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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.
CONTENTS Important Information ..........3 Connecting the Power Source ......... 20 Important Safeguards ..........3 Basic Operation ............21 Features ..............6 Operating the Menu Screens ........25 Checking the Accessories ......... 7 Adjusting the IMAGE ..........27 Points to Note ............8 Adjusting the POSITION .........
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Dear Customer: We have prepared this USER’S MANUAL to assist you in the operation of your new LCD Projector. We thank you for your purchase and hope you will be satisfied with the quality and performance of this projector. Please read the instructions carefully, and keep them available for future reference.
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Important Safeguards (continued) –– Do not insert metallic objects, flammable objects or water in the ventilation holes. If a foreign object enters the unit, always pull out the electrical plug from the wall outlet and contact your sales office. This condition may cause fire or electrical shock.
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–– Be careful not to expose the projector to any steam, oily smoke, heat or humidity. Never place the projector in a location subject to steam, oily smoke heat or humidity. This may cause fire or electrical shock. –– Never place flammable objects such as a cigarette lighter, matches, gas canisters, spray cans, fireworks or plastic materials close to the lamp ventilation holes.
Features The VIVID green projector enlarges PC or video images and projects them onto a 31 – 300-inch screen (available on the market). I High luminance and high resolution • High luminance enables use of the projector even in a bright room. •...
Checking the Accessories Wireless remote control unit x 1 PS/2 mouse connection cable x 1 Power cable x 1 (Parts No. 8110530011) POWER MUTE LASER VIDEO MOUSE MENU ENTER/R-MOUSE ZOOM-PAN SOURCE VOLUME CANCEL Size AA batteries x 2 Lens cap (to protect the lens) x 1 RGB cable x 1 (Parts No.
Points to Note Transporting the projector Put the projector in the original packaging when transporting. Excessive pressure on the lens may result in damage. About the lamp • The lamp is an expendable item. It should be changed when (Warning message) the “Approaching Recommended Lamp Life!”...
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Monitor Display • Normal or abnormal operation of the internal parts is indicated by the 3 (Monitor Display) monitors on the front of the projector. (See illustration on right) • When the power cable is plugged into the socket, the POWER-ON monitor lights red and the projector is in standby status.
Points to Note (continued) Illumination around projector The projector has two wireless remote control unit light receivers, on the front and rear. If the receivers are subjected to strong light such as from fluorescent lights, the remote control unit may not function properly. In this case, move the projector away from the fluorescent light or other light source, or position it so that light from the light source does not shine directly on the receivers.
Names of Parts The figures in brackets refer to the relevant page number. Front Temperature monitor Lamp monitor (LAMP) [8, 9] (TEMP) [8, 9] Power monitor (STAND-BY/ POWER-ON) [8, 9, 21] STAND-BY TEMP. LAMP POWER-ON Wireless remote control Projection lens [15] unit light receiver [10, 13] Adjustment lever [15] Adjuster [15]...
Names of Parts (continued) The figures in brackets refer to the relevant page number. Operation Panel (Top) DOWN MUTE button VIDEO button PUSH [23] [22] Lens shift STATUS button knob [16] [24] POWER Adjustment buttons MUTE POWER button ( , , , ) [25 –...
Handling the Wireless Remote Control Unit Loading the Batteries (2 size AA batteries) Open the battery cover on the back Insert two size AA batteries, Close the battery cover in the of wireless remote control unit in the making sure that the positive and direction shown.
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Handling the Wireless Remote Control Unit (continued) Wired Connection When the wireless remote control unit is used at a distance from the projector or there is an obstacle between them, the infrared signal from the remote control unit may not reach the projector. In this case, connect the wireless remote control unit to the projector using the wired cable (optional).
