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- Page 1 HD177 HDTV DLP Projector Users Manual v2.0...
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Page 2: Safety Warnings
Declaration of Conformity Knoll Systems, 11791 Machrina Way, #120, Richmond, BC V7A 4V3 Canada We declare under our sole responsibility that the HD177 projector conforms to the following directives and norms: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC EMC: EN 55022... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Warnings Safety Instructions Introduction/Usage guidelines Setting up and positioning the projector Projection distances Video device connections Displaying a video image Connecting a computer Shutting down the projector Troubleshooting your setup Using the keypad buttons Using the remote control Optimizing video images Customizing the projector Using the menus... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE using your new projector. Failure to comply with safety instructions may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury and may damage or impair protection provided by equipment. Please save all safety instructions. Safety Definitions: Warning: Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury. -
Page 5: Introduction/Usage Guidelines
Congratulations and thank you for your choice of a superior digital image projection device. Your new Knöll HD177 is specifically designed for home cinema applications. The HD177 sets the standard for enhanced definition digital perfection, featuring true Enhanced Definition 1024x576 resolution using the latest DLP™... -
Page 6: Setting Up And Positioning The Projector
Projector Positioning The projected image becomes larger as the distance between the unit and screen increases. The HD177 manual zoom allows the distance from the screen to be within a minimum and maximum range. See the chart on the next page for details. The example on the right shows a very large image 10’... -
Page 7: Rear Connector Panel
HD177 Projection Distances 16:9 Image Screen 92" Diagonal Min. Distance 167" Max. Distance 208" 14.8” 16.7” 17.1” 17.8” 19.8” Drop or Rise Note: Maximum distance to screen is about 2.27 x screen diagonal. Minimum distance to screen is about 1.82 x screen diagonal. -
Page 8: Connecting A Video Device
Video Connections 1. Place the projector on a flat surface or using a ceiling mount kit, on the ceiling. If you want to project from behind a rear projection screen, set up the projector behind your screen. 2. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen. The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen and the zoom setting determine the size of the projected image. - Page 9 Connecting a Video Device If your video device has more than one output, select the highest quality one. DVI video has the best quality, followed by Component video, S-video, and then composite video. If the video device uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, plug an S-video cable into the S-video connector on the video device and into the S-video connector on the projector.
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Page 10: Connecting The Power Cable
If the video device uses a VESA connector, plug a VESA cable into the video-out connector on the video device. Plug the other connector into the VESA connector on the projector. Connecting the power cable Connect the power cable to the connector on the back of the projector and to your electrical outlet. The Power LED on the keypad turns solid green. -
Page 11: Connecting To A Computer
If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the keypad. Press the upper Keystone button to reduce the width of the upper portion of the image, and press the lower Keystone button to reduce the width of the lower portion. The Contrast, Brightness, Color, and Tint are factory calibrated to D65 colors, but you can adjust these settings in the Picture menu if necessary. -
Page 12: Shutting Down The Projector
Shutting down the projector Power Save The projector has a Power Save feature in the System menu that automatically turns the lamp off after no signals are detected for 20 minutes. After 10 additional minutes with no signal, the projector powers down. If an active signal is received before the projector powers down, the image is displayed. - Page 13 The following table shows some potential problems. In some cases, more than one possible solution is provided. Try the solutions in the order they are presented. When the problem is solved, you can skip the additional solutions.
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Page 15: Using The Keypad Buttons
Using the projector keypad buttons Most buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an overview of their functions: Power–turns the projector on and off. Menu–opens the on-screen menus. Select–confirms choices made in the menus. Up/down arrows–navigates to and adjusts settings in the menus. Auto image–resets the projector to the source. -
Page 16: Using The Remote Control
Using the remote control The remote uses two (2) provided AAA batteries. They are easily installed by sliding the cover off the remote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the batteries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover. -
Page 17: Optimizing Video Images
Optimizing video images After the video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. Change the Aspect ratio. Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. TV screens are usually 1.33:1, also known as 4:3. -
Page 18: Picture Menu
The menus are grouped by usage: The Picture menu provides image adjustments. The Settings menu provides set-up type adjustments that are not changed often. menu items may be grayed out when they are not available. For example, Brightness is grayed out until an image is active. - Page 19 Native: this mode bypasses the internal scaler, displaying the image with no resizing. Since the native resolution is 1280x720 and 4x3 video images are approximately 640x480, 4x3 images will always be smaller than the display and will be centered in the display.
- Page 20 Natural Wide: this mode stretches a 4:3 image to fill the entire 16:9 screen. The center two-thirds of the image is unchanged; the edges of the image are stretched. Presets: This allows you to customize settings and save the settings to be restored later. To restore the factory default settings, choose Factory Reset in the Settings>Service menu.
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Page 21: Advanced Settings
Advanced settings TrueLife: This option refers to Faroudja’s TrueLife processing of the image. All standard definition interlaced video signals (composite, S-video and component) are routed through this processor. Extended and High Definition progressive component sources are not routed though this processor by default. You can turn TrueLife on to route these signals through the processor and then adjust the following 2 options:... -
Page 22: Settings Menu
Color Control: allows you to individually adjust the gain (relative warmth of the color) and the offset (the amount of black in the color) of the red, green, and blue colors. Gamma: Gamma tables contain preset intensity configurations optimized for the input source. You can select a gamma table that has been specifically tuned for either film, video, Bright Room, or PC input. - Page 23 The Source Enable feature is used to eliminate certain sources from this search, which will speed the search. By default, the check boxes for all sources are checked. Uncheck a source’s box to eliminate it from the search. System All options in this menu toggle between on and off. Rear: reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen.
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Page 24: Service Menu
Blank Screen: determines what color displays when you press the Blank button on the remote or when no source is active. Service Menu Use these features, highlight them and press Select. Factory Reset: restores all settings (except Lamp Hours, Ceiling, and Rear) to their default after displaying a confirmation dialog box. -
Page 25: Replacing The Projection Lamp
Replacing the projection lamp The lamp hour timer in the About menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. After 1980 hours, the message “Change lamp” briefly appears on the screen at each startup. To maintain optimal video performance, we recommend changing the lamp after 2000 hours, depending on usage. -
Page 26: Specifications
The projector has a security lock for use with a PC Guardian Cable Lock System. This lock needs to be order from Knoll Systems. Refer to the information that comes with the lock for instructions on how to use it. -
Page 27: Red Led Behavior And Projector Errors
Red LED behavior and projector errors If the projector is not functioning properly and the red LED is blinking, consult the table below to determine a possible cause. There are two second pauses between the blinking cycles. -
Page 30: Rs-232 Terminal Specifications
RS232 Terminal Specifications and Commands To control the projector from an LCD control panel, connect an RS-232 cable to the serial control connector on the projector and set your computer’s serial port settings to match this communication configuration: Command format All commands consist of 3 alpha characters followed by a request, all enclosed in parentheses. -
Page 34: Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY Knöll Systems, Inc. (“Knöll”) warrants that each HD177 (“the Product”) sold hereunder will conform to and function in accordance with the written specifications of Knöll. Said limited warranty shall apply only to the first person or entity that purchases the Product for personal or business use and not for the purpose of distribution or resale.
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