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Contents Statement Video input Contents Video system select Safety Instructions Image Select Safety Guide Image adjust Air circulation Screen size adjust Moving the projector Setting Installing the projector properly Setting Part names and functions Advanced setting Front Advanced setting Back Information Bottom Maintenance and cleaning...
Safety Instructions Please read this manual completely before Safety precautions installing and operating the projector. The projector provides many convenient features Caution: • The projector must be grounded. and functions. Proper operation may enable you • Do not expose the projector to to fully utilize the features and keep it in good raindrops or high humidity to avoid condition.
Safety Guide All the safety and operating instructions should be Never push objects of any kind into this projector read before the product is operated. through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Safety Guide Air circulation Installing the projector properly Vents in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. Be sure to install the projector properly. To ensure reliable operation of the product and Improper installation may reduce the lamp to protect it from overheating, these openings lifetime and even cause a fire hazard.
Part names and functions Front ⑤ ① Remote control receiver(front) ② Speaker ③ Terminal cover ④ Exhaust vent Caution Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Do not put heat-sensitive objects near this side. ⑤ Lamp cover ④ ① ②...
Part names and functions Terminals ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑩ ⑨ ⑪ ① ⑫ ⑬ ② ⑧ ③ ④ ① ⑧ AUDIO IN (Video) RS232 Connect the serial control cable to this - Connect the audio output from video equipment connected to ③ or ④ to this jack. terminal when using RS-232C control the projector.
Part names and functions Top control and Indicators ⑦ ④ ① ② ③ ⑤ ⑥ ⑧ ⑨ ① POWER button ⑦ POWER indicator Turn on or turn off the projector. Lights red when the projector is in stand- by mode. ②...
Part names and functions Remote Control ① POWER ① Turn on or turn off the projector. ② HDMI 2 Select HDMI 2 as input source. ③ VGA 1 Select VGA 1 as input source. POWER ② ③ ④ HDMI 1 HDMI ④...
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Part names and functions Remote Control ⑯ VOL - button ① Decrease the volume level. ⑰ VOL + button Increase the volume level. ⑱ Keystone button Correct the keystone distortion. POWER ② ③ ⑲ D.Z+ button HDMI ④ VGA 2 ⑤...
Part names and functions Install remote control batteries ② Install new batteries ① Open the battery ③ Replace the into the compartment. compartment lid. compartment lid. Two AAA batteries For correct polarity (+ and –), be sure battery terminals are in contact with pins in the compartment.
● The brightness in a room has a great influence on picture quality. It is recommended to limit the ambient lighting in order to get the best image. ● All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes. US1275/US1325: A:B=13:-3 0.632m 100”...
Installation Connecting to computer(Digital and analog RGB) Cables used for connection: ● VGA cable ● Serial crossover cable* ● HDMI cable* (*=Cables not supplied with the projector) Serial output PC output Monitor input PC output HDMI terminal Serial HDMI HDMI crossover cable cable...
Installation Connecting to video equipment (Video, S-Video) Cables used for connection: ● Video cable* ● S-Video cable* ● RCA cable* ● HDMI cable* (*=Cables not supplied with the projector) S-VIDEO output Composite Audio input HDMI cable video S-VIDEO cable Video cable HDMI HDMI cable...
Installation Connecting to audio equipment Cables used for connection: ● Audio cable* (*=Cables not supplied with the projector) External audio equipment Audio input Audio output Audio cable Audio cable Audio cable (stereo) Audio output Audio input Note: The left and right channels are combined when there is only the L(mono) is inserted.
Installation Connecting the AC power cord This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100–240V AC and it automatically applies to different input voltages. It is designed to work with a single-phase power system having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system. If you are not sure of the type of power being supplied, consult your authorized dealer or service station.
Basic operation Turn on the projector 1.Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, VCR,etc.) before turning on the projector. 2. Connect the projector’s AC power cord into AC outlet.The POWER indicator turns red. 3. Press the POWER button on top control or on the remote control.
Basic operation Turn off the projector 1. Press the POWER button on top control or on the remote control, and “Power off?” appears on the screen. Power off ? 2. Then, press the POWER button again in 4 seconds. The POWER indicator starts to flash red, and the cooling fans keep running (You can select the level of fans’...
Basic operation How to operate the on-screen menu The projector can be adjusted or set via the on- Top Control screen menu. Each main menu can be divided into several levels of submenus, and subme OK button MENU button nus are also divided into several levels of sub- submenus.
Basic operation Menu bar ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ Main menu PC adj. Auto PC adj. Fine sync Total dots 1344 Horizontal Vertical Sub menu Clamp Display area H 1024 Display area V Reset Mode free Stored Exit - - - -...
Basic operation Auto setup This function is available just by pressing the Top control AUTO button on the top control or on the remote control. The system then automatically performs various settings in the setup menu, including input AUTO button POWER source search and auto pc adjustment.
