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Dream Vision DreamWeaver Plus User Manual

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Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: TEC SA DreamVision, 7 Rue La Caille, 75017 Paris, France
Local distributor: Contact details available on www.dreamvision.net
We declare under our sole responsibility that the DreamWeaver Plus projector con-
forms to the following directives and norms:
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
EMC: EN 55022
EN 55024
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 2000
February, 2004
Trademarks
Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc. IBM is a trademark or registered trademark of International Business
Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Digital Light Processing is a trademark or reg-
istered trademark of Texas Instruments. Faroudja, DCDi, and TrueLife are trade-
marks or registered trademarks of Faroudja. DreamVision and DreamWeaver Plus
are trademarks or registered trademarks of TEC SA.
FCC Warning
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 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 a residential
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. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by DreamVision can void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
Safety Certifications
UL, CE
Important Note:
Be aware that:
The lamp of a projector is never covered by the warranty, except as listed in the War-
ranty conditions (page 43)
The DreamWeaver Plus uses a DMD
TM
main component of the DLP
system. Although DreamVision produces the Dream-
Weaver Plus with the maximum percentage of active micro-mirrors, there may be
some micro mirrors that do not produce light. To know more about that, you can con-
tact DreamVision at info@dreamvision.net
1
TM
TM
chip from TI
. This micromirror device is the

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  • Page 1 Local distributor: Contact details available on www.dreamvision.net interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that We declare under our sole responsibility that the DreamWeaver Plus projector con- interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For complete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to this User’s Guide. Introduction Important Operating Considerations Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees. Positioning the projector Locate the projector at least 4 inches (1.2 m.) away from any heating or cool- ing vents.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    First of all, we would like to thank you for chosing a DreamVision Home remote (under the top control Cinema Projector. Your new DreamWeaver Plus projector from DreamVi- cabinet) receiver (IR) ® sion is specifically designed for home cinema applications. The Dream- Weaver Plus sets the standard for high-definition digital perfection,...
  • Page 4 Connector Panel The projector provides eight discreet video connectors, located under the remote control top cover of the top cabinet: receiver (IR) video video IR input • two red-green-blue RCA (SD/ED/HD component) s-video video/computer 12v triggers • two S-video 1 & 2 •...

  • Page 5: Positioning The Projector

    Positioning the projector There are a number a factors to consider when determining where to set up the projector, including the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment.

  • Page 6: Video Connections

    Video connections M1-DA VESA video You can connect VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras, video s-video games, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. (You cannot directly connect the coaxial cable that enters your house from a cable or satellite company;...

  • Page 7: Connecting A Video Device

    Connecting a video device connect component cable If your video device has more than one output, select the highest quality one. DVI video has the best quality, followed by Component video, S-video, IRin M1-DA vesa trigger vide o trigger serial contro l s-video and then composite video.

  • Page 8: Displaying A Video Image

    Displaying a video image Remove the lens cap. Press the Power button on the top of the projector. press Power The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen displays and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness.
  • Page 9 Adjust the zoom or focus rings by rotating them until the desired image size adjust zoom and focus and sharpness are produced. zoom focus If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the key- adjust keystone pad.

  • Page 10: Connecting A Computer

    Connecting a computer connect computer cable IRin M1-DA vesa trigger vide o trigger serial contro l s-video component component Connect either a VESA cable or M1 cable into the appropriate connector on the projector. Connect the other end to the video port on your computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you first need to disconnect the monitor cable from the computer’s video port.

  • Page 11: Shutting Down The Projector

    Shutting down the projector Troubleshooting your setup If your image appears correctly on the screen, skip to the next section (page Power Save 18). If it does not, troubleshoot the setup. The projector has a Power Save feature in the System menu that automati- cally turns the lamp off after no signals are detected for 20 minutes.
  • Page 12 Problem Solution Result Plug power cable in and remove lens cap press Power button No startup screen Correct image Correct image Image not centered on screen Move projector, adjust zoom, adjust height zoom Adjust horizontal or vertical position in Picture> Keystone menu.
  • Page 13 Square image Adjust keystone on keypad and keystone menu Image not square Change aspect ratio to 16:9 in Correct image Picture>Aspect ratio menu Image does not fit 16:9 screen Turn Overscan on in the Picture>Overscan menu Correct image Edges of image distorted...
  • Page 14 1. Adjust color, tint, color temperature, 1. Projected colors don’t match source brightness, or contrast in the menus. 2. Pick another gamma setting 2. Colors are washed out or too deep 3. Pick another color space 3. Image from component source appears greenish Correct image COLOR COLOR...
  • Page 15 Change Video Standard in Correct image Video image “torn” and fragmented Picture>Advanced menu A A B B Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow Unplug projector; wait one minute; plug in projector to cool for one minute Lamp won’t turn on, LED blinking red (page 11) projector and turn it on: lamp lights blinks...
  • Page 16 Computer-specific troubleshooting Press the Source button Computer image projected Only startup screen appears Activate laptop’s external port or restart laptop Adjust computer refresh rate in Control No computer image, just the words “Signal out of Computer image projected range” Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced> Adapter (location varies by operating system) Signal out of range...
  • Page 17 When sending your DreamWeaver Plus to one of our DreamVision Service Still having problems? If you need assistance, call directly you DreamVision retailer or contact our Centers for repair, we recommend shipping the unit in its original packing local importer (www.dreamvision.net)

