— ’ — ’ — ’ Important Safety Information Important: It is strongly recommended that you read this section carefully before using the projector. These safety and usage instructions will ensure that you enjoy many years of safe use of the projector. Keep this manual for future reference.
Projector Installation Notice Place the projector in a horizontal position The tilt angle of the projector should not exceed 15 degrees, nor should the projector be installed in any way other than the desktop and ceiling mount, otherwise lamp life could decrease dramatically. Allow at least 50 cm clearance around the exhaust vent.
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— ’ — ’ — ’ Power Safety Only use the supplied power cord. Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will not be in the way of foot traffic. Remove the batteries from the remote control when storing or not in use for a prolonged period. Replacing the Lamp Replacing the lamp can be hazardous if done incorrectly.
Main Features • Lightweight unit, easy to pack away and transport. • Compatible with all major video standards including NTSC, PAL, and SECAM. • A high brightness rating allows for presentations in daylight or in lit rooms. • Supports resolutions up to UXGA at 16.7 million colors to deliver crisp, clear images. •...
– ’ – ’ – ’ ETTING TARTED Packing Checklist Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: DLP P ROJECTOR WITH EMOTE CONTROL CABLE OWER CORD ARRYING CASE 3V CR2025 WITH ONE BATTERY CD-ROM UICK TART ARRANTY ’...
— ’ — ’ — ’ Views of Projector Parts Front-right View ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE IR receiver Receive IR signal from remote control Lens cap Protect lens when not in use Height-adjuster button Push to release height adjuster Height adjuster Adjusts level of projector Lens Projection Lens...
– ’ – ’ – ’ Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs ABEL ESCRIPTION PAGE Lamp error LAMP LED Normal State Turns the projector On or Off (POWER) System over temperature TEMP LED Normal State ▲ (Up cursor) / Navigates and changes settings in the OSD KEYSTONE Quick Menu –...
Connect RS-232 serial port cable for remote control Connect the RGB cable from a computer and components Note: (*) Not available in D516 / D517. Note: If your video equipment has both S-VIDEO and RCA jacks (composite video) connect to the S-VIDEO connector.
— ’ — ’ — ’ Remote Control Parts Important: 1. Avoid using the projector with bright fluorescent lighting turned on. Certain high-frequency fluo- rescent lights can disrupt remote control operation. 2. Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the projector. If the path be- tween the remote control and the projector is obstructed, you can bounce the signal off certain reflective surfaces such as projector screens.
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– ’ – ’ – ’ ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Up cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD Enter Changes settings in the OSD Power Turns the projector On or Off Right cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD Volume + Increase volume Volume -...
— ’ — ’ — ’ Remote Control Operating Range The remote control uses infrared transmission to control the projector. It is not necessary to point the remote directly at the projector. Provided you are not holding the remote perpendicular to the sides or the rear of the projector, the remote will function well within a radius of about 7 meters (23 feet) and 15 degrees above or below the projector level.
– ’ – ’ – ’ ETUP AND PERATION Inserting the Remote Control Batteries Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the di- rection of the arrow (A). Pull out the cover (B). Insert the battery with the positive side facing up.
VGA: Analog RGB Component: DVD input YCbCr / YPbPr, or HDTV input YPbPr via HD15 connector • Composite Video: Traditional composite video • S-Video: Super video (Y/C separated) • HDMI: HDMI, DVI (Not available in D516 / D517.) – 10 –...
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– ’ – ’ – ’ When the “Power Off? /Press Power again” message appears, press the POWER button. The pro- jector turns off. Caution: 1. Be sure to remove the lens cap before starting projector. 2. Do not unplug the power cord until the POWER LED stops flashing–indicating the projector has cooled down.
— ’ — ’ — ’ Setting an Access Password (Security Lock) You can use the four (arrow) buttons to set a password and prevent unauthorized use of the projector. When enabled, the password must be entered after you power on the projector. (See Navigating the OSD on page 17 and Setting the OSD Language on page 18 for help on using OSD menus.) Important: Keep the password in a safe place.
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– ’ – ’ – ’ You can use the cursor buttons ▲▼◄► either on keypad or IR remote control for password entry. You can use any combination including the same arrow five times, but not less than five. Press the cursor buttons in any order to set the password.