Setting Up • There are 3 ways of setting the projector up: front projection, overhead projection and rear projection. • By adjusting the zoom lens, you can choose the screen size as shown below. (Overhead projection) Offset (O) (Front projection) Projection distance (L) Offset (O) Projection distance (L)
Setting Up (continued) Lens Shift Function By shifting the lens, the position of the image on the screen can be moved up and down. Press the lens shift knob to extract Turn the lens shift knob to adjust the After adjustment, press the lens shift the knob so that it protrudes from the position of the image.
External Connection (To a Personal Computer) • This projector can be connected to a personal computer, TV, video deck, laser disk player, video camera, etc. • Before making any connections or disconnections, make sure that the projector and the equipment to which it is connected are turned off.
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External Connection (To a Personal Computer) (continued) Macintosh DIGITAL RGB DIGITAL RGB PUT 1 AUDIO AUDIO PUT 2 PUT 1 AUDIO Cr Pr Cb Pb PUT 3 AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO PUT 2 PUT4 PUT 3 [Projector Rear] AUDIO AUDIO S-VIDEO...
External Connection (To a Video/Laser Disk/DVD) DIGITAL RGB DIGITAL RGB PUT 1 AUDIO AUDIO PUT 2 PUT 1 AUDIO Cr Pr Cb Pb PUT 3 AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO PUT 2 PUT4 PUT 3 [Projector Rear] AUDIO AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO...
Mouse Functions By connecting the PC mouse terminal and projector mouse terminal, the projector remote control unit can be used instead of the PC mouse. Connecting the Mouse [Projector right side] I Connecting to AT interchangeable equipment MOUSE WIRED RS-232C REMOTE PS/2 Connect a PS/2 mouse or USB mouse.
Basic Operation POWER MUTE LASER POWER button VIDEO POWER MOUSE MUTE POWER button VIDEO AUTO STATUS MENU ENTER MENU ENTER/R-MOUSE ZOOM FOCUS KEY STONE VOLUME ZOOM-PAN SOURCE VOLUME CANCEL AUTO STATUS ZOOM FOCUS KEYSTONE Turning the Projector On and Off Turning On Turning Off •...
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Basic Operation (continued) POWER MUTE LASER VIDEO RGB button VIDEO button POWER MOUSE MUTE VIDEO RGB button VIDEO button AUTO STATUS MENU ENTER MENU ENTER/R-MOUSE ZOOM FOCUS KEY STONE VOLUME ZOOM-PAN SOURCE VOLUME CANCEL ZOOM buttons AUTO STATUS ZOOM FOCUS KEYSTONE FOCUS buttons ZOOM buttons...
POWER MUTE MUTE button LASER MUTE button VIDEO POWER MOUSE MUTE Mouse pointer VIDEO buttons AUTO STATUS MENU ENTER MENU ENTER/R-MOUSE ZOOM FOCUS KEY STONE VOLUME ZOOM-PAN SOURCE VOLUME ZOOM-PAN buttons VOLUME buttons CANCEL VOLUME buttons CANCEL button AUTO STATUS ZOOM FOCUS KEYSTONE...
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Basic Operation (continued) POWER MUTE LASER VIDEO POWER MOUSE MUTE VIDEO SOURCE button AUTO STATUS MENU ENTER AUTO button MENU ENTER/R-MOUSE STATUS button ZOOM FOCUS KEY STONE VOLUME ZOOM-PAN SOURCE VOLUME CANCEL AUTO STATUS AUTO button STATUS button ZOOM FOCUS KEYSTONE KEYSTONE buttons KEYSTONE buttons...
Operating the Menu Screens POWER MUTE LASER VIDEO POWER MOUSE MUTE Slide switch Adjustment buttons Adjustment buttons VIDEO AUTO STATUS MENU ENTER MENU ENTER/R-MOUSE MENU button ENTER button MENU button ENTER button ZOOM FOCUS KEY STONE VOLUME ZOOM-PAN SOURCE VOLUME CANCEL AUTO STATUS...
