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Liquid Crystal Projector dv445/dv465 ENGLISH Model No.218/No.219 FRANÇAIS User's Manual - Operating Guide Please read this user's manual thoroughly to ensure correct usage understanding. DEUTSCH Manuel d'utilisation - Guide d'utilisation Nous vous recommandons de lire attentivement ce manuel pour bien assimiler le ESPAÑOL...
Projector User's Manual – Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using, read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and these manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference. About this manual Various symbols are used in this manual.
Projector features / Preparations Projector features This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC / PAL / SECAM video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little space for installation and gets a large image from short distance. ...
Part names Part names Remote sensor (15) Projector Zoom knob (18) Speaker Focus ring (18) Vent (6) Elevator button (8) Lens cover (16) (Slide door) Elevator foot (8) Front-Right side Lens (16) Lamp cover Filter cover (40) (Lamp unit is inside.) (Air filter and intake vent (38) are inside.)
Setting up Setting up WARNING ►Place the projector in a stable position horizontally. A fall or a turnover could cause an injury and/or damage to the projector. Then using damaged projector could result in a fire and/or an electric shock. •...
Setting up Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024 x 768 (a) The screen size (diagonal) (b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) (c) The height of the screen (±10%) 16:9 (c) up...
Setting up Adjusting the projector's elevator WARNING ►Do not adjust the projector’s elevator during use or immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. CAUTION ►If you press the elevator button without holding the projector, the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fingers and possibly result in malfunction.
Setting up About the filter cover for bottom-up use WARNING ►Do not replace the filter cover during use or immediately after use. While the projector connects with a power supply, or the projector is in a high temperature state, handling could cause an electric shock, a fire, a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.Before handling, make sure the power switch is off and the power cord is not plugged in, then wait at least 45 minutes.
Setting up Connecting your devices CAUTION ►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector. Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.
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Setting up Examples of connection with a computer * AUDIO IN1 RGB cable is linked to RGB IN1. Stereo mini audio cable AUDIO IN1 AUDIO OUT RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT AUDIO IN2 Audio out USB(A) VIDEO RGB out RS-232C S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO...
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Setting up Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player AUDIO IN1 Audio out Video out AUDIO OUT RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT AUDIO IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO CONTROL Video cable Stereo mini audio cable AUDIO IN1 Audio out S-Video out AUDIO OUT RGB IN1...
Setting up Connecting power supply WARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock. • Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct one.
Remote control Remote control Putting batteries WARNING ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment. •...
Remote control Using the remote control CAUTION ►Be careful in handling the remote control. • Do not drop or otherwise expose the remote control to physical impact. • Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. Doing so may result in malfunction.
Power on/off Power on/off WARNING ►When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens or vents of the projector. NOTE • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices.
Operating Operating Adjusting the volume STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH STANDBY/ON ASPECT AUTO BLANK SEARCH VIDEO Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE ASPECT AUTO BLANK A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting FREEZE KEYSTONE PAGE UP...
Operating Searching an input signal STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH BLANK ASPECT AUTO Press the SEARCH button on the remote control. HOME PAGE UP VOLUME MAGNIFY STANDBY/ON PAGE DOWN MUTE SEARCH VIDEO FREEZE KEYSTONE The projector will begin to check its input ports in order to ASPECT AUTO BLANK...
Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH STANDBY/ON BLANK ASPECT AUTO VIDEO SEARCH Press the AUTO button on the remote control. MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE ASPECT AUTO BLANK FREEZE KEYSTONE MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME POSITION MENU...
Operating STANDBY/ON Using the magnify feature SEARCH VIDEO STANDBY/ON VIDEO SEARCH BLANK ASPECT AUTO ASPECT AUTO BLANK Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE The “MAGNIFY”...
Operating Operating the computer screen CAUTION ►Mistaken use of the mouse/keyboard control could damage your equipment. • While using this function, please connect only with a computer. • Before connecting, read the manuals of the computer you will connect. NOTE • It may not be possible to control notebook PC, and other computers with built-in pointing device (e.g.
Multifunctional settings Multifunctional settings STANDBY/ON SEARCH VIDEO BLANK ASPECT AUTO Using the menu function MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, PAGE DOWN MUTE SCREEN, OPTION and EASY MENU. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods.
Multifunctional settings EASY Menu EASY MENU ASPECT With the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can KEYSTONE be performed. MODE NORMAL BRIGHT Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the CONTRAST COLOR projector or remote control. Then perform it referring to the TINT following table.
