DLP Projector – User’s Manual 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.
Preface 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 in- stalled in any way other than the desktop and ceiling mount, otherwise lamp life could decrease dramatically, and may lead to other unpredictable damages.
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DLP Projector – User’s Manual Cooling notes Air outlet Make sure the air outlet is 50cm clear of any obstruction to ensure proper cooling. Air outlet location should not be in front of the lens of other projector to avoid causing illusions. Keep the outlet at least 100cm away from the inlets of other projectors The projector generates a massive amount of heat during use.
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Preface 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.
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DLP Projector – User’s Manual Symbol Explanations DISPOSAL: Do not use household or municipal waste collection services for disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. EU countries require the use of separate recycling collection services. Main Features • A high brightness rating allows for presentations in daylight or in lit rooms. •...
DLP Projector – User’s Manual ETTING TARTED Packing Checklist Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: DLP P ROJECTOR EMOTE CONTROL VGA CABLE OWER CORD (WITH TWO AAA BATTERIES) CD-ROM UICK TART UIDE ARRANTY ’ S MANUAL Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual Views of Projector Parts Front-right View ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Lamp cover Removes cover to replace lamp Secure to permanent object with a Kensington® Kensington lock Lock system Security bar For security and authorized usage Lens Projection Lens Aspheric mirror...
DLP Projector – User’s Manual Rear view 3 4 5 ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Connect the RGB cable to a display VGA OUT (Loop Thru only for VGA IN) VGA IN Connect the RGB cable from a computer and components. Connect the DVI cable from a device.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual Bottom view ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Security bar Helps protect the projector from unauthorized use Tilt adjustors Rotate adjusters lever to adjust angle position Ceiling support holes Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a ceiling Note: When installing, ensure that you use only UL Listed ceiling mounts.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual 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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DLP Projector – User’s Manual ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE IR transmitter Transmits signals to projector Status LED Lights when the remote control is used Laser Press to operate the on-screen pointer Up arrow when connected through USB to a PC Right Right arrow when connected through USB to a PC Down...
DLP Projector – User’s Manual 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.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual ETUP AND PERATION Inserting the Remote Control Batteries Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert the battery with the positive side facing up. Replace the cover. Caution: 1.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual Starting and Shutting down the Projector Connect the power cord to the projector. Connect the other end to a wall outlet. The POWER LED will be on. Turn on the connected devices. Ensure the POWER LED displays a solid amber and not a flashing amber.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual 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. •...
DLP Projector – User’s Manual Adjusting the Keystone Use the KEYSTONE buttons on the remote control to correct image- trapezoid (wider top or bottom) effect. The keystone control appears on the display. Adjusting the Volume Press the Volume +/- buttons on the remote control.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual (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.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual 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 SETUP>>Basic. 2. Press the cursor ▲▼ button until Language is highlighted. 3.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual PICTURE>>Basic Menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the PICTURE>>Basic menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the PICTURE>>Basic menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. Note: Customizing the settings in PICTURE>>Basic menu is only available in User 1/ 2/ 3 mode.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual PICTURE>>Advanced Menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the PICTURE>>Advanced menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the PICTURE>>Advanced menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. ESCRIPTION Noise Reduction Press the cursor ◄►...
DLP Projector – User’s Manual HSG Adjustment Press the ENTER button to enter the HSG Adjustment sub menu. ESCRIPTION Press the ◄► buttons to set the Primary Color. Primary Color Notes: There are six sets (R/ G/ B/ C/ M/ Y) of colors to be customized. Press the ◄►...
DLP Projector – User’s Manual User Color Temp Press the ENTER button to enter the User Color Temp sub menu. ESCRIPTION White Gain Red Press the ◄► buttons to adjust the White Gain Red. White Gain Green Press the ◄► buttons to adjust the White Gain Green. White Gain Blue Press the ◄►...
DLP Projector – User’s Manual DISPLAY Menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the DISPLAY menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the DISPLAY menu. Press ◄►...
