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Tint ............................ 24 Color Temperature......................24 Gamma ..........................24 Advanced........................... 25 Lens Aperture ........................25 Reset..........................25 Input Signal menu ..........................26 HDMI Inputs ........................26 Component ........................26 Video / S-Video ......................... 26 PC............................26 R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
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Dirt on the Lens ..........................34 Replacing the Lamp ......................... 34 Cleaning and Replacing the Dust Filters ..................35 Troubleshooting ..........................35 MISCELLANEOUS ....................... 37 RS-232 input and IR Codes ......................37 PC compatible signals........................41 Specifications..........................43 R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may be hazardous. • Do not use this product near water. Do not use immediately after moving from a low temperature to high R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
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Do not use a damaged light source lamp. If the light- • Do not attempt to service this product yourself as source lamp is broken, ask your dealer to repair R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
This unit can be installed in table, ceiling, rear table or rear ceiling position. Make sure that the unit is installed within the space requirements described below. Chasis Filter • A: Air inlets • B: Air outlet Air flow R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
Regardless whether the unit is still under guarantee, Dreamvision is not liable for any product damage caused by mounting the unit with third party ceiling mount or when the environment is not suitable for ceiling-mount. R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
Screen Base (B) This unit comes with a vertical and horizontal shift to suit most installations. Make sure that your installation does not exceed 80% vertical offset and 34% horizontal offset to avoid trapezoidal correction. R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
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Adjust the picture position The Starlight 3 projector has motorized vertical and horizontal shifts. Browse into the Menu to the [Lens Control] setting into the [Installation] menu, select the shift adjustment. Or use the direct access button on the Remote Control Unit [LENS] to make the lens control adjustment.
COMP. VIDEO S-VIDEO LENS LENS ASPECT HIDE LIGHT TEST MENU BACK PICTURE MODE CINEMA CINEMA CINEMA NATURAL STAGE DYNAMIC USER1 USER2 Select the [Zoom] adjustment and resize the picture using [Up] and [Down] buttons. R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
Insert two AAA size batteries, making sure the polarities match the + and - marks inside the battery compartment. • Insert the lower tab of the battery cover in the gap at the bottom of the remote control, and press the cover until it is firmly closed. R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
The remote control unit can be used by having the transmission signal reflected off a screen, as the effect of signals reflected from the RCU differ with the type of screen used, operable distance may decrease. R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
Lamp trap: see “Procedure for Lamp Replacement”, page 34 for more details about lamp replacement. Input Panel side Main Power Input Panel • Main Power: connect the power cord as shown below. • Input Panel: connect your video source to the correct input. R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
Do not cut, tear or modify the power cords. Also, do not place a heavy object on, heat or stretch the power cords as this may cause damage to the cords. Do not insert or pull plugs with a wet hand. R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
When in Cool Down mode, do not pull out the plug from the outlet. Also, do not block the air inlets/exhaust vents by standing the projector on its end or laying it on its side. R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
For audio output, connect your audio video source to an amplifier. This unit features a 12 Volt trigger output that can be used to control external device in On/Off mode or together with an optional anamorphic lens systems. R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
The RS-232 Control and Automation may require specific software and tools. See “RS-232 input and IR Codes”, page 37 for more details on RS-232 cabling and protocol. For input resolution and refresh rates, check the “PC compatible signals”, page 41. R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
Prior to connecting any device to this unit, switch the projector in standby mode Never connect a HDMI source to this unit when the projector is in operate mode. The HDMI termination is a self- powered connection and can cause electric discharges. R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
Noise Reduction (SD only): 0 - 16 0 - 16 On, Off CTI (SD only) Off, Low, Mid, High Color Management Custom1 Custom2 Custom3 Crystal Motion Off, Low, High Lens Aperture -15 - 0 Reset Profile Confirm R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
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1 - 7 vert. Red 1 - 5 vert. Green 1 - 5 vert. Blue 1 - 5 Installation Style Front Ceiling Mount (Front) Rear Ceiling Mount (Rear) Keystone Horizontal, Vertical Screen Adjust R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
