Avoid using the projector with bright fluorescent lighting turned on. Certain high-frequency fluo- rescent lights can disrupt remote control operation. 2.
— — — ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Laser Use as on-screen pointer. DO NOT POINT IN EYES. IR transmitter Transmits signals to projector Status LED Lights when the remote control is used Auto Optimizes image size, position, and resolution Blank Makes the screen blank Enter Changes settings in the OSD...
— — — Projector and Remote Control Buttons The projector can be operated using the remote control or the buttons on the top of the projector. All operations can be carried out with the remote control; however the buttons on the projector are lim- ited in use.
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.
— — — 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. Check the user manual of the connecting device to confirm it has the appropriate output connector.
Starting and Shutting down the Projector Connect the power cord to the projec- tor. Connect the other end to a wall outlet. (A) Turn on the power switch. (B) The Power LED and Lamp-ready LED turn on. Remove the lens cover. Turn on the connected devices.
— — — 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. •...
Adjust 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 Use the Keystone buttons (on the projector or the remote control) to correct image-trapezoid (wider...
— — — Adjusting the Volume Press the Volume +/- but- tons on the projector or the remote control. The volume control ap- pears on the display. Use the Volume +/- but- tons to adjust the level. Press the Mute button (on the remote control only) to turn off the volume.
CREEN ISPLAY ETTINGS On-Screen Display Menu Controls The projector has an On-Screen Display (OSD) that lets you make image adjustments and change various settings. Navigating the OSD You can use the remote control or the buttons on the top of the projector to navigate and make changes to the OSD.
— — — 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.
Main Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. If necessary, press to move to the Main menu. Press to move up and down in the Main menu. Press to change values for settings, and then press Enter to confirm the new setting. ESCRIPTION EFAULT Brightness...
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— — — Main Menu Items Supported for Each Input Source Depending on the video source not all items in the OSD are available. Items that are available for each input source are marked with “X”. Items that are not available can not be selected in the OSD. Function Component Video Composite Video...
Setup Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press to move to the Setup menu. Press move up and down in the Setup menu. Press to change values for settings, and then press En- ter to confirm the new setting. ESCRIPTION EFAULT Horizontal...
— — — Config Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press to move to the Config menu. Press move up and down in the Config menu. Press to change values for settings, and then press En- ter to confirm the new setting.
Utility Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press to move to the Utility menu. Press move up and down in the Utility menu. Press to change values for settings, and then press En- ter to confirm the new setting. ESCRIPTION EFAULT Video Type...
— — — Language Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press to move to the Language menu. Press to move up and down in the Language menu. ESCRIPTION EFAULT English French German Italian Press the cursor button to move up and down in the menu.
Status Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press to move to the Status menu. Press move up and down in the Status menu. Press to change values for settings, and then press En- ter to confirm the new setting. ESCRIPTION EFAULT Video...
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. Important: 1. The lamp contains a certain amount of mercury and should be disposed of according to local or- dinance regulations.
Reverse Steps 1 to 4 to install the new lamp module. Note: The lamp module should be oriented as shown here when replac- ing. Resetting the Lamp After replacing the lamp, reset the lamp hour counter to zero. Refer to the following: Press the Menu button to open the Main menu.
— — — Cleaning the Projector Cleaning the projector to remove dust and grime will help ensure trouble-free operation. Warning: 1. Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at least an hour before cleaning. Failure to do so could result in a severe burn.
Cleaning the Case Refer to the following to clean the projector case. 1. Wipe off dust with a clean dampened cloth. 2. Moisten the cloth with warm water and mild detergent (such as used to wash dishes), and wipe the case.
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 connection.
LED Error Messages TATUS NUMBER OF FLASHES ESCRIPTION EMEDY Power Flashing Lamp not ready Do not press the power button. System overheated Allow the projector to cool down. System interface error Contact your dealer for assistance. Lamp error Replace the lamp module. Fan error Refer to Ready LED status in this table to determine which fan.
— — — 1. Set the Frequency and Tracking settings on the Utility menu of the OSD to the default settings. 2. To ensure the problem is not caused by a connected PC’s video card, connect to another computer. Problem: The image is flat with no contrast 1.
Having the Projector Serviced If you are unable to solve the problem, you should have the projector serviced. Pack the projector in the original carton. Include a description of the problem and a checklist of the steps you took when trying to fix the problem.
Input/output connectors DVI-I RGB in RGB out Video Composite video (RCAx1) S-Video (Mini-DIN) Component video Y,Pb/Cb,Pr/Cr (RCAx3) Audio Mini-jack in Mini-jack out Right and left in (RCAx2) Service/upgrades RS-232 Security Kensington slot – 35 –...
Timing Mode Table The native resolution is 800 x 600 for the SVGA series and 1024 x 768 for the XGA series. Resolu- tion other than native mode may display with uneven size of text or lines. The following table shows the supported timing modes. Frequency H.
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.