Theater optimized projector digital cinema source package (57 pages)
Summary of Contents for D-ILA ImagePro 9015
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About burning-in of the D-ILA device possible injury to the operator. Do not allow the same still picture to be projected for a long –...
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Cont.) – The product should be placed more than one foot away – This product should be operated only with the type of from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure stoves, and other products (including amplifiers) that of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......2 Operating the Setting Menu ....31 Making Basic Settings ......... 31 Accessories ..........5 Operating the Main Menu ....... 32 Controls and Features ......6 Configuration of the Main Menu ......32 Front Side / Top Surface / Right Side ....6 Operating the Main Menu (Basic Operation of the Left-hand side ............
Accessories The following accessories are included with this projector. Check for them; if any item is missing, please contact your dealer. Remote control unit (RM-M10G) AAA/R03-size dry cell battery (×2) Power code (for checking operation) [approx. 2.5 m (8.2 ft)] AV connection cable Personal computer connection cable Audio cable...
Controls and Features Front Side / Top Surface / Right Side Control panel Adjustable foot (for adjusting upper/lower angles) For details, refer to “Control Panel” (page 9). It is adjusted to be level when shipped from the factory. Turning to extend the foot allows adjustment up to + 7°. Exhaust vents Vents for cooling fans through which warm air comes out.
Controls and Features (cont.) Left-hand side AC IN (power input) terminal Adjustable foot (for horizontal angle adjustment) This is the power input terminal where the supplied power It is set at the shortest position when shipped from the cord is connected. For details, refer to page 24. factory.
Controls and Features (cont.) Bottom Surface Air intake area (filter) Opening for replacing the light-source lamp Air is taken in through this area to cool the light-source For replacing the light-source lamp, refer to “Replacing the lamp. If this area is blocked or if something that obstructs Light-Source Lamp”...
Controls and Features (cont.) Control Panel Lamp indicator STAND BY : After the light-source lamp has been used for more than approx. 900 hours. Blinking : Replace the lamp. Refer to “Replacing the Light- Source Lamp” on page 48. OPERATE TEMP indicator LAMP ON: The temperature inside the projector has abnormally...
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Controls and Features (cont.) Control Panel (Cont.) QUICK ALIGN. button While a menu screen is shown, use this button to adjust STAND BY the values for the item selected. When no menu is shown, the quick alignment function works. • When a menu is shown OPERATE + 3 button: The value for the selected item increases.
Controls and Features (cont.) Connector Panel VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO /B-Y /R-Y COMPUTER AUDIO OUT REMOTE RS-232C Y/C (S video) input terminal (Mini DIN 4 pin) AUDIO OUT (audio output) terminal (stereo mini jack) Connect this terminal to the S video output terminal of a Of input signals inputted to the projector, the audio signal video deck, etc.
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Controls and Features (cont.) Connector Panel (Cont.) VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO /B-Y /R-Y COMPUTER AUDIO OUT REMOTE RS-232C COMPUTER IN (computer input) -2 terminal (BNC) COMPUTER IN (computer input) -1 terminal (D-sub 3- These are input terminals for analog RGB signals, vertical row 15 pin) sync (V) signals, and horizontal sync (H) signals / This is an input terminal (PC) dedicated for computer...
Controls and Features (Cont.) Remote Control Unit OPERATE COMPUTER VIDEO VOL. ZOOM FOCUS MENU/ENTER PAGE BACK PRESET QUICK ALIGN. MUTING Remote control’s signal transmitter QUICK ALIGN. (Quick Alignment) button COMPUTER button Use this button to automatically adjust TRACKING, Use this button to select the devices connected to the PHASE, H.
Controls and Features (cont.) Installing Batteries Install batteries in the remote control. If the remote control has started to work erratically, replace the batteries. Open the back cover. Precautions for using batteries While pushing on the back cover, slide it in the direction If batteries are used incorrectly, they may crack or of the arrow.
Installing the Projector Precautions for Installation CAUTION Do not install the projector in the following places : • There is much water, humidity or dust. • The projector may be subjected to oil smoke or cigarette smoke. • On a soft surface such as a carpet or cushion. •...
Installing the Projector (Cont.) Projection Distance and Screen Size The projector’s projection lens is a zoom lens of about 1.5 x. The screen size at the maximum enlargement is 1.5 times that of the minimum size. The projection distance that can be focused is 2.5 to 20 m. Install the projector within this range. Change of projection screen Screen according to aspect ratio...
• Use the projector with A+B about 10 m (32.8 ft) or less. Screen 50˚ 50˚ Projector (ImagePro 9015) 30˚ Remote control unit Note • Depending on the type of the screen used, the effective distance of the remote control may be reduced.
Connecting to Various Devices * Before connection, be sure to turn off the projector and connected devices. * Read the manual which comes with each device thoroughly. Signals that Can Be Input to the Projector The following signals can be input to the projector: Video signals (1) Response to color systems Color system...
Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) Connecting to Video Devices Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and video device. • Read the manual which comes with each video device thoroughly. • Use the supplied AV connection cable. An AV connection cable with an S video terminal is not supplied. Video devices S video cable •...
Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) Connecting to Other Devices Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and other devices to be connected. • Read the manual thoroughly which comes with the device to be connected. • Speakers with a built-in amplifier and game devices can be connected. Use the AV connection cable and audio cable supplied, or the cable supplied with a game device.
Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) Connecting to Computer Devices Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and computer devices. • Read the manual which comes with each device thoroughly. Connection to an IBM PC or IBM-compatible computer •...
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Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) Connecting to Computer Devices (Cont.) Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and computer devices. • Read the manual which comes with each device thoroughly. Connection to Macintosh • Use the supplied Personal computer connection cable and the supplied conversion adapter for Mac. •...
Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) Connecting the Power Cord (Supplied) After all devices have finished being connected, connect the projector’s power cord. At this time, do not turn on the MAIN POWER switch yet. 1 Insert the supplied power cord into the power input terminal (AC ) of the projector.
Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) When Turning On the Devices Connected to the Projector Turn on the switches of the projector and the devices connected in the following order. Skip over unconnected devices if there is any. Power switch of the monitor of the computer which provides input to the projector Peripheral devices of the computer which provides input to the projector (Hard disk, magneto optical disk, scanner, etc.) Power switch of AV devices which provide input to the projector...
Basic Operations Projector’s buttons The following describes the basic procedure for normal use of the projector. 1. Turning on the Power STAND BY indicator STAND BY OPERATE indicator 1 Turn on the MAIN POWER switch. OPERATE button OPERATE 2, 1 ON [ ]:The main power turns on and the STAND BY LAMP indicator comes on.
Basic Operations (Cont.) Projector’s buttons 2. Select the video input to be projected STAND BY Press the VIDEO button or the COMPUTER button to switch the input. • Each time you press either button, the selected input changes as OPERATE follows.
Basic Operations (Cont.) Remote control unit 4. Adjust focus Adjust focus with the remote control’s FOCUS (+/–) buttons. To focus on farther points: OPERATE COMPUTER VIDEO Press the FOCUS (+) button. To focus on nearer points: Press the FOCUS (–) button. Remote control unit VOL.
Basic Operations (Cont.) Remote control unit ¶ For Operating Other Functions To turn off video image and audio sound temporarily Press the AV MUTING button. Press once: OPERATE COMPUTER VIDEO Video image and audio sound turn off (do not come out). Press again: Video image and audio sound come out again.
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Basic Operations (Cont.) Projector button To display the SETTING menu The setting menu is used to make basic adjustments and settings (TRACKING, PHASE, H. POS., V. POS., FOCUS, ZOOM and STAND BY AUDIO-VOL.) of the video picture being projected after installation (connection) or after inputs are switched.
Operating the Setting Menu Making Basic Settings Here, we make basic video adjustment and sound volume Projector’s buttons adjustment which are set up after installation (connection). EMERGENCY Notes • This adjustment menu (setting menu) can be displayed with only the VIDEO projector’s button.
Operating the Main Menu Configuration the Main Menu (AV Input) For computer inputs, see the following page. You can adjust video quality (PICTURE), audio quality (SOUND), etc. using the menus. The menus are configured as follows: Main menu (AV inputs : During AV IN input signal) PIXEL CLOCK TRACKING : Normally, no adjustment is required.
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: When the number of pixels (resolution) sought by the video image input is smaller than that (resolution) of D-ILA device, the video image is then enlarged to a virtually full screen size of D-ILA device and projected. (Resizing indication) BACK COLOR : Specifies the background color when there is no image signal.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Operating the Main Menu (Basic Operation of the Main Menu) Remote control unit For projector’s menus, the setting menu and the main menu are available. Here, we explain about the operation of the main menu. (see pages 34 to 47) For the setting menu, refer to “Making Basic Settings”...
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Changing the Color System Remote control unit AUTO is set for the color system when the projector is shipped from the factory. Normally, use it in AUTO. If operation in AUTO is unstable such as with color not being shown, set to a dedicated color system in accordance with the color system of the signal being input.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Changing the Language Display Remote control unit The language in the menu display is set to English when shipped from the factory. When you want to change to another language, set it as follows. Press the MENU/ENTER button. MENU/ENTER button •...
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting the Pixel Clock Remote control unit The pixel clock should be adjusted mainly for computer-related inputs. (Normally, it does not need to be adjusted for video inputs.) If a wide stripe appears on the screen, adjust the lateral size of video image and the display area (tracking adjustment) so the stripe disappears.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting the Screen Position Remote control unit Adjust the position of the screen if it is displaced. Press the MENU/ENTER button. • The main menu appears on the screen. MENU/ENTER button Select “POSITION” with the cursor OPERATE COMPUTER VIDEO button 5 or ∞...
