Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Declaration of Conformity Directives covered by this Declaration 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive. 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Equipment Directive. Products covered by this Declaration Large screen video projector type The CE mark was first applied in:...
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Product revision • Because we at Digital Projection continually strive to improve our products, we may change specifications and designs, and add new features without prior notice. Projectors built prior to this revision of the User Manual may therefore not include all the features described.
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There are no user-serviceable parts inside the lamp module. The whole module should be replaced. Only lamps supplied by Digital Projection and intended for this projector should be used. Fitting any other lamp could damage both projector and lamp, and will invalidate the warranty.
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Operation and configuration precautions Software update should NOT be carried out except by, or with the supervision of, Digital Projection Service personnel. Rev A May 2010 Page vii...
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Electronic Equipment. Our products are designed with reuse, recycling and recovery of all components in mind. To this end, at end of life, your projector may be returned to Digital Projection Ltd or its agent so that the environmental impact can be minimised.
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Digital Projection User Manual Important Information M-Vision 1080p-260 Digital Projection Contact details Notes Digital Projection Limited, Greenside Way, Middleton, Manchester M24 1XX, UK. Registered in England No. 2207264, Registered Office: as above +44 (0) 161 947 3300 +44 (0) 161 684 7674 Email enquiries@digitalprojection.co.uk, service@digitalprojection.co.uk...
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Important Information Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Page x Rev A May 2010...
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M-Vision 1080p-260 User Manual Contents Declaration of Conformity ........................iii Important Information Symbols used in this guide ........................v ..............................v Warnings ............................v Trademarks Product revision ............................v Manual revision ............................v General precautions ..........................vi Installation precautions ........................vii Operation and configuration precautions ..................vii Compliance with international standards ..................
Table of Contents Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Connecting the projector ........................ 2.13 ..........................2.13 Signal Inputs ........................2.15 Control connections ........................... 2.16 Power connection 3. Getting Started Positioning the screen and projector .................... 3.2 Switching the projector on .......................
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Digital Projection User Manual Table of Contents M-Vision 1080p-260 Main menu ............................4.9 ............................. 4.9 Aspect Ratio ............................4.10 Presets ............................4.11 Brightness ............................4.11 Contrast ............................4.11 Saturation ..............................4.11 ............................4.12 Sharpness ..........................4.12 Noise Reduction ............................4.12 Overscan ............................ 4.13 Input Select ............................
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Table of Contents Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 5. Maintenance Changing the lamp module ......................5.2 Cleaning the fans ..........................5.3 6. Appendix Troubleshooting ..........................6.2 ............................6.4 Error codes Specifications ............................6.5 ............................ 6.5 Part numbers ............................. 6.5 Optical ............................
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1. Introduction Contents What’s in the box? ..........................1.2 Key features of the projector ......................1.3 Getting to know the projector ......................1.4 ............................1.4 Front view ............................1.4 Rear view Rev A May 2010 Page 1.1...
1. Introduction Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 What’s in the box? Notes • Make sure your box contains everything listed. If any pieces are missing, contact your dealer. • You should save the original box and packing materials, in case you ever need For more detailed information to ship your Projector.
.73 to 2.40:1. Providing a bright, saturated image from a small-form single-chip display, the M-Vision 1080p-260 presents a powerful yet remarkably affordable solution for a variety of commercial and home entertainment applications, including media rooms and home theaters, training and education, boardrooms and conference centers, visualization/simulation environments, retail, entertainment, digital media/advertising and hospitality.
1. Introduction Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Getting to know the projector Notes Front view Horizontal shift adjustment Vertical shift Zoom ring adjustment (under the badge) For more detailed information about lenses or lens shift, see section 2. Installation...
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2. Installation Contents Screen requirements ......................... 2.2 ............................2.2 Aspect ratio ......................2.2 Fitting the image to the DMD ............2.2 Examples of 16:9 images displayed with different aspect ratio settings ............2.3 Examples of 4:3 images displayed with different aspect ratio settings .............
2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Screen requirements Notes Aspect ratio Fitting the image to the DMD The projector uses a DMD (Digital Mirror Device) to create the image that is projected onto the screen. The resolution of the DMD in this projector is 1920 x 1080 pixels, or to put it another way, its aspect ratio is 16:9.
Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation M-Vision 1080p-260 Examples of 4:3 images displayed with different aspect ratio settings Notes The 4:3 image shown here has far fewer pixels than the 1920 x 1080 of the DMD. Your image Native may be different.
