INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual Important Information Symbols used in the User Manual LASER WARNING: this symbol indicates that there is a potential hazard of eye exposure to laser radiation unless the instructions are closely followed. ELECTRICAL WARNING: this symbol indicates that there is a danger of electrical shock unless the instructions are closely followed.
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INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual Labels Product Label Within the Product Label: Manufacturer’s Identification Manufacturer’s name, address and projector model name Serial Number Certification Statement Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007 Explanatory Label Laser light - avoid direct eye exposure Class 3R laser product 455-470 nm ˂...
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual Label locations Product Label Protective Housing Label (under the top cover and only visible to service personnel) Aperture Label with Hazard Warning Symbol Location of laser aperture Laser aperture Page 4 of 65...
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INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual Interlock switches Five interlock switches installed at the main frame, inside the cover, will power-off the system individually when activated. Location Will be activated when the top cover is removed. Will be activated when the lens is removed. Will be activated when the side cover is removed.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual Important safeguards These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your projector and to prevent fire, shock, damage and injury. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. Laser precautions This product is classified as Class 3R of IEC60825-1 and 21 CFR Part 1040.10 Safety Standards. CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT This Laser Product is designated as Class 3R during all procedures of operation.
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INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual Installation and handling The projector must be installed only by suitably qualified personnel, in accordance with local building codes. Consult your dealer for information about transporting and installing the projector. Do not attempt to transport and install the projector yourself.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual The projector can be operated in numerous positions. The only non-workable angles are: • Portrait mode with inputs facing downward. • Upright mode with lens pointing upwards. The diagram below illustrates both positions showing non-workable angles (1) and workable angles (2). When stacking projectors, the stack MUST be vertical, to ensure that the stresses are distributed to all four chassis corners.
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INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual Fire and shock precautions Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation and that vents are unobstructed to prevent potentially dangerous concentrations of ozone and the build-up of heat inside your projector. Allow at least 12 inches (30cm) of space between your projector and a wall.
Always keep a written note of the original settings, and any changes you have made. Software updates should NOT be carried out except by, or with the supervision of, Digital Projection Service personnel. Page 10 of 65...
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Digital Projection Ltd is fully committed to minimising Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Our products are designed with reuse, recycling and recovery of all components in mind. To this end, at end of life, your projector may be returned to Digital Projection Ltd or its agent so that the environmental impact can be minimised.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual Table of Contents Important Information ..........................2 Projector Parts ..........................14 1.1. Features ..............................14 1.2. What’s in the Box? ........................... 15 1.3. Names of Projector Parts ......................... 16 1.3.1. Front of the projector ............................16 1.3.2.
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INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 4.6.1. Light Output ..............................42 4.6.2. Lens Type ................................42 4.6.3. Preset Button ..............................42 4.6.4. Usage ................................. 43 4.6.5. Error Code ................................. 43 4.6.6. Version ................................44 4.6.7. IP Address ................................. 45 4.6.8. Setup Date ................................. 45 4.6.9.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 1. Projector Parts 1.1. Features • Employs a long life laser light source The projector employs a newly developed laser light source offering excellent reliability and redundancy. Since the laser light source has a long life (approx.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 1.2. What’s in the Box? In the event that you did not receive all of the accessories outlined below, or some are damaged, contact your dealer/distributor. • Projector PN 114-821 • Mains lead, depending on the destination territory PN (UK) 112-000 PN (EU) 112-001 PN (US) 112-002...