Multifunctional settings EASY Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the sharpness. SHARPNESS See the item SHARPNESS of section PICTURE menu (26). Using the buttons ◄/► turns off/on the whisper mode. WHISPER See the item WHISPER of section SETUP menu (32). Using the buttons ◄/►...
Multifunctional settings PICTURE Menu With the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table below MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT can be performed. PICTURE BRIGHT IMAGE CONTRAST Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the INPUT GAMMA #1 DEFAULT SETUP COLOR TEMP projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►...
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Multifunctional settings PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature. HIGH MIDDLE LOW CUSTOM To adjust CUSTOM Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the ENTER : button ► or the ENTER button displays a dialog OFFSET GAIN to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and/or GAIN...
Multifunctional settings PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the progressive mode. TV FILM TURN OFF • This function performs only at an interlaced signal of a VIDEO input, a S-VIDEO input or a COMPONENT VIDEO input of 525i (480i) or 625i (576i) signal.
Multifunctional settings IMAGE Menu With the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT be performed. PICTURE ASPECT IMAGE OVER SCAN INPUT V POSITION Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the SETUP H POSITION projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►...
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Multifunctional settings IMAGE Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal size. Large Small • This item can be selected only at a RGB signal. H SIZE • When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be displayed correctly.
Multifunctional settings INPUT Menu With the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT be performed. PICTURE COLOR SPACE AUTO IMAGE COMPONENT COMPONENT Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the INPUT VIDEO FORMAT AUTO SETUP...
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Multifunctional settings INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT INFORMATION”. It shows the information about the current input. INPUT-INFORMATION INPUT-INFORMATION INPUT-INFORMATION S-VIDEO COMPONENT 1024x768 @60.0 SECAM 576i @50 FRAME LOCK AUTO SCART RGB • The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock INFORMATION function is working (30).
Multifunctional settings SETUP Menu With the SETUP menu, items shown in the table below can MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT be performed. PICTURE KEYSTONE IMAGE WHISPER NORMAL INPUT MIRROR NORMAL Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the SETUP VOLUME SCREEN...
Multifunctional settings SCREEN Menu With the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below can MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT be performed. PICTURE LANGUAGE ENGLISH IMAGE MENU POSITION INPUT OSD BRIGHT Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the SETUP BLANK BLACK...
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Multifunctional settings SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for the start up screen. The start up screen is the screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen ORIGINAL TURN OFF MyScreen is the screen you can register a desired screen.
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Multifunctional settings SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Description Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the message function. TURN ON TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works. “AUTO IN PROGRESS” while automatically adjusting MESSAGE ”NO INPUT IS DETECTED” ”SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE”...
Multifunctional settings OPTION Menu With the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below can MENU [ RGB ] :SELECT be performed. PICTURE SEARCH TURN ON IMAGE AUTO OFF Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector INPUT LAMP TIME SETUP...
Multifunctional settings OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description The filter time is the time counted after the last resetting. It is shown in the OPTION menu as the use time of the air filter. Pressing the RESET button on the remote control for about 3 seconds displays a dialog.
Maintenance Maintenance Lamp WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE ►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.
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Maintenance Lamp (continued) When the indicators or a message prompts you to replace the lamp, replace the lamp as soon as possible. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp to cool for at least 45 minutes. To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number = ZU0218044010(DT00671).
Maintenance Air filter WARNING ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.
Maintenance Other care WARNING ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, and then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Related messages When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please respond as described below. If the same message is displayed after the treatment, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service company.
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Troubleshooting Related messages (continued) Message Description A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter. CLEAN THE AIR FILTER POWER OFF FIRST, Please immediately turn the power OFF, and clean or THEN CLEAN THE AIR change the air filter by referring to the “Air Filter” section of FILTER.
Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps Lighting and flashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the table below. Please respond in accordance with the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the treatment, or if an indication other than the following is displayed, please contact your dealer or service company.
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Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the unit to cool Blinking down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has Turned Blinking sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation...
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may easily be mistaken for machine defects WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact your dealer or service company.
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Troubleshooting Phenomena that may easily be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The lens cover is closed. 4, 16 Remove the lens cover. The signal cables are not correctly connected. Correctly connect the connection cables. The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level.
Warranty And After-Service Warranty and after-service If a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or the service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied.
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