2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Diagonal screen sizes Notes Screen sizes are sometimes specified by their diagonal size (D) in inches. When dealing with large screens and projection distances at different aspect ratios, it is more convenient to measure screen width (W) and height (H).
Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation M-Vision 1080p-260 Fitting the image to the screen Notes It is important that your screen is of sufficient height and width to display images at all the aspect ratios you are planning to use.
2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Positioning the screen and projector Notes Optimum viewing position The projector should be For optimum viewing, the screen should be a flat surface perpendicular to the floor. installed as close to the The bottom of the screen should be 1.2m (4 feet) above the floor and the front row...
Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation M-Vision 1080p-260 Screen size vs throw distance Notes Throw distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen. This is an important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not you have enough room to install your projector with the desired screen size, and if your image will be the right size for your screen.
2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Lens charts for the short throw zoom lens Notes example • You can display a 16:9 image with a screen width of 3m at a distance of 5m, but for a screen width of 3.5m, you will need to use the 0.8x converter lens.
Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation M-Vision 1080p-260 Lens charts for the long throw zoom lens Notes example • You can display a 4:3 image with a screen width of 3m at a distance of 6m, but Note that for the long throw for a screen width of 2m, you will need to use the 1.25x converter lens.
2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Shifting the image Notes Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen. The normal position for the projector is at the centre of the screen. However, you can set the projector above or below the centre, or to one side, and adjust the image using the Lens shift controls on the top of the projector to maintain a geometrically correct image.
Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation M-Vision 1080p-260 Mounting the projector Notes The four adjustable feet under the chassis allow the projector to be lowered onto a BEFORE INSTALLING THE flat surface without any danger of hands being trapped between the bottom frame PROjECTOR, READ ALL THE and the surface.
2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Rear projection Notes To use rear projection, set Rear Projection to On, in the System menu, to reverse the image. For more detailed information In rear-screen applications where space behind the projector is limited, a mirror may about using the menus, see be used to fold the optical path.
Digital Projection User Manual 2. Installation M-Vision 1080p-260 Connecting the projector Notes Signal Inputs The following inputs are available: Component 1 S-Video Video HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Component 2 For more information on HDMI 1 & 2 HDCP-compliant digital video inputs from HDMI or DVI sources.
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2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Notes For more information about pin connections and control codes see section 6. Appendix. Input connection examples, continued Page 2.14 Rev A May 2010...
All of the projector’s features can be controlled via a serial connection, using the text strings described in Remote communications protocol, in section 6. Appendix. The RS232 connection can also be used to download the firmware updates, issued from time to time by Digital Projection. Projector Computer Trigger 1 &...
2. Installation Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Power connection Notes Lift the cable lock up, push the mains connector in firmly, then push the lock down to secure the cable. Use only the power cable provided. Ensure that the power...
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3. Getting Started Contents Positioning the screen and projector .................... 3.2 Switching the projector on ....................... 3.2 Inserting batteries into the remote control ................... 3.2 Selecting an input signal or test pattern ..................3.3 ..............................3.3 Input ............................3.3 Test pattern Adjusting the lens ..........................
3. Getting Started Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Positioning the screen and projector Notes • Install the screen, ensuring that it is in the best position for viewing by your audience. For more information about positioning the screen and •...
Turn the knurled ring at the outer end of the lens, to adjust the focus until the image is sharp. Shift • Rotate the Digital Projection badge on top of the projector to reveal the shift adjustment access holes. Use the 5mm allen wrench to adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the image. Horizontal shift...
3. Getting Started Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Adjusting the projected image Notes Aspect ratio For more detailed information • Press on the remote control until the image is displayed in the corect aspect about: ratio. - using all the control keys...
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4. Controlling the projector Contents Overview ............................... 4.3 ........................4.3 Controlling the projector The control panel ..........................4.4 ........................4.4 LED status indicators The remote control ..........................4.5 ............................. 4.5 Layout ............................4.5 Timeout Using the control keys ........................4.6 ..............................
4. Controlling the projector Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 ........................... 4.16 Adaptive Contrast ............................ 4.17 RGB Adjust ............................4.17 Offsets ............................4.17 Gains ............................4.18 Fine Sync System menu ............................. 4.19 ............................4.19 Language ..........................4.20 Source Enable ..........................4.21 Menu Position ..........................