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Operating the Menu Screens (continued) 5-3 When selecting the SOUND Making the Desired Adjust/Set menu in Step 3 and adjusting the Volume/Treble/Bass 5-1 When selecting the item you SOUND Volume wish to adjust ([OK/Cancel], Treble Bass [Normal/Low], etc.) Factory Default •...
Adjusting the IMAGE You can adjust, select and set up the following items on the IMAGE Menu. IMAGE IMAGE IMAGE Luminance Mode Normal Luminance Mode Normal Before Page Brightness Brightness Color Temp. Contrast Contrast Gain : Red Factory Default Sharpness Gain : Green Next Page Color...
Adjusting the Image (continued) I Color Temp. You can adjust the color temperature. Press the adjustment button for a blueish tinge, and the button for a Color Temp. : Adjust MENU : Return reddish tinge. I Gain: Red You can adjust the strength of the red color. Press the adjustment button to make it stronger, and the button to make...
Adjusting the POSITION You can adjust, select and set up the following items from the POSITION Menu. POSITION POSITION Horiz. Position Horiz. Position Vert. Position Vert. Position Pixel Tracking Factory Default Pixel Phase : Select ENTER : Next : Select ENTER : Next (RGB POSITION Menu) (VIDEO POSITION Menu)
Adjusting the SOUND You can adjust and set up the following items from the SOUND Menu. SOUND Volume Treble Bass Factory Default : Select ENTER : Next I Volume You can adjust the volume. Press the adjustment button to increase the volume, and the button to decrease the volume.
Setting the DISPLAY I INPUT 1 Mode (RGB only) You can select the DIGITAL RGB terminal or RGB (analog) terminal for Language the INPUT 1 input terminal. En g lish Fran ç ais Select by pressing the adjustment buttons. Deutsch The factory default setting is [Analog].
Setting the INSTALLATION You can adjust and select the following items from the INSTALLATION Menu. INSTALLATION Auto Power Up Auto Manual Auto Lamp Off Remote Control Rear & Front Reverse Mode Normal : Select ENTER : Next I Auto Power Up You can set whether or not the lamp comes on automatically when the power plug is inserted in the socket.
Maintenance and Care About the Air Filter • If the air filter becomes blocked, the temperature inside the projector rises and the lamp will fail to light. Clean the air filter about once every 6 months. Cleaning will be required more frequently if used in a particularly dusty environment. •...
Maintenance and Care (continued) Care of the cabinet Wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth. If the cabinet is very dirty, wipe with a cloth that has been soaked in neutral detergent diluted with water and wrung out well. Finish with a dry cloth. Care of the lens Clean the lens with a commercially available blower or cleaning paper.
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Changing the Lamp Loosen the two screws ( mark) Replace the lamp unit and lamp and lift out the lamp unit. cover following the disassembly procedures in reverse order. The screws are not taken off from the lamp unit. Be sure that the connector of the lamp unit is cor- rectly connected and the lamp unit is firmly replaced.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Reference Page No image or sound Power cable not plugged in properly. Wires not connected correctly. 17 – 19 Incorrect setting of input selector. Brightness adjustment is set on minus (–). Incorrect arrangement of pins on cable used. No sound without image input.
Specifications Name LCD projector Model VIVID green Type 3-Polysilicon liquid crystal panels type LCD size 1.3 inch LCD drive system P-Si TFT active matrix No. of pixels 2,359,296 (1024 x 768 pixels x 3) Lens Electric powered zoom lens F=1.8 – 2.15 f=48.4 –...
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Specifications (continued) RGB Input Terminal HD-15 (mini D-sub) Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Green Ground Horizontal synchro- Green Blue Ground nized signal / component (TTL) Blue Ground Vertical synchronized signal (TTL) Ground Ground Red Ground DVI-D Pin No.
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Worldwide Web Address: http://www.christiedigital.com 0102K1803 February 2001 Printed in Japan...
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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.
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