Cinetron HD-900 Owner's Manual

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Page 3 2. A three-month warranty for the lamp is provided starting from the date this product is purchased . 3. In case that you need service under this warranty, please contact the original place where you’ve purchased this product for a near-by Cinetron authorized service center.
Page 4 Safety, regulatory information FCC Statement (for US users) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 5 EEC Statement (for European users) This machine was tested again the 89/336/EEC (European Economic Community) for EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) and fulfills these requirements. Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
Page 6 Package Contents Open the carton and check if the following items are included in the package. If any item is missing, please call your nearest dealer. Projector Remote Control and its batteries AC power cord Lens cap Warning! For safety and best performance concerns, please consult with a professional if you decide not to use the power code included with this product.
Page 7 Precautions On safety - Do not expose this apparatus to water, outdoors or otherwise expose to the elements. - To avoid hazardous electric shock or fire, do not remove any covers or screws other than those specified in this manual. - Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.
Page 8 On installation - Do not install the equipment near heating or air conditioning units. - Do not install the equipment in a humid or dusty place. - Place the equipment securely on an even, flat surface. Tilted or uneven surfaces may cause mechanical problems. On repacking Save the original shipping carton and packing material;...
Page 9: Projector Exterior View
1. Overview Projector Exterior View Buttons on the Control Panel Adjustable Feet Lens Front View Bottom View Side View Top View Control Panel Ventilation Holes...
Page 10: Buttons On The Control Panel
Buttons on the Control Panel Press to turn on/off the projector. Used to indicate the projector status. 1. Power LED lights in red: Indicates the projector is in stand-by mode. POWER STATUS 2. Power LED lights in green: Indicates the projector is ready for use. 3.
Page 11: Connector Panel
Press to change the aspect ratio of the projected image. Rear View Connector Panel Connector Panel S Video input connector Video input connector USB connector Video INPUT connector Power switch Y/CD/PB/Cr/Pr AC IN socket HDMI connector Trigger jack Output a 12V signal.
Page 12: Remote Control
Remote Control Button Name Description Light Press to illuminate the buttons on the remote control. Indicate the standby mode when the projector is powering on or powering off and waits for the Standby cooling to be completed. Press to turn on the projector. Video Press to switch your input source to video.
Page 13: Installing The Projector
2. Installing the Projector 2.1. Before Installing the Projector Avoid installing the projector in the following locations - Poorly ventilated - Hot and humid - Near a heat or smoke sensor - Very dusty or extremely smoky .……….. …. … ……..
Page 14 Positioning Your Projector and Screen Place the projector on a stable and flat platform, and position the projector lens on the center of the screen as possible as you can. (If you prefer to place the projector on the ceiling, make sure that the ceiling installation is done by a professional installer for safety concerns.) When the projector is properly positioned, please connect all the connectors or cables with the projector before the projector is powered on.
Page 15 Ceiling installation Center of the screen Center of projector’s lens Floor installation a: Minimum throwing distance between the screen and the center of the projector’s lens b: Maximum throwing distance between the screen and the center of the projector’s lens When using the 16:9 aspect ration screen Unit: mm (inches) Screen Size...
Page 16: Connecting Your Projector
Connecting Your Projector Before connecting the projector, please check the following: - Turn off all equipment before making any connection. - Insert the cable plugs properly. (When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it out from the plug, not the cable itself.) 2.4.1 Connecting to a DVD Player/Recorder or Digital Tuner ■Refer to the following illustration to connect the projector to ■Refer to the following illustration to connect the projector to...
Page 17 2.4.2 Connecting to Video Equipment ■ Refer to the following illustration to connect the projector to a DVD player/recorder which is not equipped with video connectors, hard disk video recorder, VCR or laser disk player. 2.4.3 Connecting the Projector to a Computer ■...
Page 18: Projecting The Picture On The Screen
3. Projecting Projecting the Picture on the Screen 3.1.1 Turning on the power Turn on all equipment connected to the projector. Remove the lens cap. Connect the AC adapter of the projector into a power outlet. Press the power switch to the “on” (I) position. The Power LED flashes in red and then lights steadily in red to indicate standby status. Standby Status P O W E R S T A T U S...
Page 19 3.1.2 Selecting Your Input Signal Press the Source button on the projector to open the on-screen display menu to input your input source. Choice: Composite, S-Video, Component, RGB, HDMI Select your input source directly from the remote control. For example, if your input source is Component, press Component on the remote control.
Page 20 3.1.5 Adjusting the Vertical Position There are three adjuster feet on the bottom of the projector. These adjuster feet change the image height and projection angle. To adjust the projector, you can turn the adjuster feet clockwise or covert clockwise to obtain the desired vertical position of the projected image.
Page 21: Using The Menu
4. Using the Menu Basic Operation 1. To open the on-screen display menu, press the Menu button on the remote control. Menu 2. To select an item, press and then press the OK button. The items that can be set or adjusted with the selected options appear. The selected item is highlighted. 3.
Page 22: Picture Mode
4.2 Picture Mode ■ Select the picture viewing mode to fit the type of pictures. Standard Select this for a normal viewing condition. Dynamic Select this for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Theater Select this for a soft, film-like picture. You can adjust the picture quality to meet your own purpose and store the settings.