  • Page 18: Using The Keypad Buttons

    Most buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an over- view of their functions: Power –turns the DreamWeaver Plus on (page 8) and off (page 8). Menu –opens the on-screen menus (page 21). Select –confirms choices made in the menus (page 21).

  • Page 19: Using The Remote Control

    0 to 9,14 m. (30 feet). DREAM MENU RESIZE DVI 1 BRIGHT+ Press the remote’s DREAM button to have access to the DreamWeaver Plus RGB 2 BRIGHT- functions. Press then the MENU button (11) to enter the DreamWeavers’ YUV 3 CONT+ SVHS4 CONT- menu.

  • Page 20: Optimizing Video Images

    Optimizing video images Customizing the projector After the video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general informa- page 27 to page 29 for details on these features.

  • Page 21: Using The Menus

    Using the menus To open the menus, press the menu button on the keypad or remote. (The menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed.) The Menu button Main menu appears. Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to high- light the desired submenu, then press the Select button.

  • Page 22: Picture Menu

    Picture menu Picture menu To adjust the following five settings, highlight the setting, press Select , use the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press select to confirm the changes. All menu defaults are listed in a table starting on page 37. Keystone : adjusts the image vertically and horizontally to make a squarer image.
  • Page 23 16:9: the default is 16:9 , which preserves the 16:9 aspect ratio and is designed to be used with content that is Enhanced for Widescreen TVs. 16:9 image 16:9 image input 16:9 aspect ratio 4:3 : resizes the image from its original version to fit a standard 4:3 4:3 image input 4:3 image on 16:9 screen aspect ratio screen.
  • Page 24 Presets : This allows you to customize settings and save the settings to be restored later. To restore the factory default settings, choose Factory Reset in Presets the Settings>Service menu. To set a preset for the current source, adjust the image, select Save Settings Save User Presets in the Presets menu, then choose Save User 1, 2, or 3.
  • Page 25 Advanced settings The following 4 options are for computer or HDTV sources only. Phase: adjusts the phase of the video signal’s digital conversion. Tracking: adjusts the frequency of the video signal’s digital conversion. Advanced Horizontal/Vertical Position: Adjust the position of the source. Sync Thershold Adjust: If a hardware device, such as a DVD player, is not syncing properly with the projector, select this option to help it to sync when connected to the projector.
  • Page 26 Color Space: This option applies to computer and HDTV sources (it won’t appear in the menu for video sources). It allows you to select a color space that has been specifically tuned for the video input. When Auto is selected, the projector automatically determines the standard.

  • Page 27: Settings Menu

    Settings menu Sources allows you to assign a particular input to a specific source key on the remote and enables or disables Autosource. When Autosource is not checked, the projector defaults to the last-used source. If no source is found, a blank screen displays.
  • Page 28 Power Save: when On, the lamp is automatically turned off after no signals are detected for 20 minutes. After 10 additional minutes with no signal, the System menu projector powers down. If an active signal is received before the projector powers down, the image will be displayed.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Service: to use these features, highlight them and press Select. Factory Reset: restores all settings (except Lamp Hours, Ceiling, and Rear) to their default after displaying a confirmation dialog box. Service menu Test Pattern: displays a test pattern when the Blank button on the remote is pressed.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Projection Lamp

    Replacing the projection lamp The lamp hour timer in the About menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. 20 hours before the lamp life expires, the message Lamp hours used «Change lamp» appears on the screen at startup. If the maximum lamp time is exceeded, the lamp will not light.
  • Page 31 WARNINGS: • To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before you replace the lamp. • Do not drop the lamp module. The glass may shatter and cause injury. • Do not touch the glass lamp screen. Fingerprints can obscure projection sharpness.