Digital Projection User Manual 4. Controlling the projector M-Vision 1080p-260 Overview Notes Controlling the projector The projector can be controlled from: • the remote control • the projector control panel • the RS232 input For more information about controlling the projector using the RS232 input, see Remote communications protocol in section 6.
4. Controlling the projector Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 The control panel Notes The projector control panel is designed to be read from the front or rear of the projector, for ease of use. Menu Many features are controlled...
Digital Projection User Manual 4. Controlling the projector M-Vision 1080p-260 The remote control Notes Many features are controlled Layout from the menus using the menu navigation keys on the remote control or the projector control panel. For more information about using the menus, see later in this section, Using the menus.
4. Controlling the projector Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Using the control keys Notes Power • Press POWER ON on the remote control to switch the projector ON. The power indicator on the control panel will flash blue for approximately 30 seconds, whilst the lamp comes up to full brightness.
Digital Projection User Manual 4. Controlling the projector M-Vision 1080p-260 Image quality settings Notes • Press any of the following keys on the remote control, followed by , to adjust these image quality settings: For more information about all these image quality settings,...
4. Controlling the projector Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Using the menus Notes Navigating menus and submenus Some menu controls can be The menus are organised into five pages. When the menus are in use, the menu accessed directly using the page headings are always visible at the top of the menu panel.
Digital Projection User Manual 4. Controlling the projector M-Vision 1080p-260 Main menu Notes • To display the menus, press MENU on the remote control or the projector control panel. • Use the keys to select the Main menu page, To select a different menu,...
4. Controlling the projector Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Main menu continued Notes Presets • Press ENTER or SELECT. The Presets submenu will appear: To select a different menu, press MENU once or twice, so that no items are...
Digital Projection User Manual 4. Controlling the projector M-Vision 1080p-260 Main menu continued Notes Brightness • Press once. To exit from the menus completely, you may need to press up to three times. After the first press, the Brightness adjustment bar will appear:...
4. Controlling the projector Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Main menu continued Notes Sharpness • Press once. To exit from the menus completely, you may need to After the first press, the Sharpness adjustment bar will appear. press up to three times.
Digital Projection User Manual 4. Controlling the projector M-Vision 1080p-260 Main menu continued Notes Input Select • Press ENTER or SELECT. The Input select submenu will appear: To select a different menu, press MENU once or twice, so that no items are...
4. Controlling the projector Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Advanced menu Notes • To display the menus, press MENU on the remote control or the projector control panel. • Use the keys to select the Advanced menu page, To select a different menu,...
Digital Projection User Manual 4. Controlling the projector M-Vision 1080p-260 Advanced menu continued Notes Video Standard In most cases, the Auto setting will determine the correct video standard to use. If it To exit from the menus does not, you can select the appropriate setting manually.
4. Controlling the projector Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Advanced menu continued Notes Colour Gamut In most cases, the Auto setting will determine the correct colour gamut to use. If it To exit from the menus does not, you can select the appropriate setting manually.
Digital Projection User Manual 4. Controlling the projector M-Vision 1080p-260 Advanced menu continued Notes RGB Adjust • Press ENTER or SELECT. The RGB Adjust submenu will appear: To select a different menu, press MENU once or twice, so that no items are...
4. Controlling the projector Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Advanced menu continued Notes Fine Sync • Press ENTER or SELECT. The Fine Sync submenu will appear: To select a different menu, press MENU once or twice, so that no items are...
Digital Projection User Manual 4. Controlling the projector M-Vision 1080p-260 System menu Notes • To display the menus, press MENU on the remote control or the projector control panel. • Use the keys to select the System menu page, To select a different menu,...
4. Controlling the projector Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 System menu continued Notes Source Enable • Press ENTER or SELECT. The Source Enable submenu will appear: To select a different menu, press MENU once or twice, so that no items are...
Digital Projection User Manual 4. Controlling the projector M-Vision 1080p-260 System menu continued Notes Menu Position • Use the keys to select from: To exit from the menus completely, you may need to Top left press up to three times.
Ceiling Mode Use the keys to select from: • Projected image is reversed, top to bottom Logo Display • Use the keys to select from: The Digital Projection logo is displayed during power up Page 4.22 Rev A May 2010...
Digital Projection User Manual 4. Controlling the projector M-Vision 1080p-260 Control menu Notes • To display the menus, press MENU on the remote control or the projector control panel. • Use the keys to select the Control menu page, To select a different menu,...