DLP Projector – User’s Manual PC Detail Adjustment Press the ENTER button to enter the PC Detail Adjustment sub menu. Note: Customizing the settings in PC Detail Adjustment menu is only available when PC input source (analog RGB) is selected. ESCRIPTION Press the ENTER/AUTO button on the control panel or the ENTER/AUTO button on the Auto...
Swedish/ Czech/ Greek/ Turkish/ Hungarian/ Vietnamese/ Arabic/ Thai) Press the cursor ◄► buttons to select a different startup screen. Splash Logo (Range: Vivitek/ Blue/ Black) Press the cursor ◄► buttons to choose from four projection methods: Projection Front Table/ Front Ceiling/ Rear Table/ Rear Ceiling.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual Menu Settings Press the ENTER button to enter the Menu Settings sub menu. ESCRIPTION Press the ◄► buttons to select from five OSD locations: Menu Position Top-Left/ Top-Right/ Center/ Bottom-Left/ Bottom-Right. Press the ◄► buttons to set the Menu Display timer before the OSD times out. Menu Display Time (Range: 5sec/ 10sec/ 15sec/ 20sec/ 25sec/ 30sec) Source...
DLP Projector – User’s Manual Command Control Settings Press the ENTER button to enter the Command Control Settings sub menu. ESCRIPTION Control By Press the ◄► buttons to select projector remote command control. (Range: RS232/ RJ45) Press the ENTER button to enter the Network State sub menu. Network State See Network State on page 23.
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DLP Projector – User’s Manual For simplicity and ease of operation, the projector provides diverse networking and remote manage- ment features. The LAN/RJ45 function of the projector through a network, such as remotely manage: Power On/Off, Brightness and Contrast settings. Also, projector status information, such as: Video-Source, Sound- Mute, etc.
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DLP Projector – User’s Manual 3. Right-click on Local Area Connection, and select Properties. 4. In the Properties window, select the General tab, and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 5. Click Properties. – 25 –...
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DLP Projector – User’s Manual 6. Click Use the following IP address and fill in the IP address and Subnet mask, then click OK. 7. Press the Menu button on the projector. 8. Select OSD SETUP>>Basic Menu →Command Control Settings→Network State. 9.
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DLP Projector – User’s Manual 13. Press (Enter) / ►. The projector is setup for remote management. The LAN/RJ45 function displays as follows. Based on network web-page for the input-string in tools tab, the limitation for Input-Length is in the below list (“space” and the other punctuation key included): ATEGORY NPUT ENGTH...
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DLP Projector – User’s Manual For more information, please visit http://www.crestron.com/. — 28 —...
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DLP Projector – User’s Manual RS232 by Telnet Function Besides projector connected to RS232 interface with “Hyper-Terminal” communication by dedicated RS232 command control, there is alternative RS232 command control way, so called “RS232 by TELNET” for LAN/RJ45 interface. Quick Start-Guide for “RS232 by TELNET” Check and get the IP-Address on OSD of the projector.
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DLP Projector – User’s Manual Input the command format like the below: telnet ttt.xxx.yyy.zzz 23 (“Enter” key pressed) (ttt.xxx.yyy.zzz: IP-Address of the projector) If Telnet-Connection ready, and user can have RS232 command input, then “Enter” key pressed, the RS232 command will be workable. How to have TELNET enabled in Windows VISTA / 7 By default installation for Windows VISTA, “TELNET”...
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DLP Projector – User’s Manual Select “Turn Windows features on or off” to open Have “Telnet Client” option checked, then press “OK” button. – 31 –...