— ’ — ’ — ’ Adjusting the Projector Level Take note of the following when setting up the projector: • The projector table or stand should be level and sturdy. • Position the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen. •...
– ’ – ’ – ’ Adjusting the Zoom, Focus and Keystone Use the Image-zoom control (on the projector only) to resize the pro- jected image and screen size Use the Image-focus control (on the projector only) to sharpen the projected image Use the KEYSTONE buttons (on the projec-...
— ’ — ’ — ’ Adjusting the Volume Press the Volume +/- buttons on the remote control. The volume control appears on the display. Press the Left or Right Cursor buttons on the keypad to adjust Vol- ume +/-. Press the MUTE button to turn off the volume (This feature is avail-...
– ’ – ’ – ’ (OSD) M CREEN ISPLAY ETTINGS OSD Menu Controls The projector has an OSD that lets you make image adjustments and change various settings. Navigating the OSD You can use the remote control cursor buttons or the buttons on the top of the projector to navigate and make changes to the OSD.
— ’ — ’ — ’ Setting the OSD Language Set the OSD language to your preference before continuing. 1. Press the MENU button. Press the cursor ◄► button to navigate to Installation I. 2. Press the cursor ▲▼ button until Language is highlighted. 3.
– ’ – ’ – ’ Image Menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the Image Menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the Image menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings.
— ’ — ’ — ’ Advanced Feature Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press ◄► to move to the Image menu. Press ▼▲ to move to the Advanced menu and then press Enter or ►. Press ▼▲ to move up and down in the Advanced menu.
– ’ – ’ – ’ Color Manager Press (Enter) / ► to enter the Color Manager sub menu. ESCRIPTION Select to enter the Red Color Manager. Press the ◄► buttons to adjust the Hue, Saturation, and Gain. Select to enter the Green Color Manager. Green Press the ◄►...
— ’ — ’ — ’ Computer Menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the Com- puter menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the computer menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings.
– ’ – ’ – ’ Video/Audio Menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the Video/Audio menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the Video/Audio menu. Press ◄►...
— ’ — ’ — ’ Audio Press (Enter) / ► to enter the Audio sub menu. ESCRIPTION Volume Press the ◄► buttons to adjust the audio volume. Mute Press the ◄► buttons to turn on or off the speaker. Audio Input Press the cursor ◄►...
– ’ – ’ – ’ Installation I Menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the Installa- tion I menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the Installation I menu. Press ◄►...
— ’ — ’ — ’ Advanced Press (Enter) / ► to enter the Advanced sub menu. ESCRIPTION Security Lock Press the cursor ◄► button to enable or disable security lock function. Keypad Lock Press the cursor ◄► button to enable or disable keypad lock function. Wall Color Press the cursor ◄►...
– ’ – ’ – ’ Installation II Menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the Installa- tion II menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the Installation II menu. ESCRIPTION Auto Source Press the cursor ◄►...
(Enter) / ► to enter the 3D mode. menu. See page 32 for more information 3D (*) on 3D Setting. Note: To enjoy the 3D function, first enable the Play Movie in 3D setting found in your DVD device under the 3D Disc Menu (*) Not available in D516 / D517. – 30 –...
– ’ – ’ – ’ OSD Menu Setting ESCRIPTION Menu Position Press ◄► button to select different OSD location. Translucent Menu Press ◄► button to select OSD background translucent level. Menu Display Press ◄► button to select OSD timeout delay. Peripheral Test ESCRIPTION Remote Control...
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— ’ — ’ — ’ ESCRIPTION Press ◄► to select Off, DLP-Link or IR. 3D Sync Invert Press ◄► to turn 3D Sync Invert On or Off. Note: Not available in D516 / D517. – 32 –...
– ’ – ’ – ’ Lamp Hour Reset Please refer to Resetting the Lamp on page 37 to reset the lamp hour counter. Factory Reset Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the Installation II menu. Select the Factory Reset sub menu and press (Enter) / ►...
— ’ — ’ — ’ Status Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the Installation II menu. Select the Installation II sub menu and press (Enter) / ► to enter the Status sub menu. ESCRIPTION Active Source Display the activated source.