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 1.3. Names of Projector Parts 1.3.1. Front of the projector 1. Air inlet / Air filter Do not cover. An air filter is attached over the air inlet to prevent dust.. 2. SYSTEM status indicator Indicates the status of the projector.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 1.3.3. Bottom of the projector 1. Four adjustable feet 2. Six M6 holes for ceiling mount (set A) The screws should not penetrate more than 15 mm into the body of the projector. 3. Handles for safe carriage 4.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 1.3.4. Connection terminals 1. External control terminal (GP I/O) (D-sub 37P) The terminal for externally controlling the projector or connecting a 3D image system to the projector. (See page 74) 2. 3D terminal (3D) (D-sub 15P) The terminal for connecting a 3D image system to the projector.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 1.3.5. Control panel 1. LCD display Displays menus and setting values for the projector operations 2. KEY LOCK button (with indicator) Locks and unlocks the control panel. Press and hold for one second or longer to switch between locked and unlocked state.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 2. Installation and Connection 2.1. Steps for setting up and connecting Use the following steps for setting up your projector: • Step 1 Setup the screen and projector. (Contact your dealer to carry out the setup.) •...
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 2.2. Connecting the Power Cable Carefully read the contents described in this section before connection and connect the cables according to the proper procedure. Inappropriate handling may cause fatal, serious or other bodily injuries due to fire or electric shock. Before connecting the power cables, check that the main power switch of the projector is turned off.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 2.3. Connecting the image input terminals The video input ports that can be used with each board are as follows. Refer to the instruction manual of the IMB or signal input board for details on connecting the video input ports with external equipment.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) 3.1. Steps of projecting images • Step 1 Turn on the power to the projector. • Step 2 Select the title of input signal. • Step 3 Adjust the position and size of the projected screen. •...
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 3.2. T urning your projector on Preparation: • Connect the power cable to the projector. • Supply AC power to the projector. Turn off the main power switch to the projector when supplying or cutting AC power to the projector. Supplying or shutting down the AC power while the main power switch is on will damage the projector.
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INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual When the startup of the projector completes, the status of the POWER button, DOUSER button, LIGHT ON/OFF button, and preset button (button <1> to <8>) changes as follows. POWER button Lit green DOUSER button Initial settings: Off (douser is off) LIGHT ON/OFF button Initial settings: Blinking green (light source is off) Button <1>...
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 3.3. Selecting the title of input signal This projector allows you to select pre-registered title (input signal) using the preset buttons on the control panel (up to 16 titles). Request your dealer/distributor for details on registering and changing titles. This section explains the steps for selecting registered titles. Turn on the power to the image devices connected to the projector.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 3.4. Adjusting the position and size of the projected screen 3.4.1. Displaying the test pattern 1) Press the MENU button, or select a test pattern from preset buttons (button <1> to <8>). If you register the test patterns to the preset buttons (<1> to <8> buttons), select the test pattern according to “3-3. Selecting the title of input signal (See page 27)”.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 3.4.2. Adjusting the position of the projected screen (Lens shift) 1) Press the MENU button. 2) Press the LEFT/RIGHT button to display “Configuration” on the LCD screen. 3) Press the DOWN button. 4) Press the LEFT/RIGHT button to display “Lens Control” on the LCD screen. 5) Press the DOWN button.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 3.4.3. Adjustment of the size (zoom) and focus of the projected screen 1) Press the MENU button. 2) Press the LEFT/RIGHT button to display “Configuration” on the LCD screen. 3) Press the DOWN button. 4) Press the LEFT/RIGHT button to display “Lens Control” on the LCD screen. 5) Press the DOWN button.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 3.4.4. Adjusting the brightness of the projected screen (Light output) If the internal temperature within the projector rises due to the temperature in the room being high, the light output may be automatically reduced. This is called “Thermal Protection Mode (Down Light Power)”. When the projector is in the Thermal Protection Mode, the picture brightness decreases slightly.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 3.5. Preventing misoperations Buttons on the control panel can be locked (KEY LOCK) to prevent misoperations. Buttons on the control panel do not function while KEY LOCK is on. KEY LOCK must be off to operate these buttons. KEY LOCK is automatically turned on in the following cases: •...
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 3.7. T urning your projector off 1) Press the POWER button on the projector control panel for three seconds or longer. The light source is turned off, the POWER button indicator blinks green, and the SYSTEM status indicator blinks orange (cooling state). The fan will continue to rotate while cooling, and the amount of time remaining for cooling is displayed on the LCD screen.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 4. Using Menus 4.1. Basic operation with adjustment menus To adjust the projector, display the menu on the LCD screen of the projector control panel. 4.1.1. Screen display The menu display screen is composed of a menu display field (the upper two lines) and a setting item display field (the bottom two lines). ←...