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting Picture Quality Remote control unit Adjust brightness, contrast, etc. so you have the desired screen. Adjustment items (on the PICTURE menu) are different when video- related signals are input and when computer-related signals are input. Press the MENU/ENTER button.
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting Picture Quality (Cont.) Make adjustment with the cursor Remote control unit button 2 or 3. For video system input MENU/ENTER • To adjust multiple items, repeat steps 4 and 5. button • To reset all items (to factory-set adjustment values “0”), select OPERATE COMPUTER VIDEO ALL RESET with the cursor buttons and press the MENU/...
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting Picture Quality (Cont.) Remote control unit Adjustment item Button Adjustment content Gets darker. (–30 ← 0 ← +30) BRIGHTNESS Gets brighter. (–30 → 0 → +30) MENU/ENTER button Gets lower. OPERATE COMPUTER VIDEO (–30 ← 0 ← +30) CONTRAST Gets higher.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting Sound Quality Remote control unit Adjust the quality (treble/bass) of sound. Press the MENU/ENTER button. • The main menu appears on the screen. MENU/ENTER Select the “SOUND” with the cursor button OPERATE COMPUTER VIDEO button 5 or ∞...
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting and Adjusting Other Functions (OPTIONS) Remote control unit The following optional functions can be set (adjusted). • MENU AUTO OFF • LINE DISPLAY • RIGHT LEFT REV. • TOP BOTTOM INV. • CLAMP • RESIZE •...
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A S P E C T C H A N G E 4 : 3 that (resolution) of D-ILA device, the video S L E E P T I M E M I n .
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting and Adjusting Other Functions (OPTIONS) (Cont.) Remote control unit Adjustment item Button Adjustment content Sets background color when there is no input signal. (Factory setting : BLUE) BLUE CYAN BLACK GREEN BACK COLOR MENU/ENTER button YELLOW MAGENTA...
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Changing (Setting) the Source Remote control unit Normally, use the source setting in AUTO. If use in AUTO is unstable such as color not appearing, the screen being disturbed or the screen being intermitted, set to the dedicated source (forced mode) in accordance with the input signal.
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Changing (Setting) the Source (Cont.) Press the MENU/ENTER button to set Remote control unit (fix) it. When AUTO is selected: The main menu is automatically cleared, completing the MENU/ENTER button setting procedure, and the source display inputted appears. OPERATE COMPUTER VIDEO •...
Replacing the Light-Source Lamp The light-source lamp has its service life. It is approximately 1000 hours. When the light-source lamp approaches the end of its service life, its degradation progresses rapidly. When the lamp’s used hours exceed 900 hours, the projector’s LAMP indicator comes on. Also, at the start of projection (lamp energized), the message “REPL.-LAMP”...
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Replacing the Light-Source Lamp (Cont.) Loosen the lamp-unit screws, raise the handle, and pull out the lamp Screw unit. Loosen the two screws with a flat-end screwdriver. Note • The screws are fitted so that they do not come off the lamp- unit.
Replacing the Light-source Lamp (Cont.) Resetting the Lamp Use Time After replacing with a new light-source lamp, reset the counter inside the projector. This works to reset the life calculation of the light-source lamp, allowing the used time of the new light-source lamp to be accumulated. Turn on the MAIN POWER switch Projector’s button to go into stand-by mode.
Cleaning and Replacing the Filter Clean the filter periodically. If the filter is heavily stained and does not get clean, or if it is damaged, replace the filter with a new filter (part No.: LC30208). Otherwise, dirt may get inside and appear on the screen, possibly preventing you from enjoying the video image fully.
Troubleshooting Solutions to common problems related to your projector are described here. If none of the solutions presented here solves the problem, unplug the projector and consult a Dukane-authorized dealer or service center. Symptom Probable cause Corrective action Page Power is not supplied. •...
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Symptom Probable cause Corrective action Page The upper part of the • While computer system signal is input, • Input separate sync signals for vertical video image bows or isn’t a sync signal for composite sync sync (V) and horizontal sync (H) distorts.
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* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. * D-ILA devices are manufactured with a very high-precision technology, allowing 99.99% of the pixels to be effective. Only 0.01% or less of the pixels are missing or always on.
Specifications (Cont.) Outside dimensions (425)* Unit: Inch (mm) *1: Protrusion excluded φ 4- ( φ 104) (133)* Front Side (425)* (375) (168) (361) (231) (205)* (55.5) DTV-format signals * The following are DTV-format signals that can be input. DTV-Formats 480i 480p 720p 1080i...
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Specifications (Cont.) Pin assignment (Specifications for terminals) Y/C terminal Pin number Signal name GND (Y) GND (C) RS-232C terminal Pin number Signal name Pin number Signal name COMPUTER IN-1 (PC) / COMPUTER OUT Terminal Pin number Signal name Pin number Signal name Green GND (SYNC)
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PLEASE READ This manual is provided as a free service by Projector.com. We are in no way responsible for the contents of the manual. We do not guarantee its accuracy and we do not make any claim of copyright. The copyright remains the property of their respective owners.