Basic operation Sound adjust Top control Direct operation Volume Press the VOL +/- button on the top control or on VOL +/- button the remote control to adjust the volume. POWER HDMI VGA 2 HDMI VGA 1 Mute Remote control YCBCR S-VIDEO VIDEO...
Basic operation Remote control operation Using the remote control for some frequently used operations is advisable. Just pressing one of the buttons enables you to make the desired operation quickly without calling up the on-screen menu. HDMI V G A 1 , V G A 2 , V I D E O , H D M I 1 , H D M I 2 , POWER S-VIDEO or YCBCR button HDMI...
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Basic operation BLANK button Blank Image Blank Press BLANK button to black out the image. To restore to normal, press the BLANK button again or press any other button. The screen changes each time you press the “Blank” disappears after 4 seconds if there is button as follows: no other button operation.
Computer input Input select(VGA1/VGA2) Direct operation Top control Press INPUT button on top control panel or INPUT VGA1/VGA2 button on remote control to select button VGA1 or VGA2. Remote control HDMI 1 VGA1/VGA2 button POWER HDMI 2 VGA 1 HDMI VGA 2 HDMI VGA 1...
Computer input Computer system select The projector automatically tunes to various types of computers with its function of Multi-scan system and Auto PC Adjustment. If a computer is selected as a signal source, the projector automatically detects the signal format and tunes to project proper images without any additional setting. One of the following messages may appear when: When the projector cannot recognize VGA system menu...
Computer input Auto PC adjustment Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, Total dots, Horizontal and Vertical to conform to your computer. Menu operation Auto PC adjustment 1 Press MENU button on top control or remote PC adjust menu control to display the on screen menu.Press ...
Computer input Manual adjustment via PC Some computers employ special signal formats which may not be tuned by Multi-scan system of this projector. Manual PC Adjustment is provided for you to precisely adjust several parameters to match those signal formats. The projector has five independent memory areas to store those parameters manually adjusted, which allows you to recall the setting for a specific computer.
MUTE SEARCH AUTO Computer input Image Select MENU BACK Direct operation Remote control VOL- VOL+ Press the IMAGE button on the remote control to select your required image quality. SCREEN Pg Up D.Z + Menu operation 1. Press the MENU button to display the BLANK Pg Dn D.Z -...
Computer input Image adjust 1 Press MENU button to display the screen Image adjust menu menu, press to select image adjust icon and press or OK button. Image adjust Contrast 2 Press to adjust the setting value, or press Brightness OK button;...
Next Next MUTE the original image size is larger than the SEARCH AUTO Remote control screen size (1024x768(US1275/US1325) or 1280x800(US1275W/US1315W)), the projector enters display area selection mode automatically. Press to select a button button display area. The arrow turns red upon...
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Computer input Advanced This function is used to set the horizontal/ Note: vertical position and quantities of the projector Resolution decides the H total and V total. in image segment and mosaics. When resolution is 1024x768, H total from 1-512, V total from 1-384;...
Video input Input select (Video, S-video, Component, HDMI 1, HDMI 2) Top control Direct operation Press INPUT button on top control or HDMI 1,HDMI 2, YCBCR, VIDEO or S-VIDEO button INPUT to select "HDMI 1","HDMI 2", ''Component", button "Video" or "S-video". HDMI 1 Remote control HDMI 1...
Video input Video system select 1 Press MENU button on remote control to display the screen menu. Press button to select Input icon, then press button or OK button. 2 Press button to select Component, Video or S-video, and then press OK button. ...
MUTE SEARCH AUTO Video input Image Select MENU BACK Direct operation Remote control VOL- VOL+ Press the IMAGE button on the remote control to select your required image quality. SCREEN Pg Up D.Z + Menu operation 1. Press the MENU button to display the BLANK Pg Dn D.Z -...
Video input Image adjust 1 Press MENU button to display the screen Image adjust menu menu, press to select image adjust icon and press or OK button. Image adjust Contrast 2 Press to adjust the setting value, or press Brightness OK button;...
Video input Screen size adjust The screen size can be reset to the value as Screen menu you desire. 1 Press MENU button to display the screen Screen menu. Press button to select screen icon Normal and then press or OK button. Wide 2 Press ...
Setting Setting The projector has Setup menu that allows you to set the other various function described as follows. 1 Press MENU button to display the screen Setting menu menu. Press button to select Setting icon and then press or OK button. 2 Press ...
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Setting Rear When the function is set to On, the picture is left/right reversed. Enable to project the image to a rear projection screen. On start Enable the projector to be turned off automatically just by connecting the AC power cord to an outlet when this function is set to On.
Advanced setting Advanced setting You can access advanced functions stated below through the "Advanced setting" menu of the projector. 1 Press MENU button to display the screen Advanced setting menu menu. Press button to select Advanced setting icon and then press or OK button. Advanced setting 2 Press ...