Page 23 Brightness Adjusts the lightness or darkness of an image. The higher the value, the brighter the image. Press to increase or decrease the brightness. The default value is 50. The brightness adjusting bar appears at the bottom of the screen and the corresponding result presents to allow you check the result when the value is increased or decreased. Adjusts the range between the darkest and the lightest shades in the image.
Page 24 Adjust the color hue. The higher the value, the more greenish the image. The lower the value, the more purplish the image. The default is 0. The hue adjusting bar appears at the bottom of the screen to allow users check the result when it is increased or decreased.
Page 25: Advanced Picture Settings
4.4 Advanced Picture Settings Adjust the picture quality using the advanced settings. Allows users to set control of IRIS opening. Choice: 25%，35%，45%， 55%， 65%， 75%，85%，100%.. IRIS Control Selecting Full Open produce the brightest projected image. Reduce the picture noise. Choice: On, Low，Medium, High. Noise Reduction CNR (Compression Noise Reduction): Reduce the noise of the picture.
Page 26: Aspect Ratio
Aspect Ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of image width to image height. Most DVDs are 16:9 while standard definition TV is 4:3. Select the proper aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal. Choice: Normal, Full Screen, Anamorphic, Virtual Wide Normal: Anamorphic: Produce the image according to...
Page 27: The System Setup Menu
The Input Signal Menu The Input Signal menu allows you to adjust the input signal. Options of the Input Signal menu Composite Component Input Source S-Video HDMI Normal Anamorphic Aspect Ratio Full Screen Virtual Wide Input Over Scan Signal Black Level Setup 0 IRE (Default) 7.5 IRE Position Adjustment...
Page 28: The Initial Setup Menu
4.8 The Initial Setup Menu The Initial Setup menu allows you to change the initial setup settings. Options of the Initial Setup Me Test Pattern Crosshatch / Grayscale / White Blank /Black Blank Location Front Table / Front Ceiling / Rear Table / Rear Ceiling Position [Front (On, Off)] / [Rear (On, Off)] IR Receiver ID (#1, #2)
Page 29 ■ Projector Location: Choose your projector location or the projected image Front tabletop Rear Tabletop will be reversed or upside down. Choice: Front Tabletop, Front Ceiling, Rear Tabletop, and Rear Ceiling Select this if your projector is Select this if your projector is installed installed on a table in front of the on a table behind the screen as screen as illustrated.
Page 30 ■ Lamp Timer Choice: Current, Reset, Warning (On, Off) Current: Select to show the total time the lamp has been used. Note in normal mode, the lamp can be used for about 2,000 hours. In economic mode, the lamp can be used for about 3,000 hours. Contact your dealer if your lamp is about to replace.
Page 31: The Information Menu
The Information Menu The Information menu displays the following system information. Once you have encountered a problem and can not solve it, please write down the following information to provide to your nearest dealer for quick trouble shooting.
Page 32: Additional Information
5. Additional Information Ceiling Installation For mounting the projector, it is recommended you check with the original place where you bought this product, or other experienced professional AV stores for a good quality mounting racket. Since the projector is in-haling air from the bottom, it is also suggested to leave at least 30 cm space from the ceiling to the projector for good ventilation.
Page 33: Care Of The Projector
Care of the Projector Your projector is designed to be free of maintenance. The only thing you have to do is to keep the lens clean. 5.2.1 Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. 1.
Page 34 To replace the filter, please consult your dealer for ordering a new filter. 1. Turn off the projector and wait until the cooling completes. Press the Power Switch to the “Off” (0) position. 2. The filters are located at the bottom of the projector. Turn the projector to make it stand on its side as illustrated. Note the projector weighs about 15 kgs.
Page 35: Replacing The Lamp
Replacing the Lamp After using the lamp about 2,000 hours (normal type), the lamp may be worn out and you may experience problems with the picture image. In this case, it is highly recommended to replace the lamp with a new one. To order a replacement lamp, please consult your nearest dealer. After replacing the lamp, please reset it by pressing the Menu button and choose Initial Setup>Lamp Timer>Reset.
Page 36 Warning! Do not reset the lamp time if the lamp is not replaced...
Page 37: Warning Indicators
Warning Indicators There are four LED indicators which show the status of the projector. If there is anything wrong with the projector, contact your dealer. LED Indicator Status/Solution The Power LED lights in red. The projector is in standby mode. The Power LED flashes for 10 seconds then lights in The projector is powering up and then in ready mode.
Page 38: Specifications
5.7 Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. System Projection Technology Three LCoS Projection system LCoS - Panel Technology: LCoS (Liquid Crystal-on-Silicon) - Panel Size: 0.7” - Panel Arrangement: 3 display panels in R, G, B - Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 dots x 3 (6,220,800 dots) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Light Engine...
Page 39 General Power AC 100 ~ 240v, 50/60Hz Power Consumption Maximum: < 350W Standby: < 0.3W Noise < 28 dB Dimension 468mm(L) X 163mm(H) X 366mm(W) Weight 15Kg (Approx.) Supplied Accessories Remote Control x 1 Power Cord x 1 USB cable x 1 Operating Temperature 5°C to 35°C Operating Humidity...
Page 40 Recycle and Environment Protection The product has complied with the green environment protection regulation, RoHS, by both European and American government for the component and production. Kindly be reminded to follow with the local electronics recycling request upon abandoning this product when it is no longer functioning.