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  • Page 1 HD282 HDTV DLP Projector Users Manual v1.1...

  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    Declaration of Conformity Knöll Systems, 11791 Machrina Way, #120, Richmond, BC V7A 4V3 Canada We declare under our sole responsibility that the HD282 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

    DLP™ technology and new DCDi video processing from Faroudja™. Calibrated to D65 color mastering standards, the HD282 reproduces colors and details the way the director intended. Whether you are watching movies or High Definition broadcasts or playing the latest video game, you will enjoy breathtaking image quality.

  • 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 HD282 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

    HD282 Projection Distances 16:9 Image Screen Diagonal 92” Min. Distance 133.3” 149.6” 153.3” 160” 178.33” 213.33” 214” Max. Distance 166.6” 187” 191.6” 200” 222.9” 266.6 Screen Offset 7.3” Note: Maximum distance to screen (16.9) = 1.816 x screen diagonal size Minimum distance to screen (16.9) = 1.452 x screen diagonal size...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

    7. Tighten the single screw. 8. Replace the lamp door by sliding the tabs into the tab bays and tightening the two screws. 9. Plug in the power cable, then press the Power button to turn the projector back on. 10.

  • 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 connec8tor 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 31: Supported Commands

    Supported commands Function Aspect Ratio Auto Chime Enable Auto Power Auto Source Blank Blank Screen Blue Color Offset Blue Gain Brightness Ceiling Chroma Detail Color Color Space Color Temp Contrast Display Messages Factory Reset (Write only) Gamma Table Green Color Offset Command Range 0 =Native...
  • Page 32 Green Gain High Power Enable Horizontal Position Keystone (Vertical) Keystone (Horizontal) Lamp Hours (Read only) Lamp Reset Luma Detail Menu Menu Navigation Language NTSC 2:2 Pulldown Enable Noise Reduction Enable Noise Reduction Level Overscan Phase Power Power Save Presets Rear Project Red Color Offset 1-63 53-203...
  • Page 33 Red Gain Skintone Bypass Enable Source Startup Logo Tint Tracking Translucent OSD TrueLife Enable Vertical Position Video Standard 1-63 0 = Video 1, MI 1 = Video 2, VESA 2 = Video 3, Component 1 3 = Video 4, S-Video 1 4 = Video 5, S-Video 2 5 = Video 6, Component 2 6 = Video 7, Composite...

  • Page 34: Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Knöll Systems, Inc. (“Knöll”) warrants that each HD282 (“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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