– ’ – ’ – ’ AINTENANCE AND ECURITY Replacing the Projection Lamp The projection lamp should be replaced when it burns out. It should only be replaced with a certified replacement part, which you can order from your local dealer. Important: a.
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— ’ — ’ — ’ Remove the three screws from the lamp module. Lift the module handle up. Disconnect the lamp con- nector. Pull firmly on the module handle to remove the lamp module. Reverse steps 1 to 6 to install the new lamp mod- ule.
– ’ – ’ – ’ Resetting the Lamp After replacing the lamp, you should reset the lamp hour counter to zero. Refer to the following: Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the Installation II menu.
— ’ — ’ — ’ Cleaning the Projector Cleaning the projector to remove dust and grime will help ensure trouble-free operation. Warning: 1. Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at least 30 minutes before cleaning. Failure to do so could result in a severe burn.
The security lock corresponds to Kensington’s MicroSaver Security System. If you have any com- ment, contact: Kensington, 2853 Campus Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403, U.S.A. Tel: 800-535-4242, http://www.Kensington.com. Note: HDMI is not available in D516 / D517. – 39 –...
— ’ — ’ — ’ ROUBLESHOOTING Common problems and solutions These guidelines provide tips to deal with problems you may encounter while using the projector. If the problem remains unsolved, contact your dealer for assistance. Often after time spent troubleshooting, the problem is traced to something as simple as a loose con- nection.
– ’ – ’ – ’ LED Error Messages OWER RROR ESSAGES LINK LINK Over temperature Thermal break status error Lamp error Fan1 error Fan2 error Fan3 error Lamp door open DMD error Color wheel error In the event of an error, please disconnect the AC power cord and wait for one (1) minute before re- starting the projector.
— ’ — ’ — ’ Lamp Problems Problem: There is no light from the projector 1. Check that the power cable is securely connected. 2. Ensure the power source is good by testing with another electrical device. 3. Restart the projector in the correct order and check that the Power LED is green. 4.
– ’ – ’ – ’ HDMI Q & A Q. What is the difference between a “Standard” HDMI cable and a “High-Speed” HDMI cable? Recently, HDMI Licensing, LLC announced that cables would be tested as Standard or High- Speed cables. ˙Standard (or “category 1”) HDMI cables have been tested to perform at speeds of 75Mhz or up to 2.25Gbps, which is the equivalent of a 720p/1080i signal.
– ’ – ’ – ’ EGULATORY OMPLIANCE FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pur- suant 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.
— ’ — ’ — ’ PPENDIX RS-232C Protocol RS232 Setting Baud rate: 9600 Parity None check: Data bit: Stop bit: Flow Con- None trol Minimum delay for next command: 1ms Control Command Structure Pin no. Name Pin no. Header code Command code Data code End code...
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– ’ – ’ – ’ Note: XX=00-98, projector's ID, XX=99 is for all projectors Return Result P=Pass / F=Fail n: 0:Disable/1: Enable/Value(0~9999) Command Group 00 ASCII Function Description Return Result VXXS0001 Power On VXXS0002 Power Off VXXS0003 Resync VXXG0004 Get Lamp Hours Pn/F VXXS0005n...
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— ’ — ’ — ’ 0:PC 1:MAC VXXS0107n Set Gamma 2:Video 3:Chart 4: B&W Command Group 02 ASCII Function Description Return Value VXXS0201 Select RGB VXXS0202 Select RGB2 VXXS0203 Select DVI VXXS0204 Select Video VXXS0205 Select S-Video VXXS0206 Select HDMI VXXS0207 Select BNC VXXS0208...
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– ’ – ’ – ’ VXXS0307n Bass n=0~16 0:Front 1:Rear VXXG0308 Projection Mode Pn/F 2:Ceiling 3:Rear+Ceiling 0:Front 1:Rear VXXS0308n Projection Mode 2:Ceiling 3:Rear+Ceiling VXXG0309 Set vertical keystone value n= -40~40 Pn/F VXXS0309n Set vertical keystone value n= -40~40 VXXG0310 Set horizontal keystone value n=-20~+20 Pn/F...