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DLP Projector – User’s Manual Specsheet for “RS232 by TELNET” 1. Telnet: TCP 2. Telnet port: 8000 3. Telnet utility: Windows “TELNET.exe” (console mode) 4. Disconnection for RS232-by-Telnet control normally: Close Windows Telnet utility directly after TELNET connection ready 5. Limitation 1 for Telnet-Control: there is only one connection for Telnet-Control in one projector Limitation 2 for Telnet-Control: there is less than 50 bytes for successive network payload for Telnet-Control application.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual SETUP>>Advanced Menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the SETUP>>Advanced menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the SETUP>>Advanced menu. ESCRIPTION Press the ENTER button to enter the Audio sub menu.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual Audio Press the ENTER button to enter the Audio sub menu. ESCRIPTION Volume Press the ◄► buttons to adjust the audio Volume. Treble Press the ◄► buttons to adjust the audio Treble. Bass Press the ◄► buttons to adjust the audio Bass. Mute Press the ◄►...
DLP Projector – User’s Manual HDMI Press the ENTER button to enter the HDMI sub menu. ESCRIPTION Press the ◄► buttons to select from three HDMI display formats: HDMI Format Auto/ PC signal/ Video signal. HDMI Amplifier Gain Press the ◄► buttons to adjust HDMI Amplifier Gain. Closed Caption Press the ENTER button to enter the Closed Caption sub menu.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual Presentation Timer The Presentation Timer function can indicate the presentation time on the screen to help you achieve better time management when giving presentations. ESCRIPTION Timer Press the cursor ◄► button to enable or disable presentation timer. Timer Period Press the cursor ◄►...
DLP Projector – User’s Manual STATUS Menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the STATUS Menu. ESCRIPTION Source Displays the activated input source. Resolution Displays the native resolution of input source. Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been in use.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual 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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DLP Projector – User’s Manual Remove the lamp compart- ment cover. Remove the two screws from the lamp module. Lift the module handle up. Pull firmly on the module handle to remove the lamp module. Reverse steps 1 to 5 to install the new lamp module.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual 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.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual Cleaning the Lens You can purchase optic lens cleaner from most camera stores. Refer to the following to clean the pro- jector lens. 1. Apply a little optic lens cleaner to a clean soft cloth. (Do not apply the cleaner directly to the lens.) 2.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual Using the Physical Lock ® Using the Kensington Lock If you are concerned about security, attach the projector to a permanent object with the Kensington slot and a security cable. Note: Contact your vendor for details on purchasing a suitable Kensington security cable. The security lock corresponds to Kensington’s MicroSaver Security System.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual Adjusting the Focus Open the Focus Cover in the direction as shown. Focusing Procedure ( I ) When alignment lines are clearly marked on the focus rings the following presets are available: For 88.5” ActivBoard, adjust the focus rings until the white lines align –...
DLP Projector – User’s Manual Focusing Procedure ( II ) 1. With the projector mounted and op- erator facing ActivBoard, turn the Front Focus Ring all the way to the left. 2. Adjust the Rear Focus Ring to ob- tain the best overall focus of the image.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual 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.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual Problem: The image is streaked 1. Set the Frequency and Phase settings on the Display menu of the OSD to the default settings. 2. To ensure the problem is not caused by a connected PC’s video card, connect to another computer.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual Audio Problems Problem: There is no sound 1. Adjust the volume on the remote control. 2. Adjust the volume of the audio source. 3. Check the audio cable connection. 4. Test the source audio output with other speakers. 5.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual 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.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual Timing Mode Table The projector can display several resolutions. The following table outlines the resolutions that can be displayed by the projector. IGNAL ESOLUTION GBHV IGITAL 720 x 400 37.9 85.0 — 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 —...
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DLP Projector – User’s Manual IGNAL ESOLUTION GBHV IGITAL — 720p 37.5 50.0 — 720p 45.0 60.0 — 1080i 33.8 60.0 HDTV — 1080i 28.1 50.0 — 1080p 67.5 60.0 — 1080p 56.3 50.0 O: Frequency supported —: Frequency not supported The native resolution of the panel is1920 x 1080 Resolution other than native resolution may display with uneven size of text or lines.
DLP Projector – User’s Manual 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.
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