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Off Timer 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours High Altitude Mode On, Off Information Input Image Connector Input Source name PC Resolution PC H Freq. PC V Freq. Deep Color Depth Lamp use R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
If gamma is set too high, middle tones appear too dark. If it's set too low, middle tones appear too light. The Gamma correction factor can be set to: R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
The lens is equipped with a variable electronic aperture. This function is used to optically adjust the light output depending on the viewing conditions and the light ambiance. Adjust from the correct aperture from partially closed to fully opened. Reset R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
Aspect Ratio When watching a movie or video program, you can manually set the desired aspect ratio to fill your screen. Select the correct aspect ratio depending on your source: 6.3.0.1 For Video sources R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
Auto Just Full Aspect Ratio applied to PC-signals. V-Stretch (for Video sources) • This setting is available only for SD and HD signals. If you enable this function, the original picture is stretched to R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
• Horizontal Red (1 to 7) • Horizontal Green (1 to 7) • Horizontal Blue (1 to 7) • Vertical Red (1 to 5) • Vertical Green (1 to 5) R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
• On (power):12V trigger state is high when the projector is powered ON. • On(V-Stretch): 12V trigger is high only when V-Stretch is active. To be used with Anamorphic kits or 2.35 motorized screen. R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
Display the bit depth (color depth) of the video signals input from the HDMI terminals. Deep Color is not displayed for YCbCr 4:2:2 signals. Lamp Time Displays the accumulated hours of usage of the lamp. 6.8 Expert Calibration Expert Calibration is accessed using RS-232 or programmable IR-RCU. You can set a Calibration Profile R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
7.1 Optional 2.35 Wide System for Starlight and 2.35 THEATRE System The Starlight 3 centralizes the controls and automation commands for both the 2.35 Wide System for Starlight and the 2.35 THEATRE System for a unique, versatile and unexpectedly simple to operate 2.35:1 theatre experience using an Anamorphic Lens.
... press [ASPECT] button to select 4:3 Mode or 16:9 AR and change V-Stretch value. 7.4 2.35 THEATER System Plug the RF-Emitter to the Trigger output of the projector 12V Trigger RF-EMITTER Connect the RF-Emitter provided with the 2.35 THEATER System to the 12V Trigger output R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Configure Function Menu Trigger to “On (V-Stretch)” The “Function ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ Trigger” menu determines the 12V Trigger output located in the panel input of the Starlight 3 this is a global parameter (for all inputs): •...
Open the lamp Cover, at the rear of the projector. • Loosen the 2 screws on the lamp unit to release it. • Pull out the lamp unit using the handle. • Insert the new lamp unit until it is firmly in place. R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
Clean the filters with water and dry them, avoiding direct sunlight. In extremely soiled cases, use of a neutral detergent is recommended. Reinstall the filters Insert the filters in their original positions and make sure that the claws are firmly inserted. Dust Filters Clean the Dust Filters every 500 hours. 8.5 Troubleshooting R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
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When in Cool Down mode, do not pull out the plug from the outlet. Also, do not block the air inlets/exhaust vents by standing the projector on its end or laying it on its side. R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
Power ON 50h 57h If the projector is in stand-by mode, this command switch the unit ON. Power OFF 50h 57h If the projector is powered ON, this command switches this unit into Stand-by Mode. R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
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Hide the projected picture at the screen. OSD Position 52h 43h 37h 33h 34h 32h Menu Position: Toggle the OSD position. Test Pattern 52h 43h 37h 33h 35h 39h Switch Test Patterns on the screen. R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
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52h 43h 37h 33h 37h 45h Sharpness + 37h 33h 37h 46h Sharpness - V-Stretch 52h 43h 37h 33h 32h 33h Turn ON the V-Stretch function. 37h 33h 32h 34h Turn OFF the V-Stretch function. R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
9.0 MISCELLANEOUS Specifications Overview The Starlight 3 uses the latest technology developed to provide the ultimate video-projection experience. LCoS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) technology based on a reflective principle features an extremely high-definition picture and seamless color gradations. Emission Method LCoS (Reflective Active Matrix Principle)
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9.0 MISCELLANEOUS Dimensions 199 mm 7.8’’ 500 mm 386 mm 19.7’’ 15.2’’ 386 mm 15.2’’ Contact Information: TEC - Dreamvision 7, rue La CAILLE, 75017 Paris - FRANCE Web: www.dreamvision.net R699782 - Starlight 3 User Manual...
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