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual When the power is turned off When you press the POWER button on the control panel of the projector for 3 or more seconds, the projector starts cooling. When cooling finishes, the projector enters the standby mode. The amount of time remaining for cooling is displayed as shown below during cooling. When a button is pressed while the key lock function is on If a button on the control panel is pressed while the key lock function is on, the following is displayed and the button will not function.
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INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 5) Press the DOWN button. The submenu “System” another rank lower than “Version” is displayed. 6) Press the DOWN button. The submenu “BIOS” another rank lower than “System” is displayed. 7) Press the LEFT/RIGHT button to select the submenu “Data.” At each press of the LEFT/RIGHT button, the display will cycle as “BIOS”...
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 4.1.3. How to enter alphanumeric characters Alphanumeric characters are entered for items, such as the log file of the specified period is written to USB memory. (See page 66) Characters can be entered by pressing numeric buttons on the control panel on this projector. Move right and left Delete entered characters Enter characters...
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 4.2. T able of adjustment menus Menus in parentheses are menus for our service personnel. Normally, these menus cannot be used. Main menu Submenu Description Reference Title Select “Title Memory Name” Selects the title of the signal to be projected. TEST Pattern Selects the test pattern to be projected.
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INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual Main menu Submenu Description Reference Information Light Output Displays the light source output setting. Lens Type Displays the lens type setting. Displays the titles which are assigned to the preset buttons (<1> to <8> Preset Button Preset Button 1–16 buttons).
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 4.3. Title Select 4.3.1. Title select (Title Memory) Selects the title of the signal to be projected. You can register up to 100 titles. You can also assign registered titles to the preset buttons (<1> to <8> buttons) on the projec- tor’s control panel and call them up directly using those buttons.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 4.4. Configuration Please request your dealer/distributor to perform the settings. 4.4.1. Light Setup Adjust Adjusts the light source brightness (output). This setting is the fraction based on taking the maximum value of light source brightness as 100%.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 4.4.3. Reset This is used to reset the air filter usage time. Filter Usage Resets the air filter usage time. Press the ENTER button, then select “Yes” in the displayed confirmation screen, and then press the ENTER button to reset the air filter usage time.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 4.5. Title Setup Sets the title to be assigned to the preset buttons (<1> to <8> buttons) (up to 16 titles). Request your dealer/distributor to perform the settings. 4.6. Information Displays information relating to the light source, the usage time of the projector, the version information and error codes. 4.6.1.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 4.6.4. Usage Displays information related to the projector usage, such as the usage time of the projector, light source, air filters, and fan, and information about the light source replacement cycle. ← Selects the item to display. ←...
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 4.6.6. Version Displays version information about the projector, optional boards, and IMB. System Displays the version information of the projector. ← Selects the item to display. ← Displays the version information. BIOS Displays the BIOS version of the projector. Firmware Displays the firmware version of the projector.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual Laser Displays the laser light source firmware version of the projector. ← Displays the version information. 4.6.7. IP Address Displays the IP address set in the projector. ← Displays the IP address. System Displays the IP address set for the projector (System). 4.6.8.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 5. Maintenance of Your Projector Please request your dealer to perform cleaning of the projector inside. 5.1. Cleaning the Cabinet Before carrying out maintenance of your projector, be sure to always check that the projector is turned off and the power plug is unplugged from the electrical outlet.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 5.3.1. Procedure for Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filters • Step 1 Clean or replace the rear air filters. Clean or replace the front air filter. • Step 2 Reset the air filter usage time. 5.3.2.
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INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 3) Remove the air filters. Grasp the top and bottom or left and right ends of each filter and remove it by pulling toward you. 4) If you are replacing the filters, skip this step. To clean the filters, use a vacuum cleaner brush attachment to vacuum away dust from the air filters.