  • Page 32: Appendix

    Appendix Accessories Standard Accessories Specifications (ship with the projector) Shipping Box (with packaging) Power Cable (country-dependent) Temperature Operating 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C) at 0 - 10,000 feet Programmable Remote (and batteries) Non-operating -4 to 158 F (-20 to 70 C) at 0 -20,000 feet Projection Lamp Module (included in projector) Lens Cap Altitude Operating...

  • Page 33: Red Led Behavior And Projector Errors

    Red LED behavior and projector errors Projected image size Table 4: If the projector is not functioning properly and the red LED is blinking, con- Range of projection distances for a given screen size sult Table 2 to determine a possible cause. There are two second pauses between the blinking cycles.

  • Page 34: Source Compatibility

    Source compatibility Table 5: Table 6: Source Compability Projector Inputs and Outputs Video Component and RGB HDTV (720p, 1035i, 1080p, 1080p-24Hz) 2-Component HDTV, EDTV, and Standard TV component DVI/HDCP for digital video and encrypted digital video (Gold RCA) Component EDTV (480p, 576p progressive scan), SECAM: M, Component, Composite and S-Video standard 1-Component HDTV, EDTV, Standard TV, RGB SCART with adapter...

  • Page 35: Projector Dimensions For Ceiling Mount Installations

    Projector dimensions for ceiling mount installations 75 mm 55 mm 8.7" 320 mm 110 mm 221.4 mm 4.3" 109.5 mm 0.14" 449 mm 3.6 mm 8.5" 216 mm...

  • Page 36: Rs-232 Terminal Specifications

    RS-232 terminal specifications A read command returns the range and the current setting, for example Communication configuration Function Command Response To control the projector from an LCD control panel, connect an RS-232 cable Brightness (BRT?) (0-22, 10) to the serial control connector on the projector and set your computer’s serial port settings to match this communication configuration: Lamp hours (LMP?)
  • Page 37 Supported commands Color Temp 0 = 9300 1 = 8200 Function Command Range Default 2 = 6500 Aspect Ratio Contrast 8-252 0 = Native 1 = 16:9 2 = 4:3 Display Messages 3 = Letterbox Factory Reset (Write only) 4 = Natural Wide Gamma Table Auto Chime Enable 0 = CRT...
  • Page 38 Language 0-11 Red Color Offset 1-63 0 = English Red Gain 1-63 1 = French Skintone Bypass Enable 2 = German 3 = Spanish Source 4 = Chinese Tradi- 0 = Video 1, M1 tional 1 = Video 2, VESA 5 = Japanese 2 = Video 3, Com- 6 = Korean...
  • Page 39 Composite video connector 7 Computer, connecting 10 Numerics Connecting computer 10 12v triggers 4, 34 power cable 7 16x9 4, 13, 20, 22, 23 video device 7 4x3 23 Connector panel 4 4x3 aspect trigger 4 Contacting DreamVision 17 Contrast 22 Customer service contact information 17 ADC Calibration 29 Adjusting image 9, 22...
  • Page 40 Horizontal Position 25 Luma Detail 25 Image Main menu 21 display video 8 Maintenance 29 focussing 9 Menus 21 size 5 changing the language 28 zooming 9 making translucent 28 Image does not fit screen 13 Image edges distored 13 Image not centered 12 Image not square 13 Native 22...
  • Page 41 connecting a video device 7 RS232 connector panel 4 specifications 36 controlling projection screen 4 customizing 20 dimensions 35 Security lock 31 displaying a video image 8 Serial connection 10 image sizes 33 Serial connection 4, 36 included items 3 Service Code 29 inputs and outputs 34 Service menu 29...
  • Page 42 Vertical Position 25 VESA connector 7 Video connections 6 Video images, optimizing 20 Video processing 25 Warranty 17 White Peaking 24 zoom 9...
  • Page 43 Limited Warranty DreamVision shall have no further obligation under the foregoing Limited Warranty if the Product has been damaged due to abuse, misuse, neglect, Subject to the Limitations, Exclusions and Disclaimers hereof, TEC SA smoke exposure (cigarette or otherwise), accident, unusual physical or elec- DreamVision (DreamVision) warrants that the Projector, Lamps and Acces- trical stress, unauthorized modifications (including use of an unauthorized sories (hereinafter collectively or individually referred to as “Product”...

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