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Advanced setting Logo (Logo and Logo PIN code lock settings) This function allows you to customize the screen logo with Logo select, Capture, Logo PIN code lock and Logo PIN code change functions. Logo select This function decides on the starting-up display from among following options. User ..
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Advanced setting Power management Reduce power consumption as well as maintain the lamp life, the Power management function turns off the projection lamp when the projector is not operated for a certain period. Select one of the following options: Ready ....When the lamp has been fully cooled down, the POWER indicator changes to green blinking.In this condition, the projection lamp will be turned on if the input signal is reconnected or any button on the side control or remote control is pressed.
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Advanced setting Security (Key lock and PIN code lock) This function allows you to use the Key lock and PIN code lock function to set the security for the projector operation. Key lock This function locks the side control and remote control buttons to prevent operation by unauthorized persons.
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Advanced setting Enter a PIN code Press buttons to enter a number. Press button to fix the number and move the red frame pointer to the next box. The number changes to “*”. If you fixed an incorrect number, press button to move the pointer to the number you want to correct, and then enter the correct number.
Information Displaying input source The information menu is used to detect signal of projected image and running state. Menu operation Press MENU button to display the screen Information menu. Press to select information icon, Input S-video the information menu will appear and the Auto information is displayed.
Maintenance and cleaning Warning indicator The ALERT indicator shows the state of the function which protects the projector. Check the state of the ALERT indicator and the POWER indicator to take proper maintenance. The projector is shut down and the ALERT Top control indicator is blinking red.
Maintenance and cleaning Cleaning the air filter The air filter prevents dust from accumulating on the surface of the optical elements inside the projector. Should the air filter become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce cooling fans’ effectiveness and may result in a buildup of internal heat and adversely affect the life of the projector.
Maintenance and cleaning Clean the project lens Unplug the AC power cord before cleaning. Gently wipe the projection lens with a cleaning cloth that contains non-abrasive camera lens cleaner, or use a lens cleaning paper or commercially available air blower to clean the lens.
Maintenance and cleaning Replace the lamp When the projection lamp of the projector Top control When the projection reaches its end of life,the Lamp replacement lamp of the projector icon appears on the screen and LAMP reaches its end of indicator flashes yellow.
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ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP Replacement lamp can be ordered through your dealer. When ordering a projection lamp, give the following information to the dealer. Replacement Lamp Type No.:APP-R-L(US1275/US1325/US1275W) APP-R-H(US1315W) LAMP HANDLING PRECAUTIONS This projector uses a high-pressure lamp which must be handled carefully and properly.
Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the items below once again. - Make sure you have properly connected the projector to peripheral equipment. - Make sure all equipment is connected to the AC outlet and the power is turned on. - If the projector does not project an image when it is connected to a PC, restart the PC.
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Appendix Problems – Solutions No image - Check the connection between PC or video equipment - Check that the signal from PC is correct. If connected to certain laptops, the settings of their video adapters need to be changed.You can refer to the operating instructions of the PC for such modification.
Appendix Indicator and projector state Check the indicator to know about the state of projector. Indicator State of projector POWER WARNING LAMP REPLACE green/red yellow In power-off state (AC power cord not connected). In standby state. Press POWER to power on the projector. In normal working state.
Appendix Compatible computer specifications This projector can receive all analog computer formats that DCLK less than 160MHz and digital computer formats that DCLK less than 140MHz. Field Field Signal format Resolution Signal format Resolution Frequceny(Hz) Frequceny(Hz) 640x400 1152x900 640x400 1152x900 640x400 1280x1024 640x480...
Appendix RS232 Control Method 1. Connection 1.1 Port Setting Item Value Method Asynchronous communication Bits per seconds 19200 Data bits Parity none Stop bits Flow control none 1.1 Wiring Connect the computer and projector with RS232 cross cable. Projector Control Port (D-Sub 9 Pin)...
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Appendix 2.1 POWER ON Command “A00”[CR] (Hex: 41 30 30 0d) Details Power ON the projector in standby mode. [ACK] [CR] Return “?” [CR] 2.2 POWER OFF (Power Off) Command “A01”[CR] (Hex: 41 30 31 0d) Details Power off the projector immediately. [ACK] [CR] Return “?”...
Appendix LAN control Function : PC controls projector via LAN. Preparation: 1. Equipments: PC, projector, cables 2. Connection procedures: Connect the projector to routers or switches of the LAN by direct or cross cable. If it fails to connect PC and projector by parallel cable, please switch to cross cable as suggested. 3.
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Appendix 4 Check IP address Enter network menu and select network settings. Press OK to check IP address. 5 Input the IP address into the address bar. Format: http:// IP address/. 6 Set the corresponding items of the projector by the website: Standby: on/off PCAdj: PC adjustment Screen: adjustment of screen size...
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