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INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 6) Close the filter cover. 7) Tighten the two knobs clockwise to secure the cover. This completes replacing the rear air filters. Next, replace the front air filter. Page 49 of 65...
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 5.3.3. Cleaning and Replacing the Front Air Filter 1) Loosen the two captive screws on the filter cover and remove the cover. 2) Remove the air filter. 3) If you are replacing the filter, skip this step. To clean the filter, use a vacuum cleaner brush attachment to vacuum away dust from the air filter.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 4) Mount the new or cleaned air filter to the projector. Look for an arrow (AIR FLOW↑) indicating the installation direction on the side of the filter. Point the arrow towards the projector. 5) Mount the filter cover to the projector. Tighten the two captive screws to secure the cover. This completes replacing the front air filter.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 6. Appendix 6.1. T roubleshooting Before asking for repair, please check your connection, settings and operation once again. If the trouble cannot be corrected, please contact your dealer/distributor for instructions or repair. 6.1.1. Problems and where to check Problem Check these items The projector cannot be turned on.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 6.2. Indicator display list See the descriptions below when the buttons on the control panel or the indicators on the rear of the projector is lit or blinking. The projector also has a warning function that uses a buzzer. KEY LOCK button POWER button DOUSER button LIGHT ON/OFF button...
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 6.2.5. LIGHT ON/OFF button Indicator condition Projector condition Note The light source is off. Steady light Green The light source is on. 6.2.6. Indicators LIGHT status indicator Indicator condition Projector condition Note The light source is off. Steady light The light source is on.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 6.5. Pin Assignment and Functions of Terminal 6.5.1. PC CONTROL connector (RS-232) (D-sub 9 pin) This is an RS-232C interface for controlling the projector from a PC. The projector operates as a DCE (Data Communication Equipment), so use a straight cable when connecting to a PC.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 6.5.2. External control connector (GP I/O) (D-sub 37 pin) It is possible to control the projector with an external device and to control the external device from the projector using an external control connector (GPIO: General Purpose I/O Ports). Each pin is electrically separated from the projector internal circuits by a photo-coupler. 8 port input and 8 port output are available.
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INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual Input Connector GP I/O Connector Inside Projector Resist = 390 ∧ Ext_GPIN_P Pin No.: Voltage applied across the pins of Ext_GPIN_P and Ext_GPIN_N should be in the range from 3.3 Vdc to 10 Vdc. Recommended Operating Current: 5mA Absolute Maximum Rating: 23mA Ext_GPIN_N...
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INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual Timing chart of GPIO control • Example of Select Preset Button Off t l t 500 at least 500 ms 8 27 5 24/6 25/7 26 Execute t B tt Example for turning the image douser (Douser) on Off t l t 500 at least 500 ms...
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INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual Example of Light source On Off t l t 500 at least 500 ms 5 24/6 25 7 26/8 27 Execute Li ht Example for turning the power off Off t l t 500 at least 500 ms 6 25 5 24/7 26/8 27 Execute...
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INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual Output Connector GP I/O C I id P j Ext_GPOUT_P Ext_PROJ_GOOD_P Pin No.: 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Absolute Maximum Rating: 50 mA Ext GPOUT N Ph t Using GPIO Control • You can use GPIO control for the projector’s health check and error check.
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 6.5.3. 3D connector (D-sub 15 pin) This is used to connect a 3D image system to the projector. Pin view of a female connector Pin No. Signal Name Function +12V Supplies power (+12V) to the 3D image system GNDC Ground GNDC...
INSIGHT 4K LASER User Manual 6.6. Related products list Product name Part number Lens Zoom lens 1.13 to 1.66 : 1 116-044 Zoom lens 1.3 to 1.85 : 1 116-045 Zoom lens 1.45 to 2.17 : 1 116-046 Zoom lens 1.63 to 2.71 : 1 116-047 Zoom lens 1.95 to 3.26 : 1 116-048...
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