4. Controlling the projector Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Control menu continued Notes Auto Source • Use the keys to select from: To set what a ‘blank’ screen looks like, use the Blank projector searches for an alternative input source when the current...
Digital Projection User Manual 4. Controlling the projector M-Vision 1080p-260 Service menu Notes • To display the menus, press MENU on the remote control or the projector control panel. • Use the keys to select the Service menu page, To select a different menu,...
4. Controlling the projector Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Service menu continued Notes Blue Only This is useful for color-calibrating the projector or other video components. To exit from the menus completely, you may need to • Use the...
5. Maintenance Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Changing the lamp module Notes • Turn the power OFF and allow the lamp to cool for 5 minutes. Always allow the lamp to cool for 5 minutes before: • Unscrew the captive finger screw securing the lamp door, and remove the door.
Digital Projection User Manual 5. Maintenance M-Vision 1080p-260 Cleaning the fans Notes • Turn the power OFF and wait until the fans stop. • Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the inlet and outlet fans, as shown below. Always switch the projector OFF before cleaning the fans.
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6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Troubleshooting problem possible solutions The red ISSUE indicator is illuminated Check the Error codes detailed on the next page. continuously or flashing. The projector will not power up. Check that the mains plug is plugged in and that the mains supply is switched on.
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See section 4. Controlling the projector, The remote control In the event that this troubleshooting guide has not solved the problem, then contact your Digital Projection dealer or service centre. Rev A May 2010 Page 6.3...
6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Error codes Notes If the projector detects an error, the red Issue indicator will flash, as shown in the chart below. For example, if the lamp door is left open, the red indicator will flash twice followed by a pause, then the sequence will repeat until the error condition is corrected.
Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix M-Vision 1080p-260 Specifications Part numbers Projector 0.73:1 fixed lens 109-729 1.56–1.86:1 zoom lens 109-658 1.85–2.40:1 zoom lens 109-680 Power cable 10A, Europe 102-163 Power cable 13A, North America 102-165 Power cable 10A, United Kingdom...
6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Video formats supported Frame Signal Type Resolution Reference Rate 640x480 59.94 VESA DMT 640x480 74.99 VESA DMT 640x480 VESA DMT 800x600 60.32 VESA DMT 800x600 VESA DMT 800x600 85.06 VESA DMT 848x480 47.95...
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Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix M-Vision 1080p-260 Frame Signal Type Resolution Reference Rate NTSC NTSC (M, 4.43) 59.94 ITU-R BT.1700, SMPTE 170M PAL (B,G,H,I) ITU-R BT.1700 PAL (N) ITU-R BT.1700 PAL (M) 59.94 ITU-R BT.1700 SECAM SECAM (M) ITU-R BT.1700 480i 59.94...
6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Input connections Notes HDMI 1 & 2 inputs 19 way type A connector pin view of panel connector TMDS Data 2+ TMDS Data 2 Shield TMDS Data 2- TMDS Data 1+ TMDS Data 1 Shield...
Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix M-Vision 1080p-260 RGB input Notes 15 way D-type connector pin view of female connector unused Digital Ground (H Sync) R Ground B Ground G Ground Digital Ground (V Sync/DDC) unused H Sync V Sync...
6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Control connections Notes Wired Remote control connection Sleeve 3.5mm mini jack Power Ring Signal Sleeve Ground Ring Trigger 1 & 2 output Sleeve 3.5mm mini jack Trigger outputs are normally at 0V, and rise to +12V when Signal triggered.
Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix M-Vision 1080p-260 Remote communications protocol Notes Introduction Details of how to connect to The projector can be controlled by using an external control system or a PC via an the projector, using the serial RS232 serial interface, using a terminal-emulation program, such as HyperTerminal.
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6. Appendix Digital Projection User Manual M-Vision 1080p-260 Code transmitted <keyname> Description 0x82 sharp Bring up or cancel sharpness slide bar. 0x83 Bring up or cancel noise reduction slide bar. 0x85 gam.sw Switch to the next gamma value. 0x8B src.1 Switch the active source to source 1.
Digital Projection User Manual 6. Appendix M-Vision 1080p-260 Operation Commands Operation commands are used to simulate menu operations and determine the settings of the projector, and use the following format: op <operation> <command> [CR] The <command> string can take one of the following